Month: January 2013

NFL NFC Divisional Round Playoff Preview

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If you  missed the AFC Preview, you can check here. Now it’s time for the NFC Divisional Round Preview. Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons This is what the Atlanta Falcons have been dreading all year-long. Despite easily capturing the overall number one seed in the NFC, no one has any faith in the Falcons to win this game, or any playoff game. Matt Ryan has had 3 chances to win a playoff game and has come up short every single type. Despite breaking franchise records…

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Kansas City Royals Fantasy Baseball Preview

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I did a short little piece on the Kansas City Royals for my friend FantasyTrade411 . It will appear on his site on Janurary 25th, here is a little preview. For the full article, go to www.fantasytrade411.com. —————————– The Kansas City Royals have been the laughing stock of the AL Central for the last 25 years. However, it is a team with legit offensive options for fantasy baseball. Billy Butler, Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez, Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain all have…

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NFL AFC Divisional Round Playoff Preview

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Baltimore Ravens at Denver Bronco‘s The Denver Bronco’s offense underneath Peyton Manning is one of the most formidable units in the entire league. While Eric Decker often goes under-covered, he posted a 1,000 yard, 13 touchdown season. In the red zone, Decker has become a maneuverable chest piece that Manning uses to his advantage. Demaryius Thomas on the other hand is on the tips of everyone’s tongue when it comes to discussing. He is a tall, physical and fast receiver in the mold of Calvin…

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Who is the NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year?

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NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year is normally not a big deal; the most recent draft class is not normal. The 2012 draft class that included Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden and the immortal Ryan Lindley is going to go down as one of the greatest quarterback draft classes of all time.  A truly spectacular collection of signal calling talents, highlighted by 3 rookie seasons that completely defied expectations. All of Wilson, Luck and Griffin’s teams made the playoffs.…

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Film Study: Terrelle Pryor Starts His First NFL Game

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Terrelle Pryor made his first NFL start this last Sunday and what happened in that game could be of great importance. Anytime a young quarterback gets a chance to start his first game, it is a noteworthy event. When it was a quarterback who had great college success, it becomes more noteworthy. When it is a mobile or running quarterback in the same arena with the prodigious physical talent of Cam Newton, it is a headline. For regular NFL fans, Terrelle Pryor’s first start represents…

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