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Seahawks Reuniting with Marshawn Lynch is Stuff of Legend

by Jordy McElroy Oakland is home to Marshawn Lynch, but Seattle will always be home to Beast Mode.  That terrifying downhill runner that has truck-sticked over countless souls hopped on a plane ride on Monday destined for the Seattle Seahawks’ facility. After passing a physical, a Christmas reunion of seismic proportions between Lynch and the running back-needy Seahawks was confirmed in the wee hours of … Continue reading Seahawks Reuniting with Marshawn Lynch is Stuff of Legend

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Jameis Winston’s Frenetic QB play has the Buccaneers at a Crossroads

Jameis Winston’s elite potential is being dwarfed by the sobering reality that he was never meant to be the franchise quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That was the opinion in Week 16 after he threw four interceptions in a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans.  Come back next week and that opinion is sure to shift to the opposite end of the spectrum (like … Continue reading Jameis Winston’s Frenetic QB play has the Buccaneers at a Crossroads

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Degenerates Guide to Bowl Season Week 1

By Chad Cooper Twitter @thechadcooper It’s officially bowl season as the Degenerate’s Guide to College Football rumbles into the postseason on a 94-59 against the spread run. Unlike others, we will have a play in every bowl game and this edition will go through Dec. 24.  Record ATS: 124-100 Over/Under: 25-32 Leans: 55-42 Friday, Dec. 20 Buffalo (-6.5, 51) v Charlotte Scoop: It’s the MAC … Continue reading Degenerates Guide to Bowl Season Week 1

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Exiting the Black Hole: Jon Gruden brought Hope to Oakland before Ripping it Away

by Jordy McElroy Coach Jon Gruden’s storybook ending to the Raiders’ time in Oakland culminated into a fourth straight loss and playoff elimination. There were tears, appreciation and downright anger as the Raiders exited RingCentral Coliseum for a final time. Gruden will be the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in two weeks, leaving behind one of the NFL’s most loyal and disrespected fan-bases.  … Continue reading Exiting the Black Hole: Jon Gruden brought Hope to Oakland before Ripping it Away

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NFL Must Act Swiftly in Patriots Spygate 2.0 Allegations

by Jordy McElroy The New England Patriots have once again shown why they’re the most polarizing team in all of sports with the latest throwback to the infamous Spygate allegations. Of course, the NFL could nip everything in the bud by coming to a swift conclusion in their investigation, but the past has shown time has no relevance when going down that endless rabbit hole. … Continue reading NFL Must Act Swiftly in Patriots Spygate 2.0 Allegations

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Browns’ Odell Beckham Jr. Experiment was a Complete and Utter Failure

by Jordy McElroy Odell Beckham Jr. seemingly had it all in Cleveland—the best friend No. 2 option in Jarvis Landry, the confident young quarterback in Baker Mayfield and the burgeoning Browns organization seemingly on the fast-track to success. If only foresight was 20/20.  Landry went from being the No. 2 to the No. 1 receiver on the depth chart, and Mayfield has thrown more interceptions … Continue reading Browns’ Odell Beckham Jr. Experiment was a Complete and Utter Failure

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Are Dak and the Cowboys headed towards a Kirk Cousins – Redskins Split?

by Jordy McElroy Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been more disprove-it than prove-it in a contract year that has gone about as bad as anyone could have imagined. A meltdown of cataclysmic proportions has the Cowboys riding a three-game losing streak and barely clinging to a lead in the NFC East. Good quarterbacks are hard to come by in the NFL, and it has … Continue reading Are Dak and the Cowboys headed towards a Kirk Cousins – Redskins Split?

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Bill Belichick’s hands aren’t clean of the Patriots’ Lack of Offense

by Jordy McElroy New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick might have constructed arguably the best defense in franchise history, but he also had a hand in deconstructing a prolific offense that has been humming for nearly two decades with quarterback Tom Brady behind center. A quick stroll down memory lane to Week 2 in the season, and the Patriots had Julian Edelman, Antonio Brown, Josh … Continue reading Bill Belichick’s hands aren’t clean of the Patriots’ Lack of Offense

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Don’t be surprised if Jason Garrett survives the Jones-Pocalypse

by Jordy McElroy A maelstrom of emotions swept over the Dallas Cowboys’ organization after Thursday’s brutal 26-15 home loss to the Buffalo Bills. Screaming could be heard emanating from the locker room after the latest embarrassing defeat, followed by a teary-eyed Jerry Jones’ passionate speech on waiting for a turnaround. If you put the interview on mute, you would have thought the Cowboys owner was … Continue reading Don’t be surprised if Jason Garrett survives the Jones-Pocalypse

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Statement win over the Packers proves 49ers are the Best Team in Football

by Jordy McElroy The New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints all have reasons for feeling like they’re the best team in football, but none of them held all-world quarterback Aaron Rodgers to 104 passing yards in a shocking 37-8 dismantling of the Green Bay Packers. That “baaad man” Rodgers ran into that “baaad” 49ers defense. The red and gold had cheese for … Continue reading Statement win over the Packers proves 49ers are the Best Team in Football

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