Author Archives: Pat Traina

Thursday Night Football Preview: Is Nick Mullens Ready for the Bright Lights?

Tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup between the Oakland Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers is a primetime game unlike no other. The matchup will feature two teams whose records combine to (2-13), with the Raiders being (1-7) and the 49ers (1-6).  They both had high expectations before entering the season, hence why this was scheduledContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night Football Preview: Is Nick Mullens Ready for the Bright Lights?”

It’s Time for Josh Gordon and Sony Michel to Shine

Every season the New England Patriots have been the consensus preseason favorites to win the AFC. The Patriots dynasty led by Bill Belichick and Tom Brady has now lasted for almost two decades, since it began in 2001 with their first of the dynasty’s five Super Bowl rings. In my opinion, it is pretty tough to argueContinueContinue reading “It’s Time for Josh Gordon and Sony Michel to Shine”

Frank Gore: The Engine that Keeps Running

This past Sunday’s game AFC East match-up between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets was just another reminder of unappreciative greatness. Dolphins running back Frank Gore just surpassed former Jets running back Curtis Martin, and now became the NFL fourth all-time leader in career rushing yards. He is now only behind three legendaryContinueContinue reading “Frank Gore: The Engine that Keeps Running”

All-Around the NFL: Week 2 Injury Updates

The first week of the NFL regular season has concluded, and the potential impact of injuries surround key impact players is already starting to add up. There have been players who are already are expected to miss the entire season, as well as some that status’s remain unclear. With week two of the season approaching, itContinueContinue reading “All-Around the NFL: Week 2 Injury Updates”

2018 NFL Draft Preview

First Round Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns: QB Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma) New York Giants: RB Saquon Barkley (Penn State) New York Jets: QB Sam Darnold (USC) Buffalo Bills (Trade with Cleveland): QB Josh Allen (UCLA) Denver Broncos: DE Bradley Chubb (NC State) Arizona Cardinals (Trade with Indianapolis): QB Josh Rosen (UCLA) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S DerwinContinueContinue reading “2018 NFL Draft Preview”

2018 NFL Draft QB Rankings

1. Josh Rosen (UCLA): 6’3″ 220 lbs. Junior Career Stats: 30 Starts. Passing: 711-1169 (60.8%) 9,301 yds. 57 TD, 22 Int, 139.9 passer rating. Rushing: 109 rushes, -154 yds. (-1.4), 6 TD. Notable Awards: 2017: 2nd Team All-Pac-12, 2015: Pac-12 Newcomer of the Year. Pros: Mechanics especially footwork, Smooth & Quick Release, Intelligent, Arm StrengthContinueContinue reading “2018 NFL Draft QB Rankings”