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2010 NFL Draft: Is Sam Bradford Now the Selection for Cleveland?

Posted: 29th March 2010 by Daymon Johnson in NFL
After what’s being called the “best workout in the last 10-12 years” by Scouts, GM’s and football minds alike, the question must now be raised; is Sam Bradford the right selection for the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL draft?   Sam Bradford threw 60+ passes in a scripted workout on Monday, in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams.  Gil Brandt, a well respected and highly regarded football mind, had ...

Brady Quinn & the Cleveland Browns: Eight Questions Answered

Posted: 31st December 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NFL
Eric Mangini came into Cleveland with high expectations, not only from the fans, but also the media. To date heÆs fulfilled those expectations about as well as Tiger Woods has his marital vows. I digress though, and thatÆs for another article. To be frank and honest, itÆs been miserable under Mangini, and he himself has done nothing to address the shortcomings of his ôsystemö or his personality for that ...

Week 13: NFL Picks & Predictions

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NFL
I pick 'em every week and have for years. This season, IÆve been doing most of my picks right here on bleacherreport.com and also over at my site sports-uncut.com. Going into last week (12), I was a solid if unspectacular 114-46, good for a 72.5 percent accuracy rate. Last season was my personal best of right at 80%. This year, I'm looking to improve upon that, but these 10-6 weeks ...

Week 12: NFL Picks & Predictions

Posted: 24th November 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NFL
I pick 'em every week and have for years. This season, IÆve been doing most of my picks right here on bleacherreport.com and also over at my site at www.sports-uncut.com. Going into last week (eleven), I was a solid if unspectacular 103-42, good for a 70.6 percent accuracy rate. Last season was my personal best of 80 percent. This year, I'm looking to improve upon that. Last week I actually didnÆt ...

Pivotal Road Trip Starts Tonight in Calgary for Colorado Avalanche

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NHL
Tonight marks the start of a pivotal three-game road trip for the Colorado Avalanche as they visit Calgary to play the Flames before facing the Oil tomorrow night and Vancouver on Friday. They'll beálooking for a little redemption on the last leg, coming off an 8-2 loss at the hands of the Canucks. The Avalanche right now are definitely cooling off from their hot start. However, what they've done to this ...

Week 10: NFL Picks & Predictions

Posted: 11th November 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NFL
I pick 'em every week and have for years. This season, IÆve been doing most of my picks right here on bleacherreport.com and also over at my site at www.sports-uncut.com. Going into last week (9), I was a solid if unspectacular 82-35, good for a 70.0 percent accuracy rate. Last season was my personal best of 80 percent. This year, I'm looking to improve that! Over the last two weeks, I've ...

Colorado’s Surprising Start Has People Taking Notice

Posted: 26th October 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NHL
At the end of last season, and even coming into this season, not a lot was expected of the Colorado Avalanche.á As a matter of fact, the only place they could have gone was up. And, there were reasons a plenty for the lack of expectations.á The loss of Ryan Smyth, the deterioration of the defensive corps, the lack of skill players with scoring potential, the loss of the ultimate Captain ...

Week 7: NFL Picks & Predictions

Posted: 23rd October 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NFL
As most of you know, I pick emÆ every week and have for years, IÆve been doing most of my picks right here on bleacherreport.com and also over at my site at www.sports-uncut.com. Going into last Week (6) I was a solid, if unspectacular 54-22, good for a 71.05 percent accuracy rate. Last season was my personal best of right at 80 percent, this year, I'm looking to improve that! ...

Colorado Avalanche: Five Reasons for Success So Far This Season

Posted: 13th October 2009 by Daymon Johnson in NHL
There seems to be a air of confidence over on Chopper Drive at the Pepsi Center this year that wasn't there last year, and it's showing in the Avalanche's on-ice play so far in this young season. This team was expected to come in and dwell near or at the bottom of not only the Western Conference, but the entire league.á No one respected the Avs enough to even give them ...