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Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media

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We used to go for a different kind of movie. Historically, America has revered the Hollywood leading man that spoke with his actions and not his words. The strong and silent type who didn’t wax poetic, but instead just took charge. Talk was always cheap, or so the romantic narrative went. Movies evolve and so then the characters that the audience demands. This all does … [Read more...] about Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media

Patriots draft Garoppolo, Ryan Mallett about to be traded to the Texans?

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The biggest rumor floating around the NFL Draft was this one: "the New England Patriots are trading Ryan Mallet to the Houston Texans." This rumor never included any specific stated return for the Patriots, but since the Texans took Jadeveon Clowney with the first overall pick, it has been widely believed that they would attempt to trade for a starting-level QB. … [Read more...] about Patriots draft Garoppolo, Ryan Mallett about to be traded to the Texans?

Patriots draft Easley; what he does he bring to New England’s table?

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The Dominique Easley era has officially begun in Foxboro after Thursday night's NFL Draft first round saw the Patriots draft Easley, a 6'2", 288 pound defensive lineman, with the 29th overall pick. Injuries to Vince Wilfork and Tommy Kelly decimated the Patriots' interior line last season, and Easley is expected to step right in and play- especially with Wilfork coming back … [Read more...] about Patriots draft Easley; what he does he bring to New England’s table?

New England Patriots draft preview 2014- day two

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If you think it's difficult trying to figure out what Bill Belichick is going to do in the first round of an NFL Draft, the real fun in any Patriots draft doesn't start until the second and third rounds get going. Belichick loves to trade down and acquire additional picks to use on day two of the draft, hoping he can find some first-round talents who may have fallen for one … [Read more...] about New England Patriots draft preview 2014- day two

Andrew Luck gets first taste of Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots rivalry

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The Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots have shared what arguably has been the best rivalry in American professional sports for much of the previous decade. Who can forget New England's triumphs against Peyton Manning in the snow in Foxborough, Mass. during both the 2003 and 2004 playoffs? Or the epic Colts comeback in the 2006 AFC Championship game en route to … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck gets first taste of Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots rivalry

The Case for a Lovie Smith Contract Extension

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What else must Lovie Smith do to win over the Bear's fans and front office? Don’t become a prisoner of the moment and scoff at the title of this article simply due to the fact the Bears lost to the Texans this past weekend. Lovie Smith has proven to be one of the best coaches in Bear’s franchise history, and he deserves to be rewarded with a long term contract before his … [Read more...] about The Case for a Lovie Smith Contract Extension

New England Patriots 2012 Fantasy Football Preview

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Take notice here because Bill Belichick's boys are one of fantasy football's behemoths. The New England Patriots have ranked in the top ten in points per game going all the way back to 2004, a total of eight seasons. And with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels back in the mix, there's a great reason to believe they will make it nine straight seasons. Here are the guys in … [Read more...] about New England Patriots 2012 Fantasy Football Preview

Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?

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New Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson made official Tuesday what we all pretty much knew back in January: the franchise will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in today's NFL Draft. Luck is billed as the most pro-ready quarterback prospect to enter the league since Peyton Manning, the man he's succeeding in Indianapolis. Some would go even further … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?

Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser

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Less than 20 players in NFL history have rushed for over 10,000 yards. Jacksonville Jaguars legend Fred Taylor is one of them. Taylor ranks 15th all time in rushing, 1st among Jaguars. He's also third all time in club history for receptions. Taylor fought through injuries his entire career, but endured to play 11 seasons in Jacksonville and then his final two with the New … [Read more...] about Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser