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Will The NFL Or NBA Be Playing Again First?

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The lockouts of the NFL and NBA were major sports news this past summer, luckily the NFL managed to salvage their season just in time leaving the onus on the NBA to find a way to do the same. The detrimental effects that missing games has on the fans can be significant. Major League Baseball had a lockout about 15 years ago that effectively destroyed the massive fan base the MLB had previously enjoyed. The NBA does not want to suffer in a similar manner.

The heart of the matter for the now resolved NFL lockout and the NBA lockout boils down to two words: revenue sharing.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. The players and owners have to find a fair way to split the revenue pie, or else the NBA season could be cancelled and everyone will suffer as a result. Other factors are at play as well, including contract length, contract guarantees and rookie player ages, but the revenue sharing is the only issue serious enough to actually threaten losing games.

There have been slight signs of optimism on the NBA lockout front; both sides seem to be making slight concessions which at least points to the fact that they are talking and making some progress. For now, enjoy football and keep your fingers crossed for basketball.

Who Is the Best Place Kicker In The League?

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

It is difficult to judge who the “best” place kicker in the NFL is, but here are three guys that fit the bill. Historically, Morten Andersen has put up stellar numbers. In his 25 year tenure he scored more points than any other player in the history of the game, attempted and made more field goals, and played in 7 pro bowls. His success is hard to deny, but other factors like accuracy have to be considered. Nate Kaeding of the San Diego Chargers is currently the most accurate place kicker in the history of the league, and is on pace to break Andersen’s scoring record in 18 years.Want more? Click here/tag Kaeding could be among the greatest of all time, but he is injured for the 2011 season, which does not bode well. For active, healthy kickers the nod has to be given to Robbie Gould of the Chicago Bears. Gould is the 4th most accurate kicker in NFL history and he is still young. Though Gould is not the most accurate, it is also important to remember that Gould’s home field is Soldier Field, a field that has often been called the worst playing surface in professional football, not to mention that in the later months it can often be found in a blanket of snow. Though there is no clear cut all time best, I would put my confidence in any of these guys on any day.

Is The Cowboys Defense Too Old To Succeed?

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The issue of age has been repeatedly raised by NFL analysts when discussing the defense of the Dallas Cowboys. After all, Kenyon Coleman and Jay Ratliff both start on the Cowboys’ defensive line and each is at least age 30; and let us not forget that Keith Brooking, age 35, and Terrence Newman, age 33, both play for this defense as well. There is more to a defense than cumulative age, however. With their exceptional conditioning, defensive players can last quite a long time. Need proof? See Lewis, Ray of the Baltimore Ravens.

Damage control is the name of the game on defense. Getting after the other guy’s quarterback and causing turnovers is the ultimate goal. So far, the Cowboys have created just three turnovers through the first two weeks of the 2011 season, but they have certainly succeeded in rattling the opposing QB with fair efficiency as they have already posted 10 sacks. The bottom line is the Boys’ resident graybeards are getting their jobs done. With 51 points allowed through two games, blame lies with the defensive scheme and the less experienced players, particularly in the secondary. Dallas veterans, it’s time to offer some sage-like wisdom to your younger teammates; you only have 15 weeks to turn this thing around.

How Are People Getting Their Sports?

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We love using cannonsatellite.com satellite to look up our favorite teams and we know people who’d rather check theirs out in magazines. However you get your sports you’ve got to let us knowwhat are the weirdest ways you’re getting your sports news now?
Tweeting: Since when did it become mandatory for all sports figures to have a Twitter account? We think the announcers at ESPN need to spend more time talking about the game and less about what Ron Artest Tweeted
Celebrity Blogs: It seems the line between sports star and celebrity is getting blurrier everyday and with so many athletes dating models and actresses, it’s no wonder they keep showing up in the gossip rags. We don’t love the trend but we guess it comes with the territory.
XM Radio: We’ve talked to a lot of people who are in their car all day everyday and get many of the big games over the air waves. We think it’s a novel throwback to times of old and there’s nothing better than trying to paint a picture in your mind based on an announcer’s words.

How Many Super Bowls Will The Packers Win?

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Coming off an impressive Super Bowl win in 2011, it’s safe to ask the question how many Super Bowls will the Green Bay Packers win? Green Bay returns its coach and play-caller (Mike McCarthy), quarterback (Aaron Rodgers), and the majority of the roster from the 2011 team.

The Packers have the bulk of their starters returning for the 2011-2012 season including quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is 27 years old and entering the prime of his career. Barring injury, trade, or severe decline in play, this alone should keep the Packers contending for NFC North Division and Super Bowl opportunities.Didn’t catch that? This explains it.

In addition to a very productive NFL draft, the Packers also return a number of starting players off the injured reserve, thus increasing to the very deep and talented pool of players that won the Super Bowl.

Based on this reasoning, the forecast for future success in Green Bay is looking great. As long as the Packers can maintain a level of consistent coaching, play, and players, they should content for Super Bowls for the next 10 years. If they are successful in reaching the Super Bowl five of those years, they should win 2-3 NFL Championships.

Is Matt Ryan The Next Joe Montana Or All Hype?

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

With Matt Ryan’s success early in his career with the Atlanta Falcons, the questions is being asked “Is Matt Ryan the next Joe Montana”?

At this point in Ryan’s career the comparison to Joe Montana is a valid one. Ryan has better regular season passing numbers in his first three years in the NFL, he’s led the Falcons to the playoffs two of his first three years, and he’s shown the poise and leadership of a Montana, Manning, or Brady.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. In 2010 Ryan led the Falcons to a 13-3 record and the NFC title game (loss to the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers).

This being said Ryan has a long way to go. Montana played in eight pro-bowls, and is currently seventh in career passer rating (92.3). Montana won four (4-0) Super Bowls with the 49ers, with three Super Bowl MVP awards. “Cool Joe” also holds the record for most Super Bowl pass completions (83) and attempts (122) without an interception. It is argued that Montana is the greatest quarterback to play the game.

Time and ability to perform in the clutch will tell us if Matt Ryan is the next Joe Montana, or just the next Joe Theismann.

Is Ray Lewis Still The Best Linebacker In The NFL?

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis is heading into his 16th NFL season. He is arguably the greatest defensive player of his era. There is no question that he is one of the greatest defensive players of all-time and a sure first ballot hall of famer. But is Ray Lewis still the best linebacker in the NFL?
NFL Network just did a recent poll of players to pick the top 100. Lewis was ranked fourth behind Adrian Peterson, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. There was a time when this would not have been challenged.
But now one can make a case that Lewis is not the best linebacker in the NFL. Though still stout against the run, he is a liability on pass defense. It certainly helps him that nose tackle Haloti Ngata plays in front, Terrell Suggs beside and safety Ed Reed behind. All made the top 100 list.
Age has caught up with Lewis. He is still the smartest linebacker, but one could make a case that Patrick Willis of the San Francisco Forty-niners or even Suggs is better. They just don’t get as much press.
But the list is small.
And Ray Lewis is still on it.

Chipper Jones Is Great, But Is He Overrated?

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Chipper Jones has been the face of the Atlanta Braves franchise for nearly 20 years. He was drafted 1 overall in 1990, right before the Braves started on their run of 14 consecutive playoff appearances. As a third baseman and left fielder, he has been the cornerstone of the team, sticking with them after the great pitchers and future Hall of Fame manager retired.

He won the National League MVP award in 1999 and is a six-time All Star. With over 2,500 hits and over 400 home runs, ranking him ahead of Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle and Joe Morgan in hits and ahead of Hall of Famers Duke Snider and Al Kaline in home runs.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. How can you call a guy like this “overrated?”

At 39 years old, Chipper Jones’s best playing days are behind him. His slugging percentage has been dropping each year for the last four seasons. He will probably not be in any MVP or All Star discussions in the future. But when you look back at the whole career and body of work of Chipper Jones, he will clearly get some Hall of Fame consideration, have his number retired by the Braves, and is anything but overrated.