Archive for March, 2010
In his heyday, Elton Brand was a dominant scorer from the high and low post, a voracious rebounder, and as his career progressed, a solid defender both on the ball and from the weakside. However, injuries and age have left Brand a shell of his former self, leaving the Philadelphia 76ers on the hook for Brand's gargantuan contract he signed during the 2008 offseason. Let’s use Philadelphia’s latest ...
Mock Draft Fan’s Picks Round Two: Washington Pick No. 37
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Daniel Krem in NFL
Alright B/R fans, you asked for it, so here it is: round two of our Fans Draft. Round one was a success, and we’ll expect nothing less this time around.
Hopefully this will give fans a chance to get an idea of what the second round could look like, and also pretty much just help pass the time until the real thing happens in April.
The same rules apply, and we’ll ...
Can’t Get Enough Baseball: Opening Day for Fantasy Owners Upon Us
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Evan Aczon in MLB
For anybody who has ever thought through the process to becoming a Major League general manager, Step One is usually "Win a fantasy league."
Although it is considered "fake" and "not real" and "a waste of time" by many, fantasy baseball has its strong points in terms of strategy, team-building, and the mastering of witty team names, and message board zings.
I've come a long way from my first fantasy league, sophomore ...
NFL Draft 2010: Should the San Diego Chargers Trade Up For Ndamukong Suh?
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Chris Hood in NFL
I'm aware of what most critics of my article are thinking, questioning my sanity. But what if the San Diego Chargers perform another blockbuster trade like in 2004?
We can trade our first round and our second or third round just for him. We need a nose tackle/defensive end, and here he is, right here.
In these uncapped economical times, it would seem that the Rams, Lions, and possibly the Bucs ...
Today, we are talking about Norv Turner's offense and breaking it down. It is also known as Norv West Airlines, West Coast Offense, Coryell Offense , or Vertical Offense.
It has been successful and won three Super Bowls for the Dallas Cowboys, widely considered the dynasty of the '90s.
Many teams use it today or a similar offense like it such as the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Oakland ...
Weighing the Options: What Does Joe Dumars Deserve?
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Omari Sankofa II in NBA
Lately, Joe Dumars has been a hotter topic in Detroit than basketball itself. Which is completely understandable. He holds the team's future in his hands.
However, many people are are either on the right or left side of the line (read: you love him or you hate him). Which makes sense, to a degree. He's done enough good to love him, he's done enough bad to hate him. But he ...
Philadelphia Eagles Must Have Young Veterans Step Up in 2010
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Since the free agent class was very weak this offseason, the Eagles are going to have to do most of their improving internally.
They will have to squeeze everything they can out of a few guys who have not lived up to their billing as either high draft picks or high-priced free agents. And it's not just guys like Trevor Laws, Stacy Andrews, and Victor Abiamiri. They're the obvious bunch ...
Detroit Lions: Stat Guru Says OT Jeff Backus Had a ‘Very Good Year’ in 2010
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Michael Schottey in NFL
Detroit Lions fans hate offensive tackle Jeff Backus.
It is a deep-seeded hatred forged over years of inept line play and losing seasons—many of that falling squarely on the shoulders of one of Michigan's one-time favorite sons.
In 2001, Jeff Backus and teammate Steve Hutchinson were part of an extremely deep offensive line class that produced Pro Bowlers like Hutchinson, Leonard Davis, and Matt Light along with other talented offensive linemen like ...
Washington Redskins: Five Possible First/Second Round Draft Scenarios
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Ali Shamim in NFL
The Redskins have been quiet this offseason but it all may change come draft day. Going 4-12 the Redskins have many needs and they will definitely be addressed during the draft. Do the Redskins go quarterback then left tackle? Vice versa? A lot of different scenarios are possible and we may never be sure where Coach Shanahan and General Manager Bruce Allen decide to go this year. Here are ...
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz: If The Playoffs Started Today
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Casey Womack in NBA
Since most people are caught up in the postseason of college basketball, I thought it would be fun to start conversation up about the postseason in the NBA.
With that in mind, why not start this whole sha-bang off with my favorite team?
If the season ended today, the Oklahoma City Thunder would take on the Utah Jazz in arguably the most intriguing first round matchup of the playoffs. The Utah Jazz ...