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Giants Dynamic Wide-out on ‘Cruz’ Control
The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants had a dazzling dream like season in 2011 that astoundingly ended with another surprising defeat over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. A team built upon pure talent and unpredictability set the standard for the year, as the Giants became the most unlikely playoff contenders amongst a solid core of NFL dynamos such as the Packers, Steelers, and Patriots. Part of their huge success is credited to several key players who emerged as rising superstars in the NFL such as Victor Cruz, who is seemingly becoming one of the hottest wide receivers currently playing the game. He’s the talk of the town in New York…
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Philadelphia Eagles Revamp Off-Season Tactics
From a “Dream Team” shopping spree to cleaning house and rewarding talent, the Philadelphia Eagles have changed their off-season ways for the better. With a history of being dubbed NFL penny-pinchers, the Eagles have always made it known that they do not reward hot streaks…
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10 Fantasy Players I Refuse to Draft
Every year the summer rolls around, I cant stop thinking about how great my fantasy teams are going to be this year, and inevitably, the players who I absolutely wont draft. We all have them, and we do our absolute best not to touch them. Unfortunately, they sometimes drop three rounds and we get them, anyway, but thats just bargain shopping. Its hard to turn down a good sale. With that in mind, lets peep my top-10 players I will avoid like the plague this fall.
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Madden 13 Features Phil Simms & Jim Nantz
Madden fans are very critical towards change. Each year EA sports tries to prefect one of the most anticipated video games of summer by adding enhancements to what is arguable the greatest sports game to ever be created. With yearly record sales, massive online play, tournaments and even a reality show, Madden 13 has a loyal fan base eager to get their hands on this years version. -Release Date August 28th.
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NFL Turf War: 5 Year Divisional Record Breakdown
Winning the Super Bowl is obviously the ultimate goal each and every year. Although kicking the absolute crap out your division rivals, is a close second.
The Lighter Side
Cheerleader Rookie Focus: Carolina Panthers
The combine is over and the NFL is about to kickoff free agency very soon. While free agency and the NFL draft bring in some new talent to our favorite teams, lets not forget about some of the cheerleader talent that also might be getting a switch. Every year, right as we zero in on our new potential NFL Draft rookies, the NFL cheerleaders tryouts are commencing.
Goodbye Reebok, Hello Nike: The New Merchandise Era
The NFL is getting a massive makeover in the merchandising department with the introduction of sportswear behemoth Nike taking the reins from the current sponsor Reebok. Jerseys, pants, hats and sideline apparel will now feature the likes of the classic Nike swoosh as anticipation and dread grows amongst the fans as to how this enterprising move may affect the NFL.
Super Bowl Success: More Cold Weather Cities
Indianapolis, the host of Super Bowl XLVI was to many an unlikely contender to host the Big Game. This was due in part to many reasons that earned a considerable amount of skepticism and questions as to why the NFL would resort to having their biggest event in such a small market area. Yet, the city, the game, stadium, atmosphere, and fans all played a pivotal role in why the event was historic. This years game has now become a prime example of how cities should host a Super Bowl, while others are beginning to take notes.
Friday Cheers: Houston Texan Twins!
The Texans, believe it or not, have had at one point or another 3 sets of cheerleader twins pumping up the crowd for the Houston faithful.
NFL Draft / Off Season
NFL Draft: Would’a Could’a Should’a Volume III
Skill position players dominate this version of Would’a Should’a Could’a. Three quarterbacks, a running back, and three wide receivers are included in this weeks’ NFL Draft busts. Like usual, injuries, drugs and high expectations took down most of this group of eight first round busts.
NFL Draft: Would’a Could’a Should’a Volume II
In the second installment of the NFL Draft Bust series, I focus on the AFC and NFC South divisions. Similar to the installment before, the reasons for each man’s bust status is varied. Unfortunately, this group had more tragedy and prison time associated with it than the East.
2012 Fantasy Rookie RB Report
The NFL’s 2012 Fantasy Rookie draft class has some interesting talents for fantasy football this season. Gridiron Experts goes through all the high potential NFL Draft prospects and ranks them accordingly. You all know who Trent Richardson is, but who are the late season sleepers that could produce form you team.
2012 NFL Draft Grades
The NFL Draft has come and gone. What remains is the future players that are needed to create big plays, clog up holes, and add depth to the rosters of our favorite teams. There will be superstars among the 2012 Draft Selections, along with many busts, but for now they are the new breed of talent to make each NFL team seem that much better.
NFL Draft: Would’a Could’a Should’a Volume I
Every fan of the National Football League is a fan of the NFL Draft. We all look at who were the biggest draft steals, but I think it’s more fun to look at the big NFL Draft misses in the first round.
NFL Draft 2012 Recap
Gridiron Experts has complied a complete 2012 NFL Draft recap for our readers. All the picks and prospects on one page. We should have updated grades and depth charts coming soon
Quick Take: Early 1st Round Winners and Losers
NFL Draft 1st Round Winners and Losers The NFL Draft was a whirlwind of excitement. The trades, picks and talking-heads couldn’t seem to all keep up with one another. At one point there were 3 picks selected and the evaluations were still fighting commercial breaks. Overall, I thought nearly all the teams started out great and I’m pumped for days 2 and 3. I was busy running my mouth on twitter and plan to continue for both remaining NFL Draft days, follow us! I don’t report the news, I add insight and insults. The following teams made my “quick take” Winners and Losers list based on value. Winners The St.Louis Rams are on pace to…
Browns Trade Up One Spot Before Draft Begins
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With about an hour before the NFL draft is kicks off, the Cleveland Browns have traded away a hand full of picks to the Vikings to move up one spot to lock up Trent Richardson. Value-wise it’s dumb, but with so much on the line and the worries about a team like Tampa leapfrogging them and taking their guy..it’s brilliant.
Their guy of course is Trent Richardson.
Trade Review
To Cleveland: 3rd overall pick
To Minnesota: 4th overall pick, 4th round pick (118 overall) 6th-round pick (139th overall) and 7 round pick (211th overall)
Essentially, the first half hour of the draft is in the books
Late NFL Draft Rumors to Screw with Your Board
Both NFL Network’s Mike Mayock and Michael Lombardi agreed on Path to the Draft Wednesday night that Syracuse DE Chandler Jones is the best defensive player in the 2012 draft.
Giants Dynamic Wide-out on ‘Cruz’ Control http://t.co/tr9J3TEb
Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles Revamp Off-Season Tactics
From a “Dream Team” shopping spree to cleaning house and rewarding talent, the Philadelphia Eagles have changed their off-season ways for the better. With a history of being dubbed NFL penny-pinchers, the Eagles have always made it known that they do not reward hot streaks…
10 Fantasy Players I Refuse to Draft
Every year the summer rolls around, I cant stop thinking about how great my fantasy teams are going to be this year, and inevitably, the players who I absolutely wont draft. We all have them, and we do our absolute best not to touch them. Unfortunately, they sometimes drop three rounds and we get them, anyway, but thats just bargain shopping. Its hard to turn down a good sale. With that in mind, lets peep my top-10 players I will avoid like the plague this fall.
Kenny Britt Recovery Process Hits a Snag
Kenny Britt tore his right ACL and MCL last September, and had reconstructive surgery on Oct. 7. His season was over before it could even get started, but with the injury happening so early into the 2011 season, fans were optimistic he would be bounce back for 2012.
Raiders Run DMC “Making Cuts at Full Speed”
If Darren McFadden hadn’t suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his right foot week 7 of last year, he would have had a chance to crack 2,000 all-purpose yards. McFadden was also on pace to punch in 14 touchdowns for the silver and black.
Fantasy Value of the Cardinals Passing Attack
With the Cards selecting Michael Floyd in the first round of the NFL Draft, and a healthy Kevin Kolb and Wells, this could be an offense not unlike the 2008 Cardinals team. While I don’t think that Kevin Kolb is going to put up Kurt Warner-type numbers, the skill players could certainly grow by leaps and bounds.
NFL Fantasy Rumors and Links
Texans coach Gary Kubiak tells CBSSports.com that there is a “strong possibility” the team will add a veteran wide receiver. -Rotoworld suggests a player like Braylon Edwards or Plaxico Burress are in the running. The team tried the veteran experience last year with Derrick Mason, but it was unsuccessful. Mason was on the last-leg of his career, but the Texan’s offense is more complex than the norm. Most passing plays involve reading how teams react to the quarterback roll-out. Being able to adjust on broken plays or recognize zones and blitzes. There is not a lot to choose from in the FA wide-receiver market, but adding a skilled veteran could help the flow of the passing game….
Brandon Marshall Humbled, Focused and Happy
What can we, the fantasy football public, take away from a radio interview with Brandon Marshall. The guy is…well, a bit of a wildcard. I don’t mean to call-out one of my hidden fantasy sleepers for the upcoming season, but an great interview one day doesn’t mean that we’re not going to hear his name on TMZ or Pro Football Talks Police Blotter tomorrow, right?
2012 Fantasy Rookie RB Report
The NFL’s 2012 Fantasy Rookie draft class has some interesting talents for fantasy football this season. Gridiron Experts goes through all the high potential NFL Draft prospects and ranks them accordingly. You all know who Trent Richardson is, but who are the late season sleepers that could produce form you team.
Broncos Brock Osweiler Mile High Journey
New Bronco, enormous 6-foot-7 Arizona State QB Brock Osweiler, will do nothing more than hold Manning’s clipboard. While John Elway might have dreamed of drafting a prototypical QB with a rocket arm, Peyton Manning maybe the gunslinger haunting his nights if this draft backfires on their Super Bowl-or-bust trajectory.
Patriots Host Veteran Runners
Having lost their leading rusher Benjarvus Green-Ellis to Cincinnati, the New England Patriots have brought in a handful of veteran free agents for a try-out. Ryan Grant, Tim Hightower and Joseph Addai all worked out for the club this week and hope to join an already crowded, but inexperienced backfield. Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen, both drafted last season, are expected to be in contention to replace Green-Ellis as the main runner and short yardage option in the Patriots high-octane offense. Danny Woodhead‘s role as a versatile, third-down specialist and change-of-pace ball carrier should remain unchanged. Soon to be 36 year old Kevin Faulk is also in the mix to make the team due to…
10 Biggest NFL Draft Stock Risers and Fallers
You knew the name Andrew Luck last year. You’ve learned about Robert Griffin III possibly after winning Heisman and you have your fantasy football eye on a beast named Trent Richardson, but after that, how tuned in are you to the other 2012 NFL Draft prospects?
Lee Evans Signs With Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed WR Lee Evans to a one-year contract Sunday, according to Adam Schefter via Twitter.
The Jaguars have quietly improved their wide receiving core this offseason and are taking the right steps in helping out their young QB.
