Archive for March, 2010
NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Race ’10: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Greg Caggiano in NHL
Just two games ago, the New York Rangers were dead and buried. With the Bruins struggling, and the Flyers riddled with injuries, the grave the team dug for themselves last Sunday is being exhumed, one shovel of dirt at a time.
With a loss to the Boston Bruins last Sunday in a listless and uninspired effort, the Rangers season was done. They were now seven points ...
2010 NFL Draft: The Rams Should Trade Down to No. 3
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Robert Wayerski in NFL
If the Rams are intent on taking Sam Bradford, as many believe, there is no reason for them to stay at No. 1 overall. So, they should ignore the trade charts and make a move with Tampa Bay to trade first-round picks.
There are a few reasons that this would make sense for both teams. The Rams want Bradford and he will not be taken at the second spot because that ...
Oakland Raiders: Moves That the Oakland Raiders Must Make
Posted: 27th March 2010 by David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X in NFL
As a Raider fan, I have come to accept that Al Davis doesn't care about what fans think. Sometimes I wonder why Mr. Davis went into the business of the NFL, because when it comes to the fans, he seems to turn a deaf ear.
I said "seems" because that has been my perception, but I could be wrong.
Sometimes I wonder if Raider Nation should merely use reverse psychology in order ...
Seattle Seahawks’ Trade Talk: Has Seattle Learned How to Deal?
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Chris Cluff in NFL
The Seattle Seahawks’ new management has not appeared very savvy in making trades so far. But it looks like there is some hope yet as they take their time in the Brandon Marshall situation.
Coach Pete Carroll acknowledged this week that the Seahawks are still interested in the Denver receiver and have engaged in preliminary talks with both Denver and Marshall’s agent, Kennard McGuire.
“Knowing he has a chance to be available, ...
Toronto Maple Leafs: Return of the “Heart Attack Kids”
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Eric Warren in NHL
During March, the Maple Leafs have played in an incredible seven overtime games.
Lightning-quick forwards and a young defensive corps have been providing some exiting, if not excruciatingly pulse-pounding hockey as of late. And because of their relative youth, there is no reason to expect them to let up any time soon. The term 'heart attack kids' was used a few years ago to describe a Toronto Maple Leafs ...
Spring Cleaning: Giants Trimming Down to Opening Day Roster
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Evan Aczon in MLB
As the Spring Training days count down, the Opening Day roster gets more and more set, and the battles for those final roster spots get more and more heated. This year is no exception, but due to injuries and some surprising spring performances, the spots open at the beginning of the offseason are not the same spots we see open now.
For example, most people thought that after his impressive ...
2010 NFL Draft: Earl Thomas To Visit Browns, Will Cleveland Trade Down?
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
With the 2010 NFL Draft less than a month away, the Cleveland Browns are a hot topic in this year's draft.
The Browns have the most draft picks to date as we near the draft, which brings a lot of surrounded rumors to this organization during the offseason.
In the first round, the Browns have been rumored to be interested in Sam Bradford, Eric Berry, and Joe Haden at the seventh overall ...
Detroit Lions: The Beer Thinker’s Breakdown of the Lions
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Seattle Lion Fan in NFL
It's been about 3 weeks since I've written anything. Not that I haven't wanted to, but there has been a lot of great articles written about the Lions from some new writers as well as some of the wily veterans out there.
I will admit part of it has been some writer's block. I have started several articles that I've given up on about half-way through. I'd stop and read what ...
Toronto Raptors Show Grit in Loss to Denver Nuggets
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Stephen Brotherston in NBA
After a couple of really poor efforts at home, the Toronto Raptors came to life against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
But in the end, it wasn’t enough as Toronto fell 97-96 on a buzzer beater by Carmelo Anthony after a mad scramble for the ball.
The game was notable for several reasons.
The Raptors outworked their opponent on this night. Consider the following statistics:
— 58-38 edge in rebounds. — ...
2010 NFL Draft: Is Brad Childress Avoiding Drafting a Safety?
Posted: 27th March 2010 by M Holly in NFL
This week Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress displayed both defensiveness and wishful thinking toward his two starting safeties: free safety (FS) Madieu Williams and strong safety (SS) Tyrell Johnson.
The blogs have been ablaze with Vikings fans unhappy with their performances this season. Safety is a popular first-round pick among draft prognosticators.
In response, Childress is giving his safeties credit for improved performances in their two playoff games against the Cowboys ...