Offsides by Bobby Pierson (Comic)
[Editor’s Note: Well, so that’s what all that barking is all about during NFL games. Totally makes sense now.] By Bobby Pierson
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Why the New York Giants Shouldn’t Take an Offensive Lineman in the First Round
The New York Giants own their first top 10 pick since 2004, and there’s disagreement among experts regarding how they should use it. For now though, the majority of mock drafts have the Giants selecting one of the top offensive lineman whether it be Brandon Scherff, Andrus Peat, or La’el Collins. But shoring up the offensive line would be a
Read moreShow Me The Money!: NFL Contracts 101
With free agency trucking along and the NFL Draft looming ahead, we had a special request by a reader to explain how NFL contracts work, in particular, with respect to cap space. And since we love our readers, here’s our “NFL Contracts 101”. As a disclaimer, I am NOT a sports agent, so I’m not the be all end all
Read moreWhat Were They Thinking?: Team and Player Responsibility for DUI’s in the NFL
On April 3, 3:08am, PJ Williams, who was driving a rental car on a suspended license, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”). Williams made an illegal left turn out of a McDonald’s parking lot in Tallahassee, swerved over the center line several times and almost hitting a curb before being stopped by the Florida State University Police Department. What
Read moreOffsides By Bobby Pierson (Comic)
[Editor’s Note: Sure, at first everyone wants you, but every so often, you come away deflated…] By Bobby Pierson
Read moreAn Interest in Players’ Safety or Protecting the Owners’ Interests?: New NFL Rules Impact on Player Safety
Player safety wasn’t always at the top of the list. Hall of Famer, Bill Hewitt, played both offense (tight end) and defense (defensive end). But what Hewitt is most remembered for is refusing to wear a helmet. He was the last to do so in the NFL. During the course of his career, Hewitt played for the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles
Read moreI Still Hate This Guy More than Christian Laettner: Jameis Winston Pro Day
It probably wasn’t exactly the Pro Day that Jameis Winston expected. In one instance, Winston lead wide receiver Christian Green into the ESPN set while over throwing a ball downfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Q3ulrcQ3o But, analysts agree that regardless of his performance, his position in the draft will not be effected. Winston made 102 scripted throws, lasting about 45 minutes. Although Winston had
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Read moreNFL Free Agency’s Best Available Running Backs
And with all of March Madness, you probably also need an update on free agent running backs! As I’ve mentioned several times previously, early in free agency we saw some big moves, including with DeMarco Murray, Jeremy Maclin, Andre Johnson, Ndamukong Suh, Darelle Revis, Eddie Royal, Harry Douglas, Ryan Mathews, Sam Bradford, Nick Foles, Jimmy Graham and Max Unger. And there’s the matter
Read moreGarbageTalk: Chip Kelly, Football Genius Or Dingbat? Let’s Find Out!
Everyone, and particularly the Philadelphia Eagles’ faithful, is sitting on the edge of their seats this offseason, watching Chip Kelly’s roster moves and wondering … what in the hell is this guy doing? Does he have a master plan that will reflect a savvy football genius (that’s what Eagles’ fans are hoping for) or is he just another run-of-the-mill narcissist
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