The Redskins signing of Josh Norman is big news for several reasons. One, it weaken the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers significantly. Two, it strengthens a Redskins team that is on the cusp of being a contender. Redskins owner Daniel Synder has always spent money, so the signing of Norman is not a surprise. However, as we’ve learned, not all of those signings have panned out through the years. The…
2016 NFL Draft: Doc’s Thoughts on the Top Ten Safeties in this Draft.
1. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State, 6-1 209 (FS): Ramsey is the best player in this draft and can play corner or free safety. Ramsey plays with great anticipation and has tremendous ball skills. He does a great job of anticipating a play, diagnosing it and breaking on the ball. He is a terrific tackler. He can play as both a box safety or support the run from depth. Ramsey is…
NFL At Large: Top Five Landing Spots for Josh Norman.
The Carolina Panthers shocked the football world last night when they took the franchise tag off of cornerback Josh Norman. According to Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, the Panthers didn’t think they could come to a long term agreement with Norman. So, the all everything corner is now a free agent and he can negotiate with any team. Here the five ideal landing spots for Norman in my opinion. 1….
2016 NFL Draft: The Cleveland Browns Finally Made a Good Deal.
Sashi Brown proved yesterday that the Browns are more than capable of making a good football deal. Miracles do happen and the Cleveland Browns proved that yesterday. The Brownies finally made a good football trade. They got a boatload in return from the Philadelphia Eagles for the number two pick in next Thursday’s draft. The Browns had to make a deal and move down and they did. The deal gives…
2016 NFL Draft: The Eagles Paid a Steep Price to Acquire Their Quarterback of the Future.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman gave up a lot of assets in yesterday’s mega deal with the Browns. The Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns made a blockbuster deal yesterday which resulted in the Eagles acquiring the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made it no secret yesterday in his press conference that the Eagles were moving up to draft a quarterback. So why would a…
2016 NFL Draft: NFC East Team Needs
With the draft a week away, here are our team needs for each team. Dallas Cowboys: CB, DT, WR, QB Needs Breakdown: People keep talking about Tony Romo’s replacement but this team multiple needs. The cash strapped Cowboys need to find a starting corner and defensive tackle in this draft. They also need another wide receiver to go with Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley. Wentz and Goff…
2016 NFL Draft: Doc’s Thoughts on the Top Ten Cornerbacks in this Draft.
1. Vernon Hargreaves Florida 5-10 1/2 204: Hargreaves is a smooth, fluid athlete who has good feet and can flip his hips with ease. Hargreaves maintains good hip position and despite his size, has terrific ball skills. Hargreaves is not afraid stack and shed a blocker and make a form tackle. Hargreaves has the work ethic and the leadership qualities teams look for. I think he will be a solid…
2016 NFL Draft: For the Rams, the Choice is Easy. It’s Carson Wentz.
The Rams will have a tough decision to make next Thursday. The Rams gave up a boatload of picks to acquire the number one pick in the draft last Friday. They did so that they can draft a quarterback. Now the question being asked is, who is it going to be? Wentz or Goff? By all accounts, the organization is split. The front office likes Goff, the scouts like Wentz….
NBA At Large: Doc’s First Round NBA Playoff Predictions.
The NBA playoffs are here. There are some intriguing match ups in the first round. Here are my predictions for who will advance to the second round round. Eastern Conference #1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #8 Detroit Pistons: The Cavs should cruise in this series. Detroit is well coached and they’ll give Lebron and company a run for their money but in the end, the Cavs are a much better…
Patriots Pulse Blog: To Put it Mildly, the Patriots Schedule is a Bitch in 2016.
Maybe the NFL truly doesn’t like the Patriots. O.K, maybe that’s not true however they didn’t do them any favors with their schedule. Its a bitch, especially on the road. The Pats are going to play their usual divisional opponents and the other division winners in the AFC but in addition to that, they are also playing the AFC North and the NFC West. Here are my five thoughts on…