NFL
June 21, 2022
Are OTAs Really Necessary?
So far this offseason, three NFL head coaches have been disciplined by the league for pushing their players “too hard” at OTAs. But what if there were no OTAs at all? SC’s Anthony Brancato insists that, in fact, there shouldn’t be any OTAs. Complete Story
June 14, 2022
Del Rio and Kaepernick: Apples and Oranges
Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has tried to please everybody by “only” fining the team’s defensive coordinator, Jack Del Rio, for calling the January 6 incident a “dust-up,” instead of firing him. SC’s Anthony Brancato articulates why nobody should like what Snyder decided to do. Complete Story
June 6, 2022
Look For Commanders to Pound the Rock
Washington’s NFL franchise not only has a new name (again), but will have a totally different offense, which will conjure up memories of the salad days of John Riggins. And it just might vault the team to the top of the improving NFC East. Complete Story
May 31, 2022
The Most One-Sided Rivalry in Sports
When is a mismatch not a mismatch? Answer: when the media, in its infinite wisdom, chooses to treat it as something else. SC’s Anthony Brancato cites the Cowboys/Eagles “rivalry” as the example. Complete Story
May 10, 2022
2022 NFL Draft: Stallions and Scallions
So who came away with the Rolls Royces at the recently-held NFL draft? And who came away with the Chevrolet Sparks? SC’s Anthony Brancato reports — almost live! — from the auto dealership. Complete Story
April 26, 2022
2022 NFL Draft Facts and Figures
An already trade-riddled 2022 NFL draft will get under way on Thursday, with more trades certainly on the way. SC’s Anthony Brancato reveals which teams have early-round picks, which teams don’t, and what players are likely to go on the first two days. Complete Story
April 5, 2022
Parity, Overtime, and Home Field in the NFL
In a world where everything relates to everything else, NFL overtime rules during the regular season can be tweaked so that home teams will win more games, in turn leading to greater competitive balance, and even greater player safety. Here’s how. Complete Story
March 29, 2022
Eagles Buck “Quick Fix” Trend
Conspicuous by their absence in the quick-fix trades for draft choices that have dominated the headlines in the NFL in this new league year have been the Eagles. SC’s Anthony Brancato explains why the Eagles aren’t making any such trades. Complete Story
February 22, 2022
No More Home Field Super Bowls: Here’s Why
After back-to-back Super Bowls that were played at the home field of one of the teams playing in it, who also won both of the games, a change is clearly in order. SC’s Anthony Brancato presents options for this. Complete Story
February 10, 2022
NFL Weekly Predictions: Super Bowl LVI
The Rams and Bengals square off for the ultimate prize at SoFi Stadium, aka “Home Suite Home” to the Rams. SC’s has the story, with appearances by Peyton Manning, Brian Flores, a MLB arbitrator, Daniel Snyder, and an Eazy E hologram. Complete Story
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