The college football season kicks off in earnest this weekend with several key match ups that could have national championship implications. Here is our first top 25 poll of the season. 1. Alabama: Nick Saban has several holes to fill, namely at quarterback but if there one program that can plug and play guys, it’s Bama. 2. Oklahoma Sooners: Baker Mayfield and the Sooners are a national championship contender and…
1. Colin Kaepernick wants you to know that he will not be standing for the national anthem this season. In other news, Kaepernick still sucks and is overpaid. 2. I can’t say I’m surprised the Browns cut outside linebacker Paul Kruger. He hasn’t exactly played up to his $40 million dollar contract. 3. Make sure you are sitting down. Second year Ravens receiver Breshad Perriman might play Thursday night. 4….
In a somewhat surprising move, the Patriots released veteran defensive tackle Terrance Knighton after signing him to a one year deal this past off-season. The Patriots wanted to add a veteran presence along their defensive line to supplement their young guys and Knighton seemed to be a perfect fit. Pot Roast as he’s called even got into shape and trimmed down for the upcoming season. Unfortunately, being in the best…
Tony Romo is hurt again and the prevailing thought nationally is that the Cowboys season is already over. That’s hogwash as far as I’m concerned. Contrary to popular belief, the Cowboys season is not over. Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott has shown that he is more than capable of leading the Cowboys the first six to ten weeks while Romo is out. Why do I have so much confidence in Prescott…
I can’t say I’m surprised that Colin Kaepernick refused to stand up for the national anthem the other night against the Packers. It’s par for the course for a guy who is immature and has a lot of growing up to do. Kaepernick has been a major league bust since the 49ers rewarded him with a $114 million dollar extension in 2014. He has not lived up to the contract…
Game Rewind: The Patriots were a mixed bag in their 19-17 win over the Panthers. The quarterbacks were the story. Tom Brady made his pre-season debut and looked O.K. Jimmy Garappolo finally struggled and Jacoby Brissett was perfect. The defense was once again good and they are starting to look like an elite unit. Here are my five takeaways from last night’s game. 1. Tom Was Terrific on Two Throws: Brady…
It looks like a thumbs up for Tom Brady tonight. Storyline: It’s the all important third pre-season game tonight as the Patriots head to Carolina to face the Panthers. Expect tonight’s starters on both sides of the ball to play at least a half, if not more. Tonight will also mark the season debut of Tom Brady. At least we think so. Here is what we are looking for in…
The Patriots traded a 2017 fifth round draft pick for outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo yesterday. Mingo, the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft is in the last year of his rookie deal. Mingo has underachieved thus far amassing only seven sacks in three seasons. Part of Mingo’s problem is that he can’t put weight on. Taking a chance on Mingo is a typical Bill Belichick move. The Patriots will…
I bet when you heard the news this morning that the Patriots were releasing Bryan Stork, you were surprised. Well…I’m not. In fact, I am more surprised they released Donald Brown than Stork. Stork didn’t quite jive with new offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia. Sure, Scarnecchia liked him when he scouted him but he wasn’t the one banging the table for the Patriots to draft him. It was former offensive…
The Patriots announced over the weekend that running back Dion Lewis and right tackle Sebastian Vollmer could both miss extended time to start the season because of lingering injuries. Lewis had a clean up down on his knee and could start the season on the PUP list. Vollmer’s injury could be much more significant. Vollmer is dealing with a nagging hip injury that could either land him on the PUP…