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The Weekly Reading List
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Additional Thoughts on Sam Bradford
Chase Stuart writes part two of a series on Sam Bradford, with this piece focusing on the positive side of the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback.
Seattle WR Ricardo Lockette opens up about scary neck injury
Tim Booth shares Ricardo Lockette’s story about the neck injury he suffered last November in a game against the Dallas Cowboys.
2016 Pittsburgh Steelers Mock Offseason
Alex Kozora uses the Manage the Cap simulator at Fanspeak.com to simulate a mock offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pure Class: Peyton Manning Took Out This Full-Page Newspaper Ad To Thank His Fans For Their Years Of Support
Clickhole has the full page article that Peyton Manning dedicated to Denver’s fans.
Martavis Bryant and the Beauty of Grace
Jon Ledyard sheds light on the weight and damage that addiction and depression has on lives in light of the 16-game suspension of Martavis Bryant.
The Must Follow List: @ITPylon’s Favorite Twits
Surprising to hear some of my fellow media folks claim that the Jaguars aren't as good as the Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos. I disagree
— chaps (@UncleChaps) March 8, 2016
I know it is free agency and I KICK footballs for a living but I can definitely THROW the pigskin pretty far #justsaying
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) March 9, 2016
I had to sign that check. Thanks for the memory. https://t.co/cxTScWuv8I
— Amy Trask (@AmyTrask) March 10, 2016
The last time the Raiders banned me, it cost Al Davis $10,000. I go where I want now. https://t.co/3lw4EqfjMI
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 10, 2016
I saw the video of Russ giving away a big ring last February. Y'all are late.
— Legal Tampering Justo (@JuMosq) March 11, 2016
The Book Corner
Mike Freeman‘s book, Two Minute Warning: How Concussions, Crime, and Controversy Could Kill the NFL (And What the League Can Do to Survive) is a tremendous read for football fans who care about the future of the game.
Fantasy football players who want to invest in next year’s success will find Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio invaluable before they draft next season.
Alex Kirby’s 2014 book Speed Kills: Breaking Down The Chip Kelly Offense should be one of the better selling tomes in the Bay Area this offseason.
Our own Mark Schofield wrote 17 Drives, breaking down a key drive from each week of the 2015-2016 College Football Season, culminating in Alabama’s victory over Clemson to earn a national championship.