NFL BETTING: News
NFL Won’t Expand Playoffs in 2014
The NFL Playoffs as we know them will remain the same for 2014. According to reports, NFL owners are bypassing serious discussion of a potential playoff expansion until their fall meetings in October. Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones cited other ongoing issues and recent adjustments as to why the owners … Continue reading
Raiders Claim WR Greg Little Off Waivers
The Oakland Raiders just got a little more interesting on offense. Just one day after being released by the Cleveland Browns, wide receiver Greg Little was snatched up by Oakland off of waivers. The Browns surprisingly released Little, a former second round draft pick, despite potentially facing an entire season … Continue reading
NFL Fantasy Football Matchup Cheat Sheet: Arizona Cardinals
In NFL daily fantasy leagues, matchups are important. Week-to-week, you should pay attention to favorable matchups rather than the overall quality of any given player. It is better to select an above-average talent facing poor or average defense than an elite talent facing above-average or elite defense. Each position in … Continue reading
Draft Grade: Pittsburgh Steelers
Notable Picks 15th Overall: OLB Ryan Shazier (Ohio State) The Steelers lost LaMar Woodley in free agency this year, so they added a more than capable replacement in Shazier. But, with young, talented outside linebackers Jason Worilds and Jarvis Jones already on the roster, Pittsburgh could have used a cornerback … Continue reading
Cowboys Sign RB Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams’ stay on the open market didn’t last very long. Just days after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, the 24-year old running back had a visit with the Dallas Cowboys. Per reports, Williams “impressed” and quickly signed a new deal with the Cowboys. Williams came out of Virginia … Continue reading
Draft Grade: Chicago Bears
Notable Picks 14th Overall: CB Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech) This was a necessary pick. The Chicago defense has fallen from its status as one of the best in the league to one of the worst. Fuller plays a complete game, with the speed and awareness to shadow receivers down the … Continue reading
Draft Grade: New York Giants
Notable Picks 12th Overall: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (LSU) The Giants were in desperate need of an outside receiver to pair with the excellent slot receiver Victor Cruz, and they got that with Beckham, who will join fellow LSU alumni Randle Rueben on the Giant’s receiving corps. Beckham is not … Continue reading
Colts Linebacker Robert Mathis Suspended First 4 Games of 2014
The Colts defense has played poorly in the last few years, except for one player: Robert Mathis. Even just a slightly-above-average player would stand out on the Indy D; Mathis was much more than above-average. He is one of the best pass rushers in the NFL, and he seems to … Continue reading
Draft Grade: Tennessee Titans
Notable Picks 11th Overall: OT Tyler Lewan (Michigan) This was a terrible pick. There were players that were not only more talented than Lewan available, but also ones who filled a bigger need: DT Aaron Donald, FS Calvin Pryor, and OLB Ryan Shazier all fit this description. The Titans already … Continue reading
Rams Release RB Daryl Richardson in Surprise Move
A week after drafting Tre Mason in the 2014 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams made the surprising move of cutting running back Daryl Richardson. Analysts questioned how Mason would fit in with the Rams’ other four running backs, but of all their backs, Richardson was probably the last one … Continue reading