She Keeps On Passing, Me By…
She? Well in this particular case, she represents the game of professional football. The culprit…Oakland Raiders Owner, Al Davis! Once a proud organization with tremendous history, has now turned into the NFL Version of The Has Been Clinic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_epC3Zevc8). Aside from young stars, Kirk Morrison, Zach Miller and Nnmandi Asomugha, the Raiders have very few … Read more
I’ma, I’ma, Diva…Hey!
Never in all my years of being a devoted Sports Fan, Writer, and Athlete, would I ever think I’d reference a Beyonce song, when discussing an athlete. In this case, this is the PERFECT relation to this particular individual. Michael Crabtree, 10th Overall Pick by the San Francisco 49ers, in this year’s NFL Draft. Seen … Read more
Dawn Of Redemption
After two years of controversy, two years of being an example, two years of having questions about whether or not you’ll get a 2nd chance…Michael Vick has signed a 2 year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. While this isn’t a place where Vick will be asked to step back into football and be, “The Man,” … Read more
Next Stop…..?
With Michael Vick being conditionally re-instated into the National Football League, where does he go? Which team would want him? Who could use him? Would you sign him? The thing with Vick, he’s always been a phenomenal athlete, but a mediocre quarterback. Also, the teams that are best for Mike’s physique, aren’t the best fit … Read more
Wounding A Broken Man
It has been two full NFL Seasons since we’ve seen the athleticism of Michael Vick grace the NFL Gridiron. With Vick’s time now fully served, besides his probation period, he is now able to resume his career. With a ruling expected to come at some point on Monday, there is already speculation of what we … Read more
A Warrior’s Peace
The NFL, and truly, The World, has lost a Great, Fearless Athlete, and Person, in Steve “Air,” McNair. Gone before his time, McNair was shot and killed in his Nashville Condo, early on July 4th. McNair embodied the true meaning of what the NFL is about, with his toughness, heart, and overall competitive … Read more
Instant Offense
The Fab 5 Fantasy Impact : Moreno can be the lone ray of hope to come from the Josh McDaniel’s Era. With star Wideout, Brandon Marshall, asking to be traded, and Pro Bowl Quarterback, Jay Cutler, throwing passes in Chicago, Moreno could shine. Even with the … Read more
Almost Home
Recently former Falcons QB, Michael Vick was released from federal prison, for his roll in an illegal dogfighting operation. Vick was once a very prolific figure in the NFL, and the face of the Atlanta Franchise. Vick, like many young black athletes, are seen as the savior to their family, and close friends. Vick allowed … Read more
Controlling Your Team…
Similar to the If You Build It NBA Series…take YOUR favorite football team, and put the pieces in place you’d think would put you over the top. It’s a little different to build a franchise in the NFL, versus the NBA. The Salary Cap, and Roster Depth make it a little harder to do … Read more
How To Ruin A Legacy: By Brett Favre
Here we go again! Why is 137 Year Old Brett Favre attempting to come back….AGAIN! If my memory serves me correct, back to last yr that is, Favre stunk it up in N.Y. Yeah he had a couple bright spots here and there, but outside of that ONE game versus Arizona, where he threw … Read more
