A team from Los Angeles won the Super Bowl last year, just not the one that Charger fans were rooting for. The Chargers did have a good season in 2021, they were just overshadowed by the city-sharing pals the Rams. But the Charger are hoping to keep the Lombardi trophy in the city by beingContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Los Angeles Chargers”
2022 NFL Previews: Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders have one of the most exciting home cities in the entire league. Las Vegas is a tantalizing city that is all about taking risks and hoping it works out in your favor. The Raiders took the spirit of the city to heart this offseason, making plenty of big moves that look very likelyContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Las Vegas Raiders”
2022 NFL Previews: Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have morphed into some kind of mini-dynasty over the past four years. While they have just one Super Bowl win to show for it, they have made the AFC Championship game in each of the past four years. That is the type of sustained success that every team in the leagueContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Kansas City Chiefs”
2022 NFL Previews: Jacksonville Jaguars
I might be crazy but I actually believe in the Jacksonville Jaguars this year. Like to the extent that I could see them actually competing for the AFC South title if everything goes right for them. While that outcome is very, very unlikely, I do like the ways that Jacksonville has improved this offseason. TheContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Jacksonville Jaguars”
2022 NFL Previews: Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts had a pretty good season in 2021. They finished 9-8 and just barely missed out on making the playoffs. They have some of the best young talent in the league. They also lost a game in week 18 to the Jacksonville Jaguars which caused them to miss the playoffs. Yes, they lostContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Indianapolis Colts”
2022 NFL Previews: Houston Texans
Sometimes in sports, teams like to go through a stealth rebuild. It’s just like a normal rebuild, except they aren’t trying to be too obvious about it. The Houston Texans are certainly not doing that as their rebuild is extremely obvious. The roster is very clearly not set up to succeed in 2022. It isContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Houston Texans”
2022 NFL Previews: Green Bay Packers
This season is set up to be one of the most pivotal in recent years for the Green Bay Packers. They have a superstar quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, that they are paying a boatload of money and is not getting any younger. The Packers need to have a competitive playoff run this year and prove thatContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Green Bay Packers”
2022 NFL Previews: Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are far from being a good team in 2021 but that doesn’t mean that they can’t at least be entertaining. The Lions have a ton of young players, some of which have already proven themselves and some of which are looking to use 2022 to show they belong in the starting lineup.Continue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Detroit Lions”
2022 NFL Previews: Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos have massively altered their Super Bowl odds in the past couple of months. And how does a team do that exactly? Just by acquiring one of the best quarterbacks in the game, which is exactly what Denver did when they traded for quarterback Russell Wilson. I still think Wilson is a fringeContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Denver Broncos”
2022 NFL Previews: Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are supposedly America’s team but lately, they have just been letting them down, so maybe they actually are America’s team. The Cowboys are once again entering the season with the expectations of winning it all but the reality that they are still far off from that goal. Dallas currently has the ninth-bestContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Dallas Cowboys”
2022 NFL Previews: Cleveland Browns
Every team goes through some changes in the offseason but the Browns have gone through a complete makeover (or at least a facelift). It is a bit odd to see a team that experienced decent success as recently as 2020 change things up so drastically, but that is exactly what Cleveland has done. Gone areContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Cleveland Browns”
2022 NFL Previews: Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals made an improbably run to the Super Bowl last year and have spent the offseason gearing up to make that run again, just more successfully this time. The Bengals had nearly an ideal offseason, addressing areas of need without really losing much talent from last year’s team. You can’t talk about talentContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Cincinnati Bengals”
2022 NFL Previews: Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have pivoted toward being a young team, which makes sense. If you aren’t going to be able to beat Aaron Rodgers you might as well try to outlive him. The youth movement is now in full effect with linebacker Khalil Mack, wide receiver Allen Robinson, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, tight end JimmyContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Chicago Bears”
2022 NFL Previews: Carolina Panthers
Most people watch the NFL so they can witness the best football players in the world put on an entertaining showcase of abilities. But if you want to watch the NFL to witness a potential trainwreck instead, may I suggest to you the Carolina Panthers. This is a team whose head coach, Matt Rhule, hasContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Carolina Panthers”
2022 NFL Previews: Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens were arguably the unluckiest team in the sport last season, losing multiple key starters to injury before the season started and even more throughout the year on their way to missing the playoffs. it is imperative that they stop that streak of bad luck by signing franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson to aContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Baltimore Ravens”
2022 NFL Previews: Buffalo Bills
If it wasn’t for a coin toss in the Divisional Round matchup against the Chiefs, the Bills would likely be looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions this season. They were unquestionably one of the best teams in the league last season and have only gotten better since then. Buffalo currently has the best oddsContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Buffalo Bills”
2022 NFL Previews: Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have come a long way since appearing in Super Bowl LI in 2017, unfortunately, they have been going in the wrong direction. This team is no longer a contender for the sport’s ultimate prize, nor a threat to win their division. This is a new era of the Atlanta Falcons, and thatContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Atlanta Falcons”
2022 NFL Previews: Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are the most logical team to preview first when discussing the upcoming NFL season, and not just because they come first alphabetically. The Cardinals have been the most interesting team this offseason but not in a good way. The 2021 Arizona team had an impressive season, at the start, before floundering aContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Arizona Cardinals”
The Warriors are Back in the NBA Finals and Looking Dangerous
For two years, the Warriors tricked us into believing that they were dead. We got two NBA Finals without the team from Golden State and it seemed like that trend would continue. Steph Curry was banged up and past his MVP-caliber prime. Klay Thompson was coming off two major knee injuries. Draymond Green was olderContinue reading “The Warriors are Back in the NBA Finals and Looking Dangerous”
Start Paying Attention to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Especially the Battle of Alberta, Right Now
If someone has told you recently that the playoffs have been boring, I guarantee you they are talking about the NBA playoffs. While the postseason basketball games have mainly been blowouts mired by important players missing big games, the NHL playoffs have been exhilarating and exciting. The best example of the entertainment value provided byContinue reading “Start Paying Attention to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Especially the Battle of Alberta, Right Now”
Current MLB Statistical League Leaders that Will Still be There at the End of the Season
We are only around 40 games into the 2022 MLB season. It’s not a lot, considering that leaves about 122 games left, but it is enough to start looking at what certain players are doing. At this point last year we were already watching Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Corbin Burnes have incredible seasons,Continue reading “Current MLB Statistical League Leaders that Will Still be There at the End of the Season”
In a Fan-Favorite Move, the Pac-12 Changes Conference Championship Game Process
What a wild ride it has been for college football over the past few months. Between NIL, the one-time transfer rule, and conference realignment there is so much that has changed in the sport we all know and love. In a move that probably slipped in under the radar, the Pac-12 announced a change toContinue reading “In a Fan-Favorite Move, the Pac-12 Changes Conference Championship Game Process”
Projecting the Selections of the Four NBA Draft Lottery Winners
The NBA draft lottery happened, that is a statement of fact. If you were not aware of that then I don’t blame you considering there are still four teams vying for the right to call themselves NBA champions. But right before game one of the Eastern Conference Finals tipped off, the draft order was finalized.Continue reading “Projecting the Selections of the Four NBA Draft Lottery Winners”
My NBA Conference Championship Games and NBA Finals Predictions
After a wild and very eventful ride, we are down to four teams left in the NBA Playoffs. the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors are all that remain following a grueling regular season and intense first two rounds of the playoffs. One of these teams will hoist basketball’s ultimate prizeContinue reading “My NBA Conference Championship Games and NBA Finals Predictions”
Mariner Monday: Trying to Have Optimism in These Trying Times
The 2022 season has not been kind to the Seattle Mariners so far. They have a 16-19 record and are sitting in third place in the division. It doesn’t help that the Astros haven’t experienced the drop-off that some were predicting (and many were hoping for) and that the Angels have actually been healthy. ButContinue reading “Mariner Monday: Trying to Have Optimism in These Trying Times”
NFL 2022 Schedule Release Reactions: Big Games to Look Forward To
The NFL just loves the attention, doesn’t it? We are in the quietest part of the year for the league. The draft has passed and practices are still quite a ways out. This is the time of the year when the NBA, MLB, and NHL get to shine. Except the NFL decided to release itsContinue reading “NFL 2022 Schedule Release Reactions: Big Games to Look Forward To”
Rootability Rankings for the Eight Teams Left in the NBA Playoffs
We almost got all four series tied up at two games apiece but the Warriors just had to ruin it. That will definitely impact their placement in my rootability rankings for the remainder of the NBA playoffs. Rootability is a term that I created that pertains to how much fun it is to root forContinue reading “Rootability Rankings for the Eight Teams Left in the NBA Playoffs”
Mariner Monday: Is This a Speed Bump or Are the Wheels Falling Off?
Remember when the Mariners were good? No, not all the way back in 2001. I mean at the start of the 2022 season when they were 10-6 and had one of the best statistical offenses in the league. Well, we are far past that now. Seattle just finished a week in which it went 1-6Continue reading “Mariner Monday: Is This a Speed Bump or Are the Wheels Falling Off?”
UFC 274 Reactions
Charles Oliveira is still the UFC lightweight champion. Even though he technically is not in possession of the belt, Oliveira is still undoubtedly the best fighter in the division. He defeated Justin Gaethje with an emphatic first-round submission in a very impressive, yet brief, title fight. Oliveira and Gaethje brought the house down despite onlyContinue reading “UFC 274 Reactions”
Fantasy Football Friday: 4 Surprises in My Dynasty Rankings
For the first time ever I am participating in a dynasty fantasy football league this year. That means that for the first time ever I am making my own dynasty fantasy football rankings. I make my own fantasy football rankings each year for my redraft league but this is the first time I will beContinue reading “Fantasy Football Friday: 4 Surprises in My Dynasty Rankings”
Grizzlies versus Warriors is Everything Right With the NBA
People love playoff basketball because it is exciting, dramatic, and just downright entertaining. When two of the top teams in the league play with the chance to advance closer to the championship on the line, it makes for good television. What we are learning this year is that when those two teams are the MemphisContinue reading “Grizzlies versus Warriors is Everything Right With the NBA”
Mariner Monday: Julio Rodriguez Hits First HR and Logan Gilbert Continues Early Season Dominance
It wasn’t necessarily a great week for the Mariners. They lost four of their six games even though they outscored their opponents 25-23 on the week. But that’s baseball for you. The bright side is that the bad week shouldn’t lead to too much concern considering they are still 12-10 and find themselves in aContinue reading “Mariner Monday: Julio Rodriguez Hits First HR and Logan Gilbert Continues Early Season Dominance”
Reacting to the Seahawks’ 2022 Draft Class
The 2022 NFL Draft was the most important iteration of the event for the Seahawks in quite a few years. Already this offseason, Seattle has parted ways with two of the best players in franchise history so, regardless of what the front office members say, a rebuild is officially underway. That means the Seahawks neededContinue reading “Reacting to the Seahawks’ 2022 Draft Class”
The Best and Worst Picks of the 2022 NFL Draft First Round
The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft has come and gone. 32 picks have been made and about 78 trades have been made to go along with those picks. There were some good aspects of the draft such as teams actually turning in their picks early and also some bad aspects such as theContinue reading “The Best and Worst Picks of the 2022 NFL Draft First Round”
My 2022 NFL Mock Draft
1. JAX: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE Michigan Unlike in most years, there is some intrigue at the top of the draft. Without a clear-cut first overall pick, the Jaguars will have to make a tough choice. It’s not actually that tough though, because Hutchinson should be the pick. He was one of the most productive defendersContinue reading “My 2022 NFL Mock Draft”
Late Round Studs in the 2022 NFL Draft
As a true NFL Draft fan, I know that there are more than just 32 impact players to be had at the event. Every single year there are multiple impact players selected beyond not only the first round but also the second and third rounds. The smart teams draft well in the early rounds, butContinue reading “Late Round Studs in the 2022 NFL Draft”
Mariner Monday: Finishing Off a Great Week With a Sweep
Vive la France! No, not because Emmanuel Macron was successfully re-elected as the president of France (because I know you all follow French politics). We are celebrating France because Ty France just won AL Player of the Week (he shared it with Miguel Cabrera, but we all know that was more of a lifetime achievementContinue reading “Mariner Monday: Finishing Off a Great Week With a Sweep”
Five Potential Candidates for the Surprising First-Round Selection in the 2022 NFL Draft
The draft is a very interesting process. Prospects have been doing their best to impress the 32 teams for months. But it only takes one team to be impressed for a player to get drafted. We spend a lot of the offseason looking at big boards and mock drafts from the experts but at theContinue reading “Five Potential Candidates for the Surprising First-Round Selection in the 2022 NFL Draft”
Five Perfect Pairings Between Prospect and Team in the 2022 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is kind of like a blind date. Teams have an idea of the player they are getting but won’t truly know who that guy is until they get him in the building and see exactly who he is. It’s part of the reason why teams miss on draft picks all the time,Continue reading “Five Perfect Pairings Between Prospect and Team in the 2022 NFL Draft”
By the Numbers Predictions for the 2022 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is now officially one week away. I will have more pieces coming out centered on the draft, including a mock draft, in the next week but I want to start it out with some predictions for the event. I have made some by-the-numbers predictions, which means I have made a prediction basedContinue reading “By the Numbers Predictions for the 2022 NFL Draft”
There Are No Bad Series in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
If you ask me, the NBA regular season can be a bit of a grind. It is 82 games long and goes from mid-October to early April. That’s a bit too much. It also seems to lose its luster at some point when you realize that a number of teams have given up on evenContinue reading “There Are No Bad Series in the 2022 NBA Playoffs”
A Weird Year For Wide Receivers is Only Going to Get Weirder
It is not every day that a football player changing their Twitter bio is considered news, but today it is. There isn’t a ton of newsworthy stuff happening in the NFL that doesn’t relate to the draft so A.J. Brown removing the word “Tennessee” from his Twitter profile caused a stir. This comes on theContinue reading “A Weird Year For Wide Receivers is Only Going to Get Weirder”
Mariners’ Home Opener is a Huge Success on Multiple Fronts
Seattle is a baseball town. The end of last season showed that the Mariners are able to capture the city when they are playing well. The top sports team spot in the city is now wide open with the Seahawks, the team that formerly held the attention of the city, trading away star quarterback RussellContinue reading “Mariners’ Home Opener is a Huge Success on Multiple Fronts”
Five Bold(ish) Predictions for the 2022 MLB Season
We are officially done with one week of MLB baseball. Even though some teams haven’t played seven games or even six in some cases, we are technically a week into the season. That means it is time to make predictions that are loosely based on what has happened in this first week. I am goingContinue reading “Five Bold(ish) Predictions for the 2022 MLB Season”
Potential Draft Options For the Seahawks at Number 9
For the first time in a long time, there is hype surrounding a Seattle Seahawk’s draft. It took the worst season since 2011 and that was before trading away franchise quarterback Russell Wilson. But every cloud has a silver lining, and the silver lining on this season’s dark cloud is that the Seahawks are pickingContinue reading “Potential Draft Options For the Seahawks at Number 9”
The Future of Seattle Sports is Named Matt
Tuesday was a pretty normal sports day. We got a couple of games in the NBA play-in tournament, some NHL games, and some early-season MLB games. It was a great sports day for Seattle fans though, despite both the Mariners and Kraken losing. The reason it was great was due to two young stars thatContinue reading “The Future of Seattle Sports is Named Matt”
This Year’s NBA MVP Race Has Been Just as Unpredictable as the Rest of the Season
The NBA MVP conversation has been dominating the sports world for the last week or so. It has been dominating the NBA world almost all season, too. MVP is always a very polarizing topic every year. Every fan thinks who they want to win MVP (usually their favorite player) should win it and if theyContinue reading “This Year’s NBA MVP Race Has Been Just as Unpredictable as the Rest of the Season”
The Lakers Have Been a Beautiful Disaster This Year
Sometimes when you are driving on the freeway you see a bunch of flashing red and blue lights and hear sirens and you just can’t help but take a peek as you go by. Most of the time it is a car accident but sometimes it is the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers team. The LakersContinue reading “The Lakers Have Been a Beautiful Disaster This Year”
Khamzat Chimaev Notches a Huge Statement Victory at UFC 273
Seeing a shooting star is quite rare. Seeing a star emerge in the UFC the way Khamzat Chimaev did on Saturday is even more rare. Chimaev got a chance in the octagon that most fighters still ranked in double-digits don’t get. He got to face Gilbert Burns, the number two contender in the welterweight division.Continue reading “Khamzat Chimaev Notches a Huge Statement Victory at UFC 273”
Opening Day Observations For the Seattle Mariners
The 2022 Mariners are undefeated. I don’t know how much longer I will be able to say that but I can say that right now. After beating the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in their opening game, Seattle has certainly started the season out right. It wasn’t the prettiest win but it goes down in the recordContinue reading “Opening Day Observations For the Seattle Mariners”