Archive for March, 2010
2010 Florida Marlins Preview: Fishing for Improvement
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Jeffrey Brown in MLB
The Marlins went 87-75 last season and finished in second place in the National League East. Looking forward to the new season, it is difficult to envision how they will be able to repeat last year’s record unless EVERYTHING goes right.
They lost one-time closer Matt Lindstrom and setup man Kiko Calero, as well as 1B Nick Johnson. The pitchers were replaced by Mike MacDougal and Derrick Turnbow - a ...
San Diego Chargers: Does Nathan Vasher’s Signing Affect the NFL Draft?
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Paul Preibisius in NFL
San Diego has appeared to have shored up its cornerback situation for 2010 with the signing of free agents Nathan Vasher and Donald Strickland.
This gives the team four solid cornerbacks to give both quality and depth at the position along with an added physicality.
It is far from a long-term solution, however.
Vasher and Strickland are 28 and 29 respectively, with both having a history of injury and just two-year contracts. Quentin ...
2010 NFL Draft: A Look at Two More Chicago Bears Prospects
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Bryan Dietzler in NFL
We have focused a lot on safeties and offensive guards in the past.
Now, we should take a look at some of the other needs the Chicago Bears have heading into the 2010 NFL Draft.
The release of cornerback Nathan Vasher, although probably more of a good move than a bad one, has left a little bit of a hole in Chicago’s secondary—in particular, at the cornerback position—and something will have to ...
San Diego Chargers 2010: How Does Signing Nathan Vasher Affect Secondary?
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Paul Preibisius in NFL
San Diego has surprised more than a few with an interesting offseason. Not only have they signed two significant free agents (roughly the same number as signed between 2006 and 2009), but they signed two free agents at the same position.
Nathan Vasher and Donald Strickland combine to give the team depth if nothing else, at a cornerback position that fielded only three active players in 2009, one of which has ...
Rhett Rakhshani Reaches Agreement with New York Islanders
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Michael Schuerlein in NHL
I just received word from the New York Islanders that they have come to terms with forward prospect Rhett Rakhshani.
Rakhshani, who just recently completed his collegiate hockey career with the University of Denver, has agreed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Islanders.
The 24-year-old Rakhshani, who was drafted 100th overall in the fourth round of the 2006 entry draft by the Islanders, played for four years for the Pioneers, finishing his career ...
2010 FC Mock NFL Draft: With the 31st Pick, the Colts Select…
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Nick South in NFL
With the 31st, it's easy to see the Colts go in one of three directions. They could try to improve the run game by drafting an offensive lineman. They can bolster the middle of the defensive front by drafting a tackle. Or, they could simply look at the best player available.
In the FC mock draft, the first round quality trench players are gone. That leaves Brandon Spikes as a ...
The 25 Greatest NFL Teams of All-Time: Super Bowl Era
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Alex Summers in NFL
This is my list of the 25 best teams of the Super Bowl era.
This took a lot of research, and I'm confident this is a very respectable list.
Enjoy the countdown, and let me know what you guys think. I would love to hear feedback from fellow NFL fans.
Here it is: the 25 Greatest NFL teams of the Super Bowl EraBegin Slideshow
Would Donovan McNabb Make the Oakland Raiders Contenders?
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Joseph Lopez in NFL
Donovan McNabb is perhaps the most undervalued quarterback in NFL today. His services in Philadelphia are not appreciated, and it is sad to see such a great NFL quarterback face pointless scrutiny.
If the fans in Philly don't want McNabb, I know plenty of Raiders fans who would welcome the QB like he were a king.
Remember Rich Gannon?
Sure, he wasn't a flashy, mad-bomber or anything. But he got the job done. ...
Philadelphia’s Real Glaring Need in the 2010 NFL Draft
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Charlie Lindlar in NFL
The past two off-seasons have seen an undeniable change toward the future of Philadelphia's roster. It began last season with the release of long-time starting tackle tandem Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan, but those losses were far overshadowed by that of Eagles legend and possible Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins.
With the further trimming of the elder members of the Eagles team this year, most notably versatile veteran back Brian Westbrook, ...
Cleveland Cavalier’s Daniel “Boobie” Gibson Deserves Playing Time Come Playoffs
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Cory Holibaugh in NBA
When general manager Danny Ferry landed the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Maurice "Mo" Williams for the low cost of Damon Jones and Joe Smith, I was ecstatic.
We had traded away an abysmal team for Delonte West, Wally Szczerbiak, Ben Wallace, and Smith halfway through the season the year before. We rid ourselves of a three-point specialist and an aging backup for a bonafide starting point guard.
Lost in everything ...