Archive for June, 2010
Where Would the Miami Dolphins Be without Ronnie Brown?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Paul Smythe in NFL
There has been minimal talk regarding Ronnie Brown's contract issue. While chances are very, very slim that Brown will play somewhere else this year, why not pretend like he did? Think about it. Where would the Miami Dolphins be without Brown running the ball? Brown starts for the Dolphins when he is healthy. He is a great running back and is able to make big plays. He can carry the load in ...
NBA Trade Rumor: Jonny Flynn Plus Draft Picks To Indiana Pacers?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Evan Massey in NBA
There have been rumors flying around about a trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Indiana Pacers for the last fifteen minutes. The proposed deal would be: Jonny Flynn #16 Overall Pick #23 Overall Pick for #10 Overall Pick and other pieces The questions many people are wondering are who are the other pieces heading to Minnesota? There are a couple guys I think could ...
New Rinkle Of The 3-4 On Display at Green Bay Packers Mini-Camp
Posted: 21st June 2010 by jake winiecki in NFL
Dom Capers revealed a huge surprise at Packers mini-camp today. He had Cullen Jenkins taking snaps at LOLB! This is a huge shock that I don't think any could have predicted.
Jenkins is 6'2" 302 lbs. He played very well at DE last season, racking up a defensive line high 4.5 sacks. The plan is to keep him at DE this season, but use him at LOLB in one particular ...
NBA Free Agents 2010: Chris Bosh Wants to Be the Man, Is He Delusional?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Darrell Horwitz in NBA
After reading NBA.com and seeing that free-agent forward Chris Bosh wants to be the "man" wherever he goes, my first thoughts were, "Is he crazy?"
I've always thought he was overrated to begin with, and that he was not a premier free agent in this stacked class of free agents. Obviously he has a much higher opinion of himself than I do of him.
He's a player that can be an asset ...
Sophomore Slump? Which Second Year Offensive Players Will Struggle?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Joseph Bruno in NFL
In this second article in the series I will examine which offensive players will struggle in their second NFL season. They are not listed in any order, and are just guys I believe will not live up to expectations.
Let me know what you all think of my picks. Begin Slideshow
Ranking the NFL Holdouts: Who is Most Likely to Miss the Entire Season
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Bob Warja in NFL
There has been a rash of NFL stars holding out, which could be costly in the long run.
The NFL has a problem -- which is news in and of itself for a league with ridiculous popularity and prosperity. Plain and simple: A lot of star players have been setting a bad tone with their teams this offseason.
The looming threat of a lockout in 2011 looks like an obvious cause. ...
LOS ANGELES--As a glamorous parade crowded and journeyed through Figueroa Street, on an overcastted afternoon that suddenly brightened into sunny skies, the Lakers superstars rode down the street, waving and expressing their appreciation with thousands of Lakers faithful.
There were vibes wandering in the players, coaching staff, and rabid fans' minds that Team Hollywood can repeat.
There's a probable chance that the Lakers can return to prominence and win back-to-back-to-back trophies. Confetti would fall from the ...
2010 NHL Draft: Five Things the Philadelphia Flyers Need
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Mark Ritter in NHL
With the 2010 NHL Entry Draft less than a week away, many armchair general managers are checking out their favorite team's depth charts in order to determine what it is their team needs.
With the Philadelphia Flyers set to draft 89th, 119th, 149th, 179th, and 209th overall, there really isn’t a lot of hope that they will emerge from the draft with what we’ll call a “blue chip” prospect.
That said, the ...
2010 NHL Draft: Five Players the Islanders Could Eye at Number Five
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Michael Schuerlein in NHL
With the 2010 NHL Entry Draft less than a week away, we take a look at five possible players the New York Islanders could identify as players they could pick up with the fifth-overall pick in the first round.
Having watched the Islanders as a season ticket holder for the last six years—and a credentialed blogger for the last three—it's easy to identify what type of players the Islanders really need ...
Top Five NFL RBs: Who Would You Want Carrying The Ball?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Sylvanus Uagbor in NFL
In 2009, running backs defined most offenses in the NFL. Whether the team had two or three running backs, a team needs a consistent running back that will give you the tough yards when needed, and hold on to the ball in key possessions. It was a tough decision selecting a top halfback.
Here’s a list of the top five running backs in the NFL.Begin Slideshow