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Today, the subject is the Detroit Lions.
To everybody who has been following this series, I will be out this next week on vacation. I will resume with the Green Bay Packers next Monday!
Biggest Strength: Tight End
Since this is the position where the Lions have the most talent (other than QB), I decided to make this the Lions' biggest strength. Plus, we still don't know that Matthew Stafford can get ...
Today, the subject is the Carolina Panthers.
Biggest Strength: Running Back
Anytime you have two thousand-yard rushers, you know you have something special. This was a tough call between the offensive line and the rushers, but in the end I went with the running backs.
DeAngelo Williams is a pretty quick rusher who excels when he gets his one-on-one with outside linebackers or corners. Williams often has a series of jukes to ...
Baltimore Ravens 2010 Preview: Biggest Strength and Weakness
Posted: 27th June 2010 by Josh Broudy in NFL
Today, the subject is the Baltimore Ravens.
Biggest Strength: Offensive Line
This line is by far the best in football.
Protecting the blind side is fittingly now Michael Oher. He was under a lot of pressure perform last season, and exceeded at right tackle. This kid is uber-athletic and has prototypical size.
Oher really finishes his run blocks well for a young player.
Manning the right tackle spot (assuming he won't be traded) is ...
MLB Spring Training Power Rankings and Preview for 2010
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Josh Broudy in MLB
So, it is too early to predict anything, but it is always fun to see which predictions came true, and which ones didn't. These rankings are just preliminary, or course.
For example, most experts picked the Indians to win the division last year and they came in dead last.
I'm sure I will have many disagreements, but I did my research to create the most accurate rankings I could. Without further ...
Sometimes superior teams just can't win against certain inferior opponents.
Historically, that's how it is for for the Lakers facing the Bobcats. No matter the personnel for the Bobcats, the Lakers just can't seem to beat them twice in a season.
The Lakers got handed their worst defeat of the season last night in Charlotte.
This rough stretch raises questions: What if the Bobcats were title contenders? What if the Bobcats were in ...
Raiders Owner Al Davis Lookout: Day One and Day Two of the Combine (Satire)
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Josh Broudy in NFL
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This is what Al Davis had to say after watching the combine:
"Thank you for the press conference. The only players that I'm considering drafting with the 8th pick is Trent Williams, Bruce Campbell, CJ Spiller, Jacoby Ford, Jahvid Best and did I say Bruce Campbell? Being born in the '90s, I lose track. Now to questions.
Reporter: First off, Al, you're drooling, so I'd suggest a tissue! (A couple seconds later). ...
When a kicker, who plays around 10 plays a game, makes more money than you do, you should be pissed. Not at Al Davis, but at yourself for allowing this to happen. Here's what Raider players (and others around the league) are saying about Janikowski's fat contract.
Kirk Morrison: Well, I think he should use the money to hire a personal trainer. Have you seen him run? Usain Bolt could seriously ...
The State Of The Raiders Part 5 (Economics And Marketing)
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Josh Broudy in NFL
Released by Forbes before 2009, the Oakland Raiders came in as the least valuable franchise in the NFL. It is now worth only ùrelatively ù797 million dollars. The Raiders lost around 5 million dollars from 2008.á
Due to losses, the Raiders had to resort to ...
Overall Grade: C+
Shane Lechler continues to prove why he's the best overall punter in the league. He isn't the best directional punter, but his length on his kicks makes him stand out. He can totally alter field position single handily.
Sebastian Janikowski was excellent this season. Did he deserve a $16 million contract? Probably not, but that's another story. Janikowski was 20-21 from 20 yards to 49 yards. That's pretty ...
Oakland Raiders: The State of the Team, Part 2 (Defense)
Posted: 16th February 2010 by Josh Broudy in NFL
Overall Defense: B-
Richard Seymour was acquired a week before the season started. He was traded for a 1st round pick. He didn't play like a guy that had first round worth. I'm not saying he was awful, but he certainly didn't play great. That's where I'm coming from.
He had two 2-sack games.That's all. Yes, he got double teamed many times, but great defensive ends get more than four total ...