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First & Ten: Ten Thoughts from the World of Football

March 3, 2017
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The Jets hierarchy is finally acknowledging that it is time to rebuild.  By John Sarianides 1.The Patriots will trade Jimmy Garoppolo if the right offer comes along. I don’t care what Adam Schefter says. He is a desired commodity and Bill Belichick should listen to what other teams have to offer. 2. The Jets did the right thing releasing Darrelle Revis and Brandon Marshall. They weren’t winning with them and it…

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5 Potential Landing Spots for Adrian Peterson.

February 28, 2017
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By John Sarianides The Minnesota Vikings declined to pick up an $18 million dollar option on running back Adrian Peterson for next season. After 10 seasons in Minnesota, Peterson is going to be a free agent for the first time in his career. Peterson only played in three games last season and rushed for 72 yards. The 31 year old Peterson is a shell of the player he was three…

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Four Downs for February 28th 2017

February 28, 2017
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Image courtesy of Getty Images By John Sarianides Four downs today focuses on Combine week, Le’Veon Bell getting the franchise tag, Alex Smith getting a vote of confidence from the owner in Kansas City and Eric Berry possible getting tagged. 1st Down: Combine Week is Here! I love the NFL Combine! Nothing gets the scout in me more excited than watching guys in compression shirts and shorts running the 40 yard…

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The Steelers Grossly Overpaid Antonio Brown

February 28, 2017
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By John Sarianides Antonio Brown signed a four year, $68 million dollar extension with the Steelers on Monday. The extension makes Brown the highest paid wide receiver of all time.  Brown has been angling for an extension for more than a year now and he finally got it. He will get $19 million guaranteed in the deal.  Statistically, Brown has been the best receiver in the NFL the last three…

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Really Mohamed Sanu? Really? It’s Lady Gaga’s Fault You Lost?

February 26, 2017
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By John Sarianides  Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu claims that the Falcons lost Super Bowl 51 because of a prolonged halftime due to Lady Gaga’s performance. Right….. Sanu’s excuse might be the most pathetic excuse in the history of American professional sports. Sanu is blaming a performer and the halftime show for losing the Super Bowl. I am pretty sure that is a first. Sanu should blame Dan Quinn and…

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First & Ten: 10 Thoughts on What is Going on in the Football World

February 24, 2017
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Life lesson with Jameis was a major flop.  By John Sarianides  1. Jameis Winston has matured a lot over the last two years but he still has a lot of growing up to do. The Bucs might want to limit his speaking engagements.  2. Does Bears GM Ryan Pace know that Jay Cutler is untradeable? Yes. I made up a word to describe Cutler’s non-existent trade value. I’d be shocked…

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The Jets Should Capitalize on Darrelle Revis’ Legal Problems and Release Him

February 18, 2017
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By John Sarianides The New York Jets should take advantage of Darrelle Revis’ pending legal problems and release him as soon as possible. That’s right. I think the Jets should turn their backs on one of the most decorated players in team history. They should do it now so that they can get out of the last three years of his contract.  Revis is toast. He is a shell of…

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NFL: 10 Players Who Must Be Franchised By Their Respective Teams

February 15, 2017
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By John Sarianides The window to place the franchise tag on a player opens today. Teams will have the next two weeks to decide on whether or not they want to place the franchise tag on a player they want to keep. Here are ten players that must be tagged in my opinion. 1. Kirk Cousins, QB, Washington Redskins: The Redskins MUST franchise Cousins because if they don’t, he will end…

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