Archive for January, 2010
What a wild season it's been, full of drama and excitement, and we haven't even gotten to the playoffs!
As always, there are an abundance of stories that made this season different from any other. Records being chased, off-field drama, along with a few surprise turn-arounds (for better or worse) gave NFL fans across the nation a lot to cheer and jeer.
As is usually the case with these top 10 lists, ...
Oakland Raiders Mock Draft: If Only It Could Happen This Way
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Ramone Brown in NFL
Now that the playoffs are underway. And the Raiders are once again not involved. Its time to look to the off-season.
Most of the experts have us taking physical freaks like Taylor Mays or Carlos Dunalp. Purely based off of height, weight and speed.
Chances are... They are right and come playoffs Raider fans will be disapointed... Again!
Here's my mock draft based on what I feel the Raiders biggest needs are.
Sure I ...
The Giants moved up in the 2004 draft by making a draft-day trade with the Chargers for the rights to get Eli Manning after Manning decided he did not want to play for the Chargers.
They believed Manning was the man to take them toáthe championship for the next 15 years. Manning struggled in his first few years, butáin the 2007 playoffs, everything came together for him.
He threw the ball on ...
Detroit Lions 2010 NFL Mock Draft Notes: The Eric Berry Problem
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Dean Holden in NFL
Okay, Lions fans, hereÆs the problem.
Eric Berry is going to be a phenomenal player. There is very little doubt of this among fans, coaches, and draft experts alike.
Any team that picks him will be happy they did and enjoy an instant upgrade in their secondary. His scouting report reads like that of Ed Reed.
But the Detroit Lions canÆt pick him. ThereÆs no way.
ItÆs not because he wonÆt be available. The ...
I'm not a Raiders "insider". I have no connection to the team, other than being a passionate, loyal and sometimes overly optimistic fan for over thirty years. I do feel, however, I have spent enough of my life following Raiders football to feel connected in some way.
So, for argument's sake and for the point of this article, let's define "outsider" as someone who has no passion or hatred for the ...
Celtics Waive Lester Hudson: Do They Want Rafer Alston?
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Lucas Shapiro in NBA
The Boston Globe reported that the Boston Celtics waived backup point guard Lester Hudson. Hudson was just getting into his groove while Rajon Rondo was out with a left knee injury.
It was strange timing for the Celtics to make a move like this, right when many of the ball handlers are injured. Could the Celtics be opening a roster spot for the recently waived Rafer Alston?
Getting Rafer Alston would ...
At 47-years old, you have to start wondering how much more Philadelphia PhilliesÆLHP Jamie Moyer can put his body through.
On October 2, Moyer underwent surgery to repair three muscle tears in his groin and lower abdomen. Almost two months later, Moyer underwent another surgery after an MRI exam showed a small blood collection that could have been infected.
Now, Moyer is scheduled to undergo another surgeryûthis time on his ...
Mike Martz to be Hired as Offensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Andrew Maisonneuve in NFL
Mike Martz will be the new offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears. á
Andy Maisonneuve, Bears beat reporter for the ôBearly legal Showö on 670TheScore.com , has confirmed with an inside source in the Bears organization that Martz is getting the job.
"He has not signed the dotted line yet, however my sources tell me it's a done deal" states Maisonneuve.,
Martz was with the Rams' as head coach when Smith was the ...
While the Rockets have outdone preseason predictions significantly, they appear to be at a crossroads. They are capable of competing with any team, but they have appeared to be over-matched against elite teams, especially recently, with ugly losses to the Magic, Cavaliers, and Lakers.
While most teams have struggled in games against such talented opponents, the Rockets have been known for their ability to get up for and beat much ...
This article was first reported at Boston Sox Journalism.
The Boston Red Sox certainly proved one thing this offseason: there is no such thing as a "bridge year" in Beantown.
The Red Sox opened their wallet, made investments, and acquired players either through trade or free agency that could be a huge help to the team in 2010 and for years to come. Today, I will be running down each acquisition ...