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With the Covid 19 pandemic expected to impact the upcoming NFL season the league announced several safety protocols it plans to enact. Some of these protocols are wildly inconsistent and players have been voicing displeasure. Something else the players aren't happy about, and rightfully so is the NFL owners proposed a plan to keep 35% of players 2020 salaries in escrow, in order help keep the leag...

On Monday Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a 10 year contract extension.  And as expected it was the most lucrative contract in history.  We discuss some of the details of the contract, and if it may come back to bite the Chiefs down the road.  Following the Eastern Conference breakdown last episode we now move to the west.  Find out who Ben feels will be the team to beat,...

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a recent interview that MLB was never considering playing more than 60 games.  Which begs the question as to why the MLB sent the MLBPA countless offers of far more than 60 games.  We break down everything wrong with what Manfred said in what continues to be a problematic process for the League.  It seems that a lot of people have some major issues with Cam New...

The Patriots will more than likely begin the post Tom Brady era at quarterback with former Panthers 1st overall pick Cam Newton under center.  Newton signed a 1 year incentive heavy "prove it" deal with the Patriots this past Sunday.  We break down the good and potential bad of the deal and what it may mean for the AFC East and the balance of power in the AFC.  Also, with the NBA set to finish the...

With the MLB announcing an agreement with the MLBPA to have a 2020 season Wednesday,  we decided to dedicate this whole episode to Baseball.  Don't worry its not another rant about how poorly both sides handled the last few months.....well not for the most part.  We dive into who will benefit the most from the shortened season, as well as each picking our division winners and AL and NL champions....

There appears to be mutual interest between the Dallas Cowboys and Jets safety Jamal Adams.  Adams has stated the Cowboys are one of the teams he would like to be playing for this upcoming season assuming the Jets and Cowboys can work out a trade.  The bigger problem for Dallas however is the salary cap.  How can they afford a contract extension should a deal get done?  MLB has mandated a 60 game...

After a tumultuous 2019 season the Jets appeared to be on track to sign superstar safety Jamal Adams to a much deserved long term extension.  However, in a manor that only they can, the Jets have found a way to fumble the negotiations and now Adams wants out.  We discuss what this means for both sides and possible landing spots should he get traded.  It would appear that in the last few weeks the...

As of now the MLB owners and players have stated that they don't intend to continue negotiations for a restart to play.  This all but makes it official that we won't have baseball in 2020.  However it is looking increasingly likely that 2021 may also be in doubt.  How did things in the MLB get this bad, and is there anyway to make it better.  The NBA has voted to restart, but now some players are...

In continuing with recent trends, the MLB players and owners are making absolutely zero progress toward actually getting on the field for the 2020 season.  And to be honest it doesn't even appear that either side is trying cares that much at this point.  While MLB bickers like angry children, the NBA and NHL are finalizing plans to begin their restart.  We break down some of the differences betwee...

With a potential hit to revenue for the upcoming NFL season, some experts believe it could cause a salary cap decrease by as much as $40 million, if not more.  Find out who is in the most danger, and who surprisingly might be ok.  Why is it that the NFL Draft gets more attention than the NHL, NBA, and MLB drafts combined?  We discuss some of the reason why this may be the case.  And the MLB contin...

As we record this the NBA is discussing and voting on the plan to restart.  We actually got the results in the middle of our discussions.  What has the NBA decided to do going forward?  In a move that surprises no one, the MLB owners have declined the players proposal for restart.  With neither side apparently willing to budge on demands it looks increasingly like we won't have a 2020 MLB season a...

To go with our top 5 second year offensive players last episode we present our top 3 defensive second year players this time around.  Why top 3 you ask?  We explain.  Deion Sanders has been working out with Antonio Brown to help him with an attempted comeback, and it may just be the perfect pairing to help AB get to where he needs to be.  The MLBPA and the MLB owners have exchanged plans to get ML...

With the 2019 NFL season in the rear view mirror, we each give our list of 5 second year players who could make a serious impact on the upcoming season.  The Chiefs have stated that Patrick Mahomes impending contract extension will be "unlike any other".  Is it wise to announce that instead of playing their hand a little closer to the vest.  Jadeveon Clowney is still looking for a place to play ne...

Mets SP Noah Syndegard is being sued by his would be landlord over and apartment he never used because of an injury.  Yes folks in the current sports climate this qualifies as news.  All kidding aside it is an interesting story and we break down both sides of it.  The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have opened their stadium up to renters on Airbnb.  This is a fun idea and could be a blueprint for other are...

In a move that surprised no one, MLB owners and players can't get even close to the same page as far as what it will take to get the season started anytime soon, if at all in 2020.  The NFL has proposed changes to the Onside Kick procedure and the Rooney Rule.  We'll break down and rules and what we do, and don't like about the potential changes.   Troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon has once again...

Aaron Rodgers seems realistic about the likelihood he will finish his career with the Green Bay Packers.  While he does have 4 years remaining on his current contract it is unlikely he will remain with the Packers for all of them.  What are some possible landing spots if indeed he does move on in the next few seasons.  Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols seems to feel that teammate Mike Trout is th...

Rays ace Blake Snell is apparently unhappy with not getting his full salary despite playing less if any games, and he handled it in about the worst possible way.  The Atlanta Falcons allegedly have no idea what the health status of their new running back Todd Gurley is.  Despite all the technology they can imagine at their disposal they are claiming they have no way to find out.  Someone tell them...

The "Harbaugh" rule as we call it, is a new rule considered that could make it possible for NFL prospects to bypass college and go straight to the NFL out of high school.  As well as allow players who declared for the NFL but not drafted to return to and finish school.  We break down what we do and don't like about these potential rule chances.  The NHL and NBA have been shut down for about 2 mont...

We discuss the remainder of the 5th year options, this time we talk NFC.  Throughout sports there are some very poorly run franchises, but who is the worst of recent memory, we give you our picks.  And despite the NFL planning to play the season as scheduled, they have preemptively come up with a plan to get fans their money back for the tickets in case games don't happen.  This is just another ex...

Now that the draft is in the books we break down our picks for the rookies who will have the biggest impact on the upcoming fantasy season.  The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth year options for their first rounders drafted in 2017 is now passed, find out what we think of the players kept and passed by, and what we would do with a select few of them.  Baseball is apparently ready to resume...

MLB has set the date of May 31st as the day they will make a plan to return.  Yes thats right, they have made a plan......to make a plan.  Baseball has mishandled its shutdown across the board, find out what has us especially bothered by this latest "news". MLB officials have decided to push back the 2020 Hall of Fame induction until 2021.  But we believe there is a major missed opportunity here,...

The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books and it was one to remember.  But for every team that memory won't be a positive one.  Find out who we think had the best and worst drafts.  After lingering on free agency for a month and a half it appears as if former Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston is on the verge of signing with the New Orleans Saints.  Why bring in such a question mark at the position when you al...

Its one of the most wonderful times of the year.  Thats right its draft day.  These next few days could very sell shape the future of your favorite NFL team, for better or worse, for years to come.  We are watching the draft live as it happens and giving you our insights on the picks that do, and don't happen.  Both Cam Newton and Jameis Winston find themselves still without a home, with teams fil...

The NFL ran a trial of the completely remote 2020 draft and it started with some issues.  While the problems did get ironed out by the end, is it wise to attempt to air such a complicated set up live, or should they consider recording it prior to air.  The disaster that is the Jacksonville Jaguars have even more continued drama as they fall farther and farther from producing a competitive team.  W...

Its all (or mostly) about quarterbacks. In the conclusion of our top 10 NFL players by position we discuss quarterbacks.  We agreed on half of this list, but the other half was a different story.  Find out who made the cut and who surprisingly didn't.  We then turn to the NFL draft where we will break down the top 5 QB prospects.  And we conclude with the Dolphins and the Falcons.  One team has sa...