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Power Ranking NFL’s 100 Greatest Running Backs of All-Time (Part I: #100-51)

May 31, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   Running back is a unique position. It’s constantly devalued in today’s NFL as the modern game is centered primarily on pass-happy offenses and high-volume numbers. But when you have a special player like Adrian Peterson – a ball-carrier who can run with the football, catch passes, and block – he’s a franchise player worth keeping around. The greatest of all-time were those who could do…

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Handing Out MLB Awards at the Quarter Mark of the 2016 Season

May 23, 2016
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It’s been an unusual first quarter of the season in baseball. We’ve had the Cubs jump out to arguably the hottest start by any team in baseball history. We’ve had the continued Mike Trout vs. Bryce Harper debate, as well as legitimate consideration that either Clayton Kershaw or Jake Arrieta is, right now, the most dominant pitcher in major league history.  Below I will take a look at the individual…

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Power Ranking NFL’s 100 Greatest Wide Receivers of All-Time (Part III: #20-1)

May 7, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   A good quarterback can make or break an NFL team, but in many instances, a good wide receiver can make or break a quarterback. The prototypical wide receiver is tall enough that a 5’10” or 5’11” cornerback can’t cover him, he’s fast enough to get open, even in double coverage, and he needs sure hands to be able to secure a catch in traffic. The…

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Power Ranking NFL’s 100 Greatest Wide Receivers of All-Time (Part II: #50-21)

April 17, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   A good quarterback can make or break an NFL team, but in many instances, a good wide receiver can make or break a quarterback. The prototypical wide receiver is tall enough that a 5’10” or 5’11” cornerback can’t cover him, he’s fast enough to get open, even in double coverage, and he needs sure hands to be able to secure a catch in traffic. The…

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Power Ranking NFL’s 100 Greatest Wide Receivers of All-Time (Part I: #100-51)

April 9, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images A good quarterback can make or break an NFL team, but in many instances, a good wide receiver can make or break a quarterback. The prototypical wide receiver is tall enough that a 5’10” or 5’11” cornerback can’t cover him, he’s fast enough to get open, even in double coverage, and he needs sure hands to be able to secure a catch in traffic. The ability…

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Power Ranking 100 Best Quarterbacks in NFL History: Part IV (#10-1)

March 31, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images Who doesn’t love a good quarterback legacy debate? Following a 2015 season that saw passing numbers rise to an all-time high – and a year capped by Peyton Manning winning his second Super Bowl title and then metaphorically sailing off into the sunset, it seems like a good time to rank my top 100 quarterbacks to ever play the game. In compiling my rankings, I focused…

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Power Ranking 100 Best Quarterbacks in NFL History: Part III (#20-11)

March 27, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   Who doesn’t love a good quarterback legacy debate? Following a 2015 season that saw passing numbers rise to an all-time high – and a year capped by Peyton Manning winning his second Super Bowl title and then metaphorically sailing off into the sunset, it seems like a good time to rank my top 100 quarterbacks to ever play the game. What I Looked At to…

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Power Ranking 100 Best Quarterbacks in NFL History: Part II (#50-21)

March 19, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   Who doesn’t love a good quarterback legacy debate? Following a 2015 season that saw passing numbers rise to an all-time high – and a year capped by Peyton Manning winning his second Super Bowl title and then metaphorically sailing off into the sunset, it seems like a good time to rank my top 100 quarterbacks to ever play the game. What I Looked At to…

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Power Ranking 100 Best Quarterbacks in NFL History: Part I (#100-51)

March 14, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   Who doesn’t love a good quarterback legacy debate? Following a 2015 season that saw passing numbers rise to an all-time high – and a year capped by Peyton Manning winning his second Super Bowl title and then metaphorically sailing off into the sunset, it seems like a good time to rank my top 100 quarterbacks to ever play the game.   What I Looked At…

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Power Ranking Top 32 NFL Quarterbacks By Long-Term Value

February 11, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   You’re a new NFL general manager. You’re starting a team from scratch and can pick one quarterback to build your franchise around. Ignoring existing contracts, who do you want? Do you want a 26-year-old Cam Newton, a 26-year-old Andrew Luck, or a 27-year-old Russell Wilson? Do you want to bet on at least six or seven more years from a 32-year-old Aaron Rodgers? Or do…

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