The Falcons traded away Matt Ryan to the Colts two years ago and have struggled mightily with consistency and stability at the quarterback position ever since then. Enter Kirk Cousins, who is basically a younger version of Matt Ryan at this point. He’s solid, albeit not spectacular, and he’s a huge upgrade over Desmond Ridder.Continue reading “My thoughts on Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons”
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Notable NFL players who could be traded this offseason
The term NFL stands for Not For Long as teams churn their rosters each offseason. This offseason is no different, as NFL personnel have gathered in Indianapolis this week to meet with college prospects & player agents at the NFL Scouting Combine. Indy is an ideal spot for player trade opportunities as teams drum upContinue reading “Notable NFL players who could be traded this offseason”
Braves Spring Training Preview: Rotation
We’re less than a month away from the start of another exciting Braves baseball season with pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training on February 15th. With that in mind, now seems as good a time as any to take stock of where the team is at before heading into their Grapefruit League season opener onContinue reading “Braves Spring Training Preview: Rotation”
Braves Spring Training Preview: Bullpen
We’re less than a month away from the start of another exciting Braves baseball season with pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training on February 15th. With that in mind, now is as good a time as any to take stock of where the team is at before heading into their opener ofContinue reading “Braves Spring Training Preview: Bullpen”
What does the Raheem Morris hire mean for the Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons recently hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on Thursday evening to become the franchise’s newest head coach. Morris’ hiring comes on the heels of an expansive interviewing process that saw the team hold interviews for fifteen candidates across a nearly three-week time period. Coaching legends such as Bill BelichickContinue reading “What does the Raheem Morris hire mean for the Atlanta Falcons?”
One burning question for each AFC playoff team
The playoffs are upon us, as there are 14 teams in contention for a championship. These teams have fought valiantly to enter into the tournament, but Super Bowl championships are won in February, so the previous game results no longer matter. Today’s focus will be on the seven teams in the AFC, & what needsContinue reading “One burning question for each AFC playoff team”
One burning question for each NFC playoff team
The playoffs are upon us, as there are 14 teams in contention for a championship. These teams have fought valiantly to enter into the tournament, but Super Bowl championships are won in February, so the previous game results no longer matter. Today’s focus will be on the seven teams in the NFC, & what needsContinue reading “One burning question for each NFC playoff team”
Why the Colts deserved to lose on Saturday Night
The game of football is built on winners and losers, as there are no moral victories. Troy Aikman & Joe Buck appear to have forgotten about this fact, as they repeatedly indicated during the broadcast that it sucks that both teams couldn’t win the game. I’m here to dispel that notion, as there are severalContinue reading “Why the Colts deserved to lose on Saturday Night”
NFL games that matter in Week 18
Let’s face it, just about every game in Week 18 matters for somebody as there are five playoff spots still up for grabs with eleven teams in the hunt for these coveted spots. The last week of regular season action is finally upon us, and so it’s important to sift through the noise and findContinue reading “NFL games that matter in Week 18”
The future of head coaching in the NFL
The NFL currently has three head coach vacancies as Josh McDaniels (Raiders), Frank Reich (Panthers), & Brandon Staley (Chargers) were fired during the season. According to this CBS report, there could be as many as five more vacancies created after the conclusion of the regular season, and even that figure might be optimistic. Teams likeContinue reading “The future of head coaching in the NFL”
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