It’s finally the first week of the NFL season and for some guys a step up into a big role: starting quarterback. There are some fresh new faces at the quarterback position and some more familiar ones, but here are some of the guys that are ready for their role …
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Grateful to be an Eagle: Nick Foles is staying in Philly
28-of-43, 373 yards, 3 TDs, 1 TD reception. These were the numbers Nick Foles put up in Super Bowl LII to be named MVP. https://twitter.com/AthleteTweetsO/status/961016655253069825 Immediately following Philadelphia’s first Super Bowl win, questions about Foles’ future with the team already started to surface. Super Bowl The Patriots (15-4) seemed ready …
Read More »The Comeback Kid: Carson Wentz
The defending Super Bowl Champion Eagles hope to get back their star quarterback for the start of the 2018-2019 season. And one thing is for sure, Eagles fans can not wait. https://twitter.com/AthleteTweetts/status/986620782381092866 What Happened Wentz suffered an ACL and LCL tear in his left knee on December 10th during …
Read More »Raiders Hire Jon Gruden
After 17 years apart, the Oakland Raiders hired Jon Gruden as their new head coach. Gruden settled on a 10-year, $100 million deal. According to ESPN Staff Writer Bill Barnwell, this deal represents the richest contract in the history of NFL coaches. Gruden started his head coaching career in 1998 …
Read More »Around the NFL: Week 11
Week 11 of NFL play highlighted those teams who are serious playoff contenders compared to those who are downward trending. As the season winds down, making moves in the standings is critical. Philadelphia looks like the team to beat The Eagles took over against their division rival, the Dallas Cowboys. …
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 »Lions Beat Giants On MNF
The Detroit Lions move to 2-0 on the season after beating the 0-2 New York Giants 24-10 on Monday Night Football. The New Matthew Stafford On Monday night, Stafford brought his endurance and toughness to the game. Ready to play a great game, he proved to fans that he is …
Read More »Jay Cutler Adjusting in Miami
The Miami Dolphins have been adjusting to their new starting quarterback, Jay Cutler. Cutler signed with the Dolphins on August 6, in the wake of Ryan Tannehill’s season-ending knee injury. Cutler’s previous relationship with Dolphins head coach Adam Gase made Miami appealing enough for him to end his brief retirement. …
Read More »Local Player Joel Embiid Shining in the NBA
The Philadelphia 76ers have taken on the motto of “Trust the Process.” The centerpiece of that process: Joel Embiid, an alum of The Rock School in Gainesville. Embiid’s Roots Before he made his way to the United States, Embiid was born and raised in Yaoundè, Cameroon. At 15, he picked up a basketball …
Read More »Week 2 NFL Sunday Recap
After two Sunday’s of NFL action, the list of injured stars have began to pile up. Last night Adrian Peterson went down with a bad knee injury. Peterson was escorted into the locker room with the aid of two trainers, unable to place any pressure on his leg. Despite the injury, …
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