Author: John Sarianides

Opinion: Like it or Not. Sark is a Great Hire for the Atlanta Falcons

February 8, 2017
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By John Sarianides Falcons coach Dan Quinn wasted no time in hiring Kyle Shanahan’s replacement yesterday when he hired Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as his new offensive coordinator. Speculation was rampant that Quinn was going to hire former 49ers coach Chip Kelly but Quinn opted for Sarkisian. Sarkisian spent last season as an offensive analyst for Alabama before being promoted to offensive coordinator for the national championship game. Sarkisian…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: I Predict Three More Years for Kraft, Belichick and Brady

February 7, 2017
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By John Sarianides Patriots owner Robert Kraft indicated last week that Bill Belichick has told him how much longer he plans on coaching. Kraft would not divulge how much longer Belichick wants to coach but the fact that they have discussed it is very telling. The reason they discussed it is because Bob Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady all have a pact with each other regarding how long they want…

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X’s and O’s: Three Plays the Falcons Should Have Run in the 4th Quarter

February 7, 2017
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By John Sarianides Sorry Patriots fans, I hate playing the part of Patriots detractor but the fact of the matter is, the Falcons gave Super Bowl 51 away. Thanks to bad play calling and bad game management, the Patriots were able to overcome a 25 point deficit and rally for a 34-28 overtime win. I am not taking anything away from the great Tom Brady or the Patriots. Brady was…

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NFL: Dime Package for Super Bowl LI

February 6, 2017
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By John Sarianides Super Bowl LI might go down as one of the three greatest Super Bowl games of all time. It was an instant classic. The Patriots overcame a 25 point deficit to stun the Atlanta Falcons. Here are ten thoughts on the game. 1. Tom Brady is not only the greatest quarterback of all time, he is the greatest football player of all time. I love Jerry Rice…

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Patriots Pulse Recap: Patriots 34 Falcons 28

February 6, 2017
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Game Rewind: WOW! The Patriots overcame a 25 point deficit and beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28. With the win, the Patriots are bringing home their fifth Lombardi Trophy and second in the last three years. Here are five thoughts on this historic and improbable comeback by the Patriots. 1. Tom Brady Was Once Again a Football God: Forget about the numbers! Brady is the greatest football player of all time! Period!…

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Super Bowl LI: Last Minute Thoughts

February 5, 2017
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By John Sarianides It’s Super Bowl Sunday folks! After two weeks of dissecting this match up between the Patriots and the Falcons, its game time!  Here are some final thoughts I have prior to kick off. 1. Both teams need to start fast offensively, especially the Patriots. They have been notoriously slow starters in their previous six Super Bowls. 2. The more I think about it, I would defer if…

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NFL: Initial Thoughts on the 2017 Hall of Fame Class

February 5, 2017
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By John Sarianides The 2017 Hall of Class was revealed tonight at the NFL Honors. Here my thoughts.  1. LaDainian Tomlinson getting in on the first ballot is not a surprise. Tomlinson is the fifth leading rusher all time and one of the five best offensive players of his generation.  2. I’ve come around to Kurt Warner getting in. The career numbers aren’t going to jump out at you but…

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Super Bowl LI Five Keys Preview: New England Patriots (14-2) vs. Atlanta Falcons (11-5)

February 3, 2017
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By John Sarianides Super Bowl LI is finally upon us. After two weeks of breaking down the game and talking about it incessantly, it is time to play football. On paper, both of these teams are pretty evenly matched. Even Vegas thinks so. That is why they have installed the Patriots as three point favorites. Both teams are led by their quarterbacks. Matt Ryan has had a terrific season for…

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