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JaMarcus Russell Cut: Raiders Fans Should Wish Him Well

Posted: 6th May 2010 by Steven Smith in NFL
I am not a JaMarcus Russell apologist. His performance on the field and demeanor off it all expressed a lethargy that has cost the Raiders $39 million over three seasons, and many profanities in my home. Time and time again, myself and other fans felt the tangible disgust that came with every Russell interception, sack, and poor play. So, when I heard the news that Russell was officially released by the Raiders, my ...

Phoenix Suns: Why They Can (and Can’t) Make It To the NBA Finals

Posted: 14th April 2010 by Steven Smith in NBA
  Finally with the last games of the NBA season coming to a close tonight, it's time to focus on the playoffs.   The Suns play the Utah Jazz tonight and the implications of this, and other games, will change the matchups and chances for each team.   Throughout the season, the Suns have been an unexpected team to move into the ranks of teams capable of a ...

Start the “Fire Andy Reid” Countdown Now

Posted: 8th April 2010 by Steven Smith in NFL
If you've just woken up from a coma, the Philadelphia Eagles have traded away Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins. Now that the post-trade buzz that overshadowed baseball's opening day has slightly calmed down, it's time consider who really should have left.   Eagles fans are either jumping for joy or cursing the skies, but this trade was undoubtedly a good move for both teams. Mike Shanahan gets a six-time Pro-Bowler with ...
Week four is tomorrow and I am just now writing one of these. If you didn't know, which I wouldn't expect you to know because I never mentioned it, I am in this special NFC West Pick'em competition. There are two Bleacher Report writers per team and we all select what teams we think are going to win every week. The winners at seasons end get a jersey of their choice ...