The Philadelphia Eagles traded for the number two overall pick in the draft, something that I was not expecting. This trade seems very similar to the trade that just happened between the Titans and the Rams. I think that this trade was a stupid idea for the same reason I thought the previous trade was stupid.
The Eagles traded away so many draft picks for a quarterback that is just looking solid at bestcoming out of college. The Eagles are now going to be facing depth problems because of this. Odds are likely that the quarterback they draft will not start and the starter will remain Sam Bradford.
As for the Browns, they made out tremendously. They gained so many draft picks to add more depth to a team that has been mediocre for so many years. This should benefit the Browns more than it will benefit the Eagles, unless the quarterback they draft turns out to be amazing.
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Should the Dolphins Take Ezekiel Elliot?
With the Eagles trading up to the number two pick, it makes the Dolphins more likely to have an opportunity at getting the top running back in the draft, Ezekiel Elliot. There have been debates on whether or not the Dolphins should take Elliot, or focus more on defense.
I personally believe the Dolphins should take Ezekiel Elliot just purely based on the fact that they are not comfortable with the runningbacks they currently have. Despite what the GM says, they have continued to go for runningbacks because they are scared at the lack of talent they have at the position. I feel like Jay Ajayi will be a good player, but he is not ready to carry the load.
This could potentially where the Dolphins could really struggle next year. I think that Lamar Miller was a great runningback that was not being utilized correctly. This is why the Dolphins need a good all around back. Rookie Jay Ajayi looked impressive, but the Dolphins need a runningback with good breakaway speed.
This all comes back to the Dolphins not utilizing Lamar Miller correctly. Then comes the season. Lamar Miller played well, in pretty much the first half of every game. You may wonder, "why doesn't he play well in the second half?". The answer is simple. The Miami Dolphins have managed to have three different headcoaches who have all underutilized Lamar Miller. The Dolphins lost many games this season just due to not giving Miller the ball when they needed to. Lamar Miller had games where he had many yards and multiple touchdowns in just the first half, that is until they did not give him the ball. For example, when the Dolphins played the Giants on Monday Night Football Lamar Miller had two touchdowns and a majority of the Dolphins yards on offense. Then the coaching staff wanted to take the ball out of his hands. The runningback for the Dolphins, Lamar Miller, came off of a great year where he rushed for over a thousand yards and averaged over five yards per carry. That stat line is incredible, almost Hall of Fame like. He is also at a very young age for a runningback. Odds are he is going to be very good the next year, right?
I personally believe the Dolphins should take Ezekiel Elliot just purely based on the fact that they are not comfortable with the runningbacks they currently have. Despite what the GM says, they have continued to go for runningbacks because they are scared at the lack of talent they have at the position. I feel like Jay Ajayi will be a good player, but he is not ready to carry the load.
This could potentially where the Dolphins could really struggle next year. I think that Lamar Miller was a great runningback that was not being utilized correctly. This is why the Dolphins need a good all around back. Rookie Jay Ajayi looked impressive, but the Dolphins need a runningback with good breakaway speed.
This all comes back to the Dolphins not utilizing Lamar Miller correctly. Then comes the season. Lamar Miller played well, in pretty much the first half of every game. You may wonder, "why doesn't he play well in the second half?". The answer is simple. The Miami Dolphins have managed to have three different headcoaches who have all underutilized Lamar Miller. The Dolphins lost many games this season just due to not giving Miller the ball when they needed to. Lamar Miller had games where he had many yards and multiple touchdowns in just the first half, that is until they did not give him the ball. For example, when the Dolphins played the Giants on Monday Night Football Lamar Miller had two touchdowns and a majority of the Dolphins yards on offense. Then the coaching staff wanted to take the ball out of his hands. The runningback for the Dolphins, Lamar Miller, came off of a great year where he rushed for over a thousand yards and averaged over five yards per carry. That stat line is incredible, almost Hall of Fame like. He is also at a very young age for a runningback. Odds are he is going to be very good the next year, right?
Steph Curry Taking an Arrow to the Knee
It has been a historic season for Steph Curry. Being able to break the single season win record and the single season three-point record as well. However, it has not been a good playoff start for him, because he is becoming plagued with injuries. Now he has injured his knee by slipping on a wet spot. This raises some concern for the Warriors since they may have to go on without Steph Curry.
I believe the Warriors without Steph Curry will be able to make it to the series against the Spurs before they are eliminated. They are still a great team without him, and it becomes apparent when players like Klay Thompson still continue to dominate. The only problem with this is that the Spurs are incredibly talented, and should be able to be a Warrior-less Steph Curry.
If Steph Curry is healthy, the Warriors can managed winning their second straight NBA Championship. The Warriors are a different team with Steph Curry.Steph Curry is the best shooter in the league, and possibly the greatest shooter of all time. In my time of watching basketball, I have never seen a better shooter than Steph Curry. He manages to make so many crazy 3-point shots, it is just incredible. He also has great handles that pairs up nicely with is shooting. He is averaging over 30 points a game, and has quickly moved up to being the best offensive player in the league.
The Golden State Warriors are the reigning NBA Finals Champions for a good reason. Offensively, they are just flat out better than anybody else. It helps that they have the previous three point shooting champion and the newly crowned three point champion on their team. Klay Thompson is a great player, but their is a better player than him on the Warriors. This would be the newest basketball sensation that has taken the league by storm, Steph Curry.
I believe the Warriors without Steph Curry will be able to make it to the series against the Spurs before they are eliminated. They are still a great team without him, and it becomes apparent when players like Klay Thompson still continue to dominate. The only problem with this is that the Spurs are incredibly talented, and should be able to be a Warrior-less Steph Curry.
If Steph Curry is healthy, the Warriors can managed winning their second straight NBA Championship. The Warriors are a different team with Steph Curry.Steph Curry is the best shooter in the league, and possibly the greatest shooter of all time. In my time of watching basketball, I have never seen a better shooter than Steph Curry. He manages to make so many crazy 3-point shots, it is just incredible. He also has great handles that pairs up nicely with is shooting. He is averaging over 30 points a game, and has quickly moved up to being the best offensive player in the league.
The Golden State Warriors are the reigning NBA Finals Champions for a good reason. Offensively, they are just flat out better than anybody else. It helps that they have the previous three point shooting champion and the newly crowned three point champion on their team. Klay Thompson is a great player, but their is a better player than him on the Warriors. This would be the newest basketball sensation that has taken the league by storm, Steph Curry.
Sunday, April 17, 2016
The Tough Schedule of the Miami Dolphins
The schedules for all of the NFL teams have been released for the next season, and I found out that the Dolphins have the toughest of them all. It would be a brutal schedule for any team, but it makes it even worse that the Dolphins have a first time head coach in Adam Gase and could potentially get beaten like a punching bag . This schedule leaves me with low expectations for next season, which is pretty disappointing. You only need to look at the first four games to find out how bad it is.
The Dolphins start off with two road games. The first is against the Seattle Seahawks, one of the best teams of the last five years. This team is good pretty much everywhere, and simply outmatch the Dolphins. They also recently acquired cornerback Brandon Browner to make that defense even more dominant. I am expecting this to be a loss for the Dolphins.
The Dolphins are then back on the road but this time its against one of the other powerhouse teams, the division rival New England Patriots. I don't even remember the last time the Dolphins beat the Patriots in Foxborough. The Patriots also became even stronger this offseason. I am expecting this game to be a loss as well.
Finally a home game. The Dolphins then come to the newly innovated stadium to take on the Cleveland Browns. The Browns are a joke of a franchise but Hue Jackson could possibly turn that team around. I am expecting the Dolphins to win this game, and I am relieved that they have a game like this.
After this they still have to go on the road on a short week. The Dolphins will play the Bengals on Thursday Night Football. This night game will probably hurt the Dolphins because they will have a lot of pressure on themselves. Plus, the Bengals are a much better team than the Dolphins. This game will most likely be another loss.
Throughout the season the Dolphins have to play games across the country. They are going to be brutalized by the strength of the teams they play, and how they travel. Hopefully they can still do well, but I can only hold out so much hope.
The Golden State Warriors Break Single Season Win Record
The Golden State Warriors have recently beaten the single season winning record in the NBA. They ended up winning 73 games to only 9 losses. That is unbelievable in this day and age. They did all of this coming off of winning the NBA Finals last year. Steph Curry is about to win the MVP again, because he is the best shooter in the history of basketball. He managed to break the three-point record by over a hundred than the previous record. By the way, the previous record was set by Steph Curry himself last season. It is just amazing to see what this team has done.
With the Warriors breaking this record, many have debated if they are a greater team than the team who held this record previously. That team would be the Chicago Bulls. I think if these tow teams played a series against each other, neither of them would sweep the other. I think that the Bulls would play tighter defense on the perimeter to try to hold back the Warriors scoring, but I feel like the Warriors would still be able to score pretty well. The thing that the Bulls have that the Warriors do not is Micheal Jordan, the greatest basketball player to ever live. I believe that MJ would be the reason that the Bulls would win a series against the Warriors.
I think that being a teenager when the Warriors broke this record makes it even better. I cannot wait to see how the Warriors will do in the playoffs and see if they can end up winning back-to-back NBA Championships.
With the Warriors breaking this record, many have debated if they are a greater team than the team who held this record previously. That team would be the Chicago Bulls. I think if these tow teams played a series against each other, neither of them would sweep the other. I think that the Bulls would play tighter defense on the perimeter to try to hold back the Warriors scoring, but I feel like the Warriors would still be able to score pretty well. The thing that the Bulls have that the Warriors do not is Micheal Jordan, the greatest basketball player to ever live. I believe that MJ would be the reason that the Bulls would win a series against the Warriors.
I think that being a teenager when the Warriors broke this record makes it even better. I cannot wait to see how the Warriors will do in the playoffs and see if they can end up winning back-to-back NBA Championships.
Kobe Bryant Now Officially Retired
Kobe Bryant is one of the biggest legends to have ever played the game of basketball. The regular season for the NBA has now ended, which means that Kobe Bryant is now officially retired. In his final game Kobe Bryant managed to drop 60 points on the Utah Jazz at home. Even though he tossed up 50 shots, nobody was expecting Kobe to drop 60 points in a comeback win against the Jazz.
It was a very emotional night for basketball fans as Kobe was making his final appearance on the court. The crowd was deeply into this game because of it being Kobe Bryant's last game. Every time Kobe touched the ball the crowd went absolutely nuts. Nobody there wanted to see another player with the ball. It was exciting to see a flashback to some of the legendary moments in Kobe Bryant's career. It would have been incredible if he managed to get past 81 points, but it sadly did not happen.
Looking at Kobe Bryant from a career perspective, I believe that he is a top five basketball player of all time. I do not know exactly where I would place him in the mix, but I know he deserves to be there. I would definitely have Jordan and Kareem above him, but I do not where I would go after that. Overall, I feel honored to have lived through the age of Kobe Bryant. Now it is time for the Steph Curry era.
It was a very emotional night for basketball fans as Kobe was making his final appearance on the court. The crowd was deeply into this game because of it being Kobe Bryant's last game. Every time Kobe touched the ball the crowd went absolutely nuts. Nobody there wanted to see another player with the ball. It was exciting to see a flashback to some of the legendary moments in Kobe Bryant's career. It would have been incredible if he managed to get past 81 points, but it sadly did not happen.
Looking at Kobe Bryant from a career perspective, I believe that he is a top five basketball player of all time. I do not know exactly where I would place him in the mix, but I know he deserves to be there. I would definitely have Jordan and Kareem above him, but I do not where I would go after that. Overall, I feel honored to have lived through the age of Kobe Bryant. Now it is time for the Steph Curry era.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Who Will Be The Best Team In The NFL When The Season Starts?
Looking ahead to next season, there are a lot of teams that I believe will be better than they were before. The Jaguars and the Giants seem like they could be a big threat come next season. There is one team however that I believe will be the best.
The New England Patriots will more than likely be the best team come Week 1 of next season. I believe this because they never seem to fail. This past season the Patriots had injuries across the whole team, and they still managed to make it to the AFC Championship game. It is always incredibly hard to to beat the Patriots.
It helps that in the off-season the injuries to the Patriots will most likely be healthy for next season. The Patriots also made some key upgrades at positions on both sides of the ball. Most notably, tight end Martellis Bennett. I feel like the healthier and more the Patriots grow, the tougher they will be to beat. This team will be extremely lethal next year. I am hoping they are not going to be that good, but chances are they will be.
The New England Patriots will more than likely be the best team come Week 1 of next season. I believe this because they never seem to fail. This past season the Patriots had injuries across the whole team, and they still managed to make it to the AFC Championship game. It is always incredibly hard to to beat the Patriots.
It helps that in the off-season the injuries to the Patriots will most likely be healthy for next season. The Patriots also made some key upgrades at positions on both sides of the ball. Most notably, tight end Martellis Bennett. I feel like the healthier and more the Patriots grow, the tougher they will be to beat. This team will be extremely lethal next year. I am hoping they are not going to be that good, but chances are they will be.
Should Josh Gordon Be Reinstated?
One of the things that the Cleveland Browns had that was not a complete failure was wide receiver Josh Gordon. He was one of the best receivers in the league just a few years ago. He had the promise to be one of the best wide receivers ever. But of course, he threw it all away because of his drug issue off the field.
I find it interesting how Johnny Manziel and Josh Gordan played for the same team while their off the field issues happened. It is not really surprising though because the Cleveland Browns seem to always have the worst luck imaginable.
Ever since Josh Gordon has been kept away from the league, he has been trying to get reinstated. This does raise the question of whether or not he should be reinstated.
I believe that Josh Gordon should get another shot solely on the fact that Manziel is not getting punished for his off the field issues. Josh Gordon has constantly been getting suspended because of his problems, but Johnny Manziel has not. If it were up to me, I would have them both out of the league. Since Johnny Manziel is not getting punished, then I do not believe that Josh Gordon should be punished either.
I find it interesting how Johnny Manziel and Josh Gordan played for the same team while their off the field issues happened. It is not really surprising though because the Cleveland Browns seem to always have the worst luck imaginable.
Ever since Josh Gordon has been kept away from the league, he has been trying to get reinstated. This does raise the question of whether or not he should be reinstated.
I believe that Josh Gordon should get another shot solely on the fact that Manziel is not getting punished for his off the field issues. Josh Gordon has constantly been getting suspended because of his problems, but Johnny Manziel has not. If it were up to me, I would have them both out of the league. Since Johnny Manziel is not getting punished, then I do not believe that Josh Gordon should be punished either.
The NFL Possibly Expanding the Size of the Playoffs
I recently read an article that discussed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell possibly adding two more wildcard teams to the playoff. This is something that many fans want to happen, but I believe that this would be a terrible idea. This is not because I dislike change, but because it could mess up the whole system.
Looking back on the 2015 season, there was a game that proves my viewpoint. The first game played of the playoffs this past season was between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Texans had a great defense that carried the offense. Very similar to the Superbowl winning Denver Broncos. However, the Texans were no match for any team in the playoffs. I feel like this relates to all but only a few teams that are in the Wildcard hunt.
It is very weird saying this as a Dolphins fan, because if there was two extra wildcard teams, the Dolphins would have made it in the playoffs two out of the past three seasons. Even when I am talking about the Dolphins, I feel like they would not have a shot in the playoffs. There is a statistic that shows the small amount of success that wildcard teams have in the playoffs, and it is not very good.
Looking back on the 2015 season, there was a game that proves my viewpoint. The first game played of the playoffs this past season was between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Texans had a great defense that carried the offense. Very similar to the Superbowl winning Denver Broncos. However, the Texans were no match for any team in the playoffs. I feel like this relates to all but only a few teams that are in the Wildcard hunt.
It is very weird saying this as a Dolphins fan, because if there was two extra wildcard teams, the Dolphins would have made it in the playoffs two out of the past three seasons. Even when I am talking about the Dolphins, I feel like they would not have a shot in the playoffs. There is a statistic that shows the small amount of success that wildcard teams have in the playoffs, and it is not very good.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Adressing the Dolphins Runningback Situation
The Miami Dolphins were really stupid this past season by not giving Lamar Miller the ball more. They were even stupider to let Lamar Miller go to a different team. That being said, of course the Dolphins are desperate for another running back to pair up with Jay Ajayi. Rumors are circling saying that the Dolphins might go after Knile Davis in a trade.
I think that Knile Davis would be a great player for the Dolphins to acquire. He has proven to be a very solid running back over the years, and he could be exactly what the Dolphins need. The Chiefs used him in a two back system, something that the Dolphins would use him in if he signed with them.
Another running back the Dolphins were eyeing would be Arian Foster, the veteran runningback who played for the Texans. I think that Arian Foster would be a terrible idea for two reasons. One, he seems to always get injured. When he interviewed with the Dolphins this past week he wasn't full healthy. He also missed half of last season as well. The other reason this would be a terrible idea is due to the fact that he is at a really old age for a runningback.
I think that Knile Davis would be a great player for the Dolphins to acquire. He has proven to be a very solid running back over the years, and he could be exactly what the Dolphins need. The Chiefs used him in a two back system, something that the Dolphins would use him in if he signed with them.
Another running back the Dolphins were eyeing would be Arian Foster, the veteran runningback who played for the Texans. I think that Arian Foster would be a terrible idea for two reasons. One, he seems to always get injured. When he interviewed with the Dolphins this past week he wasn't full healthy. He also missed half of last season as well. The other reason this would be a terrible idea is due to the fact that he is at a really old age for a runningback.
Trade for Colin Kaepernick?
The Denver Broncos are in need of a quarterback. Desperately. Unfortunately for them they were not able to get anyone that great throughout free agency. The Superbowl winning team was looking at a few options, but they did not make anything official.
Colin Kaepernick just got his money guaranteed in San Francisco. This came as a suprise to me because Kaepernick had a huge drop off in his career. I think that in Denver, he would be able to perform great due to the stacked team that is there. It just so happens, that it might happen.
Even though the money has become guaranteed, Colin Kaepernick has met with the Broncos. This leads me to believe that the Broncos are going to trade to get him. In exchange, the Broncos I will think, will trade draft picks. This allows the 49ers to gain draft picks for a young team for Chip Kelly to work on.
Colin Kaepernick just got his money guaranteed in San Francisco. This came as a suprise to me because Kaepernick had a huge drop off in his career. I think that in Denver, he would be able to perform great due to the stacked team that is there. It just so happens, that it might happen.
Even though the money has become guaranteed, Colin Kaepernick has met with the Broncos. This leads me to believe that the Broncos are going to trade to get him. In exchange, the Broncos I will think, will trade draft picks. This allows the 49ers to gain draft picks for a young team for Chip Kelly to work on.
The Cardinals Runningback Situation
The Arizona Cardinals were a great balanced team this past season. They could do it all on both sides of the ball. One of the things they were great at was running the football. This is contributed by a trio of runningbacks throughout the year.
Chris Johnson was the starter when the year began, and he had a rebirth of his career when he was one of the leading rushers through the first half of the season. Chris Johnson was looking great, and he could have had well over a thousand yards if he didn't get hurt. That is what happens when you have age at the runningback position, injuries.
One runningback that isn't talked about that much in Arizona anymore is Andre Ellington. He was pretty solid until he had a drop off year. So now he is the third string runningback.
When Chris Johnson became injured, the rookie David Johnson took his place. David Johnson took the NFL by storm when he was having impressive games every week. He also played well throughout the playoffs. This leaves everyone with one question, what will the Cardinals backfield look like?
I believe the Arizona Cardinals will have David Johnson and Chris Johnson split carries equally. This allows David Johnson to stay healthier, because he is young and they do not want to overwork him at the start of his career.
Chris Johnson was the starter when the year began, and he had a rebirth of his career when he was one of the leading rushers through the first half of the season. Chris Johnson was looking great, and he could have had well over a thousand yards if he didn't get hurt. That is what happens when you have age at the runningback position, injuries.
One runningback that isn't talked about that much in Arizona anymore is Andre Ellington. He was pretty solid until he had a drop off year. So now he is the third string runningback.
When Chris Johnson became injured, the rookie David Johnson took his place. David Johnson took the NFL by storm when he was having impressive games every week. He also played well throughout the playoffs. This leaves everyone with one question, what will the Cardinals backfield look like?
I believe the Arizona Cardinals will have David Johnson and Chris Johnson split carries equally. This allows David Johnson to stay healthier, because he is young and they do not want to overwork him at the start of his career.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
RG3 Is Now a Cleveland Brown...
The worst franchise in football now has a quarterback. I guess you can call it a franchise now. The Cleveland Browns signed Robert Griffin the Third for a two-year deal. This might be a good thing for him because of the Browns new coach, Hue Jackson. Hue Jackson is a offensive guru who might be able to help RG3 out. RG3 is a very talented quarterback who just has not done well since his rookie season.
The only problem for RG3 is that the Browns might draft a rookie quarterback. However, I feel like RG3 will still be able to get some playing time regardless of whether they draft a quarterback or not. This could be a new start for RG3 and the Browns organization as a whole.
My only concern about this is that the Browns have a history of being a losing franchise for a half a century. I believe that they can push through it, but it will be hard for them to escape the curse. This will be an interesting few years for the Browns, but Hue Jackson might be able to do great things here.
The only problem for RG3 is that the Browns might draft a rookie quarterback. However, I feel like RG3 will still be able to get some playing time regardless of whether they draft a quarterback or not. This could be a new start for RG3 and the Browns organization as a whole.
My only concern about this is that the Browns have a history of being a losing franchise for a half a century. I believe that they can push through it, but it will be hard for them to escape the curse. This will be an interesting few years for the Browns, but Hue Jackson might be able to do great things here.
The Patriots Gain Martellus Bennett
The Patriots are always one of the best teams in the NFL. Usually they are on the end of getting rid of their players, but they still end up winning. However this year, they made a huge move. The Patriots traded to get one of the best tight ends in football, Martellus Bennett.
This is a very scary signing because the Patriots are now able to run their dual tight end system that they did before Aaron Hernandez was arrested. This probably makes the Patriots the most dangerous team in the NFL. The best tight end in football right now is Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots current tight end. He also might just be the greatest tight end ever. Gronkowski is the reason the Patriots are good on offense nowadays. Now they are adding one of the other great tight ends, and they will go back to their old style of offense. This will most likely make the Patriots have the most deadliest offense in the NFL.
The Patriots other moves this off-season include the beefing up the offensive line that costs them their games last year. As a Dolphins fan, I am really concerned that the Patriots will contribute to ruining the Dolphins season next year. At the moment, the Patriots are my favorites coming out of the AFC, but I am really hoping that it's wrong.
This is a very scary signing because the Patriots are now able to run their dual tight end system that they did before Aaron Hernandez was arrested. This probably makes the Patriots the most dangerous team in the NFL. The best tight end in football right now is Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots current tight end. He also might just be the greatest tight end ever. Gronkowski is the reason the Patriots are good on offense nowadays. Now they are adding one of the other great tight ends, and they will go back to their old style of offense. This will most likely make the Patriots have the most deadliest offense in the NFL.
The Patriots other moves this off-season include the beefing up the offensive line that costs them their games last year. As a Dolphins fan, I am really concerned that the Patriots will contribute to ruining the Dolphins season next year. At the moment, the Patriots are my favorites coming out of the AFC, but I am really hoping that it's wrong.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
NFL Free Agency: Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins seem to be a team every year that tries to win free agency. Case in point, last year they made Ndamukong Suh the richest defensive player ever. This years free agency has changed the team quite a bit, and I will give my opinion on some of the moves the Dolphins have made.
Swapping picks with the Eagles, the Dolphins acquired Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso. The Dolphins desperately needed a new corner, and Byron Maxwell is someone who fits the scheme of the Dolphins defense very well. He is coming off of a mediocre year with the Eagles, but he was incredible when he played with the Seahawks. I think that Maxwell was a much needed upgrade to a mediocre secondary. The Dolphins also gained linebacker Kiko Alonso to the team. Kiko Alonso is a great player who can't stay healthy. He was one of the best defensive players in the NFL a few years ago, but he has fallen off due to injuries. My biggest concern about this trade is that the Dolphins might not be able to get runningback Ezikiel Elliot in the draft due to swapping picks. This could be the only downfall about this trade, but overall the players filled some much needed gaps in the defense.
The Dolphins also signed a new defensive end in Mario Williams. Williams is another player who had a down year last year, but he fits the scheme of the Dolphins defense as well. This makes the Dolphins defensive line looked stacked on paper, with Cameron Wake on the left, Ndamukong Suh in the middle, and now Mario Williams on the right. Mario Williams is pretty older now, but he should make an impact on the Dolphins very quickly.
Overall, I feel like the Dolphins had a solid free agency so far. Many analyst are blasting the moves that the Dolphins made, but I feel like they filled gaps that were need to be filled without spending too much money. The worst part of this free agency was the Dolphins losing Lamar Miller to the Houston Texans, but I feel like the new acquisitions on defense balance it out.
Swapping picks with the Eagles, the Dolphins acquired Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso. The Dolphins desperately needed a new corner, and Byron Maxwell is someone who fits the scheme of the Dolphins defense very well. He is coming off of a mediocre year with the Eagles, but he was incredible when he played with the Seahawks. I think that Maxwell was a much needed upgrade to a mediocre secondary. The Dolphins also gained linebacker Kiko Alonso to the team. Kiko Alonso is a great player who can't stay healthy. He was one of the best defensive players in the NFL a few years ago, but he has fallen off due to injuries. My biggest concern about this trade is that the Dolphins might not be able to get runningback Ezikiel Elliot in the draft due to swapping picks. This could be the only downfall about this trade, but overall the players filled some much needed gaps in the defense.
The Dolphins also signed a new defensive end in Mario Williams. Williams is another player who had a down year last year, but he fits the scheme of the Dolphins defense as well. This makes the Dolphins defensive line looked stacked on paper, with Cameron Wake on the left, Ndamukong Suh in the middle, and now Mario Williams on the right. Mario Williams is pretty older now, but he should make an impact on the Dolphins very quickly.
Overall, I feel like the Dolphins had a solid free agency so far. Many analyst are blasting the moves that the Dolphins made, but I feel like they filled gaps that were need to be filled without spending too much money. The worst part of this free agency was the Dolphins losing Lamar Miller to the Houston Texans, but I feel like the new acquisitions on defense balance it out.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
What Happened to the San Fransico 49ers?
If you run down NFL history, one of the most respected franchises of all time is the San Fransisco 49ers. Over the years they have had many Superbow championships, and also had some of the greatest players to walk the planet. In the last decade they have showed flashes of greatness, but what happened?
The 49ers who had great veterans just a few years ago managed to make it to three straight NFC Championship games, one of those resulting to a Superbowl trip which they lost. Many people in the franchise seemed to have lost hope. As a result of this they let go one of the best coaches in the league in Jim
Harbaugh.
Once Jim Harbaugh was let go, many people were starting to lose hope. This is when a ton of their players started to retire. Some were due to age, and others retired due to health concerns. The once good team was starting to fall apart. The 49ers next coach would be Jim Tomsula, who was an underahiever who only gave them five wins in the next season.
Now comes the off-season. The 49ers said they were going to keep Colin Kaepernick. Then a few days later he requested a trade. This organization is turning into a mess, and guy who they are hoping will fix that is new head coach Chip Kelly. Chip Kelly has a bad track record at the moment, but he may be able to get wins for this team. It may take awhile but the 49ers have a slim shot of being good in a few years. The first thing they need to worry about is a franchise quarterback, because it does not look like Kaepernick will be the starting quarterback come next season.
In all honestly, it is a shame what has happened to this team. I am not a fan of them, but it is just amazing to see what has transpired to them over the past few years.
The 49ers who had great veterans just a few years ago managed to make it to three straight NFC Championship games, one of those resulting to a Superbowl trip which they lost. Many people in the franchise seemed to have lost hope. As a result of this they let go one of the best coaches in the league in Jim
Harbaugh.
Once Jim Harbaugh was let go, many people were starting to lose hope. This is when a ton of their players started to retire. Some were due to age, and others retired due to health concerns. The once good team was starting to fall apart. The 49ers next coach would be Jim Tomsula, who was an underahiever who only gave them five wins in the next season.
Now comes the off-season. The 49ers said they were going to keep Colin Kaepernick. Then a few days later he requested a trade. This organization is turning into a mess, and guy who they are hoping will fix that is new head coach Chip Kelly. Chip Kelly has a bad track record at the moment, but he may be able to get wins for this team. It may take awhile but the 49ers have a slim shot of being good in a few years. The first thing they need to worry about is a franchise quarterback, because it does not look like Kaepernick will be the starting quarterback come next season.
In all honestly, it is a shame what has happened to this team. I am not a fan of them, but it is just amazing to see what has transpired to them over the past few years.
Warriors beat Thunder in OT Thriller!
As i said in my last post, the Warriors are the best team in basketball. They were able to back that statement up with one of the most incredible regular season games you will ever see. Here were a few of my takeaways.
1. The Thunder looked as if they were going to be able to beat the Warriors after dominating for a good portion of the game. They were up by eleven points at one point. This could raise some concern for them because not being able to finsih off the best team is basketball could be huge come playoff time.
2. Steph Curry just backed up another thing I said in my last post, that is being the MVP. Steph Curry in this game was phenominal, racking up in unbelieveable amount of threes. He managed to tie the record for most threes in a single game. The game winning shot came in overtime with a few seconds remaining. That shot, a very deep three point shot from Steph Curry. This just makes it easier to say he is the best shooter I have ever seen, and the best offensive player in basketball at the moment.
3. The Warriors also look like they are ready for the playoffs. I do not believe that any team will be capable of beating them in a series come playoff time. I am definatley predicting that the Golden State Warriors will be repeat champions this year.
1. The Thunder looked as if they were going to be able to beat the Warriors after dominating for a good portion of the game. They were up by eleven points at one point. This could raise some concern for them because not being able to finsih off the best team is basketball could be huge come playoff time.
2. Steph Curry just backed up another thing I said in my last post, that is being the MVP. Steph Curry in this game was phenominal, racking up in unbelieveable amount of threes. He managed to tie the record for most threes in a single game. The game winning shot came in overtime with a few seconds remaining. That shot, a very deep three point shot from Steph Curry. This just makes it easier to say he is the best shooter I have ever seen, and the best offensive player in basketball at the moment.
3. The Warriors also look like they are ready for the playoffs. I do not believe that any team will be capable of beating them in a series come playoff time. I am definatley predicting that the Golden State Warriors will be repeat champions this year.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Is Steph Curry the Unanimous NBA MVP?
The Golden State Warriors are the reigning NBA Finals Champions for a good reason. Offensively, they are just flat out better than anybody else. It helps that they have the previous three point shooting champion and the newly crowned three point champion on their team. Klay Thompson is a great player, but their is a better player than him on the Warriors. This would be the newest basketball sensation that has taken the league by storm, Steph Curry.
The Warriors last night beat my favorite basketball team the Heat in what was a fantastic game. Dwayne Wade played great, and it started to look like he was going to take over this game. That's when Steph Curry came up clutch with a few 3-pointers to end up pulling out the win in Miami. This was just one of the many things Steph Curry has managed to do this season. I mean, the Warriors have that record for a reason.
Steph Curry is the best shooter in the league, and possibly the greatest shooter of all time. In my time of watching basketball, I have never seen a better shooter than Steph Curry. He manages to make so many crazy 3-point shots, it is just incredible. He also has great handles that pairs up nicely with is shooting. He is averaging over 30 points a game, and has quickly moved up to being the best offensive player in the league.
I believe that Steph Curry is the MVP, even though there is one person who still has a chance. Statistically, he is having the greatest year out of any player in NBA history. He is phenomenal and it has become really hard to pick against the Warriors this year as a whole. I think we may be seeing a repeat for champions this year unless somebody finds a way to stop this team and more importantly, Steph Curry.
The Warriors last night beat my favorite basketball team the Heat in what was a fantastic game. Dwayne Wade played great, and it started to look like he was going to take over this game. That's when Steph Curry came up clutch with a few 3-pointers to end up pulling out the win in Miami. This was just one of the many things Steph Curry has managed to do this season. I mean, the Warriors have that record for a reason.
Steph Curry is the best shooter in the league, and possibly the greatest shooter of all time. In my time of watching basketball, I have never seen a better shooter than Steph Curry. He manages to make so many crazy 3-point shots, it is just incredible. He also has great handles that pairs up nicely with is shooting. He is averaging over 30 points a game, and has quickly moved up to being the best offensive player in the league.
I believe that Steph Curry is the MVP, even though there is one person who still has a chance. Statistically, he is having the greatest year out of any player in NBA history. He is phenomenal and it has become really hard to pick against the Warriors this year as a whole. I think we may be seeing a repeat for champions this year unless somebody finds a way to stop this team and more importantly, Steph Curry.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Dolphins Rookie Class
The Miami Dolphins did not have a good year for showcasing their rookies. However, this was not really their fault. Injuries were what held them back. However I am going to analyze the top two rookies the Dolphins accumulated.
Devante Parker:
Devante Parker is going to be great next year. People who are tied with the Dolphins say that Parker practically has glue for hands and he catches everything. He had foot surgery before the season started and didn't get much playing time until the last few games of the season. When he id play, he was the best receiver one the Dolphins. I think next year he is going to break out.
Jay Ajayi:
The Dolphins have a rookie runningback who has a lot of power, something that they really needed. This guy was supposed to be taken in the Draft much earlier but didn't due to a leg injury that could shorten his career. When he was backing up Lamar Miller, he played solid. I think that t=he should e fine next year if the Dolphins do not get Lamar Miller back.
Devante Parker:
Devante Parker is going to be great next year. People who are tied with the Dolphins say that Parker practically has glue for hands and he catches everything. He had foot surgery before the season started and didn't get much playing time until the last few games of the season. When he id play, he was the best receiver one the Dolphins. I think next year he is going to break out.
Jay Ajayi:
The Dolphins have a rookie runningback who has a lot of power, something that they really needed. This guy was supposed to be taken in the Draft much earlier but didn't due to a leg injury that could shorten his career. When he was backing up Lamar Miller, he played solid. I think that t=he should e fine next year if the Dolphins do not get Lamar Miller back.
My Opinion On NFL Players Retiring
Ever since the season ended many NFL players have become retiring. Usually this happens every year, just not to this extent. This is why I will give a rundown on some of the players who have retired or are going to retire.
Charles Woodson:
Charles Woodson announced mid-season that he would be retiring. This was a pretty emotional and feel good retirement. This one does not surprise me since Woodson was one of the oldest players in the game. However, he still played great even though he was so old. The worst part about Woodson's retirement is that he was on the Raiders and they are a great young team that could be really good in the next few years.
Marshawn Lynch:
Marshawn Lynch announced his retirement after he came back to the Seahawks against the Panthers and had a mediocre performance. This one surprised me a little bit more than Woodson's. Wherever he would go he would probably end up getting paid a lot. He was also still an elite running back as well. I don't question his decision because he is set for life with money and was geting up there in age for a running back.
Calvin Johnson:
I do not think that he is officially retired yet, but Calvin Johnson has been rumored to retire. He has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL for a long time and might be retiring because he is sick of football. Many people close to him have said this. He is also playing for the Lions who have not been good ever since he has been there as well.
Jared Allen:
Jared Allen has been a veteran for a long time and was traded to the Panthers mid-season. That's is why this is shocking to me. The Panthers have a good chance to win a Superbowl ring, an he retired. I couldn't believe that he retired.
Heath Miller:
This one was also shocking to me because the Steelers have a good chance for a Superbowl run next year. They will be getting Bell and Brown back healthy next year and should be a great team. This one may hurt the Steelers.
Peyton Manning:
Finally we get to Peyton Manning. The legendary quarterback finally got his second Superbowl ring and will most likely retire. I am more surprised that it has taken him this long to announce it. I would say he could comeback, but I do not think that would be a good idea for him.
Charles Woodson:
Charles Woodson announced mid-season that he would be retiring. This was a pretty emotional and feel good retirement. This one does not surprise me since Woodson was one of the oldest players in the game. However, he still played great even though he was so old. The worst part about Woodson's retirement is that he was on the Raiders and they are a great young team that could be really good in the next few years.
Marshawn Lynch:
Marshawn Lynch announced his retirement after he came back to the Seahawks against the Panthers and had a mediocre performance. This one surprised me a little bit more than Woodson's. Wherever he would go he would probably end up getting paid a lot. He was also still an elite running back as well. I don't question his decision because he is set for life with money and was geting up there in age for a running back.
Calvin Johnson:
I do not think that he is officially retired yet, but Calvin Johnson has been rumored to retire. He has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL for a long time and might be retiring because he is sick of football. Many people close to him have said this. He is also playing for the Lions who have not been good ever since he has been there as well.
Jared Allen:
Jared Allen has been a veteran for a long time and was traded to the Panthers mid-season. That's is why this is shocking to me. The Panthers have a good chance to win a Superbowl ring, an he retired. I couldn't believe that he retired.
Heath Miller:
This one was also shocking to me because the Steelers have a good chance for a Superbowl run next year. They will be getting Bell and Brown back healthy next year and should be a great team. This one may hurt the Steelers.
Peyton Manning:
Finally we get to Peyton Manning. The legendary quarterback finally got his second Superbowl ring and will most likely retire. I am more surprised that it has taken him this long to announce it. I would say he could comeback, but I do not think that would be a good idea for him.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Lamar Miller and the Stupidity of the Dolphins Organization
2015 was a depressing year for the Dolphin's and their fans. Since I am a Dolphins fan, I was sucked into this depressing year. There were a lot of reasons for this year being depressing, but to mw their was one thing that stood out amongst the rest. This was the underutilization of Lamar Miller.
Now the Dolphins offense was definitely underwhelming when you look at the talent that they have. Ryan Tannehill has proven to at least be a solid quarterback. The Dolphins also have a great young receiving core. In the offseason they also acquired former probowl tight end Jordan Cameron. The only part of the Dolphins offense that is not so great is the offensive line.
The runningback for the Dolphins, Lamar Miller, came off of a great year where he rushed for over a thousand yards and averaged over five yards per carry. That stat line is incredible, almost Hall of Fame like. He is also at a very young age for a runningback. Odds are he is going to be very good the next year, right?
Then comes the season. Lamar Miller played well, in pretty much the first half of every game. You may wonder, "why doesn't he play well in the second half?". The answer is simple. The Miami Dolphins have managed to have three different headcoaches who have all underutilized Lamar Miller. The Dolphins lost many games this season just due to not giving Miller the ball when they needed to. Lamar Miller had games where he had many yards and multiple touchdowns in just the first half, that is until they did not give him the ball. For example, when the Dolphins played the Giants on Monday Night Football Lamar Miller had two touchdowns and a majority of the Dolphins yards on offense. Then the coaching staff wanted to take the ball out of his hands.
Now Lamar Miller is a free agent. It has come out that the Dolphins want to re-sign him which could get potentially interesting. The Dolphins also want to keep both of their star defensive end, Cameron Wake and Oliver Vernon. This leaves the Dolphins with a lot of cap issues. Part of me want Lamar Miller to stay because our new headcoach Adam Gase might actually utilize him. Part of me also wants him to leave because it seems as if he is wasting his career with the Dolphins.
Now the Dolphins offense was definitely underwhelming when you look at the talent that they have. Ryan Tannehill has proven to at least be a solid quarterback. The Dolphins also have a great young receiving core. In the offseason they also acquired former probowl tight end Jordan Cameron. The only part of the Dolphins offense that is not so great is the offensive line.
The runningback for the Dolphins, Lamar Miller, came off of a great year where he rushed for over a thousand yards and averaged over five yards per carry. That stat line is incredible, almost Hall of Fame like. He is also at a very young age for a runningback. Odds are he is going to be very good the next year, right?
Then comes the season. Lamar Miller played well, in pretty much the first half of every game. You may wonder, "why doesn't he play well in the second half?". The answer is simple. The Miami Dolphins have managed to have three different headcoaches who have all underutilized Lamar Miller. The Dolphins lost many games this season just due to not giving Miller the ball when they needed to. Lamar Miller had games where he had many yards and multiple touchdowns in just the first half, that is until they did not give him the ball. For example, when the Dolphins played the Giants on Monday Night Football Lamar Miller had two touchdowns and a majority of the Dolphins yards on offense. Then the coaching staff wanted to take the ball out of his hands.
Now Lamar Miller is a free agent. It has come out that the Dolphins want to re-sign him which could get potentially interesting. The Dolphins also want to keep both of their star defensive end, Cameron Wake and Oliver Vernon. This leaves the Dolphins with a lot of cap issues. Part of me want Lamar Miller to stay because our new headcoach Adam Gase might actually utilize him. Part of me also wants him to leave because it seems as if he is wasting his career with the Dolphins.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Bears Not Keeping Matt Forte
Matt Forte will not be staying with the team that it seems like he has been on forever. This has come as a shock to some people, but it really isn't that uprisings. The Bears have a nice young running back there to take his place.
There are a couple places that come to mind that could really use Forte as their runningback.
1. The Cowboys
Dallas still has the best offensive line in the NFL. That being said, they still need a reliable runningback to be behind that line. I think that the Cowboys could afford Matt Forte and it would be a great place for him at this point in his career.
2. The Patriots
The Patriots somehow managed to make it to the AFC Championship game with all of their injuries. However, they could have easily made it further if they could establish a running game. That being said, it would not come as a surprise to me if they decided to take Matt Forte and give him a shot at a championship ring.
3. The Dolphins
This one is kind of a long shot, but the Dolphins will probably be in need of a runningback this year. It would make me so happy if the Dolphins managed to bring him in after what he was able to do for the Bears over the years.
There are a couple places that come to mind that could really use Forte as their runningback.
1. The Cowboys
Dallas still has the best offensive line in the NFL. That being said, they still need a reliable runningback to be behind that line. I think that the Cowboys could afford Matt Forte and it would be a great place for him at this point in his career.
2. The Patriots
The Patriots somehow managed to make it to the AFC Championship game with all of their injuries. However, they could have easily made it further if they could establish a running game. That being said, it would not come as a surprise to me if they decided to take Matt Forte and give him a shot at a championship ring.
3. The Dolphins
This one is kind of a long shot, but the Dolphins will probably be in need of a runningback this year. It would make me so happy if the Dolphins managed to bring him in after what he was able to do for the Bears over the years.
Why Does Cam Newton Get So Much Hate?
The Superbowl just finished a week ago and the Denver Broncos won. This was a upset since the Panthers have been the best team the whole year. Something that I have seen transpire the whole week is the ongoing hate for Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.
A lot of people in the media contribute this hate to racism. However, I believe this is not the reason people show their dislike for Cam Newton.
One of the main reasons for Cam Newton getting hate is because how good he was this year. In this past season Cam Newton by far was the best quarterback in the NFL. This is something that football teams seem to despise, success. Unless a football fan is a fan of a successful team, successful players and teams get hatred. Take the Patriots for example. The New England Patriots have been the most successful team over the last 15 years. They are also the most hated team in the NFL.
The other thing that Cam Newton does is the dancing. When Cam Newton scores and wins, he rubs it in the face of the people who lose. It also does not help that he does not take losing very well. All of this contributes to the hate Cam Newton gets. I am not one of these people though, I actually like him.
A lot of people in the media contribute this hate to racism. However, I believe this is not the reason people show their dislike for Cam Newton.
One of the main reasons for Cam Newton getting hate is because how good he was this year. In this past season Cam Newton by far was the best quarterback in the NFL. This is something that football teams seem to despise, success. Unless a football fan is a fan of a successful team, successful players and teams get hatred. Take the Patriots for example. The New England Patriots have been the most successful team over the last 15 years. They are also the most hated team in the NFL.
The other thing that Cam Newton does is the dancing. When Cam Newton scores and wins, he rubs it in the face of the people who lose. It also does not help that he does not take losing very well. All of this contributes to the hate Cam Newton gets. I am not one of these people though, I actually like him.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
The Miami Dolphins Draft Needs
Now that the season is over, the hype for next season begins. One of the biggest events of the offseason is the draft. This is really important for many teams, and for the Dolphins to have a shot next year at making the playoffs, they will need it.
The Dolphins every year seem to make really poor draft decisions, which ironically falls under the long list of poor decisions the Dolphins make in the offseason. This year will show whether or not the general managers can actually make goo decisions. Basically their are a few key positions that the Dolphins need to fix and the draft would help them out.
Linebackers-
I would think after so many years of the Dolphins line backing core not being able to perform at NFL level that they would finally decide that they should probably fix it. Last year the major weakness of the Dolphins defense was the linebackers. The stacked defensive line needs at least some help from the linebackers in order to stop the run and rush the passer. This continues to be a position that they flat out ignore, and I will be legitimately annoyed if they decide not to draft their this year.
Defensive Backs-
The secondary for the Dolphins last year took a step back, for a few reasons. One is a lack of talent. Brent Grimes had an off year that I believe is due to age. With him not playing well, the Dolphins secondary looks mediocre. Reshad Jones is a superstar but has to carry the load. If the Dolphins could snag a good corner, their defense could turn into an elite one.
Offensive Line-
Ever since the bullying scandal that imploded the Dolphins locker room a few years ago, the Dolphins have had one of the worst offensive lines in the year. Ryan Tannehill has been the most sacked quarterback in the NFL since coming into the league, which is downright terrible. His career is going to be shortened at the rate they are going now. Ryan Tannehill needs more time in the pocket, and the wholes for the running game need to actually be there.
Runningback-
This could potentially where the Dolphins could really struggle next year. I think that Lamar Miller is a great runningback that is not being utilized correctly. He will be a free agent this offseason, and I doubt he will want to re-sign with the Dolphins. There will also be some teams willing to pay Miller a lot of money. This is why the Dolphins need a good all around back. Rookie Jay Ajayi looked impressive, but the Dolphins need a runningback with good breakaway speed.
The Dolphins every year seem to make really poor draft decisions, which ironically falls under the long list of poor decisions the Dolphins make in the offseason. This year will show whether or not the general managers can actually make goo decisions. Basically their are a few key positions that the Dolphins need to fix and the draft would help them out.
Linebackers-
I would think after so many years of the Dolphins line backing core not being able to perform at NFL level that they would finally decide that they should probably fix it. Last year the major weakness of the Dolphins defense was the linebackers. The stacked defensive line needs at least some help from the linebackers in order to stop the run and rush the passer. This continues to be a position that they flat out ignore, and I will be legitimately annoyed if they decide not to draft their this year.
Defensive Backs-
The secondary for the Dolphins last year took a step back, for a few reasons. One is a lack of talent. Brent Grimes had an off year that I believe is due to age. With him not playing well, the Dolphins secondary looks mediocre. Reshad Jones is a superstar but has to carry the load. If the Dolphins could snag a good corner, their defense could turn into an elite one.
Offensive Line-
Ever since the bullying scandal that imploded the Dolphins locker room a few years ago, the Dolphins have had one of the worst offensive lines in the year. Ryan Tannehill has been the most sacked quarterback in the NFL since coming into the league, which is downright terrible. His career is going to be shortened at the rate they are going now. Ryan Tannehill needs more time in the pocket, and the wholes for the running game need to actually be there.
Runningback-
This could potentially where the Dolphins could really struggle next year. I think that Lamar Miller is a great runningback that is not being utilized correctly. He will be a free agent this offseason, and I doubt he will want to re-sign with the Dolphins. There will also be some teams willing to pay Miller a lot of money. This is why the Dolphins need a good all around back. Rookie Jay Ajayi looked impressive, but the Dolphins need a runningback with good breakaway speed.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Superbowl 50: Broncos VS Panthers (Prediction)
Superbowl 50 is finally among us. This has been long awaited after this pretty crazy NFL season. The Carolina Panthers will be taking on the Denver Broncos in what might be Peyton Manning's last game before he retires.
I'll start with the Carolina Panthers who are the heavy favorites coming into this game. They are easily the best team in the league. After going 15-1 in the regular season, they came into the playoffs and just beat down two of the best teams in the NFL. Cam Newton will be the MVP, and the whole Panthers offense has clicked this season. Cam Newton has proved that he can beat you passing the ball and running the ball. He is the only quarterback that I have ever seen be able to both run over and jump over defenders. The Carolina offensive line has been so good at creating holes for runningback Jonathan Stewart, ad so good at protecting Cam Newton. Cam Newton has all of the time in the world to sit in the pocket and make reads. Ted Ginn Jr. will be able to create space and I think you can now start to reliably depend on him to catch it. Funchess has also been great and I think he will continue to be great. You can also never forget about Greg Olsen, who has quicky become one of the best tight ends in the league. If Carolina can get the running game going with Jonathan Stewart, I bet the Panthers will be able to put up points.
Carolina's defense has also been incredible since hitting the postseason. Their defensive backs is not their strong suit but Josh Norman is still an elite cornerback. The Panthers defensive line can do what is asked pretty easily. The biggest part of the Carolina defense is the linebacking core. Luke Keuchly is the best intercepting linebacker since coming into the NFL. There are questions about Carolina's left outside linebacker Thomas Davis and whether or not he will be able to play. He broke his arm in the NFC Championship game. He keeps saying he is going to play so that's what I am counting on. With him, that Carolina defense is a legit threat to the Broncos.
The Denver Broncos offense looked pretty solid against the Patriots. In the first half. The Bronco's offense has been having a lot of questions being asked about it since Peyton Manning is old. He looked really good last week though. He missed a few throws but it looked like he was putting some juice behind it. This means throw power should not be an issue for Peyton Manning. He can also help the running game out with his high football intelligence. The Broncos should be able to stay in this game if they do not turn the football over. C.J Anderson and Ronnie Hillman will need to have a good game as well. What I am most concerned about regarding the Bronco's offense is their receivers dropping passes. As long as Thomas, Sanders and the other Bronco targets hold onto the ball, then they should do alright. The problem is they might not be able to keep up with the Panthers offense.
The Denver Broncos have the best defense in the NFL. What they managed to do to the Patriots was incredible. They have and incredible secondary , defensive line, and easily the best linebacking core in the NFL. The Broncos have Aquib Talib, Chris Harris Jr., and Bradley Roby. all of them are great cornerbacks. They won't need to have extra guys in coverage because of this. They also have a great safety in T.J Ward. Von Miller in my opinion, is the best pass rusher in the NFL. He tortured Tom Brady in the AFC Championship game along with another great pass rushing linebacker Demarcus Ware. It will be interesting to see how this defense handles the best offense in the NFL that is the Carolina Panthers.
The outcome of this game will be interesting because I have no idea what to expect. If I had to put money on one team though, it would be the Carolina Panthers. They are so good at nearly everything that it is hard to pick against them. That is why I am picking them to win it all.
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Superbowl Champions: The Carolina Panthers
I'll start with the Carolina Panthers who are the heavy favorites coming into this game. They are easily the best team in the league. After going 15-1 in the regular season, they came into the playoffs and just beat down two of the best teams in the NFL. Cam Newton will be the MVP, and the whole Panthers offense has clicked this season. Cam Newton has proved that he can beat you passing the ball and running the ball. He is the only quarterback that I have ever seen be able to both run over and jump over defenders. The Carolina offensive line has been so good at creating holes for runningback Jonathan Stewart, ad so good at protecting Cam Newton. Cam Newton has all of the time in the world to sit in the pocket and make reads. Ted Ginn Jr. will be able to create space and I think you can now start to reliably depend on him to catch it. Funchess has also been great and I think he will continue to be great. You can also never forget about Greg Olsen, who has quicky become one of the best tight ends in the league. If Carolina can get the running game going with Jonathan Stewart, I bet the Panthers will be able to put up points.
Carolina's defense has also been incredible since hitting the postseason. Their defensive backs is not their strong suit but Josh Norman is still an elite cornerback. The Panthers defensive line can do what is asked pretty easily. The biggest part of the Carolina defense is the linebacking core. Luke Keuchly is the best intercepting linebacker since coming into the NFL. There are questions about Carolina's left outside linebacker Thomas Davis and whether or not he will be able to play. He broke his arm in the NFC Championship game. He keeps saying he is going to play so that's what I am counting on. With him, that Carolina defense is a legit threat to the Broncos.
The Denver Broncos offense looked pretty solid against the Patriots. In the first half. The Bronco's offense has been having a lot of questions being asked about it since Peyton Manning is old. He looked really good last week though. He missed a few throws but it looked like he was putting some juice behind it. This means throw power should not be an issue for Peyton Manning. He can also help the running game out with his high football intelligence. The Broncos should be able to stay in this game if they do not turn the football over. C.J Anderson and Ronnie Hillman will need to have a good game as well. What I am most concerned about regarding the Bronco's offense is their receivers dropping passes. As long as Thomas, Sanders and the other Bronco targets hold onto the ball, then they should do alright. The problem is they might not be able to keep up with the Panthers offense.
The Denver Broncos have the best defense in the NFL. What they managed to do to the Patriots was incredible. They have and incredible secondary , defensive line, and easily the best linebacking core in the NFL. The Broncos have Aquib Talib, Chris Harris Jr., and Bradley Roby. all of them are great cornerbacks. They won't need to have extra guys in coverage because of this. They also have a great safety in T.J Ward. Von Miller in my opinion, is the best pass rusher in the NFL. He tortured Tom Brady in the AFC Championship game along with another great pass rushing linebacker Demarcus Ware. It will be interesting to see how this defense handles the best offense in the NFL that is the Carolina Panthers.
The outcome of this game will be interesting because I have no idea what to expect. If I had to put money on one team though, it would be the Carolina Panthers. They are so good at nearly everything that it is hard to pick against them. That is why I am picking them to win it all.
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Superbowl Champions: The Carolina Panthers
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Dolphins Trying to Restructure Ndamukong Suh's Contract
If you haven't heard, the Dolphins are trying to restructure one of the best defensive tackles in the league, Ndamukong Suh's contract. This is something that I am not surprised about because of how much they payed him.
The Dolphins made Suh the highest payed defensive player ever, when they signed him to a 114 million dollar contract. Now the Dolphins are in cap trouble and they need to sign some key players. The Dolphins two star defensive ends could be on their way out, and also running back Lamar Miller. All of these players are more important to this team than Suh is.
I believe that the Dolphins will not be able to complete this because Suh will not want to take a pay cut. If Suh does take a pay cut then the Dolphins will be able to get some of teir big playmakers back next year.
The Dolphins made Suh the highest payed defensive player ever, when they signed him to a 114 million dollar contract. Now the Dolphins are in cap trouble and they need to sign some key players. The Dolphins two star defensive ends could be on their way out, and also running back Lamar Miller. All of these players are more important to this team than Suh is.
I believe that the Dolphins will not be able to complete this because Suh will not want to take a pay cut. If Suh does take a pay cut then the Dolphins will be able to get some of teir big playmakers back next year.
Top 5 Wide Receivers of 2015 NFL Season
2015 was an excellent year for wide receivers in the NFL. Unless you are talking about the Packers. This is my list of the best wide receivers of the 2015 season.
1. Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown was easily the best receiver of the year. He lead the league with receiving yards for the year and he did not have his quarterback for many games. He also managed to break records this season which is incredible. I am guessing next year will be an even better year for him.
2. Julio Jones
If I were a coach in the NFL, Julio Jones would be the type of receiver that I would want. He is the type of player where the ball can just be thrown up to him at almost anytime, and he will probably come down with the catch. He is also the reason the Carolina Panthers are not undefeated right now.
3. DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins had an incredible year, especially considering the team he was playing for. There were a huge selection of different quarterbacks who played for the Texans this year. All of those quarterbacks were horrible. Some of the touchdown catches I saw Hopkins make were incredible.
4. Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell had another great year after his incredible rookie year. He is one of the hardest receivers to stop and he proved it this year. Those ridiculous one-handed catches are only part of what makes Odell Beckham special. His speed and route-running is also great. After two years in the NFL he is already near the top.
5. Allen Robinson
Not many people realized how good Allen Robinson was this year. The only reason nobody talks about him is because he plays for the Jaguars. He had a great season and he deserves to get credit for it. He is a really good deep threat and he can just do it all.
1. Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown was easily the best receiver of the year. He lead the league with receiving yards for the year and he did not have his quarterback for many games. He also managed to break records this season which is incredible. I am guessing next year will be an even better year for him.
2. Julio Jones
If I were a coach in the NFL, Julio Jones would be the type of receiver that I would want. He is the type of player where the ball can just be thrown up to him at almost anytime, and he will probably come down with the catch. He is also the reason the Carolina Panthers are not undefeated right now.
3. DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins had an incredible year, especially considering the team he was playing for. There were a huge selection of different quarterbacks who played for the Texans this year. All of those quarterbacks were horrible. Some of the touchdown catches I saw Hopkins make were incredible.
4. Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell had another great year after his incredible rookie year. He is one of the hardest receivers to stop and he proved it this year. Those ridiculous one-handed catches are only part of what makes Odell Beckham special. His speed and route-running is also great. After two years in the NFL he is already near the top.
5. Allen Robinson
Not many people realized how good Allen Robinson was this year. The only reason nobody talks about him is because he plays for the Jaguars. He had a great season and he deserves to get credit for it. He is a really good deep threat and he can just do it all.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Top 5 NFL Quarterbacks of the 2015 Season
The 2015 NFL season featured some great quarterback play from a lot of teams. It also featured some downright awful quarterback play by a select few. However, this will be focusing on the good of the league.
1.Cam Newton
The number one quarterback of this season is hands down Cam Newton. Cam Newton managed to score 45 total touchdowns which led the league. He has also rushed for more than 500 yards which is phenomenal for a quarterback to be able to do. This Carolina Panthers team was not expected to be that good this year, but Cam Newton made them become the best team in the NFL. This is why Cam Newton is the number one quarterback on this list and will mostly likely win the MVP award.
2. Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer had a fantastic year. Quarterback rating was the stat that Carson Palmer dominated in. He also played well in nearly all the games that the Cardinals played this season. Most thought that Carson Palmer would not be that good this year, but based off of how he did last year before he ended up getting injured, I'm not surprised.
3. Tom Brady
I am a Dolphins fan so I cannot stand Tom Brady. That being said, there is no denying the incredible start to the season he had. If it wasn't for the injuries to the Patriots, Tom Brady could have easily been at the top of this list. He also didn't throw an interception until many games into the season. That first interception that he threw wasn't even his fault either. Sadly for me, the Patriots will probably still be on top of the AFC East for even more years to come.
4. Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson is easily one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL. He gets a lot of criticism due to his team. However, when the team as a whole started to plunge, Russell Wilson stepped up and became the best quarterback of the last half of the season. He also established that he can be a great pocket passer, which many believed he was not capable of becoming,
5. Ben Roethlesberger
Ben Roethlesberger was the quarterback behind the circus offense that was the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. The amount of weapons on that offense was stunning. I believe the Steelers would be in the Superbowl if it wasn't for Antonio Brown getting concussed against the Bengals. That being said, when you put up the crazy numbers that Ben managed to do with that offense, you have a recipe for success. Ben also has one of the best deep balls in the league.
1.Cam Newton
The number one quarterback of this season is hands down Cam Newton. Cam Newton managed to score 45 total touchdowns which led the league. He has also rushed for more than 500 yards which is phenomenal for a quarterback to be able to do. This Carolina Panthers team was not expected to be that good this year, but Cam Newton made them become the best team in the NFL. This is why Cam Newton is the number one quarterback on this list and will mostly likely win the MVP award.
2. Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer had a fantastic year. Quarterback rating was the stat that Carson Palmer dominated in. He also played well in nearly all the games that the Cardinals played this season. Most thought that Carson Palmer would not be that good this year, but based off of how he did last year before he ended up getting injured, I'm not surprised.
3. Tom Brady
I am a Dolphins fan so I cannot stand Tom Brady. That being said, there is no denying the incredible start to the season he had. If it wasn't for the injuries to the Patriots, Tom Brady could have easily been at the top of this list. He also didn't throw an interception until many games into the season. That first interception that he threw wasn't even his fault either. Sadly for me, the Patriots will probably still be on top of the AFC East for even more years to come.
4. Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson is easily one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL. He gets a lot of criticism due to his team. However, when the team as a whole started to plunge, Russell Wilson stepped up and became the best quarterback of the last half of the season. He also established that he can be a great pocket passer, which many believed he was not capable of becoming,
5. Ben Roethlesberger
Ben Roethlesberger was the quarterback behind the circus offense that was the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. The amount of weapons on that offense was stunning. I believe the Steelers would be in the Superbowl if it wasn't for Antonio Brown getting concussed against the Bengals. That being said, when you put up the crazy numbers that Ben managed to do with that offense, you have a recipe for success. Ben also has one of the best deep balls in the league.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Adam Gase as the Dolphins New Head Coach
This hire by my Dolphins has me somewhat confused of what I should expect from them. The Dolphins hired Adam Gase, the former offensive coordinator from the Chicago Bears. At first I was very upset with the Dolphins because this will be another first time vhead coach. Then I relized how Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler improved with Gase.
Not only did Jay Cutler improve under Gase, but he was a part of the Broncos historic offense a few seasons ago. Adam Gase was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos the year Peyton Manning broke the single season touchdown record. Both Peyton Manning and John Elway spoke very highly of Adam Gase.
Hopefully with this hire, improvement comes.
Not only did Jay Cutler improve under Gase, but he was a part of the Broncos historic offense a few seasons ago. Adam Gase was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos the year Peyton Manning broke the single season touchdown record. Both Peyton Manning and John Elway spoke very highly of Adam Gase.
Hopefully with this hire, improvement comes.
NFC Championship: Panthers VS Cardinals (Prediction)
The time has finally come for the two best teams in the NFC to face off. The Carolina Panthers will be at home to take on the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship game. This will be a very hard fought game that will come down to the wire.
Starting with the home team, the Panthers are just simply the best team in the NFL this season. Their offense has been incredible for the whole year. Cam Newton has been the best quarterback this year as well. Cam Newton can beat teams both passing the football, and running the football. Cam Newton will be a huge factor in this game. Im also expecting Greg Olsen to be able to make an impact since he has proven to be a elite tight en in this league. The wide receievers will need to step up for the Panthers. Funchess and Ted Ginn Jr. will need to perform well against a elite secondary in order for the Panthers to win. Im also expecting Jonathan Stewart to be able to run the football well after that amazing performance he had last week against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Panthers defense has also proven to be really good as well. Im expecting big play from the Panthers linebacking core. Former Defensive Player of Year Luke Kuechly has hd a solid year and he had a good game last week. The Panthers also have Josh Norman who has proven to be a really good corner. I am thinking the defense for the Panthers will be able to play solid but not anything great.
The Cardinals offense will be interesting in this game after their performance last week. Carson Palmer played conservitave in his first playoff victory. If he comes out playing conservative like he did last week, then I give the Cardinals no shot of winning this game. Another thing to watch for is Larry Fitzgerald. Larry Fitzgerald has proven that he can play great at a high age. I believe this will be the game where David Johnson steps up and proves he can be clutch.
The Cardinals defense worries me just a little bit. They are good almost everywhere on the defense. They are capable of stopping the run. The big problem with the Cardinals defense is their leader Tyrann Mathieu will not be playing in this game. The Packers offense which has been mediocre looked pretty good against the cardinals last week.
I personally believe that this will be the game where missing Tyrann Mathieu will come back and haunt the Cardinals. It will be a close, fairly high scoring game in my opinion.
31-27 Panthers
Starting with the home team, the Panthers are just simply the best team in the NFL this season. Their offense has been incredible for the whole year. Cam Newton has been the best quarterback this year as well. Cam Newton can beat teams both passing the football, and running the football. Cam Newton will be a huge factor in this game. Im also expecting Greg Olsen to be able to make an impact since he has proven to be a elite tight en in this league. The wide receievers will need to step up for the Panthers. Funchess and Ted Ginn Jr. will need to perform well against a elite secondary in order for the Panthers to win. Im also expecting Jonathan Stewart to be able to run the football well after that amazing performance he had last week against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Panthers defense has also proven to be really good as well. Im expecting big play from the Panthers linebacking core. Former Defensive Player of Year Luke Kuechly has hd a solid year and he had a good game last week. The Panthers also have Josh Norman who has proven to be a really good corner. I am thinking the defense for the Panthers will be able to play solid but not anything great.
The Cardinals offense will be interesting in this game after their performance last week. Carson Palmer played conservitave in his first playoff victory. If he comes out playing conservative like he did last week, then I give the Cardinals no shot of winning this game. Another thing to watch for is Larry Fitzgerald. Larry Fitzgerald has proven that he can play great at a high age. I believe this will be the game where David Johnson steps up and proves he can be clutch.
The Cardinals defense worries me just a little bit. They are good almost everywhere on the defense. They are capable of stopping the run. The big problem with the Cardinals defense is their leader Tyrann Mathieu will not be playing in this game. The Packers offense which has been mediocre looked pretty good against the cardinals last week.
I personally believe that this will be the game where missing Tyrann Mathieu will come back and haunt the Cardinals. It will be a close, fairly high scoring game in my opinion.
31-27 Panthers
Thursday, January 21, 2016
AFC Championship: Broncos VS Patriots (Prediction)
Championship Sunday is approaching, which means that the two best teams in each conference are playing for a chance to head to the Superbowl. On the AFC side, the New England Patriots will be traveling to play the Denver Broncos. This game is very intriguing because nobody knows exactly how the outcome will be.
Starting with the home team, they will be having Peyton Manning as their starting quarterback. Many people have questioned how good Peyton Manning can be with both his foot injury, and his old age. When I watched him play against the Steelers last week, he looked pretty solid, especially considering the circumstances. His arm didn't look bad and he didn't turn the ball over. However, they were playing against a Steelers secondary that was ranked really poorly this year. I do believe that Peyton Manning shouldn't be the biggest concern for the Broncos in this game. The biggest concern for the Broncos should be the receivers dropping passes. The Broncos could have made the game against the Steelers easy if they didn't have so many drops. All the receivers for the Broncos will need to step up in order to keep pace with the Patriots. The running game has slowly become one of the most important parts of the Broncos offense. Peyton Manning being able to spot out weaknesses of the defense should make Hillman and Anderson do better at running the football.
The biggest strength of the Denver Broncos is easily their defense. In my opinion, the Broncos defense is the best in the league. The last time these teams played, the Patriots were still able to make some noise on the offensive side of the ball. This is because the strength of the Broncos defense is being able to rush the passer. No matter how good of a pass rushing team they are, they will still have a hard time getting to Tom Brady due to how quick he gets rid of the ball. Luckily for them, they have probably the best secondary in the NFL. T.J Ward, Aquib Talib, and Chris Harris Jr. should be able to be fine if Von Miller and Demarcus Ware are unable to get to Tom Brady.
I thought the Patriots were done after how I saw them play to end the regular season. However, Rob Gronkowski and Julien Edlemen managed to get healthy in time for the playoffs. That allowed the Patriots to beat the Chiefs without to many issues. With these two playing well, the Patriots offense will be able to put up a good amount of points no matter how good the Broncos defense is. This is also helped with the fact that quarterback Tom Brady gets rid of the ball so quickly. The offensive line of the Patriots is still banged up. However, they seem to play well no matter how bad the injuries plague that line. The biggest concern for the Patriots is the fact that they can not run the football at all. The Patriots are at the point where they are one dimensional, which is not good going up against the best defense in pro football.
The Patriots defense seems to play good enough to win no matter who leaves them. I thought this unit would be horrible with the departure of Revis and Wilfork. They still manage to play good though. They are also going up against a offense that is not that great. With players like Jamie Collins, the Patriots should be fine on defense.
Looking at these two teams, it only feels right to go with the Patriots because they are so much more reliable compared to the Broncos. I feel like it will be close but in the end I think the Patriots will win. I do want the Broncos to win because I do not like the Patriots.
27-24 Patriots
Starting with the home team, they will be having Peyton Manning as their starting quarterback. Many people have questioned how good Peyton Manning can be with both his foot injury, and his old age. When I watched him play against the Steelers last week, he looked pretty solid, especially considering the circumstances. His arm didn't look bad and he didn't turn the ball over. However, they were playing against a Steelers secondary that was ranked really poorly this year. I do believe that Peyton Manning shouldn't be the biggest concern for the Broncos in this game. The biggest concern for the Broncos should be the receivers dropping passes. The Broncos could have made the game against the Steelers easy if they didn't have so many drops. All the receivers for the Broncos will need to step up in order to keep pace with the Patriots. The running game has slowly become one of the most important parts of the Broncos offense. Peyton Manning being able to spot out weaknesses of the defense should make Hillman and Anderson do better at running the football.
The biggest strength of the Denver Broncos is easily their defense. In my opinion, the Broncos defense is the best in the league. The last time these teams played, the Patriots were still able to make some noise on the offensive side of the ball. This is because the strength of the Broncos defense is being able to rush the passer. No matter how good of a pass rushing team they are, they will still have a hard time getting to Tom Brady due to how quick he gets rid of the ball. Luckily for them, they have probably the best secondary in the NFL. T.J Ward, Aquib Talib, and Chris Harris Jr. should be able to be fine if Von Miller and Demarcus Ware are unable to get to Tom Brady.
I thought the Patriots were done after how I saw them play to end the regular season. However, Rob Gronkowski and Julien Edlemen managed to get healthy in time for the playoffs. That allowed the Patriots to beat the Chiefs without to many issues. With these two playing well, the Patriots offense will be able to put up a good amount of points no matter how good the Broncos defense is. This is also helped with the fact that quarterback Tom Brady gets rid of the ball so quickly. The offensive line of the Patriots is still banged up. However, they seem to play well no matter how bad the injuries plague that line. The biggest concern for the Patriots is the fact that they can not run the football at all. The Patriots are at the point where they are one dimensional, which is not good going up against the best defense in pro football.
The Patriots defense seems to play good enough to win no matter who leaves them. I thought this unit would be horrible with the departure of Revis and Wilfork. They still manage to play good though. They are also going up against a offense that is not that great. With players like Jamie Collins, the Patriots should be fine on defense.
Looking at these two teams, it only feels right to go with the Patriots because they are so much more reliable compared to the Broncos. I feel like it will be close but in the end I think the Patriots will win. I do want the Broncos to win because I do not like the Patriots.
27-24 Patriots
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