John Sarianides

X’s and O’s: Different Ways the Ravens Could Use Lamar Jackson On Offense

July 12, 2018

The Baltimore Ravens drafted quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd pick in the first round in this year’s draft. The pick raised eyebrows however because the Ravens already have Joe Flacco at quarterback. Flacco has struggled with consistency the past two seasons but he is still considered a top twenty quarterback in the NFL. Based on that, you would think that Jackson probably won’t play anytime soon. Not true. Ravens…

NFL: NFL Owners Cannot Allow Their League to Become a Farce Like the NBA Has

July 3, 2018

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The NBA has become a farce thanks to player movement. Superstars are opting out of contracts and joining other superstars to form super teams. NFL owners cannot allow this to happen in their league. The owners must take a stand the next time they renegotiate a new CBA and not include player options. Player options have ruined the NBA and they will ruin the NFL if teams start including them…

Dime Package: Ten Thoughts on the World of Football

June 24, 2018

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A Spurrier, Tebow partnership in Orlando is not going to happen. It’s officially the dead period in football now. NFL OTA’s and mini camps have wrapped up and college programs are on break before summer workouts commence. That doesn’t mean there isn’t football news to talk about. Here ten thoughts on what is going on in the football world. 1. The Bucs will not make the playoffs and it will…

NFL: The Bucs Season May Be Derailed Before It Even Starts

June 24, 2018

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to be without starting quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games of the regular season after Winston was suspended for violating the NFL’s conduct policy. Winston allegedly sexual assaulted a female Uber driver two years ago. After a through investigation, the league concluded that Winston had to be suspended for his actions. The suspension is devastating news for a team that has playoff…

Patriots Pulse Blog: Tom Brady’s Interview With Oprah Sheds Some Light On His Future With the Patriots

June 18, 2018

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Image courtesy of the Boston Herald In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady addressed several different topics including the end of his career, his relationship with Bill Belichick and the anthem protests. Regarding his career, Brady readily admitted he sees the end coming. “I think I’m seeing that there’s definitely an end coming, sooner rather than later.” The admission was telling, especially in light of what has happened this…

Fantasy Football: 5 Value Defenses for 2018

June 14, 2018

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Quality fantasy defenses are getting harder and harder to find. Thanks to high octane offenses and rules that favor offenses, defenses are at a disadvantage. That is why you are better off waiting on defenses until the later rounds because the difference between the top ranked defense and the tenth ranked defense is not that great. This is why when you are picking a defense, you should shop for bargains….

Fantasy Football: 5 Value Quarterbacks for 2018

June 14, 2018

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The quarterback position is not only the most important position in sports in reality, it is in fantasy as well. Especially in leagues that cater to the passing game. If you are one of those owners who like to wait on quarterbacks, have no fear. The position is deep and there is a lot of good value in the later rounds. Here are five value quarterbacks to target in the…

Patriots Pulse: The Local Media is Losing Their Minds With the Patriots

June 9, 2018

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The local media is absolutely losing their minds these days when it comes to the Patriots. From Tom Brady skipping voluntary workouts to speculating on whether or not Rob Gronkowski will be traded to the controversy surrounding Brady’s personal trainer Alex Guerrero and the Julian Edelman suspension. It has been a whacky off season around these parts. Bill Belichick‘s worst nightmare has come true. The Patriots have become a circus….

NFL: 3 Reasons Why I’m O.K With Terrell Owens Skipping the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

June 9, 2018

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I don’t have a problem with Terrell Owens skipping the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony in August. I personally wouldn’t miss it but Owens beats to his own drum and he’s well within his rights to skip it. He also reserves the right to change his mind at some point. Why is it bad that Owens is skipping it? Because other Hall of Famers said so? That’s nonsense! Here are…

Patriots Pulse Blog: Edelman Suspension Adds to a Tumultuous Off-Season for the Patriots

June 8, 2018

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Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been suspended for four games for using performance enhancing drugs. Edelman has appealed his suspension. If the suspension is upheld, Edelman will miss games against the Texans, Jaguars, Lions and Dolphins. Edelman will forfeit nearly a million dollars in salary. Edelman’s suspension is the latest in what has been a tumultuous off season in Foxboro. From losing the Super Bowl to key veterans departing…