Image courtesy of the Boston Herald In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady addressed several different topics including the end of his career, his relationship with Bill Belichick and the anthem protests. Regarding his career, Brady readily admitted he sees the end coming. “I think I’m seeing that there’s definitely an end coming, sooner rather than later.” The admission was telling, especially in light of what has happened this…
Fantasy Football: 5 Value Defenses for 2018
Quality fantasy defenses are getting harder and harder to find. Thanks to high octane offenses and rules that favor offenses, defenses are at a disadvantage. That is why you are better off waiting on defenses until the later rounds because the difference between the top ranked defense and the tenth ranked defense is not that great. This is why when you are picking a defense, you should shop for bargains….
Fantasy Football: 5 Value Quarterbacks for 2018
The quarterback position is not only the most important position in sports in reality, it is in fantasy as well. Especially in leagues that cater to the passing game. If you are one of those owners who like to wait on quarterbacks, have no fear. The position is deep and there is a lot of good value in the later rounds. Here are five value quarterbacks to target in the…
Patriots Pulse: The Local Media is Losing Their Minds With the Patriots
The local media is absolutely losing their minds these days when it comes to the Patriots. From Tom Brady skipping voluntary workouts to speculating on whether or not Rob Gronkowski will be traded to the controversy surrounding Brady’s personal trainer Alex Guerrero and the Julian Edelman suspension. It has been a whacky off season around these parts. Bill Belichick‘s worst nightmare has come true. The Patriots have become a circus….
NFL: 3 Reasons Why I’m O.K With Terrell Owens Skipping the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
I don’t have a problem with Terrell Owens skipping the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony in August. I personally wouldn’t miss it but Owens beats to his own drum and he’s well within his rights to skip it. He also reserves the right to change his mind at some point. Why is it bad that Owens is skipping it? Because other Hall of Famers said so? That’s nonsense! Here are…
Patriots Pulse Blog: Edelman Suspension Adds to a Tumultuous Off-Season for the Patriots
Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been suspended for four games for using performance enhancing drugs. Edelman has appealed his suspension. If the suspension is upheld, Edelman will miss games against the Texans, Jaguars, Lions and Dolphins. Edelman will forfeit nearly a million dollars in salary. Edelman’s suspension is the latest in what has been a tumultuous off season in Foxboro. From losing the Super Bowl to key veterans departing…
College Football: Kyler Murray is Doing the Right Thing Playing Football This Fall
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is a terrific two sport athlete who has excelled at both football and baseball throughout his life. Murray has played both sports since he was a little boy and plays both sports at Oklahoma now. Murray was drafted ninth overall in the Major League Baseball draft on Monday night by the Oakland A’s. From a baseball talent standpoint , Murray has tremendous upside. Speed is his…
Fantasy Football: 5 Value Running Backs for 2018
Running backs are once again the most prized commodity in fantasy football. Remember three years ago when receivers and quarterbacks were the apples of most fantasy owners eyes? Not anymore. It is all about loading up at running back. Most fantasy owners panic if they miss out on LeVeon Bell, Ezekiel Elliott, David Johnson or Kareem Hunt. Don’t worry about it. The running back position is as deep as it…
NFL: Aaron Rodgers Next Contract Could Change the NFL Forever
Aaron Rodgers is looking for a raise. With two years remaining on his current contract with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers is grossly underpaid at $22 million per season. Rodgers has been passed on the quarterback money list by quarterbacks like Kirk Cousins and Jimmy Garoppolo. While both Cousins and Garoppolo have earned their extensions, they are not in the elite class that Rodgers is. The Packers have maintained all along…
Dime Package: Ten Thoughts On The NFL, College and High School Football
Trump and Eagles have a history of not getting a long. 1. Donald Trump pulling his White House invitation to the Eagles is a petty move. Regardless of whether or not some players wanted to go or not go, the team should still be invited. Some players had planned events around the visit. The decision to dis-invite the team was a political power play by the President. Trump missed out…