Author Archives: Pat Traina

Big Ben Out, Mason Rudolph & Minkah Fitzpatrick In

There is a whole lot going on right now in Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger is officially out for the season due to an elbow injury. If you’re a Steelers fan, waking up today to hear the Big Ben news must have been tough. But.. there’s is still a whole lot be optimistic about in Pittsburgh. TheyContinueContinue reading “Big Ben Out, Mason Rudolph & Minkah Fitzpatrick In”

It’s Put Up Or Shut Up Time For Jameis Winston

Tonight’s TNF matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks off the start of NFL Week 2. Tonight’s NFC South matchup is between two former Heisman Trophy winning QB’s: Cam Newton and Jameis Winston.  Last week, Winston played such a terrible game in their season-opening loss against the San Francisco 49ers. He threwContinueContinue reading “It’s Put Up Or Shut Up Time For Jameis Winston”

Antonio Brown Era is Over in Oakland.. Before It Ever Started

Wow. The roller coaster ride is finally over. Antonio Brown’s career in Oakland has ended after 182 days. Let’s take a look back at the memorable journey of Antonio Brown’s career with the Raiders. Timeline: March 13: Raiders officially sign Antonio Brown. August 3: Post Instagram of his frostbitten feet due to not wearing proper footwearContinueContinue reading “Antonio Brown Era is Over in Oakland.. Before It Ever Started”

2019 NFL Season Opener TNF Preview: Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears

Football is officially back!! We’re celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the NFL with tonight’s matchup between long-time rivals Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. It’s the head coaching debut for Matt LaFleur in Green Bay. LaFleur aims to construct a game plan that will be enough to take out one of the best defensesContinueContinue reading “2019 NFL Season Opener TNF Preview: Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears”

6 Years Later, It is Time to Bring Back the EA Sports NCAA Football Video Game Franchise

6 years ago one of the greatest sport video games ever was released and fans are demanding it’s return.

Final 2019 NFL Mock Draft

Below was my mock draft for last draft. I picked the correct team for every first round QB. The rest of the mock draft didn’t hit on too much, but the players for the most part were drafted right around where I mocked them. https://wordpress.com/post/offthegridiron.wordpress.com/8397 So here is my 2019 NFL 1st Round Mock Draft:ContinueContinue reading “Final 2019 NFL Mock Draft”

Another One Bites the Dust: Giants G.M. David Gettleman has Trust Issues

After spending the past five years as arguably the most popular athlete in NYC, the New York Giants have officially closed the door on the Odell Beckham era. The Giants agreed to trade Beckham to Cleveland in exchange for a first-round pick (No. 17 overall) the second of the Browns’ third-round picks (No. 95) and safety JabrillContinueContinue reading “Another One Bites the Dust: Giants G.M. David Gettleman has Trust Issues”