NFL BETTING: News
Josh Gordon Ban Likely to be for 8-16 Games
Soon after landing a potential franchise saving quarterback (Johnny Manziel) in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns were dealt a crippling blow. Word leaked out that often troubled star wide receiver Josh Gordon could received a full season ban from the league due to marijuana use. While it was … Continue reading
Draft Grade: Oakland Raiders
Notable Picks 5th Overall: OLB Khalil Mack (Buffalo) During the offseason, Oakland brought in free agent linebacker LaMarr Woodley from the Steelers, and they added another adept pass rusher in this year’s draft with Khalil Mack. Playing for Buffalo, Mack was dominant in 2013, recording 10.5 sacks and 19 tackles … Continue reading
Draft Grade: Cleveland Browns
Notable Picks 8th Overall: CB Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State) Gilbert is the best cornerback of the 2014 class, and his future pairing with Joe Haden gives the Browns an excellent secondary. Opposing receivers will have a lot to deal with when they face Cleveland in 2014. 22nd Overall: QB Johnny … Continue reading
Draft Grade: Jacksonville Jaguars
Notable Picks 3rd Overall: QB Blake Bortles (Central Florida) WR Sammy Watkins, OLB Khalil Mack, and QB Johnny Manziel were seen as the top contenders for the Jags’ 3rd overall selection. General Manager Dave Caldwell shocked the world by picking local hero Blake Bortles, who, at 6’ 5” and 230 … Continue reading
Draft Grade: St. Louis Rams
Notable Picks 2nd Overall: OT Greg Robinson (Auburn) If Robinson can clean up his pass protection technique, he can be an elite tackle in the NFL. He is already a formidable run blocker and, starting on the right side of the line with Jake Long in at left tackle, Robinson … Continue reading
2014 NFL Draft Recap: 10 Gems Snagged on Day 3
The 2014 NFL Draft is finally a thing of the past, which can allow us all to rest easy until things really start picking up again in late June. However, before we put an end to one of the longest and most insane draft seasons in NFL history, let’s reflect … Continue reading
2014 NFL Draft Grade: Houston Texans
Notable Picks 1st Overall: DE Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) The Texans deserve some credit for not overthinking this one. Clowney doesn’t fill a glaring need for Houston, but he is easily the most talented prospect of this draft class. With Watt and Clowney on the same team, the Texans might … Continue reading
Lovie Smith: Master of Defense, Dunce at Quarterback
This offseason, Lovie Smith replaced Greg Schiano as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As head coach of the Chicago Bears from 2004 – 2012, Lovie established one of the most dominant defenses in recent memory. But his tenure for the Bears was marred by below-average quarterback play. Between … Continue reading
2014 NFL Draft: Top 10 Players Still Available For Day 3
The first two days of the 2014 NFL Draft have come and gone. The drama of Johnny Manziel from day one is now a thing of the past, while we finally saw a running back selected in round two at the 57th overall spot (latest ever in history for the … Continue reading
Week 1 Lines for the 2014 Season Are Out
We’re still more than three months out from the first game of the year, but BetOnline.ag already has already posted the lines for week one September NFL games. Actually, they have the point spreads and totals, but no moneylines yet. I’m sure the moneylines will go live soon enough. Now … Continue reading