There's something very extraordinary about New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon, who practiced Tuesday for the first time this season. Cannon, a fifth-round pick out of TCU, found out he had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (strains of which are some of the deadliest cancers out there) just days before the NFL Draft last April. He was considered a second-round prospect … [Read more...] about Patriots Rookie Marcus Cannon Beats Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Returns to Football
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Tom Brady, Dirk Nowitzki Named to Top 49 Most Influential List
Think you have juice like Tropicana? These 49 guys have more juice than an entire grove. AskMen.com published their sixth annual Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2011 list today. More than 200,000 readers voted- leading to some unexpected results. NFL Player and University of Michigan alum Tom Brady (New England Patriots) is #42, the only NFL player to make the list. … [Read more...] about Tom Brady, Dirk Nowitzki Named to Top 49 Most Influential List
New England Patriots Find New Tailback in Stevan Ridley?
How much longer are the New England Patriots going to go with the Law Firm and Woodhead approach at tailback? Don’t get me wrong, it’s working for them, both BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead are serviceable to solid, but I wonder if they’ll ever bring back a feature back mentality. The last bulk carrier was Corey Dillon and that was over three years ago. Many … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Find New Tailback in Stevan Ridley?
Tom Brady Admits He Spins the Truth to the Media
Aye aye Captain Obvious. Get ready for the revelation of a notoriously obvious truth to become a media sensation. I cannot stress enough how useless most interviews with most professional athletes truly are. After sorting through numerous rooms in the cliche convention that is a NFL player interview, you may find some small space for nuggets of truth and interesting … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Admits He Spins the Truth to the Media
Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move
Perhaps the most surprising dismissal of NFL final cut down day was the New England Patriots jettisoning Free Safety Brandon Meriweather, who made the last two Pro Bowls as an AFC alternate. A former 1st round draft pick who was set to earn $1.65 million this year, he had worn out his welcome in Foxboro. Despite picking off 12 passes this past three years. He soon found his … [Read more...] about Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move
Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser
Less than 20 players in NFL history have rushed for over 10,000 yards. Jacksonville Jaguars legend Fred Taylor is one of them. Taylor ranks 15th all time in rushing, 1st among Jaguars. He's also third all time in club history for receptions. Taylor fought through injuries his entire career, but endured to play 11 seasons in Jacksonville and then his final two with the New … [Read more...] about Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser