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August 2014 Archive

Fantasy Football 2014: Eric Mack’s Preseason Takeaways

August 30, 2014

If you are looking for minute (mi·nute) last-minute (min·ute) fantasy football draft advice, you are too late. Didn't your momma teach you not to cram for final exams? What you are going to ...

What We Learned About Each NFL Team This Preseason

August 30, 2014

Preseason football is one of the biggest and most entertaining job interviews in the country. Though stats and player production need to be taken with a grain of salt this time ...

Michael Sam’s Preseason Play Shows He Can Be Effective NFL Player

August 30, 2014

When one takes the time to dig into Michael Sam’s preseason film, the first thing that leaps off the tape is his incredibly high motor.  This should come as no surprise ...

Most Important Preseason Takeaways for San Francisco 49ers

August 30, 2014

Rookies Carlos Hyde and Jimmie Ward looked anything but shellshocked in their first NFL preseason. The way their talent translated to the professional gridiron were two my most important takeaways ...

No NFL Player Faces More Pressure Entering 2014 Than Ryan Tannehill

August 30, 2014

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill needs to be at his best in 2014.  There's an old metaphor about having one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel, ...

Kyle Orton to Bills: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction

August 30, 2014

Updates from Saturday, Aug. 30 The Buffalo Bills confirmed the signing of quarterback Kyle Orton: Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times made note of the money involved:   Original Text: The Buffalo Bills ...

Oakland Raiders: Immediate 53-Man Roster-Cut Predictions Post-Win

August 30, 2014

With the preseason having concluded, the Oakland Raiders have until Saturday to pare the roster down to 53 players. Some of the cuts are obvious, but there are several that ...

Terrelle Pryor Released by Seahawks: Latest Details and Reaction

August 30, 2014

The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly released Terrelle Pryor as the team makes its final roster cuts, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (via the NFL's official Twitter feed): Pryor spoke ...

Bengals Made Smart Decision Parting with Veteran RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis

August 30, 2014

Even on the best of days, no one was going to confuse running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis with Adrian Peterson. Only twice in six years has Green-Ellis topped 1,000 yards on the ...

Harsh but Fair 9-Game Ban Must Be Wake-Up Call for Aldon Smith

August 29, 2014

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the most formidable defenses in the National Football League. Their linebacker corps is widely considered the best in the NFL. However, for a large ...

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