By John Sarianides The Patriots revamped the running back position this off-season adding veterans Rex Burkhead and Mike Gillislee to a group that includes James White, Dion Lewis and D.J Foster. The Patriots like to rotate their running backs and they use them in a variety of ways depending on the opponent and the game plan. It will be interesting to see how Burkhead and Gillislee fit into this crowded…
First & 10: Ten Thoughts on The World of Football
Manning crushed it as host of the ESPY’s last night. By John Sarianides 1. According to Dak Prescott, the Cowboys will win the NFC East this season. Settle down chief. I bet you can’t even name half of your starting defense. 2. Peyton Manning crushed it as host of the ESPY’s last night. I wouldn’t be surprised if he hosted them again next year. 3. Speaking of Manning, his Falcons…
Patriots Pulse Preview: Quarterbacks
By John Sarianides With training camp opening in 15 days, we begin our training camp preview series by taking a look at the quarterback position. The incomparable Tom Brady is the starter with Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett backing him up. Here is my breakdown of the three quarterbacks heading into the season. Tom Brady, 6-4 225, 18th season, Michigan: Brady enters his 18th season with the Patriots. He will…
Summer Scouting Series: Ryan Betro, OT 6-4 280, Lawrence Academy
By John Sarianides We are going to stay at Lawrence Academy in this edition of the Summer Scouting Series and take a look at offensive tackle Ryan Betro. Betro is from Walpole, Massachusetts and transferred to Lawrence Academy last year. He verbally committed to Boston College this past spring. Here is my scouting report on Ryan Betro. Initial Quickness: Betro has above average get off. He has long arms and…
Patriots Pulse: 5 Players That Must Play Well if the Patriots Are Going to Live Up to Expectations in 2017.
By John Sarianides We all know how important Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Dont’a Hightower are to the Patriots success in 2017 but there are other guys that will need to step it up in order for the Patriots to be successful this season. Here are five players that must play well in 2017 if the Patriots are going to meet the lofty expectations set for them. 1. Dwayne Allen,…
NFL: Four Downs on the Fourth
By John Sarianides Happy Birthday America! In honor of America’s 241st birthday, here is a list of four teams in the NFL that could surprise people this season. 1. Los Angeles Chargers: It is easy to dismiss the Chargers this season because they are moving to Los Angeles and playing their home games in a soccer stadium but doing that would be a mistake. New coach Anthony Lynn has assembled…
Summer Scouting Series: Finn Dirstine, 6-5 325, OT Lawrence Academy
By John Sarianides We start our summer scouting series by taking a look at Lawrence Academy offensive lineman Finn Dirstine. Dirstine verbally committed to Boston College in May. Here is our scouting report on Finn Dirstine. Initial Quickness: Dirstine has good initial quickness. He gets off the ball quickly, engages defenders and gets movement. Dirstine has the vertical quickness necessary to get to the second level and seal flowing linebackers….
NFL: Top 10 Head Coaches in the NFL Right Now
By John Sarianides Here are my top ten head coaches in the NFL right now. I am sure you know who heads the list but it is the rest of the list that is up for debate. 1. Bill Belichick, Patriots: Do I really need to explain Belichick’s place on this list? He is the best coach in sports right now nevermind the NFL. Belichick has won seven Super Bowls…
NCAA Football: Top 10 Coaches in College Football Right Now
By John Sarianides People love lists right? We all love lists because we use them as the impetus to debate sports. With the college football season around the corner, I thought now would be a good time to give you my list of the top coaches in college football today. Here goes! 1. Nick Saban, Alabama: No brainer. Saban has won five national championships between LSU and Alabama and has…
Opinion: The Packers Need to “Pass” on a Brett Favre Reunion
By John Sarianides Former Green Bay Packers great Brett Favre said in a radio interview on Thursday that he would like to return to the NFL someday as either a coach or in a front office capacity. Favre did not rule out a possible return to the Packers if the opportunity presented itself. If the Packers are smart, they will “pass” on a Favre reunion. I know that sounds cold…