Post Tagged with: "Pat Thorman"

  • The NFL’s Kicker Inefficiency

    The NFL’s Kicker Inefficiency

    February 15, 2013 1:39 pm 80 comments

     Exhibit A:  Stephen Gostkowski When he was a rookie in 2006, Stephen Gostkowski had some incredibly large shoes to fill after being chosen in the fourth round (118th overall) by the New England Patriots.  He did a reasonably solid job of replacing departed legend Adam Vinatieri, and even climbed as [...]

     
  • Midweek Musings

    Midweek Musings

    February 6, 2013 4:21 pm 16 comments

    A few thoughts before stocking up on milk, eggs, bread and whiskey before two feet of snow hit.  Although to listen to the local news, you’d think it was an earthquake instead of a February snowstorm that’s about to hit the typically snowy northeast…   There rightly has been a [...]

     
  • Super Bowl XLVII Preview

    Super Bowl XLVII Preview

    January 30, 2013 5:18 pm 80 comments

    Once you cut through all of the overplayed fluff that surrounds any Super Bowl, determining who will wind up coming out on top usually can be boiled down to a couple of overriding factors.  The matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens is no different.  Sure, there are [...]

     
  • A Patriots Postmortem

    A Patriots Postmortem

    January 24, 2013 9:17 am 96 comments

    Some meandering thoughts on faulty narratives, sports media and the end of the Patriots season… In the rush to assign blame when a season comes to an end, fans and media tend to overlook the simple fact that roughly 97 percent of all NFL players’ seasons end badly – either [...]

     
  • AFC Championship Preview – Ravens @ Patriots

    AFC Championship Preview – Ravens @ Patriots

    January 18, 2013 8:03 am 67 comments

    Baltimore Ravens (10-6) at New England Patriots (12-4) Sunday, January 20th @ 6:30pm Line:  Patriots -9; over/under 51.5 Injury Update: Bernard Pierce (BAL) – The backup runner has missed practice with a knee injury and is questionable to suit up on Sunday. Danny Woodhead (NE) – The passing-downs back has [...]

     
  • NFC Championship Preview – 49ers @ Falcons

    NFC Championship Preview – 49ers @ Falcons

    January 18, 2013 8:02 am 134 comments

    San Francisco 49ers (11-4-1) at Atlanta Falcons (13-3) Sunday, January 20th @ 3:00pm Line:  49ers -4; over/under 49 Injury Update: Justin Smith (SF) – The standout defensive end will continue to play with a partially torn triceps, and his effectiveness remains in question. John Abraham (ATL) – The pass rushing [...]

     
  • Divisional Playoff Preview – Texans @ Patriots

    Divisional Playoff Preview – Texans @ Patriots

    January 11, 2013 9:26 am 54 comments

    Houston Texans (12-4) at New England Patriots (12-4) Sunday, January 13th @ 4:30pm Line:  New England -9.5; over/under 47.5 Injury Update: Rob Gronkowski (NE) – The hulking tight end will play after some limited practices this week (broken forearm). Rob Ninkovich (NE) – The defensive end appears to be okay [...]

     
  • Divisional Playoff Preview – Seahawks @ Falcons

    Divisional Playoff Preview – Seahawks @ Falcons

    January 11, 2013 9:25 am 39 comments

    Seattle Seahawks (11-5) at Atlanta Falcons (13-3) Sunday, January 13th @ 1:00pm Line:  Atlanta -1; over/under 45.5 Injury Update: John Abraham (ATL) – The pass rushing defensive end will likely play after leaving a Week 17 game with an ankle injury. Chris Clemons (SEA) – The standout defensive end is [...]

     
  • Divisional Playoff Preview – Packers @ 49ers

    Divisional Playoff Preview – Packers @ 49ers

    January 11, 2013 9:25 am 25 comments

    Green Bay Packers (11-5) at San Francisco 49ers (11-4-1) Saturday, January 12th @ 8:00pm Line:  San Francisco -2.5; over/under 44.5 Injury Update: Jordy Nelson (GB) – The big play receiver should again be active after a week of limited practices (knee). Justin Smith (SF) – The key defensive end will [...]

     
  • Divisonal Playoff Preview – Ravens @ Broncos

    Divisonal Playoff Preview – Ravens @ Broncos

    January 11, 2013 9:24 am 9 comments

    Baltimore Ravens (10-6) at Denver Broncos (13-3) Saturday, January 12th @ 4:30pm Line:  Denver -9.5; over/under 46 Injury Update: Willis McGahee (DEN) – He returned to practice and is eligible to come off of IR for next week’s game if Denver wins. Terrell Suggs (BAL) – He aggravated his Achilles [...]

     
 
 
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