Superbowl LIV Prediction

The NFL season is coming to a close. Superbowl 54 is just 1 weeks away. The top NFC defense San Fransisco 49ers are set to be the home team in Miami vs the the high flying Kansas City chiefs offense. With all championship games the story lines are abundant. 49ers have the aging top corner Richard Sherman's remarkable comeback after an achiles tear that was thought to have derailed his career just 2 years ago. A former backup to Tom Brady, Jimmy Garropollo getting his own chance to win his own ring and a head coach who can earn a Superbowl victory just like his father. The Cheifs have a pheonom Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, trying to follow up an mvp season that came just short of the big game with a season ending in victory. The Head coach who is arguably the best to never win a superbowl can finally get that monkey off his back. A victory for the Cheifs would mark 50 years since their only championship in Superbowl 4. What a way for the 100th season to end with that symetry.

It'll come down to experience. The Niners have the edge with Kyle Shanahan, Richard Sherman, Emmanuel Sanders and Jimmy Garropollo all having superbowl experience. All of whom were vicrotious aside from Shanahan. A big factor in achieving success in the Superbowl is managing all of the distractions that come with Superbowl week. The media frenzy and the many requests from family and friends to hook them up with tickets are mentally exhausting for players. Those who have been there before know what to expect and have a better chance of managing. Andy Reid has lost a Superbowl as the head coach of the Eagles. Another person with experience is Terrell Suggs who won eith the Ravens in superbowl 47.

The 49ers not only have a great defense but their offense is very good. Their Run game against a medicro Cheifs run defense should be the decided not only by running but with play action as well. Raheem Mostart romminated the Packers in the NFC championship so the Cheifs will have that in mind when game planning. Shannahan is a great offensive mind and he'll use this as an advantage in the passing game. Look for the Niners to win and don't be surprised when Emmanuel Sanders wins mvp. Kittle is going to command alot of attention and Deebo Samuel has been balling out. Sabders has been quiet lately but hes a big game player and he's been there before. Sanders is a free agent this offseason so you better believe he's gonna put on a showcase for any teams interested in him. 

Heeeeeerrrreee's Johnny ('s finger)

A big topic of discussion in sports today Is the performance or lack there of by Johnny Manziel on Monday Night football this week. 

The 21 year old rookie quarterback was shown on camera flipping off the Washington bench. When asked about it in his post game press conference, he explained his actions by saying a lot of trash is talked on the field and he lost his composure. Something he needed to learn from. He later said it wasn't a big deal to him... Johnny, wake up! It's absolutely a big deal. You're a rookie competing for the starting quarterback job, the one position where keeping your composure is most vital. What's gonna happen in the last 2 minutes of a playoff game and you need a touchdown to win or tie. I have news for you, Johnny. The defense is going to talk trash. Focusing on that will only distract you from you know WINNING THE GAME.  

He doesn't get it. At that position you have to get it in order to succeed. His off the field antics wouldn't matter if he performed well on the field, but it looks like he hasn't taken enough time to prepare.  No coach in their right mind is going to start a rookie quarterback who has had a sub par preseason this far, let alone who carries himself the way Manziel does.  

Brian Hoyer being named starter might just be the a positive for Manziel's career. Not only can Johnny learn under a veteran quarterback who himself learned from one of the best of all time, but maybe just maybe it'll humble Johnny a bit. Maybe for once he won't be the hot shot who gets whatever he wants without needing much effort. Maybe he'll grow up and stop taking his career for granted. 

He has a lot of talent but talent can only take you so far in professional sports. You must always be willing to learn and improve. Putting in the time both on and off the field of play is essential to being a professional. 

New Beginning for Rising Star

You know that saying, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade"? It sure seems that David Wilson has once or twice. 

Just a short time ago, Wilson was forced to retire at a very young age from Professional Football due to a severe neck injury. 

Often when in post retirement athletes get depressed or the very least have a void in their life due to no longer playing the game they've always loved. 

Wilson 23, had already decided to pursue a career in track and field. Setting his eyes on the upcoming 2016 Olympics games in Brazil. His event of choice is triple jump. A discipline he performed in adolescence during high school. 

Football and Track are two very different sports but in order to even make the NFL or Olympics an athlete has to have the drive, and discipline it takes to succeed. It looks like Wilson has both along with other essential intangibles to accompany his supreme athleticism, it will be interesting to follow his track Journey the next few years. Good Luck! 

2014 NFL mock draft

With all the pandemonium and anticipation toward tomorrow nights NFL draft I thought why not take a shot at the first ten picks. Here they are, enjoy the draft! 

1) Jacksonville Jaguars (via Houston) Blake Bortles

2) St Louis Rams: Khalil Mack 

3) Houston Texans (via Jacksonville) Jake Mathews 

4) Clevland Browns: Jadeveon Clowney

5) Oakland Raiders: Johnny Manziel 

6) Atlanta Falcons: Greg Robinson 

7) Tampa Bay Bucs: Mike Evans 

8) Minnesota Vikings: Teddy Bridgewater 

9) Buffalo Bills: Anthony Barr 

10) Detroit Lions: Sammy Watkins 

NFL Free Agency Part 2

WOW! What a week it has been.  Free agency has not failed to disappoint through each day that has passed.   

Seemingly as soon as the Bucs released Darrelle Revis, he arrived in New England to visit the Patriots.  Hours later a deal was done.  Revis should fill the hole Aqib Talib left when he signed a ridiculous 6 year contract with the Denver Broncos.  When healthy since acquiring him, Talib was the shutdown corner the Pats hadn’t had since Ty Law left the team.  Talib locked down just about any receiver/tight end he was assigned too.  Unfortunately his durability was questionable.  Revis does not have durability questions and is a legit shutdown cornerback. 

New England is also closing in on former Seahawks corner Brandon Browner. Browner was suspended last season for violating NFL drug abuse policy and will not be eligible to play this season until week 5.  However he is 6’4” and plays physically.  Any contributions he can provide to the Patriots will be a positive.  New England also will only have to pay him for 8 weeks of the season which is huge because of their current salary cap dilemmas. 

Elsewhere in the AFC the Broncos not only signed Talib, but Linebacker Demarcus Ware and Safety TJ Ward.  It looks like the Broncos and Patriots are stacking up to make the most of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady’s last seasons. 

If this week is an indication of things to come, this season will be very exciting.   

NFL Free Agency

What are the two words that spark excitement during a sports offseason? That's right Free Agency! 

In just under 4 hours from now the NFL's free agency will be in full affect. So many question marks for teams hoping to retain players and speculation as to where players may end up. Maybe the biggest headline is a name who is not a free agent. (Yet) The Tampa Bay Bucs have said they are looking to trade All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis by tomorrow. If they are unable to strike a deal they will likely cut him in order to avoid having to give up their 3rd round draft pick to the Jets. (Jets traded Revis to the Bucs last season.)  

What are your thoughts on where Revis will land or any other free agency stories for that matter? Comment below and enjoy the madness!