Image courtesy of Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports Let me start off by saying that I am a Lamar Jackson fan. Unlike the Bill Polian’s of the world, I think Jackson is a quarterback and I think he has the potential to be a very good quarterback. When I watch Jackson on film, I see Marcus Mariota with more speed. Jackson has the physical tools to be a good starting quarterback…
2018 NFL Draft: Scouting the Defensive Tackles
The defensive tackle position is home to some of the best pure talent in this draft. There are five tackles in this class who could go in the first round and make an immediate impact as rookies Here are our top 20 defensive tackles in the 2018 NFL Draft. XNOJOE’S Top 20 Defensive Tackles 1. Vita Vea, Washington, 6-4 337 2. Da’Ron Payne, Alabama, 6-2 311 3. Maurice Hurst, Michigan,…
2018 NFL Draft: Scouting the Defensive Ends
As many as five defensive ends could go in the first round round in what is a top heavy class at this position. Here are our top twenty defensive ends. 1. Bradley Chubb, N.C State, 6-4 269 2. Marcus Davenport, USTA, 6-6 264 3. Harold Landry, Boston College, 6-2 252 4. Sam Hubbard, Ohio State, 6-5 270 5. Arden Key, LSU, 6-5 238 6. Lorenzo Carter, Georgia 6-5 251 7….
Patriots Pulse Blog: The Jordan Matthews Signing is a Terrific Value Signing for the Patriots
The Patriots have signed wide receiver Jordan Matthews to a one year deal. Matthews had met with a handful of teams in recent weeks but opted to sign with the Patriots. Matthews will compete with Kenny Britt, Phillip Dorsett and Malcolm Mitchell for the third receiver spot. The former Eagles and Bills receiver put up big numbers in his first two seasons in the NFL. In 2015, Matthews caught 85…
Fantasy Football: Brandin Cooks Could Return to Elite Status in Los Angeles
Brandin Cooks was traded from the Patriots to the Rams on Tuesday in a blockbuster trade. Cooks was considered a top ten wide receiver going into last season with an ADP of 21 but he failed to meet the lofty expectations fantasy owners had of him when they drafted him. Many owners drafted Cooks as a WR1 but he was far from that. Cooks was drafted in the second round…
Patriots Pulse Blog: 3 Reasons the Patriots Traded Brandin Cooks
The Patriots traded wide receiver Brandin Cooks and a 2018 fourth round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for the 23rd overall pick and a sixth round pick. The trade shouldn’t be a surprise. Cooks and the Patriots failed to make progress on negotiations for a new deal. The Patriots did not want to pay Cooks top ten receiver money after next season so they decided to trade him. Here…
2018 NFL Draft: Scouting the Linebackers
The linebacker position has changed in the NFL over the course of the past twenty years. Inside linebackers are two down specialists now. Outside linebackers are three down hybrids who rush the passer and drop into coverage. The days of the leveled linebackers who played all three downs are over. Here are my top twenty linebackers and ten thoughts on the position. XNOJOE’S Top 20 Linebackers 1.Tremaine Edmunds, 6-5 253,…
Patriots Pulse Blog: 3 Reasons Why The Patriots Are Not Signing Johnny Manziel
Relax New England. The Patriots are not signing Johnny Manziel. I know they met with him on Tuesday after he threw at the Texas A&M Pro Day but they are not going to sign him. Bill Belichick has an affinity for athletic, running quarterbacks. After all, he has signed Doug Fluite and Tim Tebow in the past but here are three reasons why I don’t see the Patriots signing Manziel….
Fantasy Football: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down on NFL Free Agency
Several high profile players switched uniforms in free agency and through trades. Here are my thumbs up for players who I think will produce in their new home and a thumbs down for players who I don’t think will produce in their new home. Thumbs Up 👍 Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings: Cousins signing with the Vikings makes him a top five fantasy quarterback in 2018. He has a legit running…
NFL: Thoughts on the NFL Rule Changes
Image courtesy of Brian McCarthy/NFL P.R There were several new rules that were introduced at this week’s coaches and general manager meetings in Florida. Here are my thoughts on some new rule changes that were implemented. New Catch Rule: I think it is great that the NFL changed the catch rule and made it clearer for players and fans alike. I am sure it is no consolation to Cowboys fans after…