John Sarianides

2017 NFL Draft: 10 Players With Something to Prove at the Combine

March 2, 2017

By John Sarianides The 2017 NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis. All 330 players that have been invited will go through physicals and evaluations before the testing component of the combine begins this weekend. Here are ten players with something to prove at this weekend’s combine. 1. Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina: Trubisky only has one year of starting experience under his belt so he is going to have to show…

Patriots Pulse Blog: The Patriots Not Trading Jimmy Garoppolo Makes Very Little Sense

March 1, 2017

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By John Sarianides ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this morning that the Patriots will not be trading back up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo this off-season. The Patriots were rumored to have been listening to offers for the fourth year quarterback but apparently they didn’t get an offer that was good enough to entice them to trade him. If the report is true, I don’t see how it makes sense to hold onto…

Patriots Pulse Blog: Lets Be Honest. Dont’a Hightower is a Goner

March 1, 2017

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By John Sarianides The Patriots have decided not to place the franchise tag on inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower. Had they placed the tag on Hightower, he would have made over $14.7 million dollars in 2017. So what does this mean? It means that Hightower is going to hit the open market and if the Patriots want to retain him, they are going to have to compete for him. New England…

5 Potential Landing Spots for Adrian Peterson.

February 28, 2017

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By John Sarianides The Minnesota Vikings declined to pick up an $18 million dollar option on running back Adrian Peterson for next season. After 10 seasons in Minnesota, Peterson is going to be a free agent for the first time in his career. Peterson only played in three games last season and rushed for 72 yards. The 31 year old Peterson is a shell of the player he was three…

Four Downs for February 28th 2017

February 28, 2017

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Image courtesy of Getty Images By John Sarianides Four downs today focuses on Combine week, Le’Veon Bell getting the franchise tag, Alex Smith getting a vote of confidence from the owner in Kansas City and Eric Berry possible getting tagged. 1st Down: Combine Week is Here! I love the NFL Combine! Nothing gets the scout in me more excited than watching guys in compression shirts and shorts running the 40 yard…

The Steelers Grossly Overpaid Antonio Brown

February 28, 2017

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By John Sarianides Antonio Brown signed a four year, $68 million dollar extension with the Steelers on Monday. The extension makes Brown the highest paid wide receiver of all time. Brown has been angling for an extension for more than a year now and he finally got it. He will get $19 million guaranteed in the deal. Statistically, Brown has been the best receiver in the NFL the last three…

Really Mohamed Sanu? Really? It’s Lady Gaga’s Fault You Lost?

February 26, 2017

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By John Sarianides Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu claims that the Falcons lost Super Bowl 51 because of a prolonged halftime due to Lady Gaga’s performance. Right….. Sanu’s excuse might be the most pathetic excuse in the history of American professional sports. Sanu is blaming a performer and the halftime show for losing the Super Bowl. I am pretty sure that is a first. Sanu should blame Dan Quinn and…

First & Ten: 10 Thoughts on What is Going on in the Football World

February 24, 2017

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Life lesson with Jameis was a major flop. By John Sarianides 1. Jameis Winston has matured a lot over the last two years but he still has a lot of growing up to do. The Bucs might want to limit his speaking engagements. 2. Does Bears GM Ryan Pace know that Jay Cutler is untradeable? Yes. I made up a word to describe Cutler’s non-existent trade value. I’d be shocked…

NCAA Football: Instead of a Bowl Ban, Ole Miss Should Fire Hugh Freeze.

February 22, 2017

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By John Sarianides Ole Miss officials announced a self imposed, one year bowl ban on Wednesday. The administration imposed the ban after the school was informed of new allegations against Hugh Freeze and his staff by the NCAA. The NCAA informed the school of eight new violations and a general lack of institutional control by Freeze and his staff. The school responded by banning the football team from playing in…

2017 NFL Draft: Mock Draft 1.0

February 21, 2017

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By John Sarianides The NFL Combine opens on March 3rd in Indianapolis. Coaches, front office executives and scouts will descend upon Lucas Oil Stadium to evaluate the 330 players that have been invited. All 32 teams have set their boards. Now is an opportunity to see the top prospects live and reaccess their value and whether they should be upgraded or downgraded on each team’s board. This is the first…