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2010 NBA Rookie Watch: Tyreke Evans Leads the Class in Our Rookie Gradings
Posted: 2nd April 2010 by kevin roberts in NBA
We've been doing NBA rookie rankings and observations all year long, and while there's a time and a place for finalizing those rankings and picking a ROY winner, this is not that time.
The season is coming to a close, but there have been so many rookies that have shined at a moderate level, that a regular ranking column just doesn't do them justice, as they get left in the dark.
So, ...
L.A. Lakers Getting Frustrated: Time to Turn To Adam Morrison?
Posted: 1st April 2010 by kevin roberts in NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers, the Western Conference's supposed best team and expected number one seed for the 2010 NBA Playoffs in the West, are struggling mightily.
And that's putting it lightly.
The Lakers, who previously relied on efficient, balanced scoring from their starters and bench, along with solid defense, have lost three of their last five, and have dropped two straight.
Los Angeles still leads the next closes team by four wins with ...
After an abysmal start to the 2010 season that involved a crazy "musical chairs" development at the quarterback position, the Cleveland Browns somehow managed to salvage the ending of their season, and kept Eric Mangini from getting fired.
Of course, "salvaging" a season when your final record is 5-11 isn't quite as inspiring when you actually make the playoffs.
Still, Eric Mangini appeared to finally have a solid hold on his ...
J.J. Redick: The Case for the Former Blue Devil To Be a Starter
Posted: 29th March 2010 by kevin roberts in NBA
Orlando Magic fans watched as Vince Carter left the game against the Denver Nuggets, just one minute into action against a tough opponent.
Their beloved veteran shooting guard was gone, lost for the game (and possibly longer), and all the Magic really had to turn to was (sigh) that former Dukie, J.J. Redick.
As it turns out, everyone who has ever been a fan of Duke was a winner, three-fold, on Sunday. ...
Two things have become apparent in scouting the quarterback position for the 2010 NFL Draft : that all the top quarterbacks face some serious questions, and after Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen there is quite arguably a dramatic drop-off.
However, in reference to Colt McCoy , when talking about pure ability and results, that isn't particularly the case.
McCoy certainly has some questions regarding his durability, notably the shoulder injury that knocked ...
The Baltimore Ravens' 2009 season was one of angst and disappointment in the early going, as they threw away a hot start and struggled until the end of the season.
Fans can blame an inconsistent passing offense, a missed field goal, a boatload of penalties, and Joe Flacco's wavering health, but in the end, these inconsistent Ravens still found themselves in the playoffs.
They even were able to get past ...
We're at that point in the 2009-10 NBA fantasy basketball season where you're either knee-deep in your playoff race, or you're gearing up for the final run.
No matter where you're at, there's still a good chance that injuries or poor play on your roster have you looking for some help on your league's waiver wire , or for a general upgrade.
Read on for the final 2009-10 edition of fantasy waiver ...
After a disappointing ending with Brett Favre in 2008, the New York Jets kicked Eric Mangini to the curb, released Favre, and officially started over.
Accepting what they had been doing wasn't working was the tough part. However, then they moved on quickly, hired a defensive guru in Rex Ryan, and found a new offensive nucleus in rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene.
It took almost the entire season and a deep ...
After getting their golden boy back for 2009 (Tom Brady), the New England Patriots were expected by many to automatically return to their 2007 high-scoring ways.
While that happened to an extent, the Patriots had trouble maintaining a well-balanced offense and struggled mightily with their pass offense against elite pass defenses.
Now, even with Brady getting more comfortable and a full two seasons removed from his knee injury, the Patriots are staring ...
What hasn't been said about Tim Tebow ?
Despite winning two national championships, a Heisman, and earning (nearly) everyone's respect as a college performer, there is still a laundry list of flaws for Tebow as an NFL prospect .
The guy is simply a gamer, a true leader and competitor, yet he is constantly weighed down by nitpicking, the overanalyzing of his throwing motion, and the offense he operated in for four ...