Four teams hit the field Monday night, but only two will start the 2018 season 1-0. New York Jets v. Detroit Lions Both teams enter a new era when they step on to Ford Field in Detroit. Jets Sam Darnold makes his NFL debut as the New York Jets starting quarterback. …
Read More »The Mystery of Sam Darnold
Coming into the 2017 college football season, Sam Darnold looked like a surefire lock for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The 6’4″, 220-pound signal caller appeared to have all the skills and intangibles to lead an NFL team from the depths of the league to …
Read More »Will the Cleveland Browns (finally) draft a franchise quarterback?
For teams finishing their seasons in the cellar, the NFL Draft promises hope. Unless, of course, you’re the Cleveland Browns. Despite owning a top-ten choice in five of the last eight drafts, the Browns have yet to find a quarterback capable of steering them out of mediocrity. Cleveland’s last five …
Read More »Dolphins and Raiders Battle in Miami
Game Recap The Miami Dolphins hosted the Oakland Raiders in this week’s edition of Sunday Night Football. Derek Carr completed 21 of 30 passes for 300 yards and a touchdown as the Raiders defeated the Dolphins 27-24. Jared Cook led the Raiders in the air with eight receptions for 126 yards. …
Read More »Preview: Will the Raiders or Dolphins win this weekend?
Week 9 is looking unpredictable for both the Raiders (3-5) and Dolphins (4-3 )as the Sunday kickoff approaches. Both teams are struggling to find and use their strengths to win consistently this season. Last week was a bad week for both teams so this game is sure to be a …
Read More »NFL Roundup: Week 4
During Week 4 of the 2017 NFL season, there were significant injuries, surprising finishes and close games. Injury Roundup After this Sunday’s games of Week 4 in the 2017 NFL season, there are a significant amount of key players injured. To start off, rookie running back for the Minnesota Vikings …
Read More »Stafford, Lions Agree to New Deal
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is set to become the highest-paid player in NFL history. Stafford and the Detroit Lions have agreed to a five-year contract, extending his time with the organization. The new deal will potentially pay Stafford $135 million, edging out the $125 million contract signed by quarterback Derek Carr and …
Read More »Derek Carr Ready to Lead the Raiders in 2017
On December 24, 2016, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr landed awkwardly on his ankle in a game against the Indianapolis Colts. He needed help getting up and walking. It was later revealed that Carr suffered a broken fibula and would be out for the rest of the season. His absence …
Read More »Raiders Move to Las Vegas Approved 31-1
The Oakland Raiders are leaving Oakland again, and this time for the bright lights of Las Vegas. The Raiders received 31 of 32 votes from NFL owners to approve the move; only 24 were needed. The one team to vote against the relocation-the Miami Dolphins. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is …
Read More »What Does the Future Hold for the Oakland Raiders?
The Oakland Raiders completed their 2016 season with a 12-4 record. The team did make a turnaround, as they made it to the playoffs for the first time in 14 long years. Oakland’s quarterback, Derek Carr, suffered a broken fibula in his right leg in the regular season, which was a disappointment …
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