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Oakland Raiders: Interview with Starting Safety Tyvon Branch

Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Aaron Torres in NFL
Hello fellow Bleacher Creatures.  I wanted to let you know that early this week I was able to track down Oakland Raiders starting strong safety Tyvon Branch and interview him.  Amongst the topics we discussed were: How the team is preparing for a visit from the Denver Broncos this weekend. What it is like to defend some of the top wide receivers in the National Football League. The impact of Richard Seymour on the ...

Rex Ryan and the New York Jets Are Heaven-Sent

Posted: 21st September 2009 by Aaron Torres in NFL
I’m in love. What’s that? Well, he’s about 6'3" and a shade under 300 lbs. He’s got a huge smile. Come to think of it, he’s got a huge everything, including a sense of self-confidence that can barely fit in his XXL polo shirt. No, no, stop, you don’t need to call my parents—it’s not that kind of love. I’m in love with Rex Ryan, the new head coach of the New York ...