The 2014 NFL regular season is upon us. WHOO-HOO!!! As with every season, there are a lot of new storylines heading into the regular season. Lots of coaching changes. Lots of first-time NFL coaches (Jay Gruden, Mike Zimmer, Mike Pettine). … Read More ›
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$115 Million for Andy Dalton not a Good Gamble
There’s not much to like about the contract extension the Cincinnati Bengals gave QB Andy Dalton. I didn’t like the fact that it is a six-year extension that will max out to $115 million (I don’t care if Dalton will… Read More ›
Two Games Are Not Enough for Ray Rice
I had the two feelings upon hearing about the “punishment” Ray Rice received for assaulting his then-fiancée. Disgust and shame. I was (and still am) disgusted that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell handed Rice what I felt was a light punishment… Read More ›
Soccer Has Staying Power in the U.S.
First, let’s give props to the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team for its performance in the 2014 World Cup. To those anti-soccer folks, sure the Americans lost to Belgium in the first stage of the Knockout Round. Sure the Americans finished… Read More ›
2014 NFL Draft: First Round Thoughts
The first round of the NFL Draft came and went (FINALLY). From what I saw, I have more than a few observations. Shall we go? … The Houston Texans made the right pick in Clowney. Jadeveon Clowney was the first… Read More ›
Something Ain’t Right about DeSean Jackson’s Release
There are times where I step back and wonder aloud “something ain’t right”. The Philadelphia Eagles cutting DeSean Jackson last Friday is one of those times. This comes on the same day reports surfaced of his alleged gang activity/support via… Read More ›
Deep Thoughts on Free Agency: Week 1
The Baltimore Ravens made the best free agent move in bringing in Steve Smith. I knew this was going to happen. I had a very sick feeling in my stomach as soon as the Carolina Panthers made the head-scratching move… Read More ›
