Nothing deflates an NFL team more than losing their starting quarterback. This preseason, two Super Bowl hopefuls were hit hard by the injury bug and both injuries will affect the teams in the long term. For the Dallas Cowboys, 36-year-old quarterback Tony Romo was viewed as an injury risk, especially after missing 12 games last … Continue reading Vikes, Boys Down But Not Out
NFC East Dallas Cowboys Best-Case Scenario: 12-4. Ezekiel Elliott lives up to the hype, rushing for over 1,500 yards while Tony Romo stays healthy and at Pro Bowl level. With the rushing attack keeping opposing defenses on the field, Dallas’ defense stays off the field. Worst-Case Scenario: 4-12. Romo goes down with injury and the … Continue reading NFL Preview: Best, Worst Case Scenarios for NFC Teams
AFC East New England Patriots Best-Case Scenario: 14-2. Backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo steadies the ship while Tom Brady serves a suspension, Brady’s weapons stay healthy and the offensive line builds consistency. Worst-Case Scenario: 10-6. In Brady’s absence, the Patriots tumble out of the gate and some combination of tight end Rob Gronkowski, running back Dion … Continue reading NFL Preview: Best, Worst-Case Scenarios for AFC Teams
When you’re a Cowboys fan in Redskins’ territory, life is tough. From the time that I fatefully chose the Tony Romo jersey off the sale rack at Dicks’ Sporting Goods as a young first grader, my Cowboys fandom has earned me boos and jeers any time I’m wearing Dallas gear or cheering for the Boys. … Continue reading Defending Double Fandom- Why I Root For Both the Cowboys and Ravens
Talking about the uniforms of professional sports teams can be a divisive topic. Which make viewers tune into the game just to see the uniforms? Which stick out like a sore thumb? As a proud owner of nearly 20 jerseys from the NBA, NFL, and MLB, this is one of my favorite topics to talk … Continue reading The Best Uniforms in Sports, By Color
Halfway through the 2015 NFL season, it looked like it was the Panthers’ year. Powered by a breakout by quarterback Cam Newton, dominant performance from every level of the defense, and emergence of several under-the-radar starters, Carolina flirted with perfection, finishing 15-1 and reaching their second Super Bowl in franchise history. We know now that … Continue reading NFC Powers Primed for Epic Year
The most thrilling part of the NFL draft is the quarterback position. The selection of a quarterback can single-handedly change the fortune of a franchise, like Tom Brady or Russell Wilson, or sink the team into mediocrity, like Tim Couch or Ryan Leaf. This year, the Rams and Eagles, two quarterback-needy franchises, traded the farm … Continue reading Breaking down quarterback class of NFL Draft
We’re days away from one of football’s biggest events. No, football’s not back yet. The seven-round NFL Draft is close and sends the next wave of young talent into the NFL. Below are my predictions for the first 10 picks, as well as the strategies for the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens. Los Angeles Rams- … Continue reading 2016 NFL Mock Draft and Team Strategies
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton had a legendary year and ascended to the ranks of the elite of the NFL. The 2015 NFL MVP threw for 35 touchdowns and rushed for 10 more despite a depleted receiving corps, including to top target Kelvin Benjamin. His Panthers won 15 games and reached Super Bowl 50. For … Continue reading After Super Bowl collapse, Cam needs to grow up
Defense wins championships. That was the case in Super Bowl 50, a gritty defensive battle between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. Thanks to a historic defense that forced four turnovers and pressured Carolina quarterback Cam Newton all game, Denver won its third Super Bowl, 24-10. Denver took control early by scoring a touchdown on … Continue reading Broncos shut down Panthers, capture Super Bowl 50
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