Archive for June 2019
Scouting Report: Deandre Baker, Giants DB
A 3-year starter at Georgia after a short stint at Miami Northwestern, Deandre Baker won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s best defensive back in 2018. He is virtually a scheme-proof player given his ability to do everything a CB is asked to do in the NFL and plays his best football lining up…
Read MoreScouting Report: Daniel Jones
Duke Quarterback Daniel Jones was selected 6th overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft. Jones was a three-year starter with the Blue Devils where he was groomed by QB Guru David Cutcliffe in his pro-style offense. Despite not having overly-impressive numbers, if you look at Jones tape in context, and understand…
Read More2019 Fantasy Breakout Stars: Tyler Lockett
Last years most efficient receiver offers a ton of support to your fantasy team this year. We all saw him ball out with Russell Wilson having a perfect passer rating when targeting him. We saw him dominate one on one and beat double coverage almost regularly. It’s his underlying numbers and consistency that really raise…
Read MoreBroncos 2019 Season Superlatives
With the NFL preseason approaching quickly, the Denver Broncos are sure to be one of the teams that everyone keeps their eyes on in the AFC West. Them, and of course the Oakland Raiders, who will be featured on HBO’s hit series ‘Hard Knocks’. Denver’s camp and preseason will be full of notable position battles.…
Read MoreMore Terrible Takes From “Experts”
Experts Say… After my article about Adam Rank last week, several people pointed out other takes from sports media “experts” that were just outlandish. Sure, these “hot takes” are meant to get the needle moving and stir up conversation between fans. Part of me doesn’t want to truly believe them because their main goal is…
Read MoreReport shows Fisher to blame, not Taggart, in FSU football decline
A recent article from Bleacher Report sheds new light, and confirms previous beliefs that the way Jimbo Fisher left the Florida State Seminoles football program is to blame for its recent struggles. Some fans were calling for new head coach Willie Taggart’s job after last season’s 5-7 record. Some have even started a GoFundMe account…
Read MoreThe Washington Redsk*ns Need A Name Change
In 1932 the Boston Braves football team began competition in the National football league. The team changed their name to the Boston Redsk*ns in the following year, in order to avoid confusion with the baseball team. Due to poor attendance, the team moved to the nation’s capital, sharing a stadium with the Washington Senators baseball…
Read MoreThe Washington Redsk*ns Need A Name Change
A little History: In 1932 the Boston Braves football team began competition in the National football league. The team changed their name to the Boston Redsk*ns the following year in order to avoid confusion with the baseball team. Due to poor attendance, the team moved to the nation’s capital, sharing a stadium with the Washington…
Read MoreConcussions in America: Youth Sports and the Future of Football
CTE stands for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive disease that degenerates the brain. After repetitive hits to the head, over time a person can develop serious depression, increased anxiety, dementia and even become suicidal. Dr. Omalu was the first to study the brain of a deceased NFL player, uncovering the condition after not being content…
Read MoreFantasy Focus: Drafting Systems Part One
Normally when entering your league draft, you have a big board with your rankings of players (well, you should). It’s not a foreign concept to pick the top player available from that list, but you should always consider rethinking how you rank guys. Drafting players out of a strong system should take precedence over a…
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