The Lockout is OVER!!! Over the past few months, the lockout has provided no shortage of twists, turns and some stuff that Aaron Sorkin and Scott Rudin could easily turn into Hollywood drama (if you doubt that last sentence, I direct your attention to the film "Moneyball" coming to a theater near you in September). Regardless, arguing the merits of whether a series of events … [Read more...] about NFL Lockout: The Movie
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New England Patriots 2012 Fantasy Football Preview
Take notice here because Bill Belichick's boys are one of fantasy football's behemoths. The New England Patriots have ranked in the top ten in points per game going all the way back to 2004, a total of eight seasons. And with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels back in the mix, there's a great reason to believe they will make it nine straight seasons. Here are the guys in … [Read more...] about New England Patriots 2012 Fantasy Football Preview
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Craig James polling at just 3% in Texas Senate Primary!
Today is election day in the Texas Senate primary and the prospects for former ESPN analyst/bane of Mike Leach existence Craig James don't look too promising. Yesterday, Craig James was polling almost as popular as "Undecided" and better than "Other." James was receiving 3% in the polls; which is less than the 4.5% margin of error. Therefore, James could actually be … [Read more...] about Craig James polling at just 3% in Texas Senate Primary!
Junior Seau commits suicide; multiple sources report
Former San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots star linebacker Junior Seau was shot dead within his home. Update: local news is reporting that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted, and this appears to be a suicide. According to TMZ (who like always break celebrity death stories in L.A. first: … [Read more...] about Junior Seau commits suicide; multiple sources report
NFL Draft 2012: Best and worst team-to-player fits
When newly drafted players join their NFL teams this season, the coaches, system and competition each encounters will have a huge influence on how quickly they can make an impact. Here’s a look at the best and worst fits for players drafted in 2012. Note: this isn’t an assessment of good or bad picks, but rather an analysis of the best and worst marriages between player and … [Read more...] about NFL Draft 2012: Best and worst team-to-player fits
New England Patriots reach to grab Illini Tavon Wilson in 2nd round
New England certainly needs help in their secondary. They have WRs playing DB for them that's how short-handed they are. Remember Julian Edelman covering Anquan Boldin in the AFC Title game? Troy Brown actually played some defensive back too; even though he was a wide receiver by trade. And the Patriots legend fittingly announced this pick Tavon Wilson from the Illini, tonight … [Read more...] about New England Patriots reach to grab Illini Tavon Wilson in 2nd round
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New England Patriots: most interesting team in 2012 NFL Draft?
Doesn't it seem like the New England Patriots go out of their way EVERY season to trade down and acquire more picks? Every year, they're a fun team to watch on draft day, because they always seem to end up with more picks than anyone else. In 2012, even more so, because they have four picks in the first two rounds. And even though they were just one Wes Welker drop, or … [Read more...] about New England Patriots: most interesting team in 2012 NFL Draft?
Asante Samuel coming back to the Patriots?
If Deion Branch and Josh McDaniels can come back into the fold, there's no reason Asante Samuel can't do the same. This year's Wes Welker franchise tag situation is similar to how it played out when the New England Patriots slapped the tag on Branch and Samuel in the past. If Welker, wants to hold out, and leave- fine. He'll soon see the grass was greener where he was. … [Read more...] about Asante Samuel coming back to the Patriots?