Featured image courtesy of si.com By John Sarianides I am not a fan of the new overtime and celebration rule changes that are being implemented by the NFL. Yeah, I know I probably sound like a curmudgeon but the fact of the matter, none of the changes make any sense to me. Let’s start with the change to overtime. Why reduce the overtime period from 15 minutes to 10 minutes?…
Featured image courtesy of Chiefs.com By John Sarianides The weather is getting warmer and the football is starting to fly around again as teams begin voluntary OTA’s this week. Teams actually began OTA’s last week but most of those practices were sparsely attended by veterans. Veterans typically attend the third week of OTA’s. We have gotten a good look at many of the rookies working out with their new teams…
By John Sarianides The Philadelphia Eagles announced this morning that they have signed free agent running back LeGarrette Blount to a one year, $2.8 million dollar contract. Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman was able to step around the May 9th tender placed on Blount by the Patriots by offering him more money than the max of $2.1 million he would have earned from them had he signed after July 22nd….
By John Sarianides Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider acknowledged yesterday that he has indeed reached out to free agent Colin Kaepernick’s agent. The Seahawks need a back up quarterback and have expressed an interest in both Kaepernick and Robert Griffin Jr. Here are three reasons why Kap would be a great fit in Seattle. 1. Fits the Offensive Scheme: Kaepernick fits offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell’s scheme because his game is…
By John Sarianides Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has officially retired and has been hired by FOX as an in game broadcaster. Cutler will more than likely replace John Lynch as Kevin Burkhardt’s partner. That is a shame because Burkhardt is good and Cutler has the personality of a dead squirrel. Burkhardt deserves a partner with a pulse. Here are three reasons why I think Cutler will suck as…
By John Sarianides I cannot say that I am surprised that the Buffalo Bills declined to pick up Sammy Watkins fifth year option or that the Minnesota Vikings declined to pick up Teddy Bridgewater‘s fifth year option. Both organizations made the difficult decision to not pick up the option while at the same time admitting that they made bad decisions in the 2014 draft. The Bills have to be the…
Featured image courtesy of sbnation. By John Sarianides I am scratching my head as to why the New Orleans Saints would sign Adrian Peterson. Peterson is no longer an elite running back. That is why the Saints signing him to a two year deal makes no sense to me. Especially when you consider the fact that the Saints already have a lead back in Mark Ingram. The 32 year old…
by John Sarianides What will the Niners do at two? Inquiring minds want to know. NFC EAST Dallas Cowboys: CB, S, DT, DE, WR The Cowboys could go in myriad of directions in the first round but look for them to go either corner or safety. Both positions are deep in this draft. Addressing the defensive line, namely defensive end will also be a priority for Jerry Jones. New York…
By John Sarianides According to NFL insider Jason LaCanfora, there is internal strife within the Browns organization regarding the first overall pick. The front office and owner Jimmy Haslem want to draft a quarterback. Presumably that quarterback is Mitchell Trubisky. Conversely, head coach Hue Jackson and his staff want to draft Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett. In the end, one has to assume that the Browns will ultimately draft…
By John Sarianides Here are four stories in the NFL that caught my attention this week. 1st Down: Richard Sherman Asked for a Trade: I must admit, this is surprising to me. It speaks to how bad things are between Sherman and the Seahawks. Why would one of the top corners in the league that plays in a scheme catered to his talent want out? It makes no sense? Of…