Now that the 2018 NFL draft has commenced, and the dust settled from the scrutiny of New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman’s process, smart minds can take the time to see what the Giants actually picked. Gettleman’s chiding of various “new school” doctrines like analytics aside, some of his choices show a real thoroughness…
Life is filled with lessons and learning experiences. That is a concept that my father instilled in me at a young age and it is an idea I am trying (with varying levels of success) to instill in my own children now. As we age we can take something from our experiences, both the good…
Organizational philosophy is a widely debated topic. There are many ways to build a team’s roster up – whether it’s through free agency, trades, and/or the draft. In addition to all the different methods of going about acquiring roster talent there is also potentially an order of what position to acquire first. Should a team…
There’s been debate, believe it or not, whether the Dallas Cowboys maximized their value selecting Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott with the 4th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft instead of taking a player at a more valued position like cornerback. Yet, with less than half the season to go I think it’s…
While most football fans concentrate on the NCAA and NFL, others are actually concentrating on playing the game in semi-pro leagues around the country. One such team is the Capital City Seahawks of the Washington, DC area. Luc Polglaze, who is a coach with the Seahawks, will chronicle the 2016 season with this team to give…
Coming off a disappointing season that saw the Cowboys struggle offensively, the team retooled this offseason, signing Alfred Morris to pair with Darren McFadden and selecting Ezekiel Elliot with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Patrick Conn breaks down what to expect from the Cowboys rushing attack in 2016. The Dallas Cowboys are going through the…
The 2016 NFL season begins now, with 32 teams scheming to knock off the reigning champion Denver Broncos. The NFL Draft is just around the corner, but the first step in any offseason plan is to assess a team’s needs. Here we look at what the Dallas Cowboys team needs are. These reports were compiled with…
The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why: whether a strip-sack on a well-designed blitz, a giveaway that shifts momentum, or a pick-six in overtime, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. Dave Archibald looks at a pair of interceptions by Luke Kuechly on…
Back in the playoffs for the first time since 2009, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys host the Detroit Lions in the House That Jerry Built for a 2015 NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend matchup. Luis Sotelo examines Romo’s record. “Tony Romo is a choker.” This statement has been taken as fact for nearly a…