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Defiant Oakland Raiders Survived their Day of Reckoning

by Jordy McElroy The Oakland Raiders stepped into RingCentral Coliseum with expectations they’d serve as fodder for their own Black Hole. In the wake of Antonio Brown, otherwise known as Tony Tornado, the Raiders looked like a mess of an organization, sure to fulfill the punch-line on the field as they have off it. The kick-off came, the Raiders scored a touchdown on the opening … Continue reading Defiant Oakland Raiders Survived their Day of Reckoning

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Tony Toe Trick? By joining the Patriots, Antonio Brown may have hoodwinked us all

by Jordy McElroy After hearing the news of his release from the Oakland Raiders, a shirtless Antonio Brown ran around a fenced-in backyard on Saturday, celebrating like he had just been pardoned from a life sentence. Never mind the fact that he had forced his way out of Oakland, but he also left $30 million in guaranteed money sitting on the table.  How could anyone … Continue reading Tony Toe Trick? By joining the Patriots, Antonio Brown may have hoodwinked us all

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Time is running out for Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco

by @JordyMcElroy The legend of Jimmy Garoppolo was a tale spun before it was even realized—a common courtesy granted to the only quarterback that ever made New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick consider parting ways with Tom Brady. San Francisco 49ers fans have patiently waited—and waited—for that caricature of the heir apparent to Brady to jump off the pages. Two years have passed since the … Continue reading Time is running out for Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco

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Raiders will Rue the Day they Traded for Antonio Brown

by @JordyMcElroy Ezekiel Elliott would love to be on the practice field with the Dallas Cowboys, but he’s willingly sitting on the sidelines holding out for a better contract. Andrew Luck would give anything to be leading the Indianapolis Colts in training camp, but he’s out with a calf injury. Antonio Brown is reportedly holding out from the Oakland Raiders because he can’t have the … Continue reading Raiders will Rue the Day they Traded for Antonio Brown

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Patriots WR Maurice Harris could be an unexpected spectacle with Tom Brady

by @JordyMcElroy With all the question marks at receiver for the New England Patriots, leave it to coach Bill Belichick to find the most improbable answer: 6-foot-3 former undrafted free agent Maurice Harris, who was held under lock and key for the last three seasons by the Washington Redskins. Belichick brought out the bolt cutters for training camp after signing Harris to a one-year deal, … Continue reading Patriots WR Maurice Harris could be an unexpected spectacle with Tom Brady

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Jerry Jones’ Recent Comments only Exacerbate the Catastrophic Season Awaiting the Cowboys

Imagine waking up from a nightmare that Alfred Morris was the starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys instead of Ezekiel Elliott. By @JordyMcElroy Well, that’s the living, breathing reality the Cowboys woke up to on Tuesday morning after owner Jerry Jones officially drew a line in the sand between the team and the NFL’s two-time leading rusher.  “You don’t have to have a rushing … Continue reading Jerry Jones’ Recent Comments only Exacerbate the Catastrophic Season Awaiting the Cowboys

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This season of Hard Knocks to feature Oakland Raiders and Mr. Big Chest

Two weeks ago Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden was asked how he’d feel about hosting HBO’s Hard Knocks for training camp. His response: “If they were smart, they would go to Oakland,” Jay Gruden said. “I mean seriously, what an entertainment value that would be. Antonio Brown. Jon Gruden. Paul Guenther. Vontaze Burfict. [Richie] Incognito. I mean these guys gotta be crazy not to go Oakland.” On … Continue reading This season of Hard Knocks to feature Oakland Raiders and Mr. Big Chest

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Roger Goodell: NFL Preseason Unnecessary and Bills Build a New Stadium or else

Four preseason games remain too many for Roger Goodell. The NFL commissioner on Monday reiterated his stance of wanting to reduce the preseason schedule at a time when the league and players’ association have begun preliminary talks on a new collective bargaining agreement. “I feel what we should be doing is always to the highest quality, and I’m not sure preseason games meet that level … Continue reading Roger Goodell: NFL Preseason Unnecessary and Bills Build a New Stadium or else

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Jets Fire GM over Le’veon Bell Signing

Not a month has gone by since the 2019 NFL Draft and the New York Jets have already dumped their GM, Mike Maccagnan. The Jets also relieved Brian Heimerdinger of his title as Vice President of Player Personnel. The swift moves have given new head coach Adam Gase more power in the organization as he now finds himself acting General Manager. This morning, I informed … Continue reading Jets Fire GM over Le’veon Bell Signing

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