By now, you’ve had a couple of weeks to watch the point spread for Super Bowl XLVI fluctuate a bit. After opening with the Patriots as a four-point favorite, the line dropped to 3.5 before eventually settling at Patriots -3.
Rob Gronkowski Injury Update and Super Bowl Status: Practices on Limited Basis, But Ankle Sprain ‘Sufficiently Bad’
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The latest news on one of the most talked-about ankles in Super Bowl history is a mixed bag, but on the whole the updates do seem to be progressing well for the Patriots.
Super Bowl 46 Drinking Game
February 1, 2012 By 10 Comments
Watching football is good for three things: drinking, gambling, and having something to do on Sunday nights.
Thankfully, Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect combination of all three.
And what fun is it to just sit around and drink casually on your own terms? Why not have a little fun with it?
Super Bowl 46 Preview: Patriots-Giants Prediction, Keys To Victory, and Is It Really a ‘Rematch’?
January 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
When the New England Patriots take the field versus the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, several of the same names, players, and stars from their first Super Bowl encounter, Super Bowl XLII, will be back.
But perhaps not as many as you think.
Video of Bill Belichick making PBJ disproves theory that nothing good game out of his tenure in Cleveland
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl. It will be the fifth time they have participated in the Big Game with Bill Belichick as their coach, yet another bullet point on his Hall of Fame-ready resume.
Belichick is known for being a defensive wizard. He earned such a reputation as Bill Parcells’ defensive coordinator, cemented it by stopping the “Greatest Show on Turf” for his first Super Bowl win, and has maintained it despite the Patriots becoming much more offensively oriented over the last several seasons.
The only true black mark on Belichick’s resume is his tenure in Cleveland. Belichick went 36-44 and made just one playoff appearance. However, to anyone who says his tenure in Cleveland was a waste of time, I present the following video as evidence to the contrary.
9 Perfectly-Timed Photo Examples Of Postgame NFL ‘Guy Love’
January 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
This past weekend featured two highly anticipated quarterback matchups – Brady v Tebow and Manning v Rodgers – and a third that unexpectedly ended up being the most thrilling of the weekend – Brees v Smith. And as quarterbacks are wont to do after competing on the field of football battle, these duos all met at midfield after the game for quick makeout sessions in front of the leering press.
Wait…what?
After Alabama Beats LSU, Nick Saban Shares Tender Moment With Mentor Bill Belichick
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Alabama just polished off Big 10 wannabe LSU 21-0 in the BCS National Championship Game.
There wasn’t much to get excited about during the game unless you cheer for Alabama, but Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban did get to share a tender moment with mentor Bill Belichick after the game.
Photo Story: ‘The Fear of God’ starring Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and special guest Tim Tebow
January 9, 2012 By 10 Comments
It’s been a while since our last photo story on Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning, but the long hiatus has ended, inspired by – who else? – Tim Tebow.
Actually, this newest photo story is inspired less by Tebow and more by the thoughts and fears that have to be percolating in the minds of the Broncos’ opponents for this week, the New England Patriots. No matter how confident Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the rest of the Patriots may appear, the reality is that the #1 seeded Patriots, who have not won a playoff game since 2007, have all of the pressure on them this week.
New England Patriots-Denver Broncos Preview and Prediction
December 15, 2011 By 12 Comments
The legend of Tim Tebow could reach untold heights with a home win over Tom Brady’s New England Patriots.
In what could be described as a matchup between New England’s “Golden Boy” and Denver’s “Chosen One” (sorry LeBron, but Tebow is like the anti-LeBron in terms of clutch play), we will find out much about the AFC playoff picture.
Chad Ochocinco’s Twitter avatar makes up for his poor season
November 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
Chad Ochocinco has not had a good first season in New England. He has just 11 catches through 9 games, hasn’t gotten into the end zone, and has made a number of key drops in crucial situations for the Patriots.
But Tom Brady is sticking by his embattled receiver, and as Jimmy Traina pointed out on Twitter today, @Ochocinco’s Twitter avatar is all kinds of awesome.
6 Bold NFL Predictions For 2011 (Including Playoff Picks)
August 28, 2011 By 42 Comments
It’s true what they say about preseason sports predictions being a lot like assholes. “Everyone’s got ‘em, and most of ‘em stink.” (Or something like that.) Yet here I am, sitting down to type out my bold predictions for the 2011 NFL season.
And I have to admit, I’m actually feeling rather emboldened by how my bold predictions for 2010 turned out.
Remember how Brett Favre returning was supposed to give the Vikings one more shot at glory? I correctly predicted they would not make the playoffs, and they didn’t.
Remember how last year was going to be the year for the Houston Texans, the one when they finally overtook Peyton and the Colts? I correctly predicted that a) they would beat Indianapolis in Week 1, but then that b) they’d let their fans down once again. How is that for specificity?
There were other hits (that Chris Johnson wouldn’t lead the league in rushing coming off of his 2,000 yard season) and a few misses (Dolphins and 49ers in the playoffs? What was I thinking…?) but all in all I’d say it was a pretty successful stab at predicting a wildly unpredictable league.
So here we go again: six bold predictions for the 2011 NFL season.
What if Tom Brady were black? (And other NFL what ifs…)
August 25, 2011 By 6 Comments
This whole “What if Michael Vick were white” thing has really started the wheels turning in my head. But now, instead of just wondering other Michael Vick what ifs (like if he were made of barbeque spare ribs…hat tip to @JoeSportsFan) I am starting to ponder other football what ifs.
Like…
Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady: The Truth
December 9, 2010 By 11 Comments
In lieu of all the “Brady is better than Manning” arguments that have been hitting the internet the last few days, I felt that my favorite player of all time needed someone to have his back.
Yes, I understand that I JUST wrote an article talking about how Peyton’s best may be behind him. Obviously, this looks like an egregious example of hypocrisy on my part. My response? I don’t really have a good one. Although, for all you know, I did my best at constructing an elaborate reverse-jinx to snap Manning out of his current funk.
Please understand that in no way, shape, or form do I think the Colts should trade Manning. I still believe he can be the best QB in the league if he has some help. All I meant was that he is no longer able to do it by himself. Last year, Chris Berman joked that Manning was having his best year, and he was throwing to a waiter, a dog, and a color (Garçon, Collie, and Brown). I don’t think Peyton is still able to do that.
Let’s just pretend he is at the Kevin Garnett circa 2008 part of his career. 2005 KG was clearly better than 2008 KG, but when you finally gave 2008 KG some help, he was the best PF in the league that year. Remember, Favre still had two INCREDIBLE seasons after he turned 34…but he just wasn’t consistently as brilliant. And he needed guys like Adrian Peterson to help him out.
Regardless, as unbelievable as this sounds, the 4-time MVP actually needs someone to stand up for him. I’m here to do it.
MNF Preview and Prediction: New England Patriots (2-1) at Miami Dolphins (2-1)
October 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
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For the second week in a row, the Miami Dolphins will host a division rival at home in primetime. This two-game stretch looked like an ideal time to send a stern message or two towards the more talked about divisional neighbors to the north (not you, Buffalo).
But now, with the Sunday night loss to the Jets, it’s about not wasting this chance to send at least one strongly-worded message, and more importantly, not falling too far behind.
AFC Playoffs Wild Card Round Preview: Ravens-Patriots Spread, Pick, and Analysis
January 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It was bizarre to see the Pats miss the playoffs last season, but that was with no Tom Brady. This year, it’s even stranger to see Brady playing in Wild Card week.
Wasn’t the first-round bye a foregone conclusion for Belichick’s bunch?
Not anymore. After a rocky year, the Pats limped into the playoffs. As they prepare to host the Baltimore Ravens, the Brady/Belichick dynasty’s best days may be behind it.
Who has the advantage Sunday when New England hosts Baltimore? Let’s take a look.
