Posts Tagged ‘team’

Tom Brady: Five Reasons Why a Deal Won’t Get Done Before The End of 20

August 23rd, 2010

Tom Brady, the New England Patriots, and contract extension. Whenver those words are uttered in the same sentence, fear strikes the hearts of Patriots fans, while curiosity creeps into the minds of media types.

Whenever the possibility exists that a legend could leave the team they got their start with, the headlines immediately rotate in that direction. So that much is no surprise.

More surprising, however, is the notion that this deal won't get done. I'd go so far as to call that very notion ludicrous.

While it still seems likely to get done, the deal may take awhile before its finalized. Here's why.

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St. Louis Rams: Seven Reasons for Hope

August 20th, 2010

It's hard to be a Rams' fan these days.

For the past few years there has been little to cheer about.

From the decline of the Greatest Show on Turf, to the ineptitude of the previous front office, to the fiasco that was the Scott Linehan regime, to the ownership in limbo, this team has been in a downward spiral for years.

But, to turn a phrase, in the NFL what goes down will eventually come up.

Here are some reasons to believe that the Rams have bottomed out and are ready to climb the ladder once again.

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Why You Shouldn’t Overlook The Hornets’ New Lineup

August 20th, 2010

The national media and experts alike may not want to acknowledge it, but the Hornets are preparing themselves for a run at the postseason.

Last week, the Hornets acquired forward Trevor Ariza in a four-team trade that sent second-year guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey to Indiana.

Though it's not quite a blockbuster deal, New Orleans now adds another big piece to a young team with plenty of potential.

Pencil Ariza in the starting lineup along with David West, Marcus Thornton and MVP-contender Chris Paul, and this could be a dangerous team for opponents to face all season long.

Forget all the other factors and potential moves leading up to opening night right now.

If each of the five projected starters can exceed expectations individually, that makes five reasons not to overlook the Hornets in 2010-2011. 

Let's examine each of them.

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The NFL’s Top 10 Unsung Heroes

August 20th, 2010

Media Darlings: Favorite players of those in the media

Everyone has their favorite players, and the talking heads on TV love to push their favorites on the fans.

This leaves certain players unmentioned. Players that help lead their team to championships. Players that rack up the stats but don't play for a winning team. Or just players that don't provide the stories that a Terrell Owens or Ochocinco do.

No, I'm not talking about the fantasy sleepers, so don't go out and draft some of these guys just because they contribute.

But these are the players that I feel don't get the recognition they deserve.

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NFL Predictions For 2010 Season: Ryan Mathews and the AFC Impact Rookies

August 20th, 2010

Every year, players like Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs burst on to the scene in the National Football League, taking fans and the league by storm.

Which players will breakout and have a huge impact in the 2010 season for your team?

This slideshow examines every team in the NFL,  and picks the player that will have the biggest impact on their 2010 playoff run.

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