The Dallas Cowboys were arguably the most disappointing team in the NFL last season and to the surprise of nobody, changes were implemented. Jason Garrett, a head coach who became synonymous with clapping, finally parted ways with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Garrett’s tenure in Dallas was fairly successful, going 85-67 with three NFC EastContinue reading “What Will Mike McCarthy’s Impact Be on the Dallas Cowboys?”
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The NFL, One Possession Games, and Luck: The Art of Overachieving
A misconception when evaluating the talent gap in the NFL is individuals believe there are stark differences between a 6-10 team and an 11-5 team. The truth is that many games played across a NFL season are competitive. Last season, NFL teams on average had 8.34 of their games decided by one possession, which accountsContinue reading “The NFL, One Possession Games, and Luck: The Art of Overachieving”
Rise and Fall: Which Teams are Trending Up/Down for the 2020 NFL Season?
Each NFL season brings new challenges and alongside those new challenges also comes new hope. For many NFL teams who disappointed last year, the 2020 NFL Season is their dream of a turnaround, a campaign that can hopefully alter the direction of their franchise for the better. The symbolism surrounding the NFL Draft conveys aContinue reading “Rise and Fall: Which Teams are Trending Up/Down for the 2020 NFL Season?”
NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Rapid-Fire Takes and What to Watch on Day 2
History was set yesterday with the first ever virtual draft kicking off and to be honest, it went pretty well. Getting just a taste of a live sporting event was such a treat and while this year’s first round lacked the fire most opening rounds usually bring, it still brought a few surprises, a fewContinue reading “NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Rapid-Fire Takes and What to Watch on Day 2”
The Sports Consultants: NFL Draft Edition
For a sport that requires a 54-man roster, it seems difficult to imagine a scenario where one or two players ensure a deep postseason run. Yet, for many NFL general managers, it feels like they believe that is the case. The NFL Draft is a great case study for examining how front office executives optContinue reading “The Sports Consultants: NFL Draft Edition”
NFL Wild-Card Weekend Preview
NFL Wild-Card Weekend is officially here and let me say, there’s not many better options at kicking off a decade of sports than with some NFL Playoffs. While the New Year’s bowl games technically kicked off the sporting decade, they were really the appetizer for this weekend’s array of games, each of which features anContinue reading “NFL Wild-Card Weekend Preview”
Can The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Really Justify Bringing Back Jameis Winston?
When Jameis Winston made history on Sunday afternoon, NFL fans around the globe cheered. However, these fans didn’t cheer because the accomplishment Winston was achieved was a mark of elite football, but rather, because his historical achievement was a mockery of the quarterback position. Jameis Winston ended Tampa Bay’s 2019 season in the most fittingContinue reading “Can The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Really Justify Bringing Back Jameis Winston?”
Taking a Deep Look at the 2019 NFL Season
When the 2019 NFL season began, I ran through a list of my season-long predictions which are documented here. Obviously I took some swings and had a lot of whiffs, including picking the Atlanta Falcons to win the Super Bowl. However, looking back at this NFL season, a lot of things happened that I don’tContinue reading “Taking a Deep Look at the 2019 NFL Season”
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