College football is here and it’s time to talk who are the pre-season favorites to win the Heisman. It’s a loaded field, so here goes. 1. Christian McCaffery, RB Stanford: McCaffery is the most versatile playmaker in the country. He plays all three downs on offense and he returns kicks. McCaffery will once again push for 2,000 yards from scrimmage. 2. DeShaun Watson, QB Clemson: Watson is one of the…
Storyline: Tom Brady is the story tonight. CSNNE Tom Curran reported earlier today that Brady is going to get the start tonight against the Giants. How long Brady plays remains to be seen. Jimmy Garoppolo is going to sit tonight out. Rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett will back up Brady. Here five things I’m looking at for tonight’s game. 1. How Long Does Tom Brady Play? I’m curious to see how…
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…
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…