Archive for March, 2010
Hindsight Is 20/20: Grading the New England Patriots’ 2009 Offseason
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Erik Frenz in NFL
People always say that it's impossible to tell how a team performs in the offseason through trades, free agency, and the draft until the season's over.
2010 is no different, so there's no purpose in discussing that now.
Instead, let's take a look back a year at the New England Patriots' offseason moves in 2009 and see how they did.
Trade: D
The Patriots traded away Richard Seymour for the Raiders' first-round pick in ...
The bright young future of the NBA starts at the draft each year, showcasing great college players who want to become pro and show their skills off to the world.
One of the things that make the draft interesting is that you never know what you're going to get. Some players end up being a bust and some do quite well in the NBA. As of right now I ...
March is one of my favorite times of year as a sports fan. While March Madness is a nice distraction, what I like even more is all of the buildup to the NFL draft.
The NFL draft starts on April 22, meaning we are now less than a month away. For me, the NFL draft is probably my second favorite football event of the year, behind only the Super Bowl.
While some ...
Well, there can be one positive thing taken from this abysmal season for the New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist.
With Thursday night's come-from-behind win over the Devils, Henrik Lundqvist added to a record that he already holds.
Lundqvist is now the only NHL goalie to ever post five consecutive 30-win seasons to start an NHL career.
Last season Lundqvist set the record when he recorded his 30th win over the Nashville Predators.
That ...
The news that the little wanker Chris Cohan plans to sell the Warriors has been some of the best news I've gotten since KFC re-introduced the Tower Burger. For those who don't know, it has chicken, lettuce, cheese, special sauce, and a hash brown. Heaven. I think I'm going to go get one after I finish writing this.
Anyway, the rumour that Oracle Svengali Larry Ellison plans to buy the team ...
Donovan McNabb: Do Philadelphia Eagles Have Leverage in Trading Veteran QB?
Posted: 25th March 2010 by David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X in NFL
The rumor mill is a-buzzing that the Philadelphia Eagles have put quarterback Donovan McNabb on the trading block.
Reportedly, the Eagles wanted two first-round picks and a third-round pick. Now, the Eagles would be satisfied with a high second-round pick, which would imply Oakland or Buffalo as the likely trading partner.
Both clubs are rumored to have inquired about McNabb, which raises questions about the Raiders, but most importantly, this situation ...
Breaking News: Eagles and Raiders Discussing a Trade for Donovan McNabb
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Jarrod Lumpkins in NFL
Donovan McNabb said yesterday that he does not want to be traded to the Bills or the Raiders. Well, guess what, Raider fans: Al Davis does not care. Heavy rumors are going around that the Raiders are the leading candidates for getting McNabb. PFT is reporting that the terms heard so far is that the Raiders are offering Namadi Asomugha and in return get McNabb and Asante Samuel. That is ...
Dante Wesley Visiting As Detroit Lions Search for Safety Improvement
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Michael Schottey in NFL
Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer reports that Dante Wesley, a 30-year-old safety, is visiting Allen Park, hoping to catch on with his former special teams coach. Wesley, along with new addition Landon Johnson, were considered special teams aces for Crossman in Carolina.
In a recent article, we studied many of the moves the Detroit Lions have made to improve the dismal special teams unit. ...
I love watching hockey at the end of the season. The teams always work hard, and the players are always more emotional.
In some ways, it can be just as exciting as playoff hockey.
The unfortunate part is that the hard work these teams put in doesn't always pay off. Some teams get outplayed, while others simply blow it. Playoff time is make or break, and one game can mean the difference between ...
NFC West Offseason Round Up: From Signings, To Trades, To the Draft
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Patrick Goulding II in NFL
The 2010 NFL offseason has seen its fair share of major moves in the NFC West thus far.
Pro Bowlers and Super Bowl Champions have retired; big names have left, re-signed, or changed hands. Even a very famous college coach has decided to make another run at the NFL success that has eluded him so far in his football career.
With the transactions so far already creating headlines, this article ...