Super Bowl 50: Barbershop Talk with DaVinci

Barbershop Talk.. Super Bowl XXII and Super Bowl 50

by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

I was getting a haircut at my cousins barbershop the other day and all they wanted to talk about was the Super Bowl and the turn out. Reg “The Body” said, “That Cam Newton was good but was too green to win the big one”. Derek added, “Peyton Manning will go out on top of the mountain like he should”. This old man pouring coffee turned and said, “ History is bound to repeat itself”. The shop got quiet and The Body asked, “What do you mean Mr. Smith?” While pouring sugar and adding his creamer, Mr. Smith explained his statement. “Super Bowl XXII”. January 31, 1988 in Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. 

The Washington Redskins led by a dynamic black quarterback beat the Denver Broncos 42-10. The Super Bowl MVP was Doug Williams. Denver was favored by 3.5 points. After John Elway and the Broncos went up 10 points in the 1st quarter. The Redskins scored the next 35 points. He explained the intricate parts of every phase of the game. He talked about special teams and how important return punts and kick offs gave the offensive team an edge. He spoke about the similarities between John Elway and Peyton Manning at this juncture of their careers. But then he dissected Cam Newton and Doug Williams. Both sets of QB`s mirror certain phases, but not on the head as one would say. But the quarterbacks are so important. This Super Bowl will be based on both defenses. It`s not the Cam versus Peyton match up that everyone is making this out to be. Mr. Smith gave us a history lesson talking about the key players, running game and key defensive stand made by both teams. The Redskins changed the dynamics of the game by playing defense which made the offense click. Chose your side and cheer for your team. The defense will be the catalyst for the winner of the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl 50: Peyton Manning vs Cam Newton

Peyton Manning vs Cam Newton 

Peyton Manning Versus Cam Newton

by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

We can easily say that Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play. He`s a 4 time NFL MVP and hes the record holder of many records for quarterbacks. Cam Newton on the other hand is the young brash undisputed leader of the new wave of NFL QB`s that`s taking over the league. Let`s take at look at the differences between the two.

#18 Peyton Manning, 6`5”, 230 pounds in his 18th season from Tennessee

Career numbers 266 games played, games started 265. Passes completed 6125 on 9380 attempts with a completion rating of 65.3%. He has 71940 passing yards and 539 touchdowns. He was MVP in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2008. He was Super Bowl MVP in 2006. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2nd team All 2000 team in 2013. He played in the pro Bowl 14 times and made All Pro 7 times. We can go on and on about the accomplishments of Peyton Manning but what counts now is today not yesterday. Can Manning go out on top by winning Super Bowl 50 against the Panthers or will he show his mediocre skills under center. You have a lot of Manning waiting for “The Sheriff” to take Carolina`s “Superman” to the woodshed.

#1 Cameron Newton, 6’6”, 260 pounds in his 5th season from Auburn

Career numbers: 78 games played and 78 games started. Passes completed 1440 on 2419 attempts with a 59.7% completion rating. He has a total of 18263 with 117 touchdowns recorded. In 5 years he has rushed for 3207 yards on 599 carries. 43 rushing touchdowns with a 72 yard carry in 2012. Cam will rewrite the history books in his time. Cam has issued in the new wave of quarterbacks and theres no stopping “The Prototype!”

Super Bowl 50 will display a bit of the old and new, something borrowed and something blue (or teal). I can`t wait until February 7th showdown between these two guys. Take your pick it`s eith Peyton or Cam!

Super Bowl 50: Broncos Defense vs Panthers Defense

Broncos Defense versus Panthers Defense

by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

It was once said that, “Defense wins championships!” If you take a look back at both teams defenses from the first game of the 2015-16 season. They were bound to bump heads. Who has the best defense between the two teams? Those questions will be answered in 2 weeks. The Bronco defense has household names and Defensive Coach Wade Phillips hold the keys to the gate. The Panthers are young, physical and wreckless and they are not afraid to lay the wood on opposing offenses. Lets take a look at both defenses.

The Denver Broncos

“Hells Gate” will open during the Super Bowl. Aqib Talib and Chris Harris, Jr. Will cover the no named receivers from the Panthers offense. Malik Jackson, Brandon marshall, DeMarcus Ware, and Von Miller will look to feast on Cam Newton.This defense was mentioned in the same breath as the `85 Bears! Denver`s defense is ranked number one across every defensive category in the league. The defensive line has 8 lineman and 6 linebackers that are interchangeable. So the pass rush from the Broncos won`t miss a beat. One the outside the corner backs plays on islands, no over the top coverage just man to man. You can believe that the Panthers won`t run the score up on them. This will be a very interesting game.

The Carolina Panthers

Roman Harper, Charles Johnson, Jarred Allen, Luke Kuechly and Josh Norman are just a few names that comes to mind when you talk about one of the most dynamic defenses the NFL has seen in a number of years. Luke Kuechly is the driving force between the numbers. He has changed the landscape of linebackers in the league. He along with Thomas Davis will give Peyton Manning the blues because of the weak Offensive line of the Broncos.It`s been mention that the Panthers defense looks like the 1970`s Dallas Dooms Day Defense. I can`t wait along with the football fanatics everywhere see these two dynamic defense square off on the last football Sunday of the season.

The Truth About Tony Romo

The future of the quarterback position in Dallas is a big concern. 

What`s next for Tony Romo after surgery?

by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

Let`s face it. The surgery that Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is a difficult one. So many quarterbacks has been through what he`s going through right now. Repairing a broken clavicle in the right hands is easy. You have thousands of doctors and specialists performing this type of surgery everyday of the week. But in this case, Tony Romo is not the ordinary patient laying on the table. In the minds of Cowboy faithful he is the catalyst of the team and we need him healthy to win a Super Bowl. Let`s take a look at what happened to where we as Cowboy fans go from here.

The Injury

He broke his clavicle three different times in 5 years. This is a problem, we need him under center to win games. Every time he takes a sack or gets hit the fans, front office and players begin to sweat. This surgery hes having is to get the bone plated for protection. Plating the bone is basically hinging it to keep it from cracking or popping out of place.

Next Move for the Cowboys

Dallas has to draft a quarterback or sign another starter caliber quarterback over the off season. The Cowboys have a few veterans to chose from in the upcoming months. Fans would love to see RG3, Chase Daniels, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Matt Moore or Tarvaris Jackson as a back up. You look at that list of names and say, “What is he thinking?” The key to the offense success over the past 3 years is the line. Look at what happened when DeMarco Murray ran behind it. Darren McFadden got a 1,000 yards behind them this past year. Romo is the leader but the line is the key.

Tony Romo`s Contract

Let`s face it Tony Romo will retire a Cowboy. On March 4, 2014 he converted $12.5 million of his base salary into a signing bonus. The move created $12.8 million in cap space. So the money is there to sign or draft a back up. But getting someone isn`t the proble. Signing someone that`s ready to step in is key!

What's Next for RGIII

What's next for RGIII? Will Dallas take a chance on him? 

What`s next for RGIII?

by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

He went from Baylor University standout quarterback to Heisman winner and 2012 NFL`s Rookie of The Year to a good quarterback looking for a team. How did this awesome athlete fall from grace? Lets take an in depth look at what`s next for RGIII.

I would say any other athlete in the world would be in the media ripping his head coach. So, since he won`t I will. RG3 performed at a high level for a team that has never had a line to block for him. He spent more time running for his life than running plays. He broke his leg in a game a played until he couldn`t go on it anymore. He suffered a concussion in a preseason game and in come Kirk Cousins and he played the rest of the year. Ow could this organization turn their backs on the franchise. In this article we would look at the teams and the numbers on RG3. I`m not a Redskins fan at all, but fair is fair. It`s sad to see how he was treated and mark my words he will be back!

Technically they Redskins has him under contract for the 2016 season because they exercised a $16.155 million fifth-year option on him.March 9th he will receive the bulk of the contract because his last season was injury ridden. Now on the 7th of February the Redskins will release him and try to retain the majority of the 16 million owed to him.

Potential Destinations

Houston Texans 

Brian Hoyer proved that he`s way to shaky to carry a team will talented players. I would say that this will be a great fit. Houston will pick 22nd in this years draft looking for a quarterback. But signing RG3 will give them a defensive pick.

St. Louis Rams

They have the 15th pick in the draft. Jeff Fisher is on the hot seat and need production at the QB spot. On the other hand, Jeff Fisher had a bad falling out with Vince Young another running quarterback.

Dallas Cowboys

Backing up Tony Romo who is under contract until 2019. He will get some playing time because Romo will get hurt. I would love to see him under center leading a dynamic offense with a proven line.

Other team interested are: New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.

Super Bowl 50 is Set, Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos

Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50

Well, it is official...

VIDEO RECAP

2016 NFC Championship Preview: Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers host the Arizona Cardinals for the NFC Championship. 

2016 NFC Championship Game

By: Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

Carolina Panthers 15-1 NFC SouthArizona Cardinals 13-3 NFC West

Place: Bank Of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Time: 6:40 p.m.

Date: January 24, 2016

The Carolina Panthers came out in last weeks game and hit the Seattle Seahawks right in the mouth. That set the tone for what fans can expect from them. The Arizona Cardinals shocked everyone on how they played the Packers and pulled out a win. Now, this week we`re looking for a dynamic game from both teams.What can we expect on offense and defense from the Cardinals? Will CXam Newton be dominant against the Cardinal defense. Lets take a look at both teams and the keys for success.

Why you shouldn`t watch this game:

The WWE has a pay per view that starts at 7 and everyone wants to see Brock Lesnair, John Cena and Triple H.

Why you should watch this game:

All season fans wanted to see if Cam Newton will be exciting to watch as he runs, passes and dances all over the field all the way to Super Bowl 50! Or will Patrick Peterson pick off a pass and take it to the house for 6.

Arizona Cardinals

Carson Palmer is a good quarterback. When he`s on, he`s on! Larry Fitzgerald is the leader but he`s the X-factor. Carson Palmer has to get him the ball, not in the 4th quarter but early and often. Larry Fitzgerald has always been an excellent receiver but they never look to get him the ball. We can talk defense, offense and X`s and O`s. When you look at this team across the board he (Larry) has always been consistent.He is the key to victory hands down.

Carolina Panthers

Cam, Cam, Cam! He is the catalyst on offense. This game they have to bring him out of the pocket as a runner. You can best believe the last time they were this close he looked like a nervous freshman on the varsity during a must win district game. He played well but not like the superstar that he is. Luke Kuechly sets the stage for a stingy and very aggressive Panther defense. Look for a lot of heat being placed on Carson Palmer from the left side of the defensive line.

My Prediction

The Carolina Panthers advances to the Super Bowl by the score of 27-21. The Panthers are just to hot to be stopped. It`s their year .. Accept it!

2016 AFC Championship Preview: Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots

Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos will host Tom Brady and the New England Patriots for AFC Championship. 

2016 AFC Championship Game

By: Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

Denver Broncos 12-4 AFC WestNew England Patriots 12-4 AFC East

Date: Sunday, January 24th

Time: 3 p.m.

Place: Sports Authority Field @ Mile High Stadium Denver

TV: CBS

Why you shouldn`t watch this game:

The pastor of your church asked you to visit a church for fellowship. And the service starts at 3 p.m.

Why you should watch this game:

We had “Spygate”, “Deflategate” and now we want to see how the Patriots will cheat on Sunday.

Let`s call it “Mountaingate”

Will this Peyton Manning`s last stand? Will Brock Osweiler come in if he begins throwing interceptions? These are the questions that lingers in the heads of Bronco faithfuls.

Will Tom Brady be “Tom Terrific” or will the Broncos defense disrupt his flow? The quarterbacks will be the keys to victory.

New England Patriots

Six AFC Championships and winning 4 Super Bowls is Tom terrific? Everyone in New England says he is. Tom Brady is the undisputed leader of the team but has the fire to keep proving everybody wrong. When the Patriots lost to the Broncos earlier this year no one in the Northern part of the country question his heart, drive or spirit. He came back firing on all cylinders. The New England Patriots will always find a way to win.

Denver Broncos

Denver has led the NFL in every defensive category across the board. The defensive line has recorded 17 sacks combined and linebackers added 11. Talib Aqib and Chris Harris, Jr. are the “Air Thieves” so throwing on these guys will be a problem by itself. Stopping the run and clogging the A gaps will be the Broncos game plan. We can talk about the quarterbacks all day, but defense wins championships. This defense was mentioned as the second coming of the “85 Bears”, now that`s a great compliment.

My Prediction

The Broncos will beat the Patriots by 6 points. Bookies and Las Vegas is giving the Patriots 3, but they`re dead wrong in this case. Once again I hate to say I told you so...

Game Plan: Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots (How They Can Win)

Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots
Sunday, October 11, 3:25 PN CST on CBS
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas 

Offense:

The one weakness of the Pats is their defense. They are currently ranked 20th in the NFL, giving up an average of 368.7 yards per game. Also an average of 5.9 yards per play.

The Cowboys will have to do what they have not done since inserting Brandon Weeden as quarterback...open up the offense. You may not have your best offensive threats (Dez Bryant and Lance Dunbar), but what other shot do you have to beat this team.

Malcolm Butler will be missing from the secondary, so throwing the ball deep should be the best option to soften the front-line of the Pats defense.

Even with a back-up, the Cowboys have the 8th best offense in the NFL. That is better than any of the three teams the Pats have faced all season.

Defense:

The return of Greg Hardy will be all the talk leading up to this game. Don't think for a second that Tom Brady is not aware of his comments about his wife!

But the only way to beat Tom Brady has always been to beat him up...mentally and physically. He has only been sacked six times this season. No matter if Hardy gets in the back-field, he will draw enough attention to allow everyone else to tee-off on rushing the passer. Rob Marinelli needs to dial-up his best blitz packages. Let Hardy get in Tom's ear while he is putting him on the ground.

This will leave the secondary in mostly man coverage most of the game. They real threat will be passing underneath the coverage to slot WRs and mismatches with Rob Gronkowski. Nobody can guard Gronk, so don't look for some player to step-up. Getting to Brady needs to be the sole focus.

Special Teams:

Time to put your best guys back there to return both punts and kick-offs. Go for 2-point conversions on every touchdown...everything is a go!

Bottom Line:

The Cowboys don't have a good chance to beat the Pats straight-up. Head coach Jason Garrett will have to get out of his structured comfort zone to take an extreme amount of risks.

Prediction:

Cowboys 10 Patriots 38

Fun Facts:

• Tom Brady is 3-0 against the Dallas Cowboys
• This will be the New England Patriots first trip to Cowboys Stadium

Matt Cassel is Better Option Than Brandon Weeden

Dallas Cowboys trade for Matt Cassel gives them a better option than Brandon Weeden at QB. 

The Dallas Cowboys announced a trade today with the Buffalo Bills to aquire QB Matt Cassel for essentially a fifth round pick in 2017. Although Brandon Weeden will get the start to replace Tony Romo, is having Cassel run the offense the better option? YES!!

by +Rodney Fisher

Facts are Facts

The Cowboys invited Matt Flynn, Christian Ponder, Josh Johnson, and McLeod Bethel-Johnson to work out Tuesday. They even placed a wild call to Kyle Orton on Monday. Yet, instead of going with a much cheaper option to back-up the back-up they decided to trade for veteran arm making $2 million a year.

The local media love for this injured Cowboys team lacks all reality. From talk radio to the nightly news everyone seems to forget how bad Weeden was against the Arizona Cardinals last year with both DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant on the field. Don't let a 7-for-7 late performance against a terrible Philadelphia Eagles team get you over-hyped.

Cassel famously took over for Tom Brady after he was injured in Week 1 to lead the New England Patriots to a 10-5 record. He quarterbacked the Kansas City Chiefs the following year to a 10-5 record with an appearance in the Pro Bowl.

Weeden, in case you need to be reminded, has an overall record of 5-16 as a starter in the NFL.

“It’s the nature of this business,” Weeden said. “The quarterback position is so important, you’ve got to have guys in place if something were to happen. I’m not worried about it. I’ve met Matt once. Super nice guy. Great guy. Great guy to be around. I’m excited about that. He’s been around this league a long time. He’s been around [Tom] Brady, he’s been around some good quarterbacks. I’m sure he will have a lot of positive information for us. He’s a pro. He’s been doing this thing a long time, so I’m excited to have him. I’m not putting any extra pressure on myself. I’ve got to go out and play well. If I do that, everything will take care of itself.” - Brandon Weeden to ESPNDallas.com

How Soon Will We See Cassel?

Former Boise State QB Kellen Moore will be elevated from the practice squad to back-up Weeden against the Atlanta Falcons. But expect Cassel to move ahead of him by Week 4's road game against the New Orleans Saints.

If the Cowboys want to salvage this season and give themselves a chance when Romo and Bryant return, then the plan to get Cassel up to speed and ready is critical. If Weeden goes 0-2 against NFC teams, the Cowboys lose ground. More critical are games against both the Giants and Eagles before Thanksgiving.

It is time for us all to get real and get Matt Cassel ready to play...

Dez Bryant Played With Broken Foot; Tweets Fans

Sources say Dez Bryant played second half with broken foot. Photo credit Brandon Wade/AP 

Dez Bryant successfully had surgery on his foot today and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Bryant took to Twitter to send a message to his fans.

I will keep the all Dallas Cowboys fans updated so don't listen to all the craziness.... Surgery went great..... I can't wait to get back

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 15, 2015

Most are reporting that Bryant broke his foot in the fourth quarter on a crossing route, but our sources tell us the injury happened earlier in the game and he forced his way back on the field. The training and coaching staff finally convinced him to go to the locker room in the fourth quarter.

Bryant left the field early in the game for a reported dehydration, but our sources tell us that was the first indication of the injury.

A broken foot did not stop Dez from congratulating his teammates as they entered the locker room

The Cowboys do not plan to add another WR to fill-in for Bryant. There have been rumors involving the likes of Reggie Wayne or even retired Randy Moss. For now, it will be a combination of Devin Street and Lucky Whitehead getting snaps.

Randy Gregory and Ron Leary will miss some games due to injury also.

Full Recap: Dallas Cowboys 27 New York Giants 26

Jason Witten makes the game-winning catch from Tony Romo. 

Is was a game to remember! The Dallas Cowboys capitalize on the New York Giants mismanagement of the time-clock to stage one of the greatest regular season comebacks in the franchise's history.

Here is D210TV with the Full Recap

5 Quick Tips For Setting Your Week 1 Fantasy Football Roster

5 Quick Tips For Week 1 NFL Fantasy Football. 

Let the games begin! But first, there are few things to keep in mind before setting your Week 1 Fantasy Football roster.

by +Rodney Fisher

1. Throw Out Preseason

Many owners will make the mistake of looking at the preseason stats to find the diamond-in-the-rough player, but this is the regular season guys. Most good teams with established QBs run one-page of offensive plays during the preseason in order to not show their hand. Preseason games don't count, and niether do the stats from them.

2. Injury Report Doesn't Mean Much

If you think Alshon Jeffery or Julian Edelman are not going to play Week 1 then you should go ahead and tank the rest of the season. Dez Bryant did not play the entire preseason due to a "hamstring", so does that mean to be careful about playing him? Get real guys. The stars are going to play.

3. Play Your Big Players

During Week 1 there are no bye weeks, so play all of your star quality players while you can. As bye weeks come up, then get cute with your roster and try out the rookie or the speedster WR. For now, stick with the names you know.

4. Matchups Are Real

This is good advice for any week. Pay close attention to matchups to get the most points possible. Don't discount home field advantages either. Weather is not a factor at this point, so expect the passers to pass and runners to run wild with a favorable matchup.

5. Watch Every Player...Get Ready To Pounce on FAs

One of the best things about Week 1 is watching the free agents that are left in your league for potential roster additions. Make a short list of free agents and track their performance in Week 1. Somebody is going to get hurt, so be ready to make the needed roster changes to win the leagues this year.

Vaughan, Johnson Cut; Whitehead Makes The Roster

Dustin Vaughan unable to make the Dallas Cowboys roster. 

The Dallas Cowboys decide to start the regular season with only two QBs on the roster. Dustin Vaughan  and Jameill Showers could not make the final 53-man roster. They also cut RB Gus Johnson.

WR Lucky Whitehead makes the roster to add to both special teams and the receiving core.

Waived

Dustin Vaughan (West Texas A&M)
Jameill Showers (Texas-El Paso)
Gus Johnson (Stephen F. Austin)
Ben Malena (Texas A&M)
Ray Agnew (Southern Illinois)
Clyde Gates (Abilene Christian)
Nick Harwell (Kansas)
A.J. Jenkins (Illinois)
Laurence Gibson (Virginia Tech)
Shane McDermott (Miami)
John Wetzel (Boston College)
Ronald Patrick (South Carolina)
Ben Gardner (Stanford)
Efe Obada (No College)
Donnie Baggs (Texas A&M)
Dekorey Johnson (Kansas State)
Joel Ross (Appalachian State)
Tim Scott (North Carolina)
 

Waived/Injured

Ka’Lial Glaud (Rutgers)
Rod Sweeting (Georgia Tech)
 

Reserve/Suspended

Greg Hardy (Mississippi)
Rolando McClain (Alabama)

Romo and Offense Look Ready For Regular Season; Full Recap

Tony Romo celebrates one of this two touchdown passes in 28-14 loss to Minnesota
in third preseason game. Photo credit: Tony Gutierrez/AP

It was hard to get gauge on the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys after only seeing him take three snaps in the preseason. In their third straight preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Tony Romo was the bright star we all hoped to see.

The Dallas Cowboys did lose a third preseason game to the Minnesota Vikings 28-14.

Romo was 5-8 for 88-yards withh 2 touchdowns. He finished with quarterback rating of 139.6.

The second TD was the most impressive. He dodged pressure to find Lucky Whitehead for a 8-yard strike.

Darren McFadden had a much better outing than the previous game, averaging 9.2-yards per carry instead of 3.4.

Terrence Williams had the other Cowboy touchdown. Dez Bryant was held out again due to his hamstring, but indicated he will be ready for the regular season.

The Cowboys will play their last preseason game against the Houston Texans this Thursday.

10 Fantasy Football Players To Grab in the Late Rounds (Sponsored by DraftKings)

The top players are going to get drafted in every league early. Experienced NFL Fantasy Football owners know that bragging rights are won and lost in the late rounds.

In the fantasy football, injuries and bye weeks are inevitable for every owner throughout a long season. NTXGAME and DraftKings have teamed up to give you the right GM touch you need to build a winning roster.

 

 Markus Wheaton - WR

While Martavis Bryant is getting all the attention in the pass-happy Steelers offense, people are going to overlook his counterpart on the other side Markus Wheaton. He has really come on this offseason and has the speed to take the top off any secondary.

Virgil Green - TE

Owen Daniels' big fantasy numbers are a thing of the past due to injuries. Virgil Green is his backup in Denver and we all know Peyton Manning will throw to sure handed reciever  in any situation.

Jameis Winston - QB

Normally, you can not trust a rookie QB, but Winston has ran for a TD in every preseason game thus far. He may not be as accurate, but once teams start to game plan to keep him in the pocket the passing attack of the Bucs will get better.

Richard Rogers - TE

With the injury to Jordy Nelson, Aaron Rodgers will have to spread the ball around to the TE more. Rodgers is fantasy gold and you have to have one of his targets on your team.

Ty Montgomery - WR

This rookie WR for the Green Bay Packers has been penciled in as the replacement WR for Jordy Nelson. That is enough for you to take a flyer on him.

Willie Snead - WR

When the New Orleans Saints go to a three-wideout set, chances are Willie Snead will be the third guy. The Saints have elevated him above Nick Toon because of his stellar training camp and preseason play. Drew Brees has built some trust in him.

Eddie Royal - WR

You may not like Jay Cutler, but he has quickly fallen for new WR Eddie Royal. If the chemistry gets to Cutler-Marshall levels then consider this a steal.

Teddy Bridgewater - QB

If he is available late, take him. He could win a you a matchup during your starting QBs bye week. He has a goal to have a 70% completion rate this season.

David Cobb - RB

Cobb will not fly under the radar any longer once he is named the starter in Tennessee. If your league drafts before the end of preseason, then many of your fellow owners will not have a clue on this guy.

Allen Robinson - WR

If speed kills then consider Allen Robinson to be Agent 47, He could be feast or famine in the Jags offense, but a good WR3 when facing a favorable defense.

Bonus: Pick Up Another Defense/ST

This strategy has always worked for me. The ability to change a defense against a weak offense can win you more games than you think.

Orlando Scandrick Out For The Season; Pics and Player Reactions

Draya Michelle posts an x-ray of Orlando Scandrick

Orlando Scandrick notified ESPN's Ed Werder via text message that he has torn both his ACL and MCL ligaments in his knee.

After going down breaking on pass to rookie Lucky Whitehead, safety Barry Church called for the training staff as Orlando went down.

Scandrick  has been the best secondary player for the Cowboys during training camp. His loss would be a huge blow to a defense that is already missing a few key players for various reasons: Greg Hardy, Ronaldo McClain, and others.

Corey White, free agent CB from the New Orleans Saints, will now have to take on a bigger role. White had a good outing against the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason game last week. Tyler Patmon, Mo Clairbourne, and rookie Byron Jones could be called upon to fill the void.

Cowboys Reaction

Sending prayers out to Orlando Scandrick...Fear he has a torn acl. Your the best bud.

— Tony Romo (@tonyromo) August 26, 2015

It's been confirmed that Dallas #Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick has a torn ACL after being carted off practice field on Tuesday. Sad news.

— Drew Pearson (@DrewPearsonLive) August 26, 2015

Cowboys Loss Leaves More Questions At RB; Report Cards

Tony Romo hands off to Darren McFadden. Cowboys lose second preseason game
to 49ers. Photo credit: Dallas News

It was hard to watch the performance of the Cowboys running game a day after watching DeMarco Murray run for a touchdown in an Eagles uniform.
by +Rodney Fisher

NFL/Tottenham Hotspur Agree to 10 Year Deal

Future home for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo credit: UK

The NFL's push to bring American football to another level in international stature took a very big step today.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Chargers to Retire Tomlinson's Number

 

Tomlinson will enter SD Hall of Fame Photo Credit: Robert Hanashiro/USA Today Sports

The Chargers will be giving one of their former greats a special honor.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)