These are the regular hot takes. They are more “in-season”. They are less all-encompassing and “theoretical” than the essential takes.
People have been proclaiming Mahomes the best QB ever, and claiming he is already the GOAT. They point to his career accolades, clutch factor, and physical standpoint. People have this idea that Mahomes is this amazing, gotta-have-it-all, big game savant that is uniquely special and gifted. That he is better than his peers. But those […]
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It’s funny how LeBron James, in the Eastern Conference, never lost in the 1st round (15 years). But in the western conference, he has lost in the 1st round 3x in 7 years. It’s funny how that works. It’s funny how LeBron made 8 straight Finals in the eastern conference from 2011-2018. But since going
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There has been a lot of discussion about why the NBA All-Star game isn’t good anymore. It really comes down to the lack of passion and interest from stars, first and foremost. We can blame Adam Silver all we want, but the reality is that any of the recent changes to the All-Star game format
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Right now, Jacoby Brissett is essentially going to be the sacrificial lamb for the New England Patriots to start the 2024 NFL season: The Patriots’ offensive line just isn’t good, at all. And they do not want to put their 3rd overall pick Drake Maye behind it just to get him hurt. That’s how bad
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When the Broncos traded two 1st-round picks, two 2nd-round-picks, and one 5th-round-pick to acquire Russell Wilson, they did so with the intent that he would deliver elite QB play to a team that was seemingly “just a QB away”, in the manner of the 2020 Buccaneers, and 2021 Rams. Well, so far, it has been
Is the Russell Wilson Trade the Worst NFL Trade in Recent Memory? Read More »
There are a lot of talking points about running backs in the recent decade that constantly get pushed by many media outlets and continue to be regurgitated by fans as if it is the Gospel. The issue with these anti-running back sentiment is that it involves takes that can be misleading, not accurate, or can
Dispelling False Anti-Running Back Narratives Read More »
People have looked at the Celtics the last few years, and many have come to the silly conclusion that they can’t win with this core, and that Brown should be traded or that Tatum isn’t “that guy”. Many of these people are either A) fans of other teams who stealthily want Jaylen Brown to be
Celtics Should Give Tatum and Brown at Least 4 More Seasons Read More »
Back in the 2020 bubble, Jimmy Butler put up an admirable performance, taking two games off the 2020 Lakers, who had Anthony Davis playing at the highest level in his career, and a still spry 35 year-old LeBron James. Many did not give Butler much heat for this series loss, because he managed to outclutch
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The Boston Celtics just went out badly to the Heat. Naturally, people are going to wonder if big changes should be made to the team. Should they trade one of the two Jays? Get rid of Smart? Making the Finals last year seems to not matter to some. What should they do? Well the answer
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This is a very bold claim, but it will be true. The truth is, the Patriots won’t get back to being a serious title-contender any time soon. And sadly, Bill Belichick may be the reason why. Here are the reasons why: Belichick Prefers Not to Spend Top Dollar for Elite Talent The Patriots having more
The Patriots Future with Bill Belichick is bleak Read More »
We don’t need to give an introduction to these two legends because they already speak for themselves. The Super Bowl victories, numerous accolades, and wins make it hard to find a greater duo or even a greater individual coach and QB as these two. And yet, this could easily change this year. As after all,
The Legacies of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady Can Change Drastically This Season Read More »
For the past decade and a half, there has been this infatuation with elite Quarterbacks, and how you need them to win Super Bowls. It probably had its beginnings when Brady and Peyton started their reign as the premier QBs in the league during the early-mid 2000s, and grew after the Patriots 2007 perfect season.
If You Can’t Find a Brady or Peyton, Get A Josh Allen Read More »