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Chad Billingsley May Be the Key to Dodgers NL West Hopes

Posted: 9th April 2010 by Michael Gliddon in MLB
The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be the perfect mix of youth and veteran players on paper. With great young talent in Matt Kemp, Andre Either, and Clayton Kershaw, and solid veteran leadership from Casey Blake and Rafael Furcal, this team is set for another run at that elusive National League Championship. That is, if they can make the playoffs. The opening series against the Pittsburgh Pirates may be an eye-opener ...

Detroit Lions: Fantasy Predictions for 2010

Posted: 2nd April 2010 by Michael Gliddon in NFL
In my fourth installment of fantasy football predictions, I will be taking a look at the Detroit Lions. The Lions improved as a team from their 0-16 season to 2-14, but what does that tell you about their fantasy value? Calvin Johnson is a monster receiver. Matthew Stafford is a developing young quarterback. Can these two team up to become a good fantasy duo in 2010? I will take a look at ...
  Nowadays, first round draft picks in the NFL are expected to make an immediate impact. If they don't perform well in their first few years then they are considered busts and looked down upon in the NFL community. Luckily, this doesn't seem to be the case for New York Giants' wide receiver Hakeem Nicks. In fact, the second-year player out of the University of North Carolina may have already exceeded expectations. But now ...

San Diego Chargers: Fantasy Predictions for 2010

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Michael Gliddon in NFL
I'm back for round three of my fantasy preview for the 2010 season. This time I'm going to take a look at the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers finished an impressive 13-3 in 2009 and took first in the AFC West. San Diego's offense flew high last year, especially with Philip Rivers slinging the ball down the field. A few questions are arising for the Bolts and their lack ...

New York Giants: Fantasy Predictions for 2010

Posted: 28th March 2010 by Michael Gliddon in NFL
In my opinion, its never too early to start thinking about fantasy football. I'm going to take a look at some of the major players for the New York Giants and try and make prediction for their performance. Remember, the NFL Draft has yet to take place, so some of these predictions may change. Sit back, relax, and take in some info and suggestions on the New York Giants' major ...

To Grace Or Not to Grace The Cover: Is Madden Curse For Real?

Posted: 24th March 2010 by Michael Gliddon in NFL
The Madden Football series has been one of the most influential sporting games in the history of video games. But does this video game juggernaut contain some type of voodoo magic? For years now, the question has been asked: Is the cover athlete for Madden Football doomed to be cursed? Many people are skeptical. Football is a contact sport, after all. Injuries happen all the time. Its not odd to see a ...

First Day of Free Agency Should Clear Up Giants’ Draft Needs

Posted: 6th March 2010 by Michael Gliddon in NFL
Have we ever seen a more exciting first day of free agency? I'm not sure, but it was a roller coaster of a ride. Several big names switched locations, including Julius Peppers to the Bears, Karlos Dansby to the Dolphins, and Antrel Rolle to the Giants. The Cardinals also traded disgruntled wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the Ravens for third and fourth round draft picks. So, with two of the three biggest ...
The NFL Combine will be officially starting tomorrow with offensive linemen and tight ends. Since today is a snowy day here in the northeast, I thought it would be a good idea to look at some players the Giants could have drafted this year if other players didn't do so well in 2009. Remember, this is not a mock draft of any kind. Just simply evaluating some players the Giants will ...
If there is one thing the New York Giants have done exceptionally well over the last few years, it's been the draft. Since 2002, Ernie Accorsi, and now Jerry Reese, have drafted several players who have contributed right away and have been impact players in the NFL (Jeremy Shockey, Osi Umenyiora, Philip Rivers, Chris Snee, Corey Webster, Justin Tuck, Brandon Jacobs, Steve Smith, Kenny Phillips and Hakeem Nicks.) The Giants ...

Big Changes Are Needed for Big Blue

Posted: 4th January 2010 by Michael Gliddon in NFL
I'm truly at a loss for words. That never happens when I'm talking about my New York Giants. After waking up this morning, I thought to myself, "I know they don't have anything to play for today, but there is no way the G-Men put up another stinker like they did last week against Carolina." Boy was I wrong. After watching the first quarter, I couldn't stand to watch another minute. How does a team ...