Garoppolo Shines in Debut -Jimmy’s got the Moves: As a perennial contender and the most dominant franchise in the NFL for 15 years running there are always a myriad of stories revolving around the New England Patriots as we enter each NFL season. This year there was pretty much just one: Jimmy Garoppolo. It was the one thing talk show hosts, columnists and Pats fans were talking about. It…
Game Rewind: After months of hearing that they could not beat the Arizona Cardinals to start the season, the depleted Patriots beat the Cardinals 23-21 thanks to a strong performance from Jimmy Garoppolo and the Patriots offensive line. Here are five thoughts from the game. 1. Jimmy G Played Like a Certified G: Jimmy Garoppolo played well last night completing 24 of 33 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown pass. Garoppolo…
1.The Cincinnati Bengals were depleted by free agency this off-season but somehow Marvin Lewis’ team found a way to win a tight game against the Jets. I still don’t think Lewis and his staff get enough credit for the job they do. Don’t count the Bengals out. 2. Carson Wentz had an impressive rookie debut. Wentz finished 22 of 37 for 278 yards and two touchdown passes. Sure it was…
Storyline: The Patriots roll into tonight’s season opener against the Cardinals severely short handed. Obviously they were already going to be without Tom Brady but they are also going to be without Rob Gronkowski and Nate Solder as well. This was already a tough game for the Patriots but it just got tougher. New England can win this game but they will need to play flawless football. Here are my five…
It’s already week three in the college football world (Yes, Cal vs. Hawaii was week one) Obviously there won’t be as many good match ups as last week but there are still some quality games to look forward to. Nevada Wolf Pack at #18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: The Irish lost a heartbreaker to Texas last week but they should bounce back this week against a Nevada team that is talented…
The 2016 NFL season kicks off this weekend. Here’s a quick thought on each game on this week’s schedule. 1:00 pm Kickoffs Green Bay Packers At Jacksonville Jaguars: This will be a tougher game for the Packers than people think. It’ll be a nip and tuck affair well into the fourth quarter but I don’t see the Packers losing to the new and improved Jags. Green Bay will survive a scare…
The 2016 season kicks off this weekend. Here are some thoughts on each division in the AFC and who I think will come of the conference. AFC East 1. New England Patriots: You can go ahead and doubt the Patriots. I dare you! New England will be fine as long as OC Josh McDaniels calls plays that cater to Jimmy Garoppolo’s strengths. He’s not Tom Brady so asking him to…
The 2016 season kicks off tonight with the Panthers traveling to Denver to take on the Broncos in a Super Bowl 50 rematch. Here are some thoughts on each division in the NFC and who I think will come of the conference. NFC East 1. New York Giants: The Giants have a new coach in Ben McAdoo and they spent a lot of money on defense. There will be some growing…
The Patriots acquired cornerback Eric Rowe from the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday for a fourth round pick in next year’s draft. So what are the Patriots getting in Rowe? They are getting a long corner (6-1 205) who can play cornerback or free safety. Rowe is built like Devin McCourty. He’s athletic and smooth in coverage but he has struggled with consistency thus far. He gives up a lot of big…
Josh Sitton might not be sticking it to the Packers but the Bears are. 1. What a weekend for college football. Great games, shootouts, upsets. You name it, we had it. I know I’m bias, but is there a better team sport than college football? I don’t think so. 2. Josh Sitton is right. He didn’t sign with the Bears to stick it to the Packers. The Bears signed Sitton…