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Simply put, I am a football fanatic. I'm well-informed on the game- its players, statistics, history, rules, etc. I love the sport and I enjoy sharing my point of view.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Projected 53-Man Roster: Denver Broncos

Quarterback (3): Peyton Manning, Brock Osweiler, Zac Dysert
Running Back (4): Montee Ball, Ronnie Hillman, Knowshon Moreno, C.J. Anderson
Wide Receiver (5): Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, Wes Welker, Andre Caldwell, Trindon Holliday
Tight End (4): Julius Thomas, Joel Dreesen, Jacob Tamme, Virgil Green
Offensive Tackle (3): Ryan Clady, Orlando Franklin, Chris Clark
Offensive Guard/Center (6): Louis Vasquez, Zane Beadles, Manny Ramirez, Chris Kuper, John Moffitt, Steve Vallos, J.D. Walton (PUP)
Defensive Tackle (4): Terrance Knighton, Sylvester Williams, Kevin Vickerson, Mitch Unrein
Defensive End (4): Robert Ayers, Derek Wolfe, Shaun Phillips, Malik Jackson
Linebacker (6): Wesley Woodyard, Nate Irving, Danny Trevathan, Steven Johnson, Paris Lenon, Adrian Robinson, Von Miller (Suspended for first 6 games)
Defensive Back (11): Champ Bailey, Chris Harris, Duke Ihenacho, Rahim Moore, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, David Bruton, Tony Carter, Mike Adams, Omar Bolden, Kayvon Webster, Quentin Jammer
Kicker (1): Matt Prater
Punter (1): Britton Colquitt
Long Snapper (1): Aaron Brewer

UPDATES:
8/23/2013- Von Miller suspension opens roster spot for Danny Trevathan; Out: Lance Ball; In: C.J. Anderson
8/29/2013- Out: S Quinton Carter (IR), DB Quinton Jammer; In: S Mike Adams, QB Zac Dysert
9/1/2013- Out: LB Bradley Stewart (IR), DE Quanterus Smith (IR), WR Tavarres King (practice squad), OT Vinston Painter (practice squad), FB Jacob Hester (cut), C Ryan Lilja (cut), DE Jeremy Beal (cut); In: TE Virgil Green, OG John Moffitt, C Steve Vallos, S Duke Ihenacho, DB Quentin Jammer, WR Andre Caldwell
9/2/2013- In: LB Adrian Robinson

Projected 53-Man Roster: Dallas Cowboys

Quarterback (2): Tony Romo, Kyle Orton
Running Back (4): DeMarco Murray, Joseph Randle, Phillip Tanner, Lance Dunbar
Wide Receiver (5): Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Dwayne Harris, Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley
Tight End (4): Jason Witten, Gavin Escobar, James Hanna, Andre Smith
Offensive Tackle (4): Tyron Smith, Doug Free, Darrion Weems, Jermey Parnell
Offensive Guard/Center (6): Mackenzy Bernadeau, Brain Waters, Travis Frederick, Ronald Leary, Phil Costa, David Arkin
Defensive Tackle (4): Jason Hatcher, Landon Cohen, Nick Hayden, Jerome Long, Jay Ratliff (PUP)
Defensive End (6): DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, Kyle Wilber, George Selvie, Caesar Rayford
Linebacker (7): Sean Lee, Bruce Carter, Justin Durant, Ernie Sims, DeVonte Holloman, Edgar Jones, Kyle Bosworth
Defensive Back (9): Morris Claiborne, Brandon Carr, Will Allen, Barry Church, B.W. Webb, Orlando Scandrick, Danny McCray, J.J. Wilcox, Jeff Heath
Kicker (1): Dan Bailey
Punter (1): Chris Jones
Long Snapper (1): L.P. Ladouceur

UPDATES:
8/29/2013- DT Jay Ratliff placed on PUP list, creates spot for DT Landon Cohen; Out: DL Tyrone Crawford (IR), LB Alex Albright (IR), C Ryan Cook (IR), DE Ikponmwosa Igbinosun (cut); In: DE George Selvie, OG Ronald Leary, LB Caleb McSurdy, DT Landon Cohen, WR Anthony Armstrong
9/1/2013- Traded undisclosed draft pick to Kansas City for LB Edgar Jones; Out: OG Nate Livings (IR), S Matt Johnson (IR), WR Anthony Armstrong (cut), LB Brandon Magee (cut), LB Caleb McSurdy (cut), CB Sterling Moore (cut); In: TE Andre Smith, OG David Arkin, DT Nick Hayden, S Eric Frampton, S Jeff Heath
9/2/2013- Out: TE Dante Rosario (traded to Chicago for 2014 7th round draft pick); LB Kyle Bosworth
9/4/2013- Out: S Eric Frampton (IR), DT Sean Lissemore (traded to San Diego); In: DE Caesar Rayford (acquired from Indianapolis via trade), OG Brian Waters
9/7/2013- Out: DL Ben Bass (IR); In: DT Jerome Long

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Projected 53-Man Roster: Cleveland Browns

Quarterback (3): Brandon Weeden, Jason Campbell, Brian Hoyer
Running Back (2): Trent Richardson, Bobby Rainey
Fullback (1): Chris Ogbonnaya
Wide Receiver (5): Greg Little, Davone Bess, Travis Benjamin, Josh Cooper, Tori Gurley, Josh Gordon (Suspended first 2 games)
Tight End (4): Jordan Cameron, Gary Barnidge, MarQueis Gray, Keavon Milton
Offensive Tackle (5): Joe Thomas, Mitchell Schwartz, Oniel Cousins, Rashad Butler, Martin Wallace
Offensive Guard/Center (6): Alex Mack, John Greco, Shawn Lauvao, Jason Pinkston, Garrett Gilkey, Patrick Lewis
Defensive Tackle (2): Phil Taylor, Ishmaa'ily Kitchen
Defensive End (6): Desmond Bryant, Ahtya Rubin, Billy Winn, John Hughes, Armonty Bryant, Paul Hazel
Linebacker (8): D'Qwell Jackson, Craig Robertson, Jabaal Sheard, Paul Kruger, Barkevious Mingo, Quentin Groves, Brandon Magee, Eric Martin
Defensive Back (8): Joe Haden, Leon McFadden, T.J. Ward, Tashaun Gipson, Buster Skrine, Chris Owens, Johnson Bademosi, Josh Aubrey
Kicker (1): Billy Cundiff
Punter (1): T.J. Conley
Long Snapper (1): Christian Young

UPDATES:
8/29/2013- Out: DT Nick Jean-Baptiste (cut), FB Owen Marecic (cut), RB Dion Lewis (IR), RB Montario Hardesty (IR), OT Ryan Miller (cut), CB Trevin Wade (cut), DL Dave Kruger (cut), OC Braxton Cave; In: RB Brandon Jackson, RB Miguel Maysonet, WR Josh Cooper, DT Ishmaa'ily Kitchen, CB Akeem Auguste, DE Brian Sanford, LB L.J. Fort, OL Jarrod Shaw, TE Brad Smelley
8/30/2013- Out: RB Miguel Maysonet (cut)
8/31/2013- Out: S Jamoris Slaughter (practice squad), WR David Nelson (cut)
9/1/2013- Out: OT Chris Faulk, DE Brain Sanford (cut), CB Akeem Auguste (cut), K Shayne Graham (cut); In: OT Rashad Butler, OT Martin Wallace, OG Garrett Gilkey, OG Caylin Hauptmann, DE Paul Hazel, LB Eric Martin, S Josh Aubrey
9/2/2013- Out: TE Kellen Davis (cut), RB Brandon Jackson (cut), LB L.J. Fort (cut). OT Caylin Hauptmann (cut), Jarrod Shaw (cut), Brad Smelley (cut), LB James Michael-Johnson (cut); In: LB Brandon Magee, TE MarQueis Gray, RB Bobby Rainey, RB Dennis Johnson, TE Keavon Milton, C Patrick Lewis
9/7/2013- Out: RB Dennis Johnson (cut); In: WR Tori Gurley

Projected 53-Man Roster: Cincinnati Bengals

Quarterback (2): Andy Dalton, Josh Johnson
Running Back (4): BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Giovani Bernard, Cedric Peerman, Rex Burkhead
Fullback (1): Orson Charles
Wide Receiver (7): A.J. Green, Mohamed Sanu, Marvin Jones, Brandon Tate, Andrew Hawkins, Ryan Whalen, Dane Sanzenbacher
Tight End (3): Jermaine Gresham, Tyler Eifert, Alex Smith
Offensive Tackle (4): Andrew Whitworth, Andre Smith, Tanner, Hawkinson, Anthony Collins
Offensive Guard/Center (5): Kevin Zeitler, Clint Boling, Kyle Cook, Mike Pollack, Trevor Robinson
Defensive Tackle (4): Geno Atkins, Domata Peko, Devon Still, Brandon Thompson
Defensive End (5): Michael Johnson, Carlos Dunlap, Robert Geathers, Wallace Gillberry, Margus Hunt
Linebacker (5): Vontaze Burfict, Ray Maualuga, James Harrison, Vincent Rey, Jayson DiManche
Defensive Back (10): Leon Hall, Terence Newman, Reggie Nelson, George Iloka, Adam Jones, Dre Kirkpatrick, Brandon Ghee, Shawn Williams, Taylor Mays, Jeromy Miles
Kicker (1): Mike Nugent
Punter (1): Kevin Huber
Long Snapper (1): Clark Harris

UPDATES:
8/29/2013- Out: LB Sean Porter (IR), LB Brandon Joiner (IR), FB Orson Charles; In: FB John Conner, LB Vincent Rey, LB Jayson DiManche
8/30/2013- Out: LB Emmanuel Lamur (IR); In: CB Shaun Prater
8/31/2013- Out: FB John Conner (cut), CB Shaun Prater (cut), DE Dontay Moch (cut), WR Cobi Hamilton (practice squad), CB Onterio McCalebb (practice squad), OT Reid Fragel (practice squad); In: FB Orson Charles
9/1/2013- In: WR Dane Sanzenbacher, OG Mike Pollack, S, Taylor Mays, S Jeromy Miles

Monday, July 29, 2013

Projected 53-Man Roster: Chicago Bears

Quarterback (2): Jay Cutler, Josh McCown
Running Back (3): Matt Forte, Michael Bush, Michael Ford
Fullback (1): Tony Fiammetta
Wide Receiver (7): Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Earl Bennett, Joe Anderson, Marquess Wilson, Eric Weems, Devin Hester
Tight End (4): Martellus Bennett, Dante Rosario, Steve Maneri, Kyle Adams
Offensive Tackle (3): Jermon Bushrod, Eben Britton, Jordan Mills
Offensive Guard/Center (5): Roberto Garza, Kyle Long, Matt Slauson, James Brown, Taylor Boggs
Defensive Tackle (4): Henry Melton, Stephen Paea, Nate Collins, Zach Minter
Defensive End (5): Julius Peppers, Corey Wooton, Shea McClellin, Cornelius Washington, David Bass
Linebacker (6): Lance Briggs, James Anderson, D.J. Williams, Jon Bostic, Khaseem Greene, Blake Costanzo
Defensive Back (10): Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Major Wright, Chris Conte, Zack Bowman, Craig Stelz, Isaiah Frey, Sherrick McManis, Anthony Walters, C.J. Wilson
Kicker (1): Robbie Gould
Punter (1): Adam Podlesh
Long Snapper (1): Patrick Mannelly

UPDATES:
8/29/2013- Out: QB Matt Blanchard (cut), DE Jamaal Anderson (cut), DE Kyle Moore (cut); In: DE Cheta Ozougwu
8/30/2013- Out: CB Kelvin Hayden (IR), OT J'Marcus Webb (cut), OL Edwin Williams (cut), S Brandon Hardin (cut), RB Armondo Allen (cut); In: OT Jordan Mills, OL Taylor Boggs, CB Zack Bowman, S Anthony Walters, LB J.T. Thomas
9/1/2013- Out: LB J.T. Thomas (cut); In: KR/WR Devin Hester, DT Zach Minter, CB C.J. Wilson
9/2/2013- Out: DE Cheta Ozougwu (cut), TE Kyle Adams (cut); In: DE David Bass, TE Dante Rosario (acquired from Dallas for 2014 7th round draft pick)
9/5/2013- Out: OT Jonathan Scott (cut); In: TE Kyle Adams

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Projected 53-Man Roster: Buffalo Bills

Quarterback (2): E.J. Manuel, Jeff Tuel
Running Back (3): C.J. Spiller, Fred Jackson, Tashard Choice
Fullback (1): Frank Summers
Wide Receiver (6): Stevie Johnson, Robert Woods, T.J. Graham, Marquise Goodwin, Marcus Easley, Chris Hogan
Tight End (3): Scott Chandler, Chris Gragg, Lee Smith
Offensive Tackle (4): Cordy Glenn, Erik Pears, Thomas Welch, Sam Young
Offensive Guard/Center (4): Eric Wood, Kraig Urbik, Doug Legursky, Colin Brown
Defensive Tackle (4): Marcell Dareus, Kyle Williams, Alan Branch, Corbin Bryant
Defensive End (3): Alex Carrington, Mario Williams, Jay Ross
Linebacker (7): Nigel Bradham, Jerry Hughes, Manny Lawson, Kiko Alonso, Arthur Moats, Marcus Dowtin, Jamaal Westerman
Defensive Back (11): Stephon Gilmore, Leodis McKelvin, Jairus Byrd, Da'Norris Searcy, Aaron Williams, Ron Brooks, Duke Williams, Nickell Robey, Jonathan Meeks, Justin Rogers, Brandon Burton
Kicker (1): Dustin Hopkins
Punter (1): Shawn Powell
Long Snapper (1): Garrison Sanborn

UPDATES:
8/30/2013- Out: QB Kevin Kolb (IR), WR Da'Rick Rogers (cut), OT Zebrie Sanders (cut), WR Brad Smith (IR), RB Zachary Brown; In: WR Marcus Easley, OT Sam Young, DT Jay Ross, QB Thaddeus Lewis, S Jonathan Meeks
8/31/2013- Out: LB Keith Pough (cut), DT Jarron Gilbert (cut), TE Dorin Dickerson (cut), C David Snow (cut), LB Bryan Scott (cut), DT Torell Troup (cut), QB Thaddeus Lewis (practice squad), DT Izaan Cross (practice squad); In: FB Frank Summers
9/1/2013- Out: OT Chris Hairston (IR); In: WR Chris Hogan, OT Thomas Welch, DT Corbin Bryant, LB Marcus Dowtin, LB Jamaal Westerman
9/2/2013- In: CB Brandon Burton, S Jim Leonhard

Friday, July 26, 2013

Projected 53-Man Roster: Carolina Panthers

Quarterback (2): Cam Newton, Derek Anderson
Running Back (3): DeAngelo Williams, Kenjon Barner, Armond Smith, Jonathan Stewart (PUP)
Fullback (1): Mike Tolbert
Wide Receiver (5): Steve Smith, Brandon LaFell, Domenik Hixon, Armanti Edwards, Ted Ginn Jr.
Tight End (4):Greg Olsen, Ben Hartsock, Richie Brockel, Brandon Williams
Offensive Tackle (3): Jordan Gross, Byron Bell, Nate Chandler
Offensive Guard/Center (6): Ryan Kalil, Amini Silatolu, Garry Williams, Travelle Wharton, Jeff Byers, Brian Folkerts
Defensive Tackle (4): Star Lotulelei, Dwan Edwards, Kawann Short, Colin Cole
Defensive End (5): Charles Johnson, Greg Hardy, Frank Alexander, Mario Addison, Wes Horton
Linebacker (6): Luke Kuechly, Jon Beason, Thomas Davis, Chase Blackburn, Jordan Senn, A.J. Klein
Defensive Back (10): Captain Munnerlyn, Josh Norman, Charles Godfrey, Mike Mitchell, D.J. Moore, Quinton Mikell, Josh Thomas, James Dockery, Melvin White, Colin Jones
Kicker (1): Graham Gano
Punter (1): Brad Nortman
Long Snapper (1): J.J. Jansen

UPDATES:
8/29/2013- Out: DL Frank Kearse (IR), OG Edmund Kugbila (IR), OT Bruce Campbell (IR), TE Nelson Rosario (cut), OL Geoff Hangartner (cut); In: CB Josh Thomas, RB Armond Smith, OT Nate Chandler, OG Garry Williams, OG Travelle Wharton, DB D.J. Campbell, LB Jordan Senn
8/31/2013- Out: RB Tauren Poole (practice squad), CB Drayton Florence (cut), DT Sione Fua (cut)
9/1/2013- Out: S Robert Lester (practice squad), WR David Gettis (cut), S D.J. Campbell (cut); In: TE Brandon Williams, C Brian Folkerts, DT Colin Cole, CB James Dockery, S Colin Jones
9/2/2013- Out: S Haruki Nakamura (IR); In: S Quinton Mikell

Projected 53-man Roster: Baltimore Ravens

Quarterback (2): Joe Flacco, Tyrod Taylor
Running Back (2): Ray Rice, Bernard Pierce
Fullback (2): Vonta Leach, Kyle Juszczyk
Wide Receiver (6): Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones, Brandon Stokely, Deonte Thompson, Marlon Brown, Aaron Mellette
Tight End (3): Ed Dickson, Dallas Clark, Billy Bajema, Dennis Pitta (IR- designated to return)
Offensive Tackle (3): Bryant McKinnie, Michael Oher, Ricky Wagner
Offensive Guard/Center (6): Marshall Yanda, Kelechi Osemele, Gino Gradkowski, Jah Reid, A.Q. Shipley, Ryan Jensen
Defensive Tackle (4): Haloti Ngata, Terrence Cody, Brandon Williams, Marcus Spears
Defensive End (4): Pernell McPhee, Chris Canty, Arthur Jones, DeAngelo Tyson
Linebacker (9): Terrell Suggs, Elvis Dumervil, Josh Bynes, Daryl Smith, Courtney Upshaw, Arthur Brown, John Simon, Albert McClellan, Robert James, Jameel McClain (PUP)
Defensive Back (9): Lardarius Webb, Corey Graham, Matt Elam, Michael Huff, Jimmy Smith, James Ihedigbo, Chykie Brown, Brynden Trawick, Anthony Levine, Asa Jackson (Suspended first 8 games), Christian Thompson (Suspended first 4 games)
Kicker (1): Justin Tucker
Punter (1): Sam Koch
Long Snapper (1): Morgan Cox

UPDATES:
8/23/2013- WR David Reed traded to Indianapolis for RB Delone Carter; Out: TE Visanthe Shiancoe (cut); In: WR Brandon Stokely, TE Dallas Clark
8/30/2013- Out: LB Jameel McClain placed on PUP list; WR Tommy Streeter (cut), CB Marc Anthony (cut), RB Anthony Allen (cut); In: RB Bobby Rainey, WR Marlon Brown, LB Josh Bynes
8/31/2013- Out: RB Bobby Rainey (cut), WR Tandon Doss (cut), TE Matt Furstenburg (practice squad)
9/1/2013- Out: S Omar Brown (practice squad); In: S Brynden Trawick, S Anthony Levine, WR LaQuan Williams, WR Deonte Thompson
9/2/2013- Out: WR LaQuan Williams (cut); In: LB Robert James
9/4/2013- In: TE Billy Bajema

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Projected 53-man Roster: Atlanta Falcons

Quarterback (2): Matt Ryan, Dominique Davis
Running Back (5): Steven Jackson, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jason Snelling, Josh Vaughan, Antone Smith
Fullback (1): Bradie Ewing
Wide Receiver (5): Roddy White, Julio Jones, Harry Douglas, Drew Davis, Kevin Cone
Tight End (3): Tony Gonzalez, Chase Coffman, Levine Toilolo
Offensive Tackle (4): Sam Baker, Lamar Holmes, Ryan Schraeder, Jeremy Trueblood
Offensive Guard/Center (5): Justin Blalock, Peter Konz, Garrett Reynolds, Joe Hawley, Harland Gunn
Defensive Tackle (4): Jonathan Babineaux, Peria Jerry, Corey Peters, Travian Robertson
Defensive End (6): Osi Umenyiora, Kroy Biermann, Jonathan Massaquoi, Mallicah Goodman, Cliff Matthews, Stansly Maponga
Linebacker (5): Sean Weatherspoon, Stephen Nicholas, Akeem Dent, Paul Worrilow, Joplo Bartu
Defensive Back (10): Asante Samuel, Desmond Trufant, William Moore, Thomas Decoud, Robert Alford, Robert McClain, Dominique Franks, Kemal Ishmael, Zeke Motta, Shann Schillinger
Kicker (1): Matt Bryant
Punter (1): Matt Bosher
Long Snapper (1): Josh Harris

UPDATES:
8/30/2013- Out: LB Brian Banks (cut), WR Tim Toone (cut), QB Sean Renfree (IR), S Charles Mitchell (cut), LB Pat Schiller (cut), RB Ronnie Wingo (cut); In: LB Robert James, WR Darius Johnson, RB Josh Vaughan, S Zeke Motta, S Shann Schillinger
9/1/2013- Out: OT Mike Johnson (IR), WR Darius Johnson (practice squad), OG Jacques McClendon (cut), LB Robert James (cut); In: RB Antone Smith, WR Kevin Cone, OT Terren Jones, OG Harland Gunn, LB Joplo Bartu
9/4/2013- Out: OT Terren Jones; In; OT Jeremy Trueblood

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Projected 53-man Roster: Arizona Cardinals

As training camp begins, so too do the intense battles between players for the right to be on a team's roster come the regular season. I'm going to project each NFL team's final 53-man roster. First up: Arizona Cardinals

Quarterback (3): Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Ryan Lindley
Running Back (5): Rashard Mendenhall, Ryan Williams, Stepfan Taylor, Alfonso Smith, Andre Ellington
Wide Receiver (4): Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd, Andre Roberts, Jaron Brown
Tight End (4): Rob Housler, Kory Sperry, Jim Dray, D.C. Jefferson
Offensive Tackle (4): Eric Winston, Levi Brown, Bobby Massie, Nate Potter
Offensive Guard/Center (5): Lyle Sendlein, Paul Fanaika, Daryn Colledge, Earl Watford, Mike Gibson
Defensive Tackle (2): Dan Williams, Alameda Ta'amu
Defensive End (4): Calais Campbell, Darnell Dockett, Frostee Rucker, Ronald Talley
Linebacker (9): Lorenzo Alexander, Sam Acho, Karlos Dansby, Jasper Brinkley, Matt Shaughnessy, John Abraham, Kevin Minter, Alex Okafor, Daryl Washington (Suspended first 4 games)
Defensive Back (10): Patrick Peterson, Antoine Cason, Rashad Johnson, Yeremiah Bell, Tyrann Mathieu, Jerraud Powers, Javier Arenas, Jamell Fleming, Justin Bethel, Tony Jefferson
Kicker (1): Jay Feely
Punter (1): Dave Zastudil
Long Snapper(1): Mike Leach

UPDATES:
8/30/2013- Rookie WR Ryan Swope retires due to his history of concussions; Out: LB O'Brien Schofield (cut), WR LaRon Byrd (cut), OG Jonathan Cooper (IR), QB Ryan Lindley, OG Chilo Rachal (cut), OG Senio Kelemete (cut), WR Charles Hawkins (cut), TE Richard Quinn (cut), DT David Carter (cut); In: WR Kerry Taylor, OG Paul Fanaika, C Mike Gibson, RB Alfonso Smith, LB Reggie Walker, TE Jeff King
9/1/2013- Out: DT Ricky Lumpkin (IR), TE Jeff King (IR), WR Kerry Taylor (cut), LB Reggie Walker (cut); In: TE Kory Sperry, QB Ryan Lindley, DE Ronald Talley, LB Kenny Demens, CB Bryan McCann
9/2/2013- Out: LB Kenny Demens (practice squad), CB Bryan McCann (cut); In: DT Alameda Ta'amu

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Every team's undrafted free agents with best chance to make 53 man roster

Every year there are college football players who don't hear the name called on draft day. Whether it be due to the school they attend, injury history, skill, off-field issues or other reasons. And every year undrafted players fight and claw their ways up on the depth chart and on the final 53 man roster. So, here is a list of each team's undrafted player(s) of 2013 who I believe have the best chance to make the final roster:

Arizona Cardinals: Tony Jefferson, Dan Buckner
Atlanta Falcons: Nick Clancy, Brian Banks, Adam Replogle, Martel Moore
Baltimore Ravens: Meshak Williams, Omarius Hines, Gerrard Sheppard, Marlon Brown
Buffalo Bills: Da'Rick Rogers, Brandon Kaufman, Nickell Robey, Kip Edwards
Carolina Panthers: Robert Lester, Craig Roh, Wes Horton, Melvin White
Chicago Bears: Michael Ford, Demontre Hurst, CJ Wilson
Cincinnati Bengals: Onterio McCalebb, Larry Black, Bruce Taylor, Troy Stoudermire
Cleveland Browns: Braxton Cave, Keenan Davis, Mike Edwards, Josh Aubrey, Dave Kruger, Kenronte Walker, Kent Richardson
Dallas Cowboys: Brandon Magee, Taylor Reed, Xavier Brewer, Devin Smith, Jakar Hamilton
Denver Broncos: Lerentee McCray, Aaron Hester, Damien Holmes, CJ Anderson
Detroit Lions: Joseph Fauria
Green Bay Packers: Jake Stoneburner, Donte Savage
Houston Texans: Johnny Adams, Cierre Wood, Ray Graham, Jawanza Starling
Indianapolis Colts: Lanear Sampson, Sheldon Price
Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Otten, Matt Scott, TJ Barnes, Paul Hazel, Chris Banjo
Kansas City Chiefs: Brad Madison, Darin Drakeford, Bradley McDougald
Miami Dolphins: Jasper Collins, Jordan Kovacs, AJ Francis, Michael Clay
Minnesota Vikings: Rodney Smith, Zach Line, Nathan Williams
New England Patriots: Armond Armstead, Mark Harrison, Kenbrell Thompkins, Brandon Ford, Zach Sudfeld, Chris McDonald, Ryan Allen, Cory Grissom, Elvis Fisher, Brandon Jones
New Orleans Saints: Chase Thomas, Ryan Griffin, Kevin Reddick
New York Giants: Alonzo Tweedy
New York Jets: Rontez Miles, Marcus Davis, Ryan Spadola, Sean Progar, Troy Davis
Oakland Raiders: Conner Vernon, Latavius Murray, Sam McGuffie
Philadelphia Eagles: Russell Shepard, Ifeanyi Momah, Damion Square, Matthew Tucker
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Golic, Terence Garvin, Nigel Malone, Chris Hubbard
San Diego Chargers: Kwame Geathers, Josh Johnson, Daniel Molls
San Francisco 49ers: Luke Marquadt, MarQueis Gray, Lawrence Okoye
Seattle Seahawks: Alvin Bailey, Ray Polk, John Lotulelei
St. Louis Rams: Terrell Brown, Philip Lutzenkirchin, Phillip Steward, Ray Ray Armstrong
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tim Wright
Tennessee Titans: Jonathan Willard
Washington Redskins: Xavier Nixon, Chip Reeves

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Patriots continue to make headlines for the wrong reasons

Just two weeks removed from the arrest of (now) former tight end Aaron Hernandez for the murder of Odin Lloyd, the people working in the New England Patriots' front office again find themselves faced with the decision of cutting ties with a troubled player. Alfonzo Dennard, a seventh round draft pick by the Pats in 2012 -he fell to the seventh round because he was convicted of assaulting a police officer- was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Omaha, Nebraska, according to The Omaha World-Herald. Every year players are reminded by their coaches to stay out of trouble and be smart during this brief time off. Yet, every year there are players who find themselves in handcuffs. And one would think that with all the scrutiny that the Patriots organization has been under since Aaron Hernandez was first listed as a suspect in the Lloyd murder case, that every player and member of the Patriots would understand that they need to stay low and not put themselves in a position to risk pouring any more negative publicity on the team, right? Well, apparently Alfonzo Dennard believes otherwise.

Honestly, it's not hard to stay out of trouble. I understand it's different for professional athletes because when you're rich and famous everybody wants to be your friend. But, drinking and driving can be avoided so easily. Why does he need to go out to drink? Stay home and do it! If players really want to go out to the clubs so bad then have a designated driver! What the hell is wrong with these guys?! I swear, my six year old cousin knows better.