Author: John Sarianides

3-Step Slant: Three Things Tom Brady and Matt Ryan Must Do in Order for Their teams to Win

January 30, 2017
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By John Sarianides Matt Ryan and Tom Brady have played at a high level all season long but that doesn’t mean they are not prone to making mistakes. In order for their respective teams to win this game, the two quarterbacks must do the following things. Matt Ryan 1.Treat It Like Another Game: Matt Ryan needs to treat this like another game. He has to live up to his Matty Ice…

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Super Bowl LI: Breaking Down the Coaching Match-Up in Super Bowl LI

January 30, 2017
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By John Sarianides Super Bowl 51 will be Bill Belichick’s 10th Super Bowl appearance. Falcons coach Dan Quinn is coaching in his third Super Bowl in the last four years. So. Which head coach and staff has the advantage? We think its the Patriots. Here’s why. Head Coaches: Bill Belichick vs. Dan Quinn: Belichick gets the edge here. He will be coaching in his tenth Super Bowl which is insane if…

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NFL Draft: Ten Thoughts on the Senior Bowl

January 29, 2017
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Image courtesy of Glenn Andrews/USA Today Sports By John Sarianides The 2017 Senior Bowl didn’t feature much offense but two offensive players, wide receiver Zay Jones and quarterback Davis Webb really stood out.  Here are some thoughts on the game and which players improved their stock. 1. East Carolina wide receiver Zay Jones was impressive. Jones caught six passes for 68 yards and a touchdown but it was the two…

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NFL Draft: 10 Offensive and 10 Defensive Players to Watch at the Senior Bowl

January 27, 2017
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The Reese’s Senior Bowl is this afternoon  and there are several intriguing prospects playing in the game. Here are our top ten offensive and defensive prospects to watch for. Top 10 Offensive Prospects 1. Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana (North): Feeney is a road grader who plays with good technique, power and leverage. He is a solid short area pass blocker who moves well laterally and can adjust to speed rushers….

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New Format, Same Pro Bowl

January 27, 2017
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By John Sarianides I watched the Pro Bowl skills competition last night and while it was fun, I am still not interested in watching the Pro Bowl itself. I despise all-star games. They have lost their luster to me. When you are a kid, you think all-star games are the greatest thing you’ll ever watch. When you get older, you realize that it is just a bunch of rich athletes…

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The Steelers Need to Call Big Ben’s Bluff About Retiring

January 26, 2017
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By John Sarianides Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hinted in a radio interview on Tuesday that he is unsure of what his plans are regarding playing football next season. Roethlisberger did not get into specifics but sources close to the signal caller claim that he is indeed contemplating retirement. I don’t buy it. There is no way Roethlisberger would walk away from$64 million dollars over the next three seasons. He is…

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Vallee’s View: Brady Buries Stagnant Steelers; Earns Record Seventh Super Bowl Trip

January 25, 2017
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(Image courtesy of Matt Slocum/AP) By Michael Vallee -Deja Vu All Over Again:  Like no other sport, football is about the game within the game.  Every week coaches scour through hours of game film studying every detail of their opponent trying to locate any trend or tendency to give their own team an edge. It is this process that is at the heart of the weekly chess match that plays…

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The Browns Will Eventually Regret Overpaying Jaime Collins

January 25, 2017
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Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images By John Sarianides The Cleveland Browns signed outside linebacker Jaime Collins to a four year, $50 million dollar deal on Monday. Collins got $26 million guaranteed in the deal. On the surface, I think the Browns overpaid for Collins. I don’t think he is worth top three money at his position. Collins is a unique talent. He is athletic and can play all three downs. The former…

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First & Ten: Ten Thoughts on Everything That’s Going On In the World of Football

January 24, 2017
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By John Sarianides 1.Super Bowl 51 will have plenty of story lines but I think we all agree that the number one story line involves Roger Goodell and Tom Brady. Brady would love nothing more than to win his fifth Super Bowl title and shove it up Goodell’s you know what. 2. Will the Patriots give the Falcons offense the Rams treatment? I think they will. Look for New England…

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