The Apple Drops For Newton

The Apple Drops For Newton

In 1995, a rookie running back by the name of Curtis Martin took the NFL by storm as he rushed for 102 yards on 19 carries in his debut for the Patriots. His then coach Bill Parcells said of the feat, “Don’t put him in Canton just yet, fellas.” 16 years and 3 days...
Jeff’s Rankings Week 1

Jeff’s Rankings Week 1

These power rankings are unique in that I have devised a system to help me determine the contenders from pretenders. Below you will find the gold, silver, bronze, and then all the rest of the teams (no color). The point is that the medal teams all are capable of...
Psychological Warfare in the AFC East

Psychological Warfare in the AFC East

The Ross and Rachel saga that was the NFL lockout has finally been resolved. All the questions of will they/won’t they while the league was “on a break” have been answered, and a frenetically shortened offseason ensued. With no time to waste, teams were trying to...
Labour Pains: Part 2

Labour Pains: Part 2

In Part 1 of Labour Pains, I analysed the intricacies of the legal battles currently being fought between the players and owners. It all seems so convoluted and drawn-out, yet we are reminded constantly about the importance of this process to the sustainability of the...
Labour Pains: Part 1

Labour Pains: Part 1

It has been a chaotic and rough couple of months for all associated with football; for the owners, the players and, not least, the fans. It all started when the owners opted out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which meant that we were thrown into the...