 Ready, Set, Fail
by MARK GREY 12.19.09 Who wouldn’t want to be the number one overall pick in an NFL draft? You get to be the big man in a new city, the future cornerstone of a NFL team, and that seven figure guarantee doesn’t hurt either. Being selected number one overall means that a bad team is looking for you to lead them to brighter pastures. So how could being drafted number one ever be a bad thing? It happens when you’re drafted by Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders. Once seen as a future franchise quarterback, Jamarcus Russell’s Raiders career is all but over before it even started. Read More ...
Failing to Make the Cut
by MARK GREY 12.11.09 His draft bio read like every head coach's dream. He had a strong arm, was as tough as nails, and even had the athleticism to make plays on the run. Although he wasn’t known as much of a winner in college (11-34 as a starter), teams were willing to look past that because of the lack of talent around him. Standing 6’4” and weighing 230 pounds, the upside was limitless. Once seen as the heir apparent to John Elway, Jay Cutler is starting to look more and more like the next Jeff George. Read More ... 
Real Life Fantasy Football
by MARK GREY 11.18.09 Every Sunday morning, millions of football fans across the country frantically stare at their computer screens mulling over some of the tough decisions they will make all week. For some, the debate is whether or not to go with a back-up running back or a number one receiver in a flex spot. For others, the question is who is playing the Lions since they’re a sure starter. There’s no denying that fantasy football has become the largest thing in sports. It’s the only reason you will ever hear anyone say, “What’s the score of that Lions and Rams game?”. While it seems like just about every football fan in the country plays fantasy football, who would have ever guessed that real life NFL coaches would be playing, too? Read More ... |
It didn’t take Kiffin long to stir things up at USC as he and his staff have already been reprimanded for recruiting practices. USC will be good because they have the talent. They will be great because, despite all the controversy, Kiffin and his staff are among the best in football. Read More ... 
To have Young sitting on the bench collecting big checks every week while Collins goes out there and plays poorly means that the Titans are not just losing, they are now losing out in the future. If you’re going to get bad play from your quarterback, it makes much more sense to get it from your young quarterback. Read More ... 
While other agents may have a more impressive list of clients, few have more impressive contracts. Any agent can get the Tom Bradys and LeBron Jameses of the world the top dollar, but it’s getting the other 98 percent of the athletes paid that sets agents apart. 
with Mr. Brewsky
