The San Diego Chargers had a horrific rushing attack in 2012 that ranked 27th in rushing yards, 31st in yards per attempt and their four rushing touchdowns were tied for last with the Oakland Raiders. San Diego’s receivers were not much better as they ranked 22nd in receiving yards and 30th in yards per reception. [...]
The Philadelphia Flyers made a splash this postseason after they acquired the rights to New York Islanders defenseman Mark Streit last Thursday. In exchange, the Flyers gave the Islanders prospect Shane Harper and their fourth-round draft pick in the 2014 entry-level draft. Despite that the Flyers have traded for a much needed defenseman, they have yet [...]
In MLB, there’s outstanding starting pitching and then there’s a level above where the starting pitching absolutely carries a team. Through the first 70 games of the 2013 season, the St. Louis Cardinals have, without question, been on that second level when it comes to their rotation. The Cardinals have enjoyed the re-emergence of Adam [...]
A major question the Indiana Pacers will have to answer during the offseason is if they’re set at the guard spot with Lance Stephenson. It’s possible the Pacers will look to make a deal to strengthen that spot, unless Stephenson gives indication he’s ready to turn his game up a few notches. Stephenson did improve [...]
Last offseason, while college football realignment rumors were spreading like wildfire all over the place to keep our football-crazed minds occupied, you could hear small whispers from folks about how it would be beneficial for the Florida State Seminoles to try to align themselves with the ever-powerful SEC. And yes, in the end that’s all [...]
The Ole Miss Rebels won the SEC tournament this past season, but it would take a miracle for them to do the same thing in the 2013-14 college basketball season. There will be many teams predicted to finish ahead of Ole Miss in the conference entering the season, to say the least. Kentucky and Florida [...]
Earlier on Monday, the New Orleans Saints cheerleaders were making headlines for releasing an amazing music video to them singing Taylor Swift‘s hit song “22.” Now, it appears the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders have taken the same approach by creating a version of their own while doing a photo shoot for the team’s upcoming calendar. That’s [...]
Tim Tebow Was Almost Drafted By the Los Angeles Angels It’s hard to imagine Tim Tebow doing anything but waddling out onto a football field and throwing the football with that weird, left-handed motion of his (and making headlines for all kinds of stuff he’s never done and likely never will), but Tebow Mania was almost [...]
Newly acquired Atlanta Falcons’ running back Steven Jackson is quite an intriguing player for the fantasy football 2013 season. Jackson, in recent years, hasn’t been viewed as a big-time running back in fantasy leagues. The 29-year-old running back is entering his 10th season in the NFL and while not posting record shattering numbers, Jackson has [...]
Mexico and Italy opened up their Confederation’s Cup campaign in a decently entertaining match which saw the Italians come out on top. The match brought us chances, passes, tackles, goals and of course mistakes. In the end, the side with the more mistakes gave up all three points for their first loss of 2013 – [...]
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Another player possibility has apparently bitten the dust for the Atlanta Falcons. But is that necessarily a bad thing? Richard Seymour and the Falcons have gone back and forth, with both sides claiming they worked together to try and come to an agreement. It now appears that agreement isn’t going to happen. Seymour himself thanked [...]
The new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons took yet another step closer to reality this week. 360 Architecture announced this week that three Atlanta firms have joined in the venture. Bill Johnson of 360 Architecture stated that Goode Van Slyke Architecture, Stanley Beaman & Sears and tvsdesign are the choices to assist in the new [...]
“Do or do not. There is no try.” That is indeed a quote from a fictional character—namely, Yoda from Star Wars—but the real life connotations cannot be denied for Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi. Massaquoi didn’t have the best season in 2012. Granted, he was a rookie. However, the competition will be stiff in [...]
Unknown, but not to the ones in the know…especially the ones in the know for the Atlanta Falcons. With pick 249 in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Falcons chose the accomplished Duke Blue Devils quarterback Sean Renfree…but what did they get with that pick? A quarterback worthy enough to be Duke’s first draft pick in nine years, [...]
The Atlanta Falcons‘ cornerback spot took one major loss in Brent Grimes and one minor loss in Dunta Robinson leaving via free agency this offseason, and it leaves a lot of open snaps for young players to fill up. While Robert Alford, Dominique Franks and first-round rookie Desmond Trufant will all battle for playing time [...]
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Desmond Trufant, who was the organization’s first-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, will participate in organized team activities for the first time this year. Trufant was not allowed to suit up with the Falcons at OTAs until his senior exams were done. Not only is the 22-year-old capable of having [...]
Jacquizz Rodgers is used to being underestimated. At 5’6” and 196 pounds, most observers of the Atlanta Falcons merely dismissed him with nary a second glance, but Rodgers’ 2012 season was notable…if not necessarily outstanding. He stole the spotlight often from the now-former Falcon Michael Turner, and is well on the way to making a [...]
For those in the know, one word comes to mind when the Atlanta Falcons discussion turns to rookie Robert Alford. That word is ‘underrated.’ Alford isn’t the biggest, and he isn’t the most well-known in the NFL…but that will change soon enough. He was overlooked by the big-name schools before being given his chance to [...]
Sometimes, real life interferes with real football. Just ask Desmond Trufant. While the Atlanta Falcons organized team activities are underway, Trufant is doing what is required by the NFL rules…finishing school. According to those rules, he can’t participate in any OTA’s until his class graduates. To his benefit, Trufant did participate in the rookie minicamp; [...]
Sometimes the numbers game doesn’t tell the whole story. In the case of Osi Umenyiora, it’s time to move on from last year’s numbers and write a whole new game book…with the Atlanta Falcons. Umenyiora has some big shoes to fill for the Falcons, and not just those vacated by John Abraham. Since it’s a [...]
