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The Miami Dolphins traded for talented but troubled Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall today, a move that surprised a lot of teams.  The Dolphins' czar of football operations typically does not deal with “divas” on his teams, and Marshall would definitely fit in that category. On top of that, the Dolphins signed him to a four-year, $47.5 million contract with $24 million guaranteed, while giving up several second-round draft picks.  This is ...

Death of the NFL Running Back

Posted: 16th March 2010 by Marcus S in NFL
The running back used to be the premier position in the National Football League, but in recent years teams have adopted a platoon or running back by committee approach. Not long ago we were talking about Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, Herschel Walker, and players of that caliber. Not anymore. Every year there is a new young running back that breaks on the scene; Chris Johnson, Beanie Wells, and Ray Rice. Those ...

Tuesday Morning Sports Session û 12/29/2009

Posted: 29th December 2009 by Marcus S in NFL
Jay Cutler stepped up big this week to lead the Bears over the Vikings. The Indianapolis Colts had a great opportunity to make history, but their head coach decided that resting his players to protect them from injury was the best course of action to give the Colts the best chance of reaching the Super Bowl.á If you read my previous article on the Indianapolis Colts passing on their opportunity ...