The inexact science of the NFL quarterback

Despite the magic of this NFL season, with Josh Allen continuing to amaze, Saquon Barkley flirting with the all-time single season rushing record while hurdling defenders backwards and the Chiefs once again locking up a one-seed while rarely shifting into Continue reading The inexact science of the NFL quarterback

In defense of Todd Bowles

“Attitude reflects leadership.” Wood Harris as Julius Campbell in Remember the Titans I have this friend who shall remain nameless. Let’s just say he’s in my fantasy football league, which narrows it down to only nine other people, half of Continue reading In defense of Todd Bowles

Falling for the homecoming hype: How to bet (and not bet) “revenge games”

Sometimes, a little self-ridicule is in order, so here goes nothing… A lot was made of certain players returning to play against their former teams last weekend, thanks to the never-ending, hype machine that is the NFL.  Most of us, Continue reading Falling for the homecoming hype: How to bet (and not bet) “revenge games”

Drafting Old Guys: My Week One Spent with Matt Ryan

My girlfriend laughs at me.  She does that often, very careful to explain that she’s laughing at me, and not with me.  And she doesn’t laugh only because hers is a considerably better Marlon Brando Godfather impression than mine. Again, Continue reading Drafting Old Guys: My Week One Spent with Matt Ryan

Making a case for Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield’s been in the news a lot lately.  With good reason. The number-one drafted, Heisman Trophy-winning, boastfully flag-planting, sidelines crotch-grabbing, far-too-short to play the pro game, Johnny Manziel comparative is the new face of the Cleveland Browns.  He is Continue reading Making a case for Baker Mayfield