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Does JaMarcus Russell to Indianapolis Colts Make Sense?
Posted: 6th May 2010 by Kevin Mullowney in NFL
Jamarcus Russell can now officially be recognized as the biggest draft bust in history, after compiling a 7-18 record in Oakland. Russell, for all his natural ability never seemed properly motivated nor did he seem willing to put in the work necessary to become a top-tier NFL quarterback. With his release, he arguably supplants Ryan Leaf as the worst pick ever. Leaf, if you remember, was once favorably ...
Game Manager. That's the inglorious term in which Kyle Orton has been dubbed. When did effectively managing the offense become such a bad thing?
Every talking head in the world of sports makes the same point. Get the ball into the hands of your playmakers. Isn't that what Kyle Orton has been doing throughout this amazing 6-0 Denver Broncos start?
Orton has effectively spread the ball around to his playmakers. Brandon ...
It’s Not a Game: Is Michael Crabtree Latest Sufferer of EA Sports Cover Jinx?
Posted: 17th September 2009 by Kevin Mullowney in NFL
It started in 2002 when EA Sports put Daunte Culpepper on the cover, which on the surface appeared to be completely harmless. After all, Sports Illustrated has owned the bad mojo reputation for years. But EA Sports apparently wanted to start their own trend and therefore the “jinx” was born.
It has taken down the best of the best, including Marshall Faulk, Ray Lewis, Shaun Alexander, Vince Young, Michael Vick, Brett ...