The rise of the hybrid athlete

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Monday, March 1st 2010. Under Uncategorized Tags: Percy Harvin, Reggie Bush, Rick Ankiel

At any given time, there are nine players on the baseball diamond, five on the basketball court and eleven on the football field. Each sport has designated positions for its players. In baseball, you have three outfielders, first through third base, a pitcher and a catcher. In basketball, you have ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 26th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Arrelious Benn, Cincinnati, Clemson, Danario Alexander, Dez Bryant, Dezmon Briscoe, Golden Tate, Illinois, Jordan Shipley, LSU, Mardy Gilyard, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Percy Harvin, Tulane, USC

There are several gifted athletes in this year's crop of wide receivers, although there isn't necessarily one sure-fire "stud" that rises above the rest. This top ten is very diverse, as it ranges from speedy burners that need to work on refining their route-running, to polished route-runners with excellent hands, but ... Continue Reading

NFL Championship Week: Picking the Super Bowl

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 18th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre, Darrelle Revis, Darren Sharper, Drew Brees, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Colts, Jared Allen, mark sanchez, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Reggie Bush, Shonn Greene

This is what it comes down to. We have the top two teams that pulled at our heart-strings almost all season, even flat-out telling us they'd try for 16-0 (Thank you, New Orleans), and still delivering themselves into the playoffs with the top seed in their respective conferences. Yes, you know ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 6th): Tom Brady wins comeback player of the year award, Chad Ochocinco back at practice, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 6th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Anquan Boldin, Brian Cushing, Chad Ochocinco, Charles Grant, Chicago, Darrelle Revis, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans, New York, NFC South, Percy Harvin, Raheem Morris, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Tom Brady

Tom Brady Named Comeback Player of the Year Brady topped 4,300 passing yards, while throwing 28 touchdowns to just 13 interceptions a year after tearing his ACL. Despite being out for 15 and a half games last season, Brady looked much like his old self, and helped get the Patriots back in ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 24th): Matthew Stafford and Anthony Gonzalez go on IR, Percy Harvin completely healthy, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 24th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Anthony Gonzalez, Austin Collie, Brad Childress, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Daunte Culpepper, DeAngelo Williams, Drew Stanton, Fantasy Football, Jake Delhomme, Jeremy Maclin, Jonathan Stewart, Matthew Stafford, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Percy Harvin, Pierre Garcon

Matthew Stafford Done For Year Stafford has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season with shoulder and knee injuries. The Lions liked what they saw from their rookie franchise passer, and don't feel rushing him back for two meaningless games would benefit their future. Drew Stanton is expected ... Continue Reading

State Of The Vikings: All Is Well In Minnesota

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 22nd 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Arizona, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Carolina, Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN, Minnesota, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, Visanthe Shiancoe

The title (as most are) can be deceiving. "All" may not be well in Minnesota. After all, the Vikings are coming off of two ugly road losses in their past three games, both of which their offense has failed top 17 points, and has executed extremely poorly on third downs. But aside ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 20th): Mike Holmgren turns down Seattle offer, Matt Ryan and Michael Turner questionable for Sunday, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, December 20th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Bernard Berrian, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Correll Buckhalter, Denver, Detroit, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Knowshon Moreno, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Holmgren, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Peyton Hillis, Seattle, Sidney Rice

Mike Holmgren Officially Turns Down Seattle Seahawks This wasn't a surprise. Holmgren, formerly the head coach in Seattle, has been rumored to be very interested in the Cleveland Browns job, which entails more responsibility, and would have him working directly under the owner. Holmgren may be done with coaching, and now ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 18th): Mark Sanchez likely to return this week, Calvin Johnson back at practice, Devin Hester likely out this week, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 18th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Antonio Bryant, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Berrian, Calvin Johnson, Carolina, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Daunte Culpepper, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Devin Hester, Johnny Knox, Kellen Clemens, Kellen Winslow, Larry Fitzgerald, Lovie Smith, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Mike Shanahan, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Seattle, Sidney Rice, Wasington Redskins

Mark Sanchez Looks to Start Week 15 He missed last week and showed New York and the rest of the football world that, despite being a rookie and making some mistakes this year, he's still a much better player than the veteran Kellen Clemens. Sanchez has been practicing and looks like he'll ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 16th): Bengals’ Chris Henry in critical condition after fall, Pery Harvin still missing practice with migraines, Dwayne Bowe is back, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Buffalo, Chris Chambers, chris henry, Detroit Lions, Dwayne Bowe, Eric Mangini, J.P. Losman, JaMarcus Russell, Jon Gruden, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Cassel, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Holmgren, Mike Sherman, Percy Harvin, Steve Mariucci

Chris Henry Sustains "Life Threatening" Injuries Henry has reportedly sustained injuries to his head and is in critical condition. Henry apparently was involved in a domestic dispute and jumped into a moving pick-up truck, and then somehow fell out of the back of the truck. There is no clear report on his ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 11th): Matt Ryan questionable for Sunday, Percy Harvin dealing with migraines, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 11th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Carolina, Cincinnati Bengals, Devin Hester, Earl Bennett, Green Bay, Jake Delhomme, Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Johnny Knox, Kerry Collins, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Mike Sims-Walker, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans, Percy Harvin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vince Young

Matt Ryan Still Questionable For Sunday Despite reports that Ryan would only start if his top linemen were healthy, head coach Mike Smith has said that Ryan is progressing, and his status will have nothing to do with any players around him. Ryan does appear to be moving around better, and the ... Continue Reading

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