Football fans rejoice! The NFL is back in our daily lives, and it will stay that way until February 2023. Preseason action is obviously much less entertaining than regular season games, but it’s a sign that bigger things are on the horizon for us as the regular season begins in 3 weeks. There wereContinue reading “NFL Preseason Week 1 Storylines“
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Takeaways from Falcons preseason win over the Lions
Last night was a wonderful one for sports fans, as both the Atlanta Braves & the Atlanta Falcons were on TV at the same time, as well as a handful of other MLB & NFL games to watch. I flipped between watching the Braves & the Falcons, & was rarely interrupted by commercials. I’veContinue reading “Takeaways from Falcons preseason win over the Lions“
Why Andrew Luck belongs in the Colts Ring of Honor
My inspiration for writing this piece comes from an article by Bob Kravitz at The Athletic. You can read the article (subs. required) & discover more about this trending NFL topic here. I’ve always been a huge fan of Andrew Luck’s since he was drafted by the Colts in 2012. The Colts seamlessly wentContinue reading “Why Andrew Luck belongs in the Colts Ring of Honor“
Amazon Prime is building a great broadcasting crew
Thursday Night Football will undergo quite the makeover this year, as the NFL has teamed up with Amazon Prime Video to stream these games exclusively on their platform in ’22. Previously, these games were frequently available on NFL Network and sometimes aired on Fox. Traditionalists may cringe at this news as the NFL moves awayContinue reading “Amazon Prime is building a great broadcasting crew”
NFL Revenge Tour 2022
Now that the NFL schedule has been set for all 32 teams, it’s time to take a closer look at the top “revenge games” on this year’s calendar as the upcoming season quickly approaches. This year’s offseason was a wild one, featuring a variety of trades & free agent signings that shook the NFL landscapeContinue reading “NFL Revenge Tour 2022”
Analysis of the Falcons 2022 draft class
Year two of the Arthur Smith & Terry Fontenot regime kicked off in earnest this past weekend with the players selected by the Falcons organization in the 2022 NFL Draft. Given the state of our roster, these eight players should be expected to come in & contribute immediately. Some of these players will likely beContinue reading “Analysis of the Falcons 2022 draft class”
Takeaways from the 2022 NFL Draft
The dust has settled & the sun has set on the highly entertaining 2022 NFL Draft event. This year’s headlines included a historic class of Georgia Bulldog prospects, a record-breaking amount of trades, a surprising tumble down the board for quarterback prospects, and much more. I’ll put it to you this way, the first roundContinue reading “Takeaways from the 2022 NFL Draft”
2022 NFL Draft: Burning Questions
The 2022 NFL Draft is upon us, with the first round televised next Thursday, April 28th. Every year I look forward to meeting up at the Taco Mac & watching the draft with my friends. As a long-suffering Falcons fan, it’s always interesting to see who my team decides to draft next. Our recent draftsContinue reading “2022 NFL Draft: Burning Questions”
Atlanta Falcons are stuck in limbo
Let’s face it, the Falcons have no clear sense of direction under owner Arthur Blank. They’ve routinely performed well short of expectations despite rostering some of the best players in Falcons history, a list that includes Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Grady Jarrett, and a host of others. Since their Super Bowl run in 2016, theContinue reading “Atlanta Falcons are stuck in limbo”
Wanna be the best? You’ve gotta beat the best
Many of this year’s championship teams, including the Braves, Bulldogs, & Rams, had to defeat last year’s championship teams multiple times in their journeys to become champions. Shoot, the Dawgs even had to defeat the defending CFB champs (Alabama) in the ’21 title game! Championship teams often have a target on their back the yearContinue reading “Wanna be the best? You’ve gotta beat the best”
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