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NFL DRAFT ROUND 1 WINNERS AND LOSERS

2020-04-24T12:11:00.000-07:00

NFL DRAFT ROUND 1 WINNERS AND LOSERS

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books lets take a look at some of the winners and losers of the first day of the NFL Draft

WINNERS

Miami- The Dolphins were the most talked about team all week with all the talk about what they would do with this pick. The Dolphins have spent the last two years focused on Tua and they got their guy. If he stays healthy he has the highest upside in this draft. That alone could of made them a winner but using their next two picks on Austin Jackson a solid tackle and reached for Corner Noah Igbinoghene who has great potential. This could be a draft we look at in 5 years that turned this franchise around.
San Francisco- The team that was close to winning the Super Bowl had a great first day of the draft to get them back in this position. Trading back one pick and getting the player I thought they would Javon Kinlaw who is a high level defensive tackle and then they come back and grab a receiver who I am really high on in Brandon Aiyuk which is another weapon for Kyle Shanahan.
Denver and Dallas- Both these teams really found themselves in good spots to get weapons for their young Quarterbacks. Jerry Jeudy I think is gonna be an All Pro receiver and him dropping to Denver with the weapons they have and a young QB in Drew Lock this is a great pick. The Cowboys had CeeDee Lamb who is not behind of Jeudy fall right to them and give another guy for Dak to throw too and open up the defense for Cooper to work.
Baltimore- Patrick Queen has great upside and could be one the best players in the draft and falls to a great team and situation
Kansas City- You give the best player in the world another great weapon in Clyde Edwards-Helaire who fits their system perfectly and has played in big games and situations. Just another weapon for Mahomes and Reid to use.
Minnesota- I like both picks here that the Vikings made but I like the second the most. Yes I think Justin Jefferson will be a good player and a good weapon for the Vikings. The pick of Gladley the corner out of TCU was one of my favorite picks of the draft. He is a sleeper pick.

LOSERS

Green Bay- Lets just get this out of the way. You are coming off a 13 win season that you were a game away from the Super Bowl and have an all time great QB in win now mode. With a draft that is loaded with Wide Receivers that can help him out for the next few years. You go with a QB and one that is not a slam dunk at all. Jordan Love while talented had a very shaky season last year. Yes it will be a couple years before he thinks about going on the field but the only way this is a good pick is if he is a Hall of Fame level player. You also just soured the relationship of your franchise player.
Both New York Football Teams- While I like the Giants pick a little bit more than the Jets I am not a fan of both teams being safe here. With The Giants I get drafting Andrew Thomas who some say is the best O-Linemen and will help Jones and Barkley,but they could of easily traded back and got a couple picks and took a Linemen and get more help or take one of the top defensive players either Isiah Simmons or Derrick Brown. The Jets I think took the biggest risk and most likely bust in Mekhi Becton who has a lot of question marks. They also signed a few O-Linemen as well so they tried to help the line and protection already. I strongly believe they should of took one of the top Wide Rcivers and give Darnold another weapon. The Jets were last last year in big plays. They are looking like they will be down that road again this up coming season.

NFL MOCK DRAFT 2020

2020-04-23T11:48:00.002-07:00

NFL MOCK DRAFT 2020

With the NFL Draft tonight here is my mock draft and some notes on why I think some of these teams make these picks and players I like in round 2.

	1.	Joe Burrow QB LSU
	2.	Chase Young DE Ohio State
	3.	Jeffrey Okudah CB Ohio State
	4.	Andrew Thomas OT Georgia
	5.	Tua Tagovailoa QB Alabama
	6.	Justin Herbert QB Oregon
	7.	Isaiah Simmons OLB Clemson
	8.	Jedrick Wills OT Alabama
	9.	Derrick Brown DT Auburn
	10.	Tristan Wirfs OT Iowa
	11.	Jerry Jeudy WR Alabama
	12.	CeeDee Lamb WR Oklahoma
	13.	Javon Kinlaw DT South Carolina
	14.	Mekhi Becton OT Louisville
	15.	Henry Ruggs III WR Alabama
	16.	C.J. Henderson CB Florida
	17.	K’Lavon Chaisson OLB LSU
	18.	Xavier McKinney S Alabama
	19.	Jordan Love QB Utah State
	20.	A.J. Terrell CB Clemson
	21.	Jalen Reagor WR TCU
	22.	Justin Jefferson WR LSU
	23.	A.J. Epenesa DE Iowa
	24.	Kenneth Murray OLB Oklahoma
	25.	Jaylon Johnson CB Utah
	26.	Austin Jackson OT USC
	27.	Yetur Gross-Matos DE Penn State
	28.	Patrick Queen OLB LSU
	29.	Ezra Cleveland OT Boise State
	30.	Tee Higgins WR Clemson
	31.	Brandon Aiyuk WR Arizona State
	32.	D’Andre Swift RB Georgia

Miami has been talking about Tua for two years now so I think they stay put and take Tua.
I can see The Jets going Linemen but I think they take the best receiver on the board.
Derrick Brown could be the best player in the draft as well as Simmons out of Clemson. I can see either one of them going to the Lions as well.
San Fran made a great trade with the Colts to get that 13th pick I see them going D Tackle and replace Buckner.
The end of the first round is very unpredictable my sleeper is Brandon Aiyuk I think San Fran goes Receiver in that spot.
In round two my favorite players are Denzel Mims WR from Baylor and Jeff Gladney CB TCU
Jalen Hurts is another big talking point when it comes to QB I see him going to New England look also at Jake Fromm as a possibility for the Patriots also

2014 NFL PREVIEW

2014-09-06T11:09:00.000-07:00

2014 NFL PREVIEW

We are back people and in a big way with our 2014 NFL Preview. Let's get to it.

SPINZZ

NFC EAST

1st. New York Giants 9-7

I wanna start this off by saying as much as I love this division it is at a low point. Any of these teams can win it and anyone can finish in last. Here's my case for The Giants. As bad as the new system has looked in the pre season I think it's a change they needed. They acquired players like Dominique Rodger-Cromarte and Walter Thurmond to sure up the secondary. The key is the online if they can play well and give Eli some time the Giants can make a run.-

2nd. Philadelphia Eagles 8-8

Chip Kelly's new offense broke into the league with a splash and it has room to get better. A few things that stops me from picking Philly. The NFL had a whole offseason to plan around and plan a way to stop new schemes. Another is that Nick Floes played out of his mind last year I don't see him putting those record numbers up again. Also while they did acquire Darren Sproles and have Jermey Maclin returning and have one of the leagues best backs In Shady McCoy, but losing Deasaun Jackson is going to be a big lose. They will be in it all year but I think they will fall short.

3rd. Washington 6-10

If RG3 was healthy I would pick them too win the division. I think the defense is going to be one of the most improved in the NFL with the additions of Ryan Clark, Jason Hatcher, and Brandon Marieweather too go with all pros DeAngelo Hall and Brian Orakpo. The addition of Deasaun Jackson I think will be big time to go with Piere Gracon and Alford Morris. The key to this team is RG3 and form what I saw last year and this preseason I'm not confident he will be that RG3 we all know all season long. I do think we will see flashes and but not the whole year.

4th Dallas Cowboys 4-12

The Cowboys will not go 8-8.....but they will be a lot worse. Let me start with the positives. I think Dallas will have a really good offense. With Tony Romo and Dez Bryant to go along with a young weapon in Terrance Williams they will be fun to watch. The defense on the other hand might be the worst in the league. Losing guys like Lee, Hatcher and Ware from a defense that was already bad as it was dose not help. This will be a long year in big D.

NFC NORTH

1st Chicago Bears 12-4

I really love this Bears team. I think they will be one of the most explosive teams in the league this year. Jay Cutler with Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery's, and Matt Forte in this new offense will only benefit them. People are down on the defense but they still have Peanut Tillman and Tim Jennings. As well as acquiring Jared Allen and Justin Houston on the outside now so the defense will be there. Jay Cutler is the key he needs to play 16 games to give this team a shot at the Super Bowl.

2nd Green Bay Packers 10-6

Packers have a lot to like they have the best QB in football in Aaron Rodgers. A top 5 running back in Eddie Lacy and weapons on the outside with Jordy Nelson and Randle Cobb. Packers have an improved defense to go with guys like AJ Hawk and Clay Mathews. Two things that are stopping me from picking the Packers the Packers have a real tough schedule and I think that the Bears are just gonna be a better team.

3rd Detroit Lions 8-8

The Lions are as talented as any team in the league. These last couple years they should have at least made the playoffs. They got rid of someone who I thought was one of the worst coaches in football in Jim Schwartz and replaced him with Jim Caldwell. They still have Mathew Stafford and Calvin Johnson. They added Golden Tate to go on the outside. The thing that will hurt them is they aren't better then the two teams ahead of them.

4th Minnesota Vikings 4-12

This team can be fun to watch. They have Cordell Paterson and Adrian Peterson. Those guys alone are must see TV but they are lacking everywhere else. They drafted Teddy Bridgewater who I'm not big on, but if he shows any promise the Vikings can be a sneaky team.

NFC SOUTH

1st New Orleans Saints 11-5

There is a lot to like about this team. They are still one of the 3 most explosive teams in the league. Brees and Graham is still as deadly a duo. They lost Sproles but added rookie of the year candidate Brandin Cooks who in this offense can be a really good weapon. The defense still has Rob Ryan running the show and makes them a solid unit. The Saints will be in the thick of things in the NFC.

2nd Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-7

I am big on this team. They are loaded on both sides of the ball. They added Josh Mccown and even though I think Mike Gelnonon is more talented, Mccown did play last year with similar type of weapons. They have Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans on the outside. As well as talented running back Doug Martin. They are talented all over the defense as well. The biggest thing they did was adding Lovie Smith as the coach. Guy knows how to win and has a really talented team to work with.

3rd Atlanta Falcons 7-9

One of the most disappointing team from last year here. Was not totally do too things of their control. Julio Jones and Roddy White we're not healthy. Stephan Jackson was a bust. The o-line imploded. Matt Rayan was left alone. I think they sured up some things in the draft with the o-line. Julio Jones and Roddy White are healthy this year. They should have some what of a bounce back year.

4th Carolina Panthers 5-11

Your not gonna find a bigger Cam Newton fan then me but I don't see him and his squad having a good year this year. They had a below average receiving core and some how made it worse. They let go franchise leading recover Steve Smith. I do like the rookie Kelvin Benjamin but other then that not much about that group. It doesn't help a big part of the salary cap is locked into Deangelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. They will still have an elite defense lead by Luke Kuechly and Greg Hardy. They will be losing a lot of 14-10 games.

NFC WEST

1st Seattle Seahawks 14-2

I was not a believe in this team last year I still think San Fran was the better team last year, but they gave Denver a beating and they brought pretty much everyone back. They did lose some parts on the defensive side and Golden Tate. They still have the best defense in the league. The best home field advantage. Pete Corral is a coach everyone wants two play for. Russel Wilson looks even better. Beast mode is still in affect and they will get a whole healthy year of maybe the fastest guy in the league Percy Harvin. The thing I love most bout this team is the attitude they are coming in this year with how you have to take the championship from them. The only thing that will stop them from going to the Super Bowl is not getting home filed but I don't see that happening.

2nd San Francisco 49ers 11-5

After the draft this was my pick to win the Super Bowl. Then players started getting suspended most notably Aldon Smith. The rumor about trading coach Jim Haraugh. This team has had a lot going on which is why they looked bad in the pre season. That being said they still have an elite defense that will get guys back including Navarow Bowmen half way through the year. The offense will be one the best with Boldin, Crabtree, and Steve Johnson. Frank Gore is still a tank and his back up Carlos Hyde will be there to help shoulder the load. If this team comes out and starts the year on the right foot they can be a Super Bowl contender if not it could be a disappointing year.

3rd Arizona Cardinals 9-7

Another team that as the off season went on just fell apart. They ended last year 10-6 and missed the playoffs and we're coming back with that core. They have had some tough injuries on the defensive side of the ball this pre season that will hurt but they still have Patrick Peterson who I think is the best corner in the game. On the offensive side of the ball Michael Floyd is gonna have a break out year to go with Larry Fitz. This team will still be as competitive as any but fall short.

4th St.Louis Rams 6-10

The theme of this division has been falling apart since training camp. The Rams were picked to make the playoffs this year by a lot of teams. Then franchise Quarterback Sam Bradford tore his ACL and now they are in flux. They had a great draft and have a top 10 defense so they will still be very competitive but they are now a year away.

AFC

AFC EAST

1st New England Patriots 12-4

Brady and Belicheck are still there so right there is at least 10 wins. They are suppose to get a healthy year out of Gronk with is a big X factor for them. The biggest thing the Pats did was sign Revis and Browner at corner back. This will be the best duo at that position they have had in years. If they play to the level they can the Pats can be going back to the Super Bowl. If not it will be another disappointing year in New England.

2nd New York Jets 7-9

The Jets made a lot of moves this off season. Signing guys like Mike Vick, Eric Decker, and Chris Johnson. The defense is still elite with Rex running it. The reasons why I don't see them making the playoffs is the secondary is weak, and Geno starting. I am a believer in Geno but I think that Vick gives this team the best chance right now .

3rd Miami Dolphins 6-10

I will admit I am not a Ryan Tannahill fan. I watched him in college and he did not show me anything. Still today he hasn't. Him along with Joe Philbin who I don't think is a good coach will be the down fall for this team that has some pretty good parts.

4th Buffalo Bills 3-13

You haven't been good for years. You have an unproven quarterback. You are in Buffalo where it gets cold and windy. So what do you do? Trade this years and next years draft for a receiver. While I am I fan of Sammy Watkins and think he will be a pro bowler the Bills just seem lost right now. They do have a good defense and some weapons with Watkins and Spiller but they need more help.

AFC NORTH

Cincinnati Bengals 11-5

This team is as talented as any in football. They get knocked for the playoff success the last few years but 3 years ago if you woulda told people they would have this run they laugh. They have one of the best receivers in AJ Green with upstart 2nd year player Gio Bernard. The defense is loaded. Geno Atkins is coming back. Along with Leon Hall who with rookie Darqueze Dennard with be as good as any corner back duos in the league.

2nd Baltimore Ravens 10-6

Ravens are gonna look to return to playoffs after missing it last year. Ravens had a busy off season with the whole Ray Rice mess. They did add Steve Smith to help out Joe Flaco .They also drafted CJ Mosley who I'm big on. This team is built to make a return to the playoffs.

3rd Pittsburgh Steelers 8-8

The Steelers had an up and down year last year. They were also one Chiefs kick away from making the playoffs last year. Mike Tomlin is still a really good coach and Big Ben is still a winner who can get the job done. They have player makers like Bell and Brown on the offensive side of the ball. The weird thing about this team is that the defense isn't there and might be what holds them back. Even though they do have defensive ROY candidate Ryan Shazier.

4th Cleveland Browns 5-11

The Browns have a really good defense. They drafted rookie Justin Gilbert who looks really good and will help them out a lot. They have a talented tight end I'm Jordan Cameron. They STILL don't know Josh Gordans status new news comes out every day. Now the quarterback situation. JOHNY MANZEL SHOULD BE STARTING. If you think he shouldn't you the never watched him in college and even in the pre season. I will admit it Johny hasn't looked great but he's looked better then Hoyer who's been in the league longer and supposedly has a better grasp of the plAybook. Now the browns wounded why they struggled for so many years.

AFC SOUTH

1st Indianapolis Colts 10-6

I don't know what to think of this team. On paper they look good having Luck with Wayne, Nicks, and Hilton. That should get people excited. The you have Trent in the backfield who some people still believe in. The D is still suspect. With them adding guys like Arthur Jones and D'Qwell Jackson. They luck out in being in a weak division and are poised for a big Anderw Luck season. Let's see if they put it together this year and build off last year.

2nd Houston Texans 7-9

Clowney and Watt that alone should get football fans excited and have opposing QBs scared. They imploded last year but look to rebound this year. The D will be one of the toughest to play against with Watt and Clowney. They will have a healthy Arian Foster this year which will help. The QB situation is stopping me from going out on a limb and picking them to make the playoffs. Ryan Mallet has to start for the, to have a shot.

3rd Tennessee Titans 6-10

The Titans just seem to be sitting here in a weird spot. They aren't terrible but they aren't good. Jake Loker is solid, but he's never healthy. They have talented rookie running back Bishop Sankey coming in to replace Chris Johnson. One thing to watch if something happens with Loker and Zach Mettenberger comes in. He is reAlly talented and could be the future.

4th Jacksonville Jaguars 4-12

Another team I don't know what they are doing. Blake Bortles is the obvious choice to start yet you are going with Chad Henney? I am a fan of their coach, but decisions like this are why they are always picking in the same part of the draft every year. They also have a nice young receiving core with Shorts, Lee, and suspended Blackmon. As well as new running back Toby Garhart. That being said ..START BORTLES.

AFC WEST

1st Denver Broncos 12-4

Last year was a near perfect season for Denver and Payton Manning. Broke almost every offensive record and cruised to the Super Bowl..... Then they ran into the Seahawks and the dream year turned into a nightmare. This is a new year that has Denver the favorites to return to the big game. They added players like Warre, Ward, and Talib on the defensive side of the ball. As well as Emmanuel Sanders to replace Eric Decker which I think is an upgrade. Wes Welker will miss time cause if a suspension and they have 2nd year running back monte ball stepping up now. With all that being said this team goes as far as Payton does. I think once again we will see them making a run

2nd San Diego Charger 10-6

A lot of people are picking this team to make a run. They have the same team coming back. Lock down corner Dexter Flowers coming in will only help. Philip Rivers will always be there for you to put up solid numbers. A really good coaching staff. They will be a tough team for anyone. Only thing that hurts them is they are in Denver's division and will have to go on the road come playoff time.

3rd Kansas City Chiefs 7-9

The Chiefs had a predictably good year last year. Lead by one the best defenses in the league. Andy Reid coming in? As well as Alex Smith and oh yeah that Jamal Charles guy. That all being said all signs point to a little bit of a disappointing year. Lost some parts of the defense. They also had a really heartbreaking playoff lose that's hard to come back from. Also they are to much Jamal Charles or bust. I don't see the playoffs IN KC this year.

4th Oakland Raiders 4-12

If this was 5 years ago the Raiders be a threat with the additions of Tuck, MJD, Schuab, and Woodley. They are once again looking at a last place finish one thing in will give them they made a smart move by naming Derrick Carr the starting QB one thing these other teams won't do. Thank you Oakland.

NFC Playoff teams

Seahawks

Bears

Saints

Giants

49ers

Packers

AFC Playoff teams

Patriots

Broncos

Bangles

Colts

Chargers

Ravens

NFC Championship

Seahawks over Bears

AFC Championship

Patriots over Broncos

SUPER BOWL

SEAHAWKS OVER PATRIOTS

RAFF

NFL Preview 
 
AFC East

Bills - (4-12) - Just not enough talent on this team. Sammy Watkins will be good 
but EJ Manuel didn't look good last year and CJ Spiller is always hurt. 

Jets - (8-8) - Jets will be improved but I dont know if they are good enough to 
be a playoff team. Geno Smith will be good and I like the Eric Decker signing but not sure if they can win

more then 8 games. 

Patriots - (11-5) - The Pats are the class of the division and adding a Darelle 
Revis will only make this team more dangerous. If Gronks healthy they are a legit title contender. 

Dolphins - (6-10) - Dolphins will be a mediocre team this season. I like the new 
offensive coordinator they got but Ryan Tannehill is nothing special and is 
probably not the guy to lead the Dolphins to the playoffs. 

AFC West

Broncos - (13-3) - Once agains the Broncos should be the class of the AFC. They 
did lose Decker but Emmanuel Sanders is a nice pickup and TJ Ward and Aqib Talib are really nice pieces

on d.

Chargers - (10-6) - Chargers are a dark horse team to make a deep run in the 
playoffs. With Phillip Rivers throwing to Keenan Allen they have one of the best QB-WR combos in the

league. 

Chiefs - (8-8) - After a hot start last season the Chiefs fell back down to 
earth and eventually lost in the opening round to the Colts and I think this 
teams in for more of a down season this year. Charles can't do it all himself. 

Raiders - (5-11) - Should be another losing season in Oakland but this might be 
a little more enjoyable to watch for Raider fans. I like Derek Carr will be a 
big time qb in this league and Khalil Mack has a chance to be the best linebacker in football. 
 
AFC South

Colts - (11-5) - Colts should win this division. Adding Hakeem Nicks to TY 
Hilton and Reggie Wayne gives Andrew Luck a nice group of receivers. The d should also be improved.

Texans - (7-9) - I like the fact that they traded for Ryan mallet because I 
think he could be a really good QB in this league. Throw in the Watt-clowney 
combo and this team could surprise. Not sure they can make a run at a playoff 
spot but this is the type of team that I would look out for to steal a couple of  wins vs good teams. 

Titans - (5-11) - I can't see this team doing much this year. I like the 
upgraded offensive line but with no Chris Johnson and the often injured Jake Locker this looks like a lost

year for the titans.

Jaguars - (4-12) - Blake Bortles Is the real deal and will be a stud QB in this 
league. But he's not starting. No more MJD. Still a decent amount of play 
makers. Marquise Lee was a steal in the draft and will a lot closer to

Sammy Watkins then people think. 

AFC North

Bengals - (12-4) - I'm a Bengals fan so I'll get that out of the way now. Top to 
bottom this is the most talented roster in the leagues. Geno Atkins and Leon 
Hall are back healthy. Darqeuze Dennard is the next lockdown corner in the 
league. They have a really good young RB duo. Andy Dalton will prove the haters 
wrong and win multiple playoff games this season. AJ Green is the best in the  business and needs no

other mentioning. 

Ravens - (10-6) - The Ravens have a shot to make another deep playoff run. I 
think once Ray Rice comes back he will have something to prove. Steve Smith was 
a nice veteran signing. And the ravens have the least talked about star 
defensive player in the league in CB Jimmy Smith who can lock down a big time reciever as well as

anyone. 

Steelers - (7-9) - Steelers are a team I see being competitive vs anyone but 
losing a lot of close games. I just don't see them on the Bengals or Ravens level. It wouldn't surprise me if

they won more games. 

Browns - (4-12) - I'm a Johnny football fan and he should be a really exciting 
player but even if he does get the starting job I think this browns team will 
have trouble winning games. The d is good but the offense is just not there right now. No josh Gordon

really hurts them.

NFC East

Giants - (6-10) - The giants didn't look good in pre season and Eli doesn't look 
anything like the qb who has 2 rings. A new system is being installed there and 
maybe they will get better as the season goes along but it's hard seeing them winning  more then 6 games.

Eagles - (10-6) - I think they win this division. They have one of the best and 
most dynamic players in the league in Lesean McCoy and a healthy Jeremy Maclin  gives Foles a Desean

Jackson replacement. 

Redskins - (9-7) - Jay Gruden is a solid cosh and should help revitalize RG3. 
Desean Jackson was a good weapon signing and they should be in the running for a playoff spot in the NFC 

Cowboys - (8-8) - I don't think the Cowboys will be as bad as people think. They 
have the offense to be able to stay in games if they become shooitouts. I don't 
think this is a playoff team but it a division like this where it always seems to be close and wide open it

wouldn't shock me if Dez Bryant wins them this division. 

NFC West

49ers - (11-5) - the 49ers should once again be in the running for a Super Bowl. 
Colin Kaepernick has a real nice receiving core with the addition of Stevie 
Johnson and as always the defense will be one of the best in the league. 

Seahawks - (13-3) - The Seahawks have a good shot at repeating as champions. A 
healthy Percy harvin will be key as I don't think the receiving core is that 
deep without him. The defense and home field alone is good enough for double 
digit wins anyways and I expect them to get there easily. 

Cardinals - (10-6) - This is one team I really like. Particularly the offense. 
Michael Floyd is the next big thing at reciever and when you got a guy like 
Larry Fitz on the opposite side your gonna be a force. Throw in a guy who I 
think is gonna be a stud in John Brown you have a scary offense. Andre Ellington 
might be lost for a few weeks which isn't good because he's the game breaker 
they need to make this offense elite but I think the cards will have a chance to grab one of the wild card

spots.

Rams - (3-13) - No Sam Bradford this season for the Rams and it looks like they
are headed for another lost year. If anything they can hope Tavon Austin turns
into the guy they want and I think Kenny Britt will have a comeback year.

NFC North

Packers - (11-5) - Aaron Rodgers could have a MVP type season and there's a lot
of talent on this squad. The question is can they get a tough win in the
playoffs if they have to face a Seahawks or 49ers team?

Lions - (8-8) - This team always seems to disappoint. They have a franchise QB
who can put up crazy stats and probably the most dominant player in the NFL in
Calvin Johnson. I think I see another disappointing season in Detroit this year
though. I don't think the overall talent is there to compete for a Super Bowl.

Bears - (9-7) - The Bears have a scary offense with guys like Matt Forte,
Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey. Jay Cutler is talented enough to lead them
to the playoffs and win some games but will the defense hold up? Jared Allen was
a nice signing to replace peppers but a lot of questions need to be answered about this team.

Vikings - (4-12) - Mike Zimmer is a genius defensively and I think Teddy
Bridgewater fell further then he should have but this teams still in semi
rebuild mode. Yes Adrian Peterson is there still and Cordarelle Patterson looks
like another Percy harvin type for them but I don't see them competing for a playoff spot his year.

NFC South

Saints - (13-3) - The Saints are my pick to represent the NFC in the SB. They
should breeze through this division. Drew Brees will be in the running for MVP
and Brandin Cooks will prove to be one of the best picks in this past draft.

Panthers - (8-8) - Cam Newton is hobbled right now and has one of the worst
receiving corps in the league despite drafting Kelvin Benjamin who i think will
be very good. Newtons ability and the d led by Luke Kuechly should win them some games but I don't see

them making a playoff run again.

Bucs - (5-11) - They aren't starting Mike Glennon. Why I don't know . That will 
cost them some games. Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans won't be a fun duo for 
corners to play an Doug Martin will have a much better year then he had last season but this still looks

like a below average Bucs team.

Falcons - (9-7) - Julio is back healthy and the key will be protecting Matt Ryan 
this year. They could have a big bounce back season and I think they'll contend for a playoff spot. 

NFC Championship 
Saints over Packers 

AFC championship 
Bengals over Broncos

Super Bowl 
Bengals over Saints

NBA 2013-2014 PREVIEW

2013-10-29T16:30:00.001-07:00

NBA 2013-2014 PREVIEW
The NBA Season is finally here time to take a quick look around the league and what I think will happen through out the year.
East
Atlantic Division
1.) Brooklyn
2.)New York
3.) Toronto
4.) Boston
5.) Philadelphia The Nets made the biggest splash during th offseason by trading for the heart of the Boston Celtics in Kevin Garnet and Paul Peirce along with Jason Terry. They add championship heart to a team that lacked it in the postseason. They still have Dearon Williams, Brook Lopez, and Joe Johnson. To go along with new coach and Nets legend Jason Kid. The Nets on paper have the best team in the Atlantic but if they chose to rest the older players that can open a window for the Knicks. The Knicks still have Carmelo Anthony. They added Andrea Bargnani who will help score. If the Nets start off slow or rest the older players the Knicks can take this division. The Raptors can be a fun team to watch with Rudy Gay and Damar Derozen. Derozen is going to be a break out player this season. The Celtics if they get Rondo back early can be a fun team but they are rebuilding and may trade Rondo. Philly is in tank mode plane and simple.Central Division
1.) Chicago
2.) Indiana
3.) Cleveland
4.) Detroit
5.) Milwaukee

Derrick Rose is back!!! Back to being serious this division has the two teams many people pick to take out the Heat in the Bulls and the Pacers. The Pacers won this division last year after Rose missed the whole year. Now hes back and I think the Bulls are going to take back their division crown. Both teams got better along with everyone else in the Central. The Bulls however are getting back one of the 5 best players in basketball, the best coach in basketball, one the top 2 best all around centers in basketball, the best defensive team. The Bulls have also won 80% of their games with Rose, Deng, Boozer, and Noah. Add budding breakout star Jimmy Butler the Bulls will be right up there. The Pacers with Paul George will still be right up there. They have a solid starting 5 and a much improved bench to go with Frank Vogle. The Cavs have a nice young team lead by Kyrie Irving. Dion Waiters is a emerging young shooting guard. Anthony Bennet the first pick overall in the draft. If they get positive play from Andrew Bynum they can be a 5 or 6 seed in the east. The Pistons made some nice moves in getting Brandon Jennings and Josh Smith. To go with those two young bigs in Monre and Drummin. The Bucks I think don't have enough to compete with the rest of the division even though I like Brandon Knight and Larry Sanders.
South East Division
1.) Miami
2.) Washington
3.) Atlanta
4.) Orlando
5.) Charlotte
I wont spend a lot of time talking about Miami. They are the two time defending champs they have one of the top 10 players ever one of the best shooting guards ever and they are just loaded. I will talk about the rest of the division. I picked the Wizards last year to make the playoffs but that was before John Wall got hurt. Hes healthy and I really like that team to be a playoff team. With Atlanta, Orlando, and Charlotte they all are in the same boat and can finish anywhere around 3-5 in the division. East
1.) Bulls
2.) Heat
3.) Pacers
4.) Nets
5.) Knicks
6.) Cavs
7.) Wizards
8.) Pistons
9.) Raptors
10.) Bucks
11.) Hawks
12.) Celtics
13.) Magic
14.) Bobcats
15.) 76ers

West
Pacific
1.) Clippers
2.) Golden State
3.) Lakers
4.) Sacramento
5.) Phoenix

South West
1.) San Antonio
2.) Houston
3.) Memphis
4.) New Orleans
5.) Dallas

North West
1.) Oklahoma City
2.) Minnesota
3.) Denver
4.) Portland
5.) Utah

West
1.) Clippers
2.) Thunder
3.) Spurs
4.) Rockets
5.) Golden State
6.) Memphis
7.) Wolves
8.) Pelicans
9.) Nuggets
10.) Lakers
11.) Mavs
12.) Kings
13.) Portland
14.) Utah
15.) Suns

WCF: Thunder over Clippers
ECF: Bulls over Heat
NBA Finals Bulls over Heat

MVP: Kevin Durant
ROY: Ben Maclamore
6 Man of the year: Jamal Crawford
Coach of the Year: Doc Rivers
Defensive Player of the Year: LeBron James
Come Back Player of the Year: Derrick Rose

SPINZZ
Top 10 Players in the NBA:
1.) LeBron James
2.) Kevin Durant
3.) Kobe Bryant
4.) Derrick Rose
5.) James Harden
6.) Chris Paul
7.) Tony Parker
8.) Carmelo Anthony
9.) Russell Westbrook
10.) Dwight Howard

RAFF

1. LeBron James- No question on this one. LeBrons the best player on the planet and it's not even close. He passes like a PG, can score inside and out, and can defend every position on the floor. And the scary part is he's still getting better. 2. Kevin Durant- KD is the best scorer in basketball and is unstoppable at times. He's a pure shooter and has been developing his game to be a more Lebron like player instead of a straight scorer. 3. Derrick Rose- Been a long time since we've seen D Rose on the court but the wait is over. It seems like people forgot how good he was. When he was healthy he was the best PG in basketball. He's one of if not the best finisher at the rim and can take over a game whenever he wants. This year I expect a MVP type season from Rose. 4. Chris Paul- A lot of people would have CP3 third on this list but head to head I've seen Rose own Paul and I think he's the better player. CP3 is a big time competitor and is really clutch. Even though its not his first choice , he can take over a game scoring wise. He's also a lock down defender. If you had to describe the perfect PG to someone chances are you'd end up giving them a description of Chris Paul. 5. James Harden- As much is I respect Kobe and Wade I think Harden will surpass both as the best 2 guard in the league. He's one of the best playmakers in the league and is turning into a deadly scorer with his shooting and ability to drive and either score or draw a foul. Now that he has Dwight Howard to work with I think he will only become more deadly and the rockets have a potential championship squad. 6. Tony Parker- To me Parker is still somehow underrated. When you talk about the top PGs in the game Parker might not come up. But make no mistake he's a top 10 player and proves it year in and year out. He's impossible to keep out of the paint and over the years has turned himself into a deadly shooter. 7. Carmelo Anthony- There's no doubting Melo is a top player in this league and could drop 40 on any given night. The only question is weather he can be the best player on a great team that can make a deep playoff run. That question is still out there. 8. Kobe Bryant- Kobe is coming off a major injury and it's not clear when he will come back but even when he does he will still be an elite player. This is a guy who has played through nagging injuries his whole career. When he does come back I expect the same type of scoring output he's always had and for him to put the lakers on his back and try to make a playoff run. 9. Kevin Love- Love might as well not even played last season since he missed most of the season. Injury aside he was the best PF in basketball. He's a 20-20 threat every night and is a tough guard for anyone since he's a deadeye 3 pt shooter and has a great post game. This year he will once again cement himself as the best PF in the game. He will help the Wolves make a playoff run. 10. Tim Duncan- I'm still waiting for this guys game to decline but it hasn't yet. Duncan keeps on rolling and still has the spurs as a potential finals team every year. He's a double double machine and probably has another ring and finals MVP if not for the heat miracle.

2013-06-27T16:23:00.004-07:00

NBA DRAFT 2013 MOCK DRAFT

Spinzz

1.) Cavs: Nerlens Noel: Noel has the most upside out of all the bigs. He also is a project. I think the Cavs will take the risk.

2.) Magic: Ben Maclamore: To me hes the best player in the draft. Has the most upside and can be a star. Guy can shoot the ball and make things happen. If the Magic make the Eric Bledso trade they will have one of the most athletic back courts in the league.

3.) Wizards: Otto Porter: Local kid who can do it all. He be a nice wing player to go along with Wall and Beal. I am not big on Porter but he has the potential to be good

4.) Bobcats: Alex Lenn: This pick may be traded with the Thunder looking to move up, but if the bobcats keep the pick Lenn will be the guy they need a big and he is a type that can do it all on the offensive end.

5.) Suns: Victor Oladipo: This can be a steal. Oladipo is considered to be the best player in the draft and draws comparisons to Dwayne Wade. He is widely considered the safest player in the draft.

6.) Pelicans: Tray Burke: I think this is a great match. Burke is a well rounded point guard. Even more so if they trade Gordan they will need a leader and Burke is that. He can be one the top players in this draft.

7.) Kings: Anthony Bennett: I am not big on Bennett. A lot of people are big on his skill set but im not big on him a lot of questions on his weight. If he puts it together he will be a really good player but I don't see it happening even more so if he goes to the kings.

8.) Pistons: Shabazz Muhammad: I think the Pistons like him and they need a wing to go with their two bigs and Brandon Knight.

9.) Wolves: Caldwell-Pope: Wolves need a shooter and getting the SEC player of the year and one of the best scorers isn't a bad start.

10.)Blazers: Sergey Karsaev: A lot of talk on him many people say he is the best shooter in the draft. The players are looking for a guard that scores.

11.) 76ERS: Cody Zeller: The whole Andrew Bynum thing dint work out so its time for Philly to get a young big through the draft. I don't know if Zeller will be the guy but hes worth the risk he has some upside.

12.) Thunder: CJ McCollum: The Thunder are trying to move up but if they don't they need a scorer off the bench that can make plays since losing Kevin Martin. CJ can be that guy he is one the best scorers in the draft. The Thunder can go for a big to since Kenrick Perkins is garbage.

13.) Mavs: Michael Carter WIlliams: One of my favorite players from collage basketball. He needs to work on his shooting. I think Dallas will go with him if he falls here.

14.) JAZZ: Denis Schroeder: The Jazz need a point guard. Schroeder is an explosive PG with solid passing the Jazz badly need that.

15.) Bucks: Shane Larkin: The Bucks are in need of a guard with Monte Eillis leaving and Larkin isn't a bad idea. Considered at times to be the best PG in the NCAA at times Larkin could fit in well with the Bucks.

16.) Celtics: Steve Adamas. With all the trades they are making they will need a big to protect the rim and Admas can be just that.

17.) Hawks: Lucas Nogueire: Hawks have two picks and a lot they can do they can go big here hes a Varajio clone.

18.) Hawks: Jamaal Franklin: The Hawks are gonna go scorer here. Franklin is a solid three point shooter that the Hawks can use.

19.) Cavs: Giannis Adetokunbo: A lot reports say the Cavs like him. The rockets as well may trade here. But Giannis can be a point forward and is a strong defender.

20.) Bulls: Gorgui Dieng: As a Bulls fan I would love a scorer. But other then that they need a big and Dieng could be that guy for the Bulls that are looking for a back up big that plays D.

21.) Jazz: Kelly Olynyk: Jazz have a tone of bigs but a lot are free agents. Olynk is a big with a great moter who is a good passer and has a nice shooting stroke.

22.) Nets: Mason Plumlee: With the Nets making these trades they need a young big and Plumlee is the best at this point he is a solid big who is a very smart player.

23: Pacers: Tim Hardaway JR: Pacers would love Larkin to drop but if it don't Hardaway JR was a solid player in college who is a big athlete which the Pacers love to have a player like him come off the bench and score

24: Knicks: Tony Mitchelle: He has talent to be a really good player thing that scares me is that he disappeared in the Sun Belt whats gonna happen in MSG?

25: Clippers: Pierre Jackson: If the Clippers trade Bledso they will need a point guard. Jackson is short but he is quick, explosive and could pass very well.

26.) Wolves: Jeff Withey: Hes a tough rebounder who can protect the rim. If Pek leaves them he can fit right in.

27.) Nuggets: Ricardo Ledo: He be a great fit for the Nuggets he can score and shoot the 3 something the Nuggets would love to have with their explosive offense.

28.) Spurs: Ruddy Gobert: Spurs love international players. Gobbert who is a guy who you take a flyer on cause his limited offensive skills. Hes a big shot blocker. He would benefit from learning from Tim Duncan.

29.) Thunder: Glen Rice JR: I don't think the Thunder will keep this pick. If they do I like this pick they need good solid back up wings from the bench and Glen Rice JR is a great fit here.

30.) Suns: Tony Snell: All versatile wing that the suns need would be a good pick here to go with Olidepo.

Raff
1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Nerlens Noel- Noel is a elite defender already and as soon as he steps on the court will be one of leagues top shot blockers. I don't think he will ever develop that much of an offensive game but his defensive abilities should keep him from becoming a bust.
2. Orlando Magic- Ben McLemore- McLemore is the best shooter in this draft and also the most athletic guard in this draft. With his ability to come off screens and finish in transition we are looking at one of the top shooting guards for years to come. He does need to work on his ball handling but he will never be a teams primary ball handler and he has a lot of time to work on that. He could fall because of bad workouts but I think if they can deal Afflalo for Eric Bledsoe this pick makes perfect sense.
3. Washington Wizards- Otto Porter- This pick is almost a lock to be Porter. He's a perfect guy for the Wizards because he's a do it all type player and that's what the Wizards need right now in the front court.
4. Charlotte Bobcats- Alex Len- If i was picking number 1 in this draft and needed a big man I'd take Len over Nerlens Noel. Len has the ability to be a 20-10 type player. When I watched him in college he made a lot of moves you don't see normal centers making. He also has good range on his jump shot. Give this guy a couple years and he will be a beast.
5. Phoenix Suns- Victor Oladipo- Suns need a wing guy and if Oladipo falls to them they take him. Oladipo is a good slasher type player and a great athletic defender. He's made a lot of improvements over his couple seasons at Indiana and has the potential to be a great player.
6. New Orleans Pelicans- Trey Burke- Not really sure what New Orleans do here. They don't really need anything badly but I think if Burkes here they snatch him up. Vasquez had a good year but there's no telling if he's really the answer for the future at the PG position. Burke had a breakout NCAA tournament where he hit a bunch of big shots and I think while he won't be a star PG he will be a very solid one for years to come.
7. Sacramento Kings- Anthony Bennett- This guy is a superstar waiting to happen. Bennett can play both forward spots and has a great jump shot and a good post up game. Not sure why he isn't getting any consideration for the top pick but if he falls here I think the Kings gladly take him.
8. Detroit Pistons- C.J. McCollum- The Pistons have a nice young frontcourt and with this pick I think they take a PG. McCollum is more of a combo guard and is a big time shooter. Like Damian Lillard last year he comes from a mid major school and will surprise a lot of people on how talented he is.
9. Minnesota Timberwolves- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope- I've been big on Caldwell-Pope since his HS days. He's a big time shooter and athlete who was really a one man show most of the time at Georgia. He did everything for this team not only on offense but on defense as well. The Wolves need a legit shooter and 2 guard and they get their man in Caldwell-Pope who is a perfect running mate for Ricky Rubio.
10. Portland Trail Blazers- Sergey Karasev- Not really sure what the Blazers are thinking with this pick. This russian kid can shoot it and I think they take him here.
11. Philadelphia 76ers- Cody Zeller- Zeller was once considered the top prospect in this draft but I think he got exposed a little last season at Indiana. Still, he would be somewhat of a steal here and I think the sixers snatch him up because they need a lot of help in the front court.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Toronto)- Steven Adams- Kendrick Perkins might be the worst player in the NBA and since he starts on this team you might think the Thunder are looking for a big guy. Last I heard they were trying to get Len and if they don't move up to get him they will settle for Adams. Adams probably won't make an impact any time soon but he has the tools to be really good in the future.
13. Dallas Mavericks- Michael Carter Williams- Wouldn't be surprised if they take a euro like Karasev if he falls but Carter Williams could be in play for them. Carter Williams was a big time passer last year in college and at his height that's a big plus. If he can develop his jumper and learn to handle the ball a little bit better he could be the best PG from this draft.
14. Utah Jazz- Dennis Schroeder-Shroeder to me will be the best PG from this draft if I had to guess. Schroeder is a Rondo lite with a better jump shot. He's blazing fast and since the Jazz need a PG they take this guy who will be a beast.
15. Milwaukee Bucks- Shane Larkin- Brandon Jennings could be gone so could Monte Ellis so obviously the Bucks might need replacements. Larkin had a great season last year with Miami and his combine didn't hurt his stock either. He had some crazy athletic numbers and with his ability to shoot and play off the pick and roll he could be a nice pick here.
16. Boston Celtics- Kelly Olynyk- Olynyk skills wise is probably a top 10 player in this draft. He's a 7 footer who can do pretty much everything but their is question marks about his strength. Boston is basically in rebuild mode and with rumbles about Italy superstar Gigi Datome coming to Boston the rebuilding process might be over sooner rather then later.
17. Atlanta Hawks- Giannis Adetokunbo- The Hawks have back to back picks here so obviously a trade could be on the horizon but I think they take Adetokunbo here. He's 6'9 and can play PG so that's a plus. But there's questions if he can play that spot full time and he also wants playing time right away so he's scaring teams off. I think the Hawks will take the risk here and take him.
18. Atlanta Hawks (from Houston via Brooklyn)- Jamaal Franklin- Franklin is a big time athlete and do it all player. He's not the greatest outside shooter but he does have a solid mid range game. The Hawks can use his versatility.
19. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Los Angeles)- Shabazz Muhammed- Big time value pick here for the Cavs. Muhammed was once upon a time considered the best prospect in the draft but attitude problems and a underwhelming freshman year at UCLA led to his fall. I could see him moving into the lottery but if he's here Cavs take him. Shabazz is a pretty good athlete and shooter but not great at either one. He's also a chucker and has a big ego but if he matures he could become a star.
20. Chicago Bulls- Reggie Bullock- Bulls need a shooter and Bullock is a big time 3 point shooter. With the uncertain future of Luol Deng this could be a replacement type pick as well.
21. Utah Jazz (from Golden State via Brooklyn)- Gorgui Dieng- Jazz went with a small at 14 so they grab a big here. Dieng is a good defender and could be a nice peice for the Jazz in the future.
22. Brooklyn Nets- Lucas Nogueira- This guy could be big time if he puts on a little more weight and works on his low post game. Right now he will help teams rebounding and he's also a great shot blocker who runs the floor well. Not even sure if the Nets have this pick by the end of the night but they take the brazilian if he falls to them .
23. Indiana Pacers- Allen Crabbe- Crabbe is a big time scorer and could be a potential Danny Granger replacement.
24. New York Knicks- Tony Mitchell- Mitchell is easily a lottery talent and crazy athletic. He's a freak. He probably is a lotto pick if he comes out last year but an up and down sophmore season caused him to slip this year. Knicks do need a PG but I think they grab Mitchell here as their potential PF of the future.
25. Los Angeles Clippers- Rudy Gobert- Clippers take Gobert here. He's not ready for the NBA yet but he could be a starter in a couple years.
26. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Memphis via Houston)- Mason Plumlee- I think the Wolves are looking big here and with a lot of centers taken already they snag Plumlee. He's a guy who can be a solid backup for years to come.
27. Denver Nuggets- Ricky Ledo- If you ever saw this guys youtube videos you'd know how crazy talented he is. That said he has no college game tape because he was ruled ineligble and he does have some character concerns. I think he's a lottery pick talent wise and the Nuggets get him if he's not picked yet.
28. San Antonio Spurs- Tim Hardaway Jr- If you watched the finals you saw a Manu Ginobili that was a shell of his old self. They get a Manu replacement here in Tim Hardaway Jr who can play both guard positions.
29. Oklahoma City Thunder- Glen Rice Jr- I doubt the Thunder even have this pick when it's all said and done but if they keep it they take Rice who went from college to the d league and his improved his game big time.
30. Phoenix Suns (from Miami via L.A. and Cleveland)- Nate Wolters- Wolters is another guy I watched a lot of in college and he can light it up. He's a big time scorer and even though he did it at a small school it was still impressive. Wolters will be a big time steal here.

SPINZZ SPORTS 2013 NFL MOCL DRAFT

2013-04-25T14:15:00.000-07:00

SPINZZ SPORTS 2013 NFL MOCK DRAFT

Its late April and in the NFL it only means one thing its time for the draft. This draft can be one of the wildest. Unlike last year there are a tone of questions on who will go where lets take a look at what I think will happen in this years draft.

Dee Millmer should be in Detriots slot
Some thoughts
The Oline is the safest position every year.
Tavon Austin will end up on the Jets.
Geno Smith to me makes every throw and is a student of the game and will be a steal if he ends up in round two.
I don't think the Pats will stay at their spot.
Tyrann Mathew will be a steal no matter who gets him.
The running backs are underrated this year big fan of Johnathan Franklin, Monte Bell, and Le'von Bell.
Where I think each Quarterback will go
Geno Smith-Browns
Ryan Nassib-Bills
Tyler Wilson- Cowboys
Matt Barkley- Jaguars

EJ Manuel- Jets

Dee Milner and Tavon Austin will be the best players in this draft.
The Chargers will move up as well.
Marcuss Latamore will be the next Willias Mcagee

A Response to South Dakota State Rep. Steve Hickey Comments about MMA

2013-02-26T16:24:00.001-08:00

A Response to South Dakota State Rep. Steve Hickey Comments about MMA
As we enter the year 2013 Mixed Martial Arts has expanded and become a global sport. Yet still in 2013 we have uneducated people that make the same claims about this great sport. The scary thing about this is the people that make the most off the wall comments are people in office in our country. Yesterday South Dakota State Rep. Steve Hickey made these comments.

“Decent and civil societies have to draw the line somewhere; with smoking we draw the line after tobacco and before pot*; with ‘adult entertainment’ we draw the line at child porn. With violent combative ‘sports’ I suggest we draw the line at cage fighting. The line should be drawn after boxing, wrestling and legitimate martial arts. They are violent too but the line needs to be drawn somewhere. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or ‘cage fighting’ is over that line — in fact, even the martial arts people I talk to tell me they hate cage fighting because it is a smear on legitimate martial arts.**
MMA Cage Fighting is the child porn of sports.*** The psychological community will tell you that desensitization to violence works exactly like desensitization to porn. You know how porn progresses****… a peek at topless isn’t enough, it all has to come off, then a pic is not enough… it goes to video then to virtual***** and then to the devaluation and mistreatment of women, human trafficking and sex crimes against women. Violence works the same way. Boxing wasn’t enough so they took the gloves off, then they allowed kicking, kneeing people in the head, then elbows to the face, then they put a cage around it. The point is to knock the other guy unconscious while pay per view crowds cheer it on. Why not nunchucks? In Rome they’d gather in colosseums and bring out prisoners and entertain themselves by making them fight to the death. That wasn’t enough so they brought out the helpless and the hated and brought in the hungry lions. Crowds cheered…
Meth use is going on here too, should we regulate Meth labs?******…
When people get hurt and die in extreme sports I’ll confess I sometimes have trouble mustering up sympathy and compassion (even as we should comfort their families and guys like me officiate these funerals). At some point we can’t call these things “accidents” as they are more the product of our carefully thought out decisions. I have to bite my tongue because instead of the passages that comfort the grieving I feel like quoting the great philosopher Forrest Gump: Stupid is as stupid does*******…

In a restaurant the other day I heard a lady say about the MMA match on the television… Oh my, when did they take the gloves off? I wanted to say… Madam, they took the gloves off when we weren’t watching.******** Folks, it’s time to start paying attention because we are creating today the world our grandkids will live in tomorrow.
Now there is plenty to take from these comments that are extremely wrong with these comments. The first being the violence factor in all of this. The big thing that people claim with MMA is that it is to violent and it put people in danger. This is further from the truth.The UFC which is the biggest MMA organization on the planet has had no deaths or serious injury in its history. Can we say the same for boxing? football? The fact is MMA is as safe as you can get when it comes to sport. Unlike Boxing when you are getting hit in the head over and over with head shots and football when you have 300 pound players running into each other.
Second the comparison to child porn. Which is as arrogant of a comment as you can see. MMA is as entertaining and as family friendly to watch as any sport. Yes there is times when it can be violent but its no different then a player falling wrong in the other sports. Nothing ever happen to make those comparisons. As well as the people involved with the sport off MMA are some of the nicest you can meet and are family friendly people so I am done with that.
Another is this man saying they don't have gloves. This just prove he does not know what he is talking about and never watched in his life a MMA event cause you can see they have gloves and are regulated with rules.
Finally saying lets legalize drugs and prostitution. While I am not going to go into that last comment because it is just as dumb as any this man has said I just want to say this. MMA is overlooked by the government. So for all these events to happen the government must let it happen. Also MMA goes through drug testing unlike any sport other then boxing. Can that be said about other major sports? So all these comparisons are just ignorant and outlandish.
In closing I would like to say before anyone wants to make a comment about the sport do your research and watch the product and look at what goes on behind the sense and the people out doing this great sport. MMA you dont have no where near the outside instances as you do in the other major sports. The things that this man said were sad. The saddest part is he is not the only man who thinks this and its really a shame cause this truly is a great sport.

SUPER BOWL XLVII PREVIEW

2013-02-03T14:16:00.002-08:00

SUPER BOWL XLVII PREVIEW

The day football fans have been waiting for all year is finally here Super Bowl 47. This one should be another great one as it has The Baltimore Ravens vs The San Fransco 49ners. We are going to break down postiton by postion to see who has the edge in the big game and then give our final prediction.Spinzz

Quarterback

The NFL is at a cross roads as far as the Quarterback postion is concern. Between the readoption and the traditional drop back pocket passer. Many people feel that this game is a big part in the changing of the guard. Colin Kaepernick is coming into this game as one of the next budding superstars in the NFL. His ability to run and pass has been amazing in his first 10 stats. He has also played his best football in these playoffs. Joe Flacoo who has been ridculed his whole career has quieted a lot of his doubter. He has 10 TD to 0 intos and has beat two of the all time greats in Tom Brady and Payton Manning. While Flaco has proven he can win big games he has also has very flukey games at times as well. Kaerpernick can do it all and you can tell no moment is to big for him.
Advantage: 49ners
Running Back

Ths is as close as any postion battle between the two teams. Both teams have elite #1 running backs in Ray Rice and Frank Gore. They also have wepons as their backups. With Benard Peirce for the Ravens and Lemichael James for the 49ners. While they both have very solid and deep backfields I feel that the Ravens have the better fullbck in Vonta Leach. That gives the Ravens a little bit of an edge.

Advantage: Ravens
Wide Recivers
This one is the most inertesting in my opinon. You Have Torey Smith ,Anquan Boldin , Jacoby Jones, and Dennis Pitta for the Ravens. Then with the 49ners you got Michael Crabtree, Randy Moss, and Vernon Davis. Both these teams have very solid reciving cores and have great repore with their QBs. To me the big thing is Mario Maningham being out for the 49ners. I thnk he is a big factor, because you don't know what you are going to get from Randy Moss. The Ravens will look to take Crabtree away. I think the Ravens are a little deeper and they are playing as good as they have all season I see Troey Smith having a big game.
Advantage: Ravens

O Line

San Fran has one of the most dominate O Lines is the history of the NFL this is an easy one to do
Advantage: 49ners

D Line

Both teams have very solid d lines. With Justin and and Aldon Smith leading the 49ners and The Ravens with Haloti Ngata and Paul Kruger leading the way for them. While both arent at a 100% I am gonna go by the team that has played the best and most consistend all year.
Advantage: 49ners
Linebackers
This is more of a changing of the guard. While the Ravens have Ray Lewis, Dannelle Ellerbe and Terrell Suggs. The 49ners have two of the best linebacker in hte game in Patrick Wllis and Navorw Bawman who are following in the steps on the field of Ray Lewis in beacoming great linebackers. The youth and the healthines of San Fran gives them a edge here.
Advantage: 49ners
Secondery

With both teams having great defesnese this has been the question of both as of late. Ravens Secondery has been up and down all year more so cause they lost their lock down corner Webb with an ACL injury. San Fran has had one of the best in the NFL all year long but has looked shakey at times and struggled in the NFC tittle game.Tarell Brown and Carlos Rogers are no joke but I think the way they play is a bad match up vs The Ravens. When you have Ed Reed playing in his first Super Bowl and Barnard Pollard looking to make a statment after his comments I have to give the Ravens a slight edge.
Advantage: Ravens
Speical Teams

Both teams have explosive returners in Jacoby Jones for the Ravens and Ted Gin JR for San Fran. To me the thing that is a big factor is how good Justin Tucker has been and how bad David Akers has been.
Advangtge: Ravens
Coaching

In one of the biggest stories if not the biggest of the Super Bowl you have the two brother Jim and John Harbaugh as oppiset coaches. Both are great coaches and both made gutsy calls mid sason that if they dint make they both wouldn't be here. Jim by benching Alex Smith mid season and Jon by firing the ravens offesnive cordnator. They both have great staffs around them and both are great coaches to go along with it it is hard to give one the edge.
Draw
Final count Ravens 4-49ners 4-1 Draw
Final Prediction
This is a very even Super Bowl when you really break it down. Even though San Fran looks to be the best team all around and the most talanted team. My head tells me to go with them, but the way the Ravens have played since Ray Lewis has said he will retire. Also the fact as we have seen in years past how the hottest team wins a lot of the time. I think we will see a back and forth game. With both teams using the run game the Ravens with Ray Rice 49ners with Frank Gore. Look for Capernick to make some big plays also. The big X Factor is how the Ravens recivers play its best when they dont get bumped on the line. The 49ners dont normaly do that so I see a big game from the Ravens Recivers. The Ravens send Ray Lewis off with his 2nd ring and get Ed Reed his first.Final Score Ravens 24-49ners 20
Super Bowl MVP Torey Smith

Raff

UFC 156 PREVIEW AND PREDICTION

2013-02-02T00:06:00.001-08:00

UFC 156 PREVIEW AND PREDICTION
One of the biggest UFC cards of the year will take place tommorow night. With the return of MMA greats Alistar Overeem and Rashad Evans. As well as the Super Fight between Featherweight Champion Jose Also and challenger former Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar. SpinzzSports is here to preview the whole main card for you.Spinzz
Joseph Benavidez vs Ian McCallA fight that could determine who is the next challenger for the flyweight championship. McCall and Benavidez both fought the Champion Mighty Mouse in the Flyweight Tournament. These two are both very well rounded and can win this fight at anytime. It is gonna be a close back and forth fight but I think the Benavidez is a little bit better everywhere then McCall.
Benavidez by Decsicion
Jon Fitch vs Demian Maia
Two fighters that want to get the fight to the ground and are two of th best when it gets down there. Maia whos is one of the best jiu jitsu fighters in the world who really looks like he has found a home at the 170 pound weight class. He is going up against one of the top guys in the weight class for years in Jon Fitch. Fitch who ive been critical on finally starting to put on good fights. The big thing with this fight is when it goes to the ground will Fitch utilize his wrestling and will Maia use his submissions. Also who has the advantage on the feet when these two are standing. I feel like Fitch is going to be smart with his wrestling and tire Maia out.
Fitch by Decison
Rashad Evans vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rashad Evans returns with a fight that is a big fight for him. A win for Rashad and he gets a shot at Anderson Silva. In his way is Silvas training partner Lil Nog. While everyone is looking pat this fight for Rashad im not. Lil Nog has great boxing and jiu jitsu. That being said Rashads got great wrestling and the speed edge and can dictate where this fight takes place.
Rashad by Decision Alistar Overeem vs Antnio Silva
A fight that was going to happen years ago in Strikeforce will happen now. Like Rashad Overeem has a tittle shot on the line. If history shows us anything Big Foot likes to spoil MMA fans plans. Silva stopped the Overeem vs Fedor fight and he will look to do the same again. I however dont see it happening. Silva has not looked good at all in the UFC his one win was against a hurt Travis Brown. Overeem will keep it standing which is good for him he has the best stand up in the UFC Heavyweight divison if not all of MMA.
Overeem by TKO Round 1Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar
A fight ive wanted to see for a long tme between two of the best fighters in the game with Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar. Edgar the former 155 pound champ who only lost the belt on two questionable decisons and who many people feel like is still the best fighter at 155 drops down to fight 145 pount camp Jose Aldo. If your a fight fan this is a fight you wanna watch. These guys are so well rounded they are great no matter where the fight goes. For me the big factors are can Edgar with stand Aldos kicks? Will Aldo gas in the latter rounds? Finally is the long lay off going to hurt Aldo. What I see happening is Aldo taking the early rounds and Frankie coming on string late, but I think Aldo will do to much damage early for Frankie to come back from.
Aldo by Decison
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Aldo vs Edgar

Call it a Super Fight. Call it a Dream Fight. Call it whatever the hell you want, all I know is this fight is going to be CRAZY! The dominant champ of the 145 pound division is going up against the once-dominant champ of the 155 pound division, and the Featherweight Championship is on the line. I know most people are predicting Aldo to win by domination, but you can never count "The Answer" out. I believe if Edgar can survive the initial first round barrage that Aldo is going to throw, he will win this fight. When it comes to cardio, you won't find anyone better than Edgar. Aldo on the other hand, has a tendency to fatigue pretty easily in the later rounds. That is the key to the fight. It's inevitable that Frankie will lose the first round like he does in all of his fights, but the key to victory for Frankie here is out-working Aldo from the 2nd round on. If Edgar can steal three of the last four rounds by continuously moving in and out, landing quick combinations, and using his fantastic footwork, he will win a decision and become the new champion.


Evans vs Lil Nog

This fight could end up being great, or it could end up being bad. Rashad has the superior striking, quickness, and wrestling. But what strategy is he going to use? Is he going to wrestle Lil Nog like Bader and Davis did in the past? That may be the best route to victory, but it isn't the most entertaining. Most importantly, when is the last time Lil Nog has even fought? 2011 against Tito Ortiz? Ring rust will play a major factor in this fight, I see Rashad winning by decision, or possibly a late TKO if he wants to.

Overeem vs Big Foot

This fight is guaranteed to end by brutal knockout. Book it. These are two big dudes with bad intentions. Overeem has seemed a little cocky at times, and is maybe under-estimating Big Foot. But I see Overeem and his far superior striking winning this fight early. This won't be an easy fight for either fighters.Overeem by TKO round one.

Fitch vs Maia

I have a feeling this fight will be extremely boring. Hopefully Maia can catch Fitch in a submission, but unfortunately I see Fitch wrestling his way to a decision. Maia has improved his striking, but I see Fitch taking him down right away and avoiding his submissions for three rounds.


Midget 1 vs Midget 2

Benavidez is quicker, stronger, and has better wrestling than McCall. This fight could end up being fight of the night with the frantic pace these little guys will keep. I have Benavidez winning an entertaining decision by using his speed and wrestling.

2013-01-27T12:00:00.002-08:00

Rajon Rondo tears ACL

Celtic point guard Rajon Rondo has torn his acl. No time table on his surgury. The question now is on how long until hes back and what will the Celtics do about this season. Will they trade Kevin Garnet and Paul Perice?

2013-01-20T11:39:00.000-08:00

AFC AND NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVEW

We have the final four in the NFL. Atlanta, San Francisco, New England, and Baltimore all playing for the shot to get in the biggest game of the year the Super Bowl. Lets take a look at what the Spinzz Sports crew thinks will happen.
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Falcons vs 49ers The top two seeds in the NFC face off in this one. Atlanta comes into this one with momentum off of a improbable win vs Seattle. While San Fran cruised over the Green Bay Packers lead by Colin Kapernick. These two teams have well rounded offensives with San Fran having the better defense and special teams. I still do not think that the Falcons are forreal. I think their time is up this week vs a very good 49ner team. They have had trouble with the run game and most notably with the option vs Quarterbacks such as Cam Newton and Russel Wislon. I also feel that the San Fran D will be to much for Matt Ryan and all his wepons. I think it will be close early be then San Fran will pull away at the end.
49ers 30 Falcons 17 Patriots vs RavensThe AFC Championship game that I predicted at the start of the season.The game of the day a rematch of last years AFC Championsip game. These two teams will be meeting for the 3rd time in 2 years on Sunday so they know each other very well. Both teams though are coming in not a 100% will the Ravens missing Ladareus Webb and the Patriots missing Rob Gronkowski. Both teams have play makers on both sides of the ball. One difference being that on one side the Patriots have Tom Brady and the Ravens have Joe Flaco even though Flaco these last two postseasons have stepped up including last year when he outplayed Brady. With the defense I think the Ravens D is peaking and are motivated for Ray Lewis. This is also going to be only the 3rd game they had Suggs, Lewis, Reed, and Ngata. Ray Rice is a big factor if the Ravens can give him the touches he should get they have a great chance of winning Rice has a history of running on the Patriots in the playoffs. For New England its finding a way to move the ball without Gronk. They are 5-1 without him this year but this is a different animal with the Ravens and this game. This game is also big on legacys. For Tom Brady and Bill Belicheck to get to a 6th Super Bowl and to be 6-1 and AFC Championship games. For the Ravens to get Ray Lewis to have his last game on Super Bowl Sunday and to have guys like Ed Reed, Ray Rice,Terrell Suggs, and Haloti Ngata play in their first Super Bowl. All this being said. As good as the Patriots have looked and they do look like the best team in the league right now. I gotta stick with my pre season prediction Ravens beating New England and letting Ray Lewis go out the right way
Ravens 27 Patriots 24
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NFC Championship

49ers vs. Falcons

In the first game of championship Sunday the San Francisco 49ers travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons. The Falcons have a high flying offense led by Matt Ryan and his two recievers Roddy White and Julio Jones. They have a tough test this week though as they face one of the better defenses in the league in the 49ers. The 49ers are coming off a big win against the Packers where QB Colin Kaepernick went off for 181 yards rushing, 2 rushing TD's, and 2 TD's in the air. While I've been a Kaepernick advocate since he's started, there's been a lot of questions regarding the decision to play him over Alex Smith. It's pretty obvious that Kaepernick gives them a huge offensive threat which is something they lacked when Smith started. Smith is a game manager. Nothing more, nothing less. He's not a guy who's going to turn the ball over but he's not somebody that's going to win you a game. That's the opposite of Kaepernick. Killer Kap can make all the throws while looking like Michael Vick on steroids. He can singlehandedly win you a game. And that's the biggest factor of this game. The Falcons can score points on the 49ers as good as that defense is. It's the Falcons defense that won't be able to stop Kaepernick. I think Vernon Davis will be more involved in this game then he's been in a long time. I look for him to find the endzone in this game. With the 49ers new ability to put up points in a hurry, Matt Ryan might be throwing more then usual. Julio Jones could find himself behind the defense a few times this game and if he does Ryan better hit him. With that said, I think the 49ers win this one by two scores.

Final Score

49ers 31

Falcons 14

AFC Championship

Patriots vs. Ravens

In the second game the New England Patriots host the Baltimore Ravens. Personally, I don't think the Ravens stand a chance in this game. Their defense has been suspect all year and their facing the most lethal offense in the league. Tom Brady will throw it down their throats. When he does the Ravens will have to throw to stay in the game which is not something Flacco is suited to do. The Patriots have a bunch of ball hawks on defense and if Flacco makes a mistake or two....or seven because it is Flacco, the game will be over. If this was the old Ravens defense I'd like this matchup a lot more but Brady is going to have a field day and will send Ray Lewis and the Ravens packing back to Baltimore.

Final Score

Patriots 38

Ravens 17

MueedNFC Championship
Ryan and Kaepernick had big performances over the weekend, experiencing playoff success for the first time in their young careers.
Besides playing on the road against the team with the best regular-season, the 49ers are expected to win. The San Francisco offense looked dominant on Saturday, scoring six touchdowns. Kaepernick proved that he can make big plays in the postseason, having one of the best individual games in playoff history. His 181 rushing yards set a record for a quarterback, and he finished with four touchdowns.
The Packers scored 31 points and their defense held Rodgers in check, giving him very little time in the pocket. Justin Smith played as if he was unaffected by his injury, recording five tackles.
The Falcons blew a 20-point lead in their win, and needed a drive in the last minute to pick up the victory. Atlanta struggled against Wilson, allowing him to pass for 385 yards and run for 60 more. That doesn’t look impressive for them when having to face another mobile quarterback in Kaepernick.
Atlanta proved they can score on the best defense, putting up 30 points against a team that allowed half that per game in the regular season. The 49ers were directly behind the Seahawks in points allowed.
Playing at home, Atlanta should keep the game close. Ryan leads one of the best offenses in the league, and is very hard to stop on the turf.
However, the Falcons offense did struggle in the second half against Seattle, and might not score enough to keep up with the 49ers. I predict that Kaepernick should be the biggest difference-maker in the contest.
Prediction: San Francisco 34, Atlanta 27
AFC Championship
Patriots and Ravens know eachother well; moreover, New England beat Baltimore in last year’s AFC title game, and the Ravens were victorious in their Week Three matchup.
The Ravens road to this game hasn’t been as easy as the Patriots’ obstacles. Baltimore came dangerously close to losing on Saturday, needing a 70-yard touchdown pass with 31 seconds remaining in regulation, and two overtimes to beat Denver.
The Patriots cruised in their matchup with the Houston Texans. They scored 41 points and totaled 457 yards on offense. The game was essentially over at the start of the fourth quarter, when New England took a 38-13 lead.
Tom Brady passed Joe Montana with his 17th career playoff win and had another strong performance. He threw for 344 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. With Manning and Rodgers, once again, failing to advance to the championship round, is it possible that Brady may be proving that he is the top quarterback in the NFL?
It will be difficult for the Ravens to slow down the Patriots enough to make the Super Bowl for the first time since 2001. Baltimore’s defense wasn’t dominant in 2012 like it has been in years past. They were 17th in yards allowed, and gave up 35 points in their first postseason game. It won’t be easy for them to stop an offense that scored 34.8 points per game, in the regular season.
I was going to pick the Patrioits in this matchup but Joe Flacco’s recent postseason play has made me think otherwise. His 116.2 passer rating this past weekend was better than Brady’s. In Flacco’s last four playoff games, he has thrown nine touchdowns and just one interception.
You could imagine that New England is a heavy favorite. The last two matchups between these teams have come down to the wire, and I have a feeling this game will be no different. With both quarterbacks playing well, I predict that the Ravens superior defense could be enough to give them the win.
Prediction: Baltimore 31, New England 30

RG III Injured? Shanahan's Fault? Mueed Kumandan’s Take

2013-01-12T11:57:00.001-08:00

In case you did not witness what had occurred in the Redskins and Seahawks game, quarterback Robert Griffin III’s ailing right-knee gave out on him twice in the 'Skins' 24-14 playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks - the latter injury coming late in the game at a time where many felt he shouldn't even be in the game.

Traditionally, when things go bad somebody has to bear the blame. Most place it right on coach Mike Shanahan's door.

I'm not one of them.

First, let me be clear: If I were the coach of the Redskins, I would have benched RG3 at halftime. After the first re-injury of his right knee in the first quarter, I would have turned the keys over to the capable hands of Kirk Cousins, with the option to go back to Griffin if Kirk Cousins couldn't get it done against a solid Seattle defense.

Shanahan has a personal and/or working relationship with RG3. That relationship led him to give his star quarterback some benefit of the doubt regarding his own health. That's why I don't fault Shanahan for his actions (or in this case, inaction).

Plenty have weighed in on this matter, but one opinion resonated with me. ESPN's Eric Mangini explained during a segment on the network that handling injuries in the NFL is "interactive between the coach and player" - meaning, it's not uncommon for there to be a back-and-forth between (in this case) - Griffin and Shanahan, with the consensus being the prevailing factor instead of just a unilateral decision by the head coach.

Right or wrong, that's what happened in Landover. RG3 told Shanahan he's "hurt but not injured," said and did all the things Shanahan was looking for, and actually threw his second touchdown after the initial re-injury. At that point, there was no reason to think he couldn't gut out another solid performance like he did in Philly and the previous week against Dallas.

Now, personally, I thought Griffin's poor second quarter showing prompted a benching. He was uncharacteristically inaccurate and obviously hobbled. But Shanahan figured RG3 gave him the best chance to win (something that's hard to debate given Cousins missed practice that week with the flu, and Rex Grossman is...well, Rex Grossman).

Shanahan bet his stud QB could will himself to make a play or two to win the game, a bet that had some precedent given he did the same to help set up the game-tying TD late in the game against Baltimore - no matter how ill-advised.

Shanahan trusted his player's judgment regarding his own health. Part of the job of a professional athlete is to know his body better than anyone else. Griffin has suffered multiple injuries to that knee, and his coach assumed he would know his limits. Just because he was wrong to give that much latitude to a 22-year-old rookie doesn't mean his motives were nefarious - or that RG3 was reckless.

Lest we forget, this is the culture of football, especially at the pro level. It's long been said, if you can walk, you can play. The NFL has long deified tough guys. Ronnie Lott infamously chopped off the tip of his pinky finger so he wouldn't miss a game. Emmitt Smith played the final game of the 1993 regular season with a separated shoulder to key a Dallas run to the playoffs (and ultimately, the Super Bowl).

Oh, and remember Brett Favre? Not only does he get eternal praise for playing a league-record 297 consecutive games despite a seemingly endless list of injuries, but he suffered the exact same knee injury Griffin suffered (sprained LCL) in a 2002 game (ironically) against the Redskins, and never missed a game.

Strangely, I don't recall anyone calling for his coach's job.

We can't prop these guys up as heroes for playing hurt and then dismiss them as foolhardy when that "heroic" effort falls short. Had RG3 finished that game with the Redskins victorious, we'd laud him as the toughest, gutsiest player we'd seen here since Doug Williams shook off an ugly knee injury to set a Super Bowl record four second quarter TDs to lead a rout of the Broncos in 1988. RG3 would be added to the list of legendary playoff performers to get it done despite injuries that would sideline "lesser" men.

So let's be real about this. We hate the outcome, not the process. The Redskins best player got hurt in vain because they lost. Two years ago in Chicago, Jay Cutler left the NFC Championship game because of a knee injury and the Bears' hopes to beat the eventual-champion Packers went with him to the bench. Cutler was later eviscerated for not "gutting it out" and finishing that all-important game. San Diego let Philip Rivers play on a torn ACL in the Chargers' AFC title game loss to New England in 2008. If any one of those games ended differently, the narrative would be too.

Again: I'm not saying RG3 was right to play as long as he did. In fact, I'm on record stating he shouldn't have.

But this is the business Griffin has chosen, and he knew the risks going back on the field. If you know how Shanahan's playing career ended, then you know he's more aware of the dangers of playing football than most.

Sometimes bad things happen through the fault of no one particular person. Let's just hope the consequences aren't as dire as we all fear.

THE CLIPPERS ARE DANGEROUS

2013-01-01T23:06:00.001-08:00

THE CLIPPERS ARE DANGEROUS

At a league-best 24 wins and 6 losses and a 16-game winning streak, it is clear that the Clippers are dangerous. At no point in franchise history have the Clippers ever owned the best record in the NBA this late in the season. Pulling off a 27-point comeback against the Grizzlies and a 19-point comeback against the Jazz, this team shows heart and resilience. This team has the best point differential in the NBA at 9.7 points per game. When you think they will lose, that is when they hit you hard. What makes this surprising team so strong? Good Question! To truly answer this question, we must analyze the depth and contributions of each player and work from there.

Offense

It helps that The Los Angeles Clippers play with an elite starting lineup of Chris Paul, Willie Green, Caron Butler, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan.

Blake Griffin has stepped up big this season and leads his team with 18.2 PPG and 8.9 RPG.

2 bright spots that aren’t mentioned to often are from Matt Barnes, who only plays 25 minutes a game,

One difference I see from Chris Paul and his team is that they are being more aggressive. He averages almost 10 assists per game, 167-355 with .470 of his field goals made, and making almost 90% of his free throws.

Deandre Jordan is second in the league in field goal percentage with .594.

Their second unit plays of equal potency. In fact, their second unit may be more powerful.

The Clippers' reserves are averaging a league-high 42.7 points per game. To put that into perspective, the starters are averaging 50.9 points.

The Clippers' second unit ranks fourth in the NBA with 8.6 assists and is fifth in field-goal percentage at 46.3. They also rank fifth in free-throw attempts, which displays how dynamic they are at attacking the rim. A league-high efficiency rating of 50.8 provides the additional evidence necessary.

Defense

This team leads the league in steals (324) which is a big deal. Chris Paul has 79 steals (2.63 steals per game which is 1^st in the league)and Blake Griffin has 45 steals, two big contributions that has led to much of the Clippers success. We haven’t even reached the middle of the season and Blake Griffin has 206 defensive rebounds in total which I believe is an unbelievable stat and leads to more opportunities to score points. The next player behind him is Deandre Jordan with 127 rebounds for the season.

Not only are the Los Angeles Clippers' reserves posting a league-high efficiency rating of 50.8, but they rank first in defensive rating. Not only are they atop of the league in this category, but they are significantly further ahead of the rest of their opposition. The Clippers sit at 18.2, while the second-ranked San Antonio Spurs rest at 14.0.

The Clippers’ reserves are averaging 18.2 rebounds per game, thus ranking fourth in the league. They top the ranks with 4.7 steals and sit at second with 3.7 blocks.

Frontcourt

Through the first 28 games, the Clippers frontcourt were averaging 53.9 points, 32.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 5.3 blocks and 5.2 steals per game. Domination at its best!

With All-Star power forward Blake Griffin and athletic defensive stopper DeAndre Jordan, the Clippers have a powerful balance of scoring and rim-defending. Griffin's team-high average of 18.1 points per game proves that they are a force to be reckoned with. Deandre Jordan averages a team-high 1.6 blocks per game to add to their defensive onslaught.

In addition, coming off of the bench, former NBA champions Lamar Odom and Ronny Turiaf provide veteran leadership. Odom has averaged 7.0 rebounds and 0.9 blocks during the Clippers' 14-game winning streak.

With Matt Barnes and Caron Butler providing outstanding defense and Barnes finding his scoring touch, the frontcourt becomes more powerful. Oh yeah and I forgot to mention, Grant Hill hasn’t played a game yet.

The perfect balance, athletic explosiveness and veteran leadership = The perfect recipe for success in my opinion.

Backcourt

So far in the 2012-13 season, the Clippers backcourt is averaging 47.7 points, 15.6 assists, 9.5 rebounds and 5.6 steals per game.

Led by All-NBA point guard Chris Paul and former Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford, the Clippers have the proper balance of facilitating and scoring. They also have defensive tenacity with CP3 and Eric Bledsoe.

With this type of setup, if an opposing defense were to trap Paul, this would usually allow Crawford to find a hole in the perimeter. In that instance, Crawford has the opportunity to take advantage of an opponent with his jump shot or capitalize on his unparalleled handles.

Crawford is shooting 61.6 percent in the restricted area, 37.8 percent from mid-range and 38.1 percent from beyond the arc.

If one decides to trap Crawford, Paul's smooth shooting will be just as lethal. 45.3 percent from mid-range and 39.7 percent from above the break. A TWO-WAY THREAT!

As for running an up-tempo offense to throw them out of rhythm, Paul and Bledsoe are two of the top defenders in the league.

For numerical proof, they rank first and second in the NBA in terms of steals per 48 minutes. Bledsoe is even averaging 0.8 blocks per game as a 6'1" point guard averaging 18.4 minutes a night. These key attributes make The Los Angeles Clippers a serious threat in the NBA.

In conclusion, the Clippers have an all-around dangerous team. Whether we are talking about their offense, defense, frontcourt, or backcourt, Clippers are stacked with talent. It will be interesting to see if they can continue this streak and where they will end up. Only time will tell!

The Good and Bad of Mike D'antoni Becoming Lakers Head Coach

2012-11-13T01:21:00.001-08:00

The Good and Bad of Mike D'Antoni Becoming Lakers Head Coach
The big news this week out of the NBA is The Lakers firing of Mike Brown and bringing in Mike D'Antoni. While a lot has been with the fact that Phil Jackson was rumored to wanting to come back and the Lakers not bringing him back. The realism is setting in now on is this a good move for The Lakers a team with 4 stars. As in any situation there is good and bad with this singing.

The Good

Ever since Phil Jackson left The Lakers really haven't had an identity on the offensive side of the ball. That is why Mike Brown brought in Eddie Jordan and the Princeton-offense. The Lakers din't have the time or the players to work that offense which is the reason why it din't work and that Mike Brown is out of a job. With D'antoni you have a guy who loves offense. His idea of defense is to out score the other guy and with players like Kobe, Nash, Howard, and Gasol he will have a lot of weapons to work with. While he never had two big like this his style does give room for some freedom for the guys to work. If he does the right tweaking he will have the Lakers scoring at a high level pace. With the fact that Nash has done well under him and Kobe has respect for him this does give D'antoni more of a chance to work his offense then Brown.

The Bad

Mike D'antoni's biggest thing against him is that he is not Phil Jackson. He which none is but when you have the Staples center chanting "We want Phil" that is tough for someone who comes in and is not Phil Jackson. As far as on the court he will have to deal with spacing the floor with two 7 footers which in a system like D'antoni's is not an easy thing. He will also have to find shooters which is a big part in this system. The main thing is finding a way to get Kobe as many shots as he could. Say what you want about Kobe he is still a top 5 player at worst. Those are problems on the offensive side of the ball which could be corrected with the players they got they are smart players that can figure it out. Another huge thing is the defense if the Lakers can't find a way to defend with the west being so deep it can be a quick end to the season in Staples.

The big thing that not many people are talking about is the fact that The Lakers got a coach that doesn't fit Dwights style of play and with this being a walk year for Dwight and D'antoni having a 3 year deal this could really be a big risk if it don't go well for the future of The Lakers.

The Final Say

All those things being said I think that as far as the regular season goes The Lakers will be a top 3 seed. I think that they will tweak some things that get Dwight and Pau involved together. I see Kobe really finding a way to make this work. On the defensive side of the ball I think they will be the best defensive team D'antoni has had with guys like Dwight, Artest, and Kobe. If Dwight finds himself and gets right this team will still be a force. I did pick them to win it all and yes I am sticking with it, that being said I am less confident about it with D,antoni then if Phil Jackson was coaching this team.

FLY LIKE AN EAGLE…TO THE DRAFT BY MUEED KUMANDAN

2012-11-08T17:39:00.000-08:00

FLY LIKE AN EAGLE… TO THE DRAFT BY MUEED KUMANDAN

With the latest struggles that the Eagles have been facing, much of the spotlight has been on Vick’s performance and Andy Reid's coaching; however, there are various assets that the Eagles struggle to perfect.

Quarterback: The Eagles have many problems, yet Michael Vick is the center of these problems. After 8 weeks, Vick has a 77.7 QBR with 10 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, which is subpar; but who can blame him. Vick has been sacked 27 times and has lost a total of 149 yards, encompassing 10 fumbles (5 of them lost).

Running Back: This season, Lesean Mccoy has had 623 yards with 2 touchdowns and 4.3 yards a carry. His longest rush was 34 yards and has only had 6 carries with over 20 yards, but we can go back to the lack of a productive o-line. In addition, he has 30 receptions for 148 yards and 3 tds. Rushing-wise, Mccoy is capable of putting up better numbers to help Vick out, but their o-line needs to step up. Their other rb is Bryce Brown, whom does not have any tds and has rushed for 105 yards. This is another reason their offense has struggled. They do not have an effect 1 2 combo at rb, which can also help Vick out.

Tight End: Brent Celek only has 1 td with 33 receptions and 436 yards. Really? Their other TE, Clay Harbor, was targeted 18 times and has 1 td. They have weapons but they need a better offensive gameplan.

Offensive Line: Dunlap has been playing good but he has been missing key blocks for Vick to hurry up. Evan Mathis has been slacking. Reynolds tries to do too much and gets knocked over. The rookie Kelly has an ankle issue and starts off well but needs to work on finishing games. The same thing with Herremans.

Defensive Line/Linebackers: After 9 weeks, this team has 11 sacks. They are on pace to put together 22 sacks by the end of the year. They are ranked 31^st in sacks. How is your defense inconsistent in producing sacks when you have Ryans, Cole, Jenkins, Cox, and Babin on your defense? Castillo has to use his players better because their guys are underperforming. Last season, Babin was 3^rd in the NFL in sacks with 18. So far this season, he has 3.5 sacks. Cole has 1.5 sacks. Unacceptable!

Secondary: Nate Allen gets burned on just about every Play-Action Pass. With only 24 tackles and 1 pick, Nnamdi has fallen short of expectations. He takes up 1/3 of their payroll too. Rodgers-Cromartie is another corner that bites on pump fakes. He has 24 tackles and 3 picks which isn’t too bad though.

Special Teams: I enjoyed the trickery during Monday’s Saints and Eagles game. Too bad it didn’t count. Eagles are ranked 30^th in punt return average. They only have 3 returns that were more than 7 yards, the longest was 13. They are 26^th in Kick-Return Average, 28^th in Punt Coverage 25^th, and 23^rd in net punting average. Yeh, this special teams is that bad!

So through statistical evidence, I conclude that it is unfair to blame Vick for their recent struggles. Eagles’ defense and O-line have to step up to have any chance in making the playoffs. Only time will tell!

THE RED RIFLE'S MAIN TARGET BY MUEED KUMANDAN

2012-10-31T01:47:00.002-07:00

The Red Rifle’s Main Target by Mueed Kumandan

You’ve seen his amazing grabs! You’ve heard about his 100+ yd games! But have you experienced his intensity!

Yes, many have heard about the “Red Rifles Main Target”(A.J. Green) but haven’t followed his progression.

Some remember the fourth game of Green’s college career against Arizona State, in which he had 8 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. Later, he was awarded SEC Player of the Week. Green finished the 2008 season with 56 catches for 963 yards and 8 touchdowns, passing all Georgia freshman school records. In addition, he led the SEC in receiving yards, with the third highest total in UGA school history. Green finished three seasons at Georgia with 166 receptions for 2,619 yards and 23 touchdowns.

As a wide receiver, it is difficult to transform your college attributes onto the professional level, but A.J. Green has done just that. In 21 games, A.J. Green has encompassed 13 touchdowns with 108 receptions and 1685 yards. In his 2011 season, Green had recorded four 100-yard games and led all rookies in receptions and receiving yards, catching 65 passes for 1,057 yards in 15 games. His 7 touchdown receptions were the second highest rookie total in the league.

On December 18, 2011, A.J. Green and Andy Dalton surpassed the all-time NFL record for yards and receptions by a rookie QB/WR tandem. One week later on December 24, 2011, Green's 1,031 yards surpassed Cris Collinsworth's franchise record of 1,009 yards set in 1981 for most receiving yards by a rookie.

It doesn’t just stop there! In the third game of the 2012 regular season, Green caught 9 passes for a career-high 183 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 11 yards, in a 38-31 win over the Washington Redskins. Green followed this up the next week with his sixth career 100-yard game, catching 6 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. By the end of week 6, Green recorded three 100 yard games and finished as the NFL's leading receiver with 43 receptions, 628 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 14.8 yards a carry.

Through substantial evidence, it is clear that A.J. Green has put up outstanding numbers during his college and NFL career. This may only be the middle of his second season; but, if he continues to dominate opposing defenses and surpass records, the future will be bright for this young star.

2012-2013 NBA SEASON PREVIEW

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2012-2013 NBA SEASON PREVIEW
It is time for the NBA season to start. With that we have our season preview. A lot for story lines this year. Can the Heat repeat? How will Dwight and Nash mix with Kobe and Pau with the Lakers? How will the Bulls fair without Derrick Rose? When will Rose come back? How good will the Brooklyn Nets be? Can the Thunder go back to the finals? Is Anthony Davis the real deal? That all being said lets take a look at our predictions for this season.......

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Easter Conference

Atlantic Division

1.) Boston Celtics
The Celtics had one of the best off seasons out of anyone. Even though they lost Ray Allen they added Jason Terry, Courtney Lee. They drafted Fab Melo and Jared Sullinger. They still have Rondo, Peirce and Garnet. Along with one the best coaches in the league in Doc Rivers. As good as the Atlantic is I think the Celtics will decide if they want to win it or not. If they go out and wanna rest up for the playoffs then it can be wide open. If not they will take the Atlantic. I feel they will go for it and will play like they have something to prove after the way they lost to Miami last year. The goal of the Celtics is to go and beat Miami and win the NBA finals.

2.) Brooklyn Nets
One of the most talked about teams coming into this season. The Nets are moving to a new building with a better team and bigger expatiation. They brought back Deron Williams along with Brook Lopez, Gerald Wallace, and Kris Humphries. They added another star not Dwight Howard but Joe Johnson. Him and Williams will be one of if not the best back court in the league. The Nets have an underrated starting 5 as well as an underrated bench with C.J. Watson, MarShon Brooks, Reggie Evans and Josh Childress among a few. If the Nets can improve on the defensive side of the ball they will be a tough team to beat this year.

3.) New York Knicks
The Knicks made some moves like always. They got Jason Kidd, Raymon Felton, Marcus Camby, Kurt Thomas, and Rasheed Wallace. While this looks like players from an all star game a few years ago they were solid moves. They lost Jermey Linn which caused a lot of noise. They still have Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, and Amare Stoudemire. The Knicks could sneak up and win the Atlantic and I wouldn't be shocked by it. The reason I have the Knicks finishing in 3rd is health. They would get their best defensive wing player in Iman Shumpert. Amare you never know what you will get out of him. I think it will fall to much on Carmelo while some nights he can do it he can't do it every night if they need him to.

4.) Philadelphia 76ers

To me this is the wild card in this division. Philly had a few changes this off season. They traded for Andrew Bynum and traded away Andre Iguodala. They also lost Lou Williams who was a big time scorer for them. To me it will be interesting to see how all the pieces fit on this team now. You know Doug Collins will have this team ready to play defense. If Andrew Bynum is healthy and his head is right this team can be a force. I think it will take Bynum a little time and in the Atlantic every game will matter.

5.) Toronto Raptors
This is a team none should really sleep on. While I don't think they are going to make the playoffs I do think they will be very improved. They have a very underrated point guard in Kyle Lowery a budding star in DeMar Deronzan along with Andrea Bargnani. They have a solid bench with rookie Terrance Ross and Jose Calderon. This can be a spoiler of a team during the season for the rest of the teams in this division.

Central Division

1.) Chicago Bulls
The big question when it comes to this team is when will Derrick Rose come back. That will be a big factor in what the Bulls do this year. While I do think the Bulls will be a very solid team it all comes down to Rose. They still have a good starters with Boozer, Noah, Hamliton, and Deng. Kirck Hinrich will be taking over for Rose while he is gone. They did lose the bench mob but the bench they have now is still very solid with Nate Robinson, Taj Gibson, Marco Belinelli and Jimmy Butler who I think will break out this year. The Bulls will be well coached and play great defense with Tom Thibodeau who has coached the Bulls to the best recorded in the NBA the last two years. That being said it all comes down to Rose. If Rose comes back around the All Star break I think the Bulls will win the Central. I do think how ever they will take the time with him and that being said the Bulls will just miss taking first.
2.) Indiana Pacers
This is wide open for the Pacers. While I think they are a little overrated with Rose out and the rest of the Central up and coming the Pacers should win it. They have a battle tested core with Hilbert, Granger, and West. They have two players that are improving into big time players in Paul George and Gerald Green.While they did lose Derren Collision they will have George Hill run the point who is very solid. This team has surprised some people the last two season. This year people know how good they can be and it will be interesting to see how they play with the pressure of being a top team. Especially after the way they took the Heat to 6 games and had the lead last year in the series. Another big question is how healthy is Danny Grander with his knee? This is a big year for Indiana.

3.) Cleveland Cavaliers
I think this is a sleeper team to make the playoffs right here. They have the defending rookie of the year and one the best point guards in the game in Kyrie Irving. They have drafted well the last few years with Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson, and Tyler Zeller. Byron Scott is a good coach and knows how to coach young players. If Irving can stay healthy they can be a playoff team.

4.) Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks were a team that was up and coming two year ago lead by Brandon Jennings. Now they are a team that I feel are in a period that they don't know what to do. They traded for Monte Eillis who is a big time scorer to team up with Jennings. They have a very underrated player in Ersan Ilyasavo. They drafted rookie Doron Lamb and have vets Drew Gooden and Mike Dunleavy. So they will be a team you can't sleep on but I son think they will struggle at times.

5.) Detroit Pistons
The Pistons I think are a couple years and drafts away from being a real good team. They have good players like Brandon Knight, Greg Monroe, and championship veteran Tayshaun Prince. They drafted rookie of the year candidate Andre Dummond who is gonna be a monster.They have a nice young team that will grown in the next couple years but for this year. If the young guys come along quicker maybe they can make a run for 4th but that's about it.

Southwest Division

1.) Miami Heat
Not much you can say about the defending NBA Champions. They have the big three. They have two NBA finals MVPS in Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. They have the greatest three point shooter of all time in Ray Allen. The big three of James, Wade, and Bosh are starting to play better and better together. It is scary that this team is getting better. LeBron is gonna be great like always. The team will play great defense and have open shots which is good for Allen, Lewis, Chalmers, Cole, and Miller. If Dwyane Wade comes back healthy and is the Wade of old the Heat will steam roll through the East.

2.) Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks made a lot of sneaky moves this off season. They traded away the big contract of Joe Johnson. They then went and picked up Lou Williams, DeShawn Stevenson, Devin Harris, and Kyle Kover. With a healthy Al Horford and players like Josh Smith and Jeff Teague returning the Hawks will be a playoff team once again. The one thing that will interesting to see is who will be the go to scorer with no Joe Johnson.

3.) Washington Wizards
I really like some of the moves this team made. They acquired Nene,Okafor,and Ariza. They also drafted Bradley Beal who I think is going to be a big time player in the league. They have all that to mix with John Wall who I think for him and the franchise is in a make or break year. Though Wall is hurt I think when he comes back if this team meshes well they are gonna challenge for the 8th seed.

4.) Orlando Magic
The Magic to me were the biggest loser this off season. Not only did they lose Dwight Howard, but they got the worse package possible for him. They do have solid players like Nelson,.Turkoglu, Davis, and the newly added Aaron Afallo. So they can stay in some games some night I just think it will be a few years before we see Orlando back on the map and in the playoffs.

5.) Charlotte Bobcats
If you go by the numbers the Bobcats were the worst team in NBA history. If you watched them you would agree with those numbers. The Bobcats just looked lost last year. The good news for them is that a new season is here. They drafted Michael Kdd-Gilchrist. to help them out. They still have Kemba Walker and Gerald Henderson. As well as Ben Gordan who was traded for. I don't think they will be as bad as last year, but they still have a long way to go.

Western Conference
Southwest Division

1.) San Antonio Spurs
Every year you think they won't be as good as they usually are the year before, but yet they keep wining and getting better. The Spurns won the most games in the 2 years in a row. With coach Pop and the big three of Manu, Parker, and Duncan. Also with the depth with Lenard, Bonner, Jackson, and Diaw. The Spurs will be right back up there like every year and we shouldn't be surprised at all.

2.) Memphis Grizzles
You can make the argument that the Grizzles have one of the best starting fives in the NBA. The Grizzles are a team that if they ever stood healthy with Gay, Randolph, Gasol, and Conley. I think this year we will see them all healthy and playing at a high level. The one thing holding them back is the depth. If one of those big guys get hurt they are going to take a big step back and let the Spurs run away with this division.

3.) Dallas Mavericks
Dallas took a huge risk after wining the NBA title in 2010. They let a lot of the big role players go and gear up to getting a Dwight Howard and or Deron Williams. They din't get anyone of them and lost Jason Terry. They did add some good players in Elton Brand, OJ Mayo, Chris Kaman, Delonte West and Derren Collision. So it wasn't a totally bad off-season but with an aging rest of a team and an aging and injured Dirk I think Dallas is a one and done team again.

4.) Houston Rockets
The Rockets spent the whole off season making moves between trading picks signing players. They lost Kyle Lowery but added Omark Asik and Jeremy Linn. Then the weekend before the season started they traded Jeremy Lamb and Kevin Martin for James Harden. Along with Drafting Royce White and Terrance Jones who both I think will be big time. The Rockets are retooled. This season can either go really good or really bad. It all falls on the back court of Linn and Harden.

5.) New Orleans Hornets
A young up and coming team in the West. The two big moves they made was in the draft with the first and tenth pick by drafting Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers. I think they are two real good young players that are gonna have really good careers for the Hornets. You match them with budding super star Eric Gordan and good role players in Ryan Anderson, Robin Lopez, and Greivis Vasquez. They could sneak up to third in this division if Davis and Rivers play well with Gordan.

Southwest Division

1.) Oklahoma City Thunder
The defending Western Conference Champions are back and ready to defend their crown. We all know how great Kevin Durant is and how explosive Russell Westbrook can be. They have the big front line of Ibaka and Perkins. The one question with this team now is. How will they play without James Harden. They got back two good player in Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb. If them rookie Perry Jones and the returning Eric Maynor play well with the second unit the Thunder can be back in the NBA Finals and maybe even win it all.

2.) Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets might have been the second biggest winner in the Dwight Howard trade by getting Andre Iguodala and improving the defense. They are as deep as anyone in the West. They can score with anyone with Ty Lawson running the point and Gallinari on the wing. They have a nice big back court with McGee, Faried, and Mozgov. Brewer, Hamilton, and Chandler help the wing depth. They can maybe even sneak in the top 4 with the depth and the great coaching of George Karl.

3.) Minnesota Timberwolves
This is the best young up and coming team in the NBA. With the young core of Rubio, Love,Williams, and Pekovic. They keep on improving and really played at another level with Rubio. Kevin Love is a top 10 player. They brought Brandon Roy out of retirement. The sad thing about this team is they are not gonna be healthy until around Christmas time with Love coming back from a hand injury and Rubio's ACL injury. If they can get healthy early enough they will be a playoff team easy.

4.) Portland Trailblazers
The Blazers aren't being talked about and I don't understand why. They have one the best players and most underrated player in the game with LaMarcus Aldridge. The dark horse for the rookie of the year in Damian Lillard. You have those to with Westley Mathews, Nicolas Batum, and JJ Hickson. They have enough talent to make a good run it will all fall on how healthy they can be and how good they mesh because the last few years that has been a big problem.

5.) Utah Jazz
The Jazz are an interesting team. They have so much young talent that they can be a higher playoff seed then last year or be back out of the playoffs and having a high draft pick. The crazy thing is neither would shock us. They still have Al Jefferson who is a monster center, along with Paul Millsap who is very underrated. They have two young players in Derrick Favors and Gordon Hayward who look to take the next step which will be big for them this year.

Pacific Division

1.) Los Angles Lakers
Like always the Lakers retooled and got better and a lot better. They got Dwight Howard and Steve Nash to go with Kobe and Pau. The Lakers might have the best starting five in the league if you put those 4 together with Metta World Peace who is still a good wing defender. They have a better bench with Blake, Meeks and Jamison. The Lakers are ready to go and get the NBA title again. I think that if they stay healthy the West is there for the taken.

2.) Los Angles Clippers
Lob City has a tone of talent around Chris Paul and Blake Griffen. Its almost to much talent with Billups, Hill, Butler Crawford Odom, and Bledsoe. They are still gonna be a top team again. Chris Paul is gonna be at an MVP level like last year. They key is what will they get out of the big men Blake and Jordan. If there scoring improved they will have a chance to go farther then last season.

3.) Golden State Warriors
The Warriors made a trade last year that I feel made them a lot better in trading Monte Eillis and getting Andrew Bogout. When he comes back from injury you can pair him up with David Lee you have two real good guys on the glass. They still have Stephen Curry who is a real good scorer. With rookie Harison Barnes and Klay Thompson who is slowly turning into a star in the league. Things are finally looking up in Golden State.

4.) Sacramento Kings
I think a lot of people are down on this team but I like them. I don't think they are gonna win a lot of games but they are going to be fun to watch. They will put up a tone of points. They have a good young back court with Cousins, Thompson, and Tyreke Evans who is moved to small forward. I think this will look like the Kings of old with scoring and fun to watch. They just won't be winning as much but that will come soon.

5.) Phoenix Suns
The post Steve Nash error is starting in Phoenix. They will still be fun to watch with the players they have in Dragic, Beasley, Gortat, Scola, and Dudley. So they will still score and be fun to watch but they will miss the leadership of a Steve Nash and the play making ability.

Awards
MVP: LeBron James
ROY: Anthony Davis
Coach of the Year: Tom ThibodeauPlayoff

East
1.) Miami
2.)Boston
3.)Brooklyn
4.)Chicago
5.)New York
6.) Indiana
7.)Atlanta
8.) Philadelphia

West
1.)Lakers
2.)Thunder
3.)Spurs
4.)Clippers
5.)Grizzles
6.)Nuggets
7.)Mavs
8.) Wolves

WCF: Lakers Over Thunder
ECF: Heat Over Boston

I see The Lakers getting home court and taking the Thunder to 7 games and winning the west. I then see the Heat beating the Celtics in 5 games then we get our dream match up in the finals.
NBA FINALS: Lakers over Heat 6 Games
I think the size of the Lakers will be to much and I think Kobe will be able to put it away in a great NBA finals.

Raff

East

Atlantic

1st. Brooklyn Nets-
This team comes with a lot of hype and I think a lot of it is justified. They have a good mix of players on this team. They have the superstar in Deron Williams, great supporting players like Joe Johnson, Brook Lopez, and Gerald Wallace, and nice young peices like Marshon "Kobe Lite" Brooks and Mirza Teletovic. You throw in solid role players like Andray Blatche, Kris Humphries, and CJ Watson this team is no joke. To me they are the best and most complete team in this division and can easily be the 2 seed in the East and I think that's where they end up.

2nd. Boston Celtics-
Boston was a game away from the finals last season and despite losing Ray Allen they have the pieces to make another run. Jason Terry will fit in nicely to Ray Allen's role and an underrated aspect of this team is Jeff Green. He's coming off heart surgery last year and was a really solid player. Draftwise they also did well getting Jared Sullinger a lot later then most people expected him to go. I don't think they have the team to knock off the heat but I think they are an elite group and should be able to make noise in the playoffs.

3rd. New York Knicks-
The Knicks think this is 2002 and decided to sign Jason Kidd, Rasheed Wallace, and Marcus Camby in the offseason. They are the oldest team in the league by far but still a very talented one. I have them as the 3rd best team in this division but they'll still be a top 5 team in the eastern conference. Last year was an up and down year for the Knicks highlighted by the whole Jeremy Lin saga. The key to this team is Amare Stoudamire. If he doesn't play like the player he once was in Pheonix the Knicks have no shot at any type of success this year. He's already going to miss the first 6 weeks of the season and health has always been a concern with him but when he gets back he has to hit the ground running. They payed him superstar money and he has to play like it. We all know what Melo can do but getting some help around him will be the key. JR Smith returns to be the spark plug scorer off the bench and now they have Raymond Felton back to run the show. Felton was a joke last year but you talk to knicks fans you think this guys the savior. He was fat and out of shape in Portland and was bitching left and right. If he's going to be a starter he has to get himself back to form and if he does they should be fine at the PG position with J Kidd backing him up. With all this said, the Knicks will be back in the playoffs and the big question will be weather or not Melo can lead this team out of the first round.

4th. Philadelphia 76ers-
Philly got Andrew Bynum in the trade for Dwight Howard and even though they lost a big piece in Andre Igoudala it was a good move. Anytime you can get a big man with superstar potential like Bynum you have to do it. The one knock on Bynum is always his inability to stay healthy and if he misses a lot of time this season the 6ers will be in trouble. With him they are a fringe playoff team to me but without him they have no shot. They'll rely heavily on Jrue Holiday who has the makings of a big time player in this league. The thing I want to see most is Even Turner take a big step forward in his game. I always thought he would be better then his now and this is a big season for him.

5th. Toronto Raptors-
This team could and probably will be a lot better then people think but right now they don't have the talent to compete with the top teams in the league. I thought this past draft was big for them and at the 8th spot they decided to take Terrence Ross a big, athletic SG. I wasn't sold at the time but the more I thought about it I liked the pick. He's a big time shooter and I think he will push Demar Derozan to become a better player. Derozan is playing for a contract and with a young gun like Ross challenging him for playing time you could see the best from Derozan who always had a crazy amount of potential. At the same time, you could play Ross at SG and Derozan at SF together. Maybe the most important player on this team is rookie Jonas Valancunius. He has all the makings of a star big man and was drafted to be that guy. They took him at 5 in the 2011 draft and the Raptors have brought him over this year. I think he could play big minutes for them and he is the future of this team. The time is not now for the Raptors but could be in a couple of years.

Central

1st. Milwaukee Bucks- 
The surprise of my preview is the Bucks being first in 
this division. Most people don't like this team at all but I think they can put 
a nice season together with what they have. The backcourt of Brandon Jennings 
and Monte Ellis is lethal. I was once one of Jennings biggest fans but to me he 
just never improved his game. He has the ability to be an iverson type of player 
and this is the season to prove it. There frontcourt will be a lot better then 
people think. They drafted John Henson and he should be a great defender for
them. Ersan Illyasova is one of the most underrated players in the league and I 
think he has a big time year. The talent is here for the Bucks and to me they 
will turn a lot of heads.

2nd. Chicago Bulls- 
 This team had the best record in the regular season for the 
past two years but the main reason they did is out for a large chunk of the 
season. Without Derrick Rose this is still a playoff team though. They are a 
well coached group with players who know their role. Guys like Luol Deng and 
Joakim Noah are both underrated at their position and will be the leaders of 
this team. The way this team plays defense will keep them in games against the 
more talented teams. For the first few months without Rose the Bulls will be 
fine. The big question is can they regain their top record form when Rose 
returns?

3rd. Indiana Pacers-  
The Pacers just got some bad news as Danny Granger will be 
out indefinitely with knee soreness but I still think this team can survive 
without him as long as its nothing major. Gerald Green looks like a much 
improved player and I think he can fill in for Granger fine. This is a team that 
had some nice success last season and had the heat on the ropes in the playoffs. 
I do have them doing worse then last season but I still think they reach the 
postseason. I think a big key for this team is George Hill. He's going to have 
to be more of a scorer to me if the pacers are going to make any noise in the 
playoffs. 

4th. Cleveland Cavaliers- 
The big thing for the Cavs right now is they have 
their post Lebron superstar that they can build around. Kyrie Irving should be 
up in the elite category after this season and the Cavs should continue getting 
pieces to help him. They drafted Dion Waiters who seems to be getting a lot of 
hate lately because of a poor summer league and pre season but I think he's 
going to be a stud. To me he will be the best shooting guard to come out of this 
draft. He's a D wade lite and I really like the backcourt of him and Irving for 
the future. I think they missed the boat a little bit by taking Tristan Thompson 
over Jonas Valancunius in 2011 but so far so good for their rebuilding process. 
Obviously by my ranking of them i don't think they compete for a playoff spot 
this year but they arent an easy out for any team.

5th. Detroit Pistons- 
This is another team who is rebuilding and I like the 
direction they are going. They drafted Andre Drummond over the summer who is 
going to be a beast. To me he has just as much potential as Anthony Davis and to 
get him where they did is a steal. Greg Monroe is looking like he has the tools 
to become a star and Brandon Knight could be their future PG. They'll likely be 
a bottom feeder again but they have to keep getting pieces if they want to 
become a contender. They aren't in a position to instantly become a contender 
like the Knicks, Nets, or any of these big  markets and the best thing they can 
do is build through the draft like they are currently doing.

Southeast

1st. Miami Heat- 
It's pretty much a given that the heat are going to be the best 
team in this division and probably the east. I don't even know why I'm 
previewing this team since ESPN does enough coverage on them. To me this team 
will repeat as NBA champions. Wade will be 100 percent for this season and I 
think the big 3 are in their prime in terms of being comfortable playing 
together. I look forward to seeing how LeBron plays in the post this year since 
he's been working on sky hooks in his spare time. 

2nd. Washington Wizards- 
The knuckleheads are gone ( yeah you Javale McGee) and 
the wizards look pretty solid on paper. I need to see more from John Wall. Some 
scouts said this guys floor was Derrick Rose but right now he's nothing but a 
turnover prone athletic freak who can't shoot at all. Speaking of shooting 
rookie Bradley Beal should make an immediate impact. If Nene stays healthy( lol 
yeah ok) the Wizards could be really dangerous. 

3rd. Atlanta Hawks- 
Hawks look to be in rebuild mode and I think that's the 
right decision for them. They had a team that was always good but never great. 
They got rid of Joe Johnson's contract which is big for them. Right now they 
actually aren't a terrible team led by Josh Smith and Al Horford but they 
shouldn't be as goo as they've been in the past few seasons.

4th. Charlotee Bobcats-
 Bobcats are pretty much a mess right now. They have a 
bunch ofyoung guys who have potential but all of them bunched together on one team with 
no real veteran guidance is not good. I think a big improvement for them with be 
Bismack Biyombo. The potential is there for him to be a big shot blocker and 
rebounder. Kemba Walker is a bullet on the court and needs to take control of 
this team. Making good draft decisions has always been a problem for the Bobcats 
front office(nice Morrison pick Jordan). Their newest asset is Michael Kidd 
Gilchrist. To me he wont live up to his draft stock. He's a high energy guy who 
I'd want on my team any day but when your picking top 5 in the draft your 
looking for future franchise players. The Bobcats could be a headache of a team 
for opponents. They could keep a game close or lose by 50 any night. 

5th. Orlando Magic- 
They are a mess. Really not much else to say about them. 
They have to hope they cash in all their assets from the Dwight Howard trade.

West

Southwest

1st. Memphis Grizzlies-

I think this is the year for the Grizzlies. Rudy Gay will have an all star year, as will Marc Gasol, and the Grizzlies will be the top team in this divison. Mike Conley queitly had a good year last season and I think he has an even better one this season. The big test for them will be the playoffs. They aren't really battle tested as a whole and could be an upset victim if they aren't on top of their game.


2nd. San Antonio Spurs- 
the Spurs as usual surprised everyone last year with 
their regular season success. I have no doubts they will have a nice record this 
year again but do they have the talent to win in the playoffs? Tony Parker is 
great but does Tim Duncan have enough energy left in him to play at the high 
level he has to play at for the Spurs to succeed? Is Manu Ginobili going to be 
hampered by injuries again? Does Kawhi Leonard take a step
up or a step back this year? A lot of questions about this team.  

3rd. Dallas Mavericks-

With Dirk Nowitzki this team is a good one but not elite. 
They have a lot of solid talent around Dirk that wasn't here last year. OJ Mayo, 
Chris Kaman, and Elton Brand are 3 solid players who they picked up in the off 
season. OJ Mayo is a mystery to me. He has to skills to be a 20 ppg player and 
for whatever reason he wasn't used properly in Memphis. He gets his shot here 
and if he can't do work with them, specifically with the dirkless team that the 
Mavs will roll out for the first few weeks, then I will lose the faith I have in 
him. Theres always my boy Roddy Beaubois. He IS the greatest thing since sliced 
bread and the way Rick Carlisle uses him is a sin. Play this kid 30 minutes per 
game and he will produce.

4th. New Orleans Hornets-

They got their future franchise guy in Anthony Davis and now it's just about finding out who to put around him. Eric Gordon is going to have a huge year. I think one question mark is what they'll do with Austin Rivers. I think Rivers is best suited as a scorer off the bench and not as a PG like the Hornets have experimented with during the summer league and pre season.

5th. Houston Rockets-

Their man guy now is newly aquired James Harden and the big question is weather he can start and lead a team. I think he has the talent to but all around the Rockets are a work in progress.

Pacific

1st. Los Angeles Lakers-
It's hard to ignore the talent this team has right now. Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol...they have hall of fame players all over the court and about the only knock you can have on them is the fact that it might take a while for them to gel. It will be interesting to see their rotation and how they mesh together but in all likelyhood the Lakers will be the top seed in the west.

2nd. Los Angeles Clippers-
This team looks good but the question is can they challenege the big guns of the west? They added some decent pieces in the offseason like Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill, and Lamar Odom. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are a great 1-2 punch but I don't know if they can contend for a title with this current team because the Thunder and Lakers are so stacked.

3rd. Sacramento Kings-
The Kings could be a surprise team. I think Tyreke Evans will have his best year as a pro. He's playing for a new contract and that always gets guys motivated. Demarcus Cousins is turning into a star at the center spot and they have a bunch of other young but solid role players. I wouldn't be surprised to see them win around 40 games.

4th. Golden State Warriors-
If this team is healthy they could make noise. But when your main guys are Stephen Curry and Andrew Bogut does anyone think they'll stay healthy? I like the other guys they have though. Klay Thompson has a ton of potential and could have a big sophomore season.

5th. Phoenix Suns-
The Suns don't look bad on paper but they don't look good either. Nash is gone and they brought Goran Dragic back to replace him. Dragic is good but anytime you replace a Steve Nash your probably downgrading. Michael Beasley is looking to find a new home and he could actually be this teams go to scorer. They could be a problem for a team on some nights but overall I don't think they have a great season.

Northwest

1st. Oklahoma City Thunder-

Even with the surprising move to trade James Harden the Thunder are still a top 2 team in the west. Kevin Martin will be a solid replacement for Harden and the combo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are good enough to lead this team back to the NBA finals.

2nd. Minnesota Timberwolves-
Had Ricky Rubio not gotten hurt last season I think the Wolves would've made the playoffs. It will be a rough start to the year without Rubio and Love but I think they have enough talent to get by. They might have the most underrated SG combo in the league right now. Nobody expects much of Brandon Roy coming out of his brief retirement and nobody outside Europe has heard of the name Alexey Shved but these two guys are gonna be big for this team. They also get a vet like Andrie Kirilenko who will help this team in Kevin Love's absense. Derrick Williams will also have to step up as well. The most important player in Love's absense will be the Montenagrian Bulldozer Nikola Pekovic. Pekovic will be the teams main inside scorer and should put up big time numbers in the first few weeks of the season. This team is deep enough to play .500 ball without Love and Rubio but once both of them are back in the lineup, hopefully around new years day, they'll be a force in the west.

3rd. Denver Nuggets-
The Nuggets are a fun team to watch and with a guy like Ty Lawson leading your fast breaks your a hard team to stop in transition. They'll be a playoff team this year and the addition of Andre Igoudala is huge for them. He's a big upgrade over Arron Afflalo to me and if they get good minutes out of Javale McGee and Kenneth Faried this will be a team to watch.

4th. Portand Trail Blazers-
Portland is in semi rebuild mode right now and they started off on the right foot by drafting Damian Lillard. Lillard is a future star and will be their PG for a long time. They have one of the best PF's in the game in Lamarcus Aldridge and if Nicolas Batum has a big year like he think he will they could be a surprise team.

5th. Utah Jazz-
I have the Jazz last in this divison but they are a solid team. I don't see them as a playoff team because I don't like their guardplay at all but they will cause problems for teams because they will have a great rotation of big men. I think Alec Burks is their SG of the future and he will show some good things this year.

Playoffs

1. Heat
2. Nets
3. Celtics
4. Knicks
5. Bucks
6. Bulls
7. Pacers 
8. Wizards 

West

1. Lakers
2. Thunder
3. Wolves
4. Grizzlies
5. Spurs
6. Clippers
7. Nuggets
8. Mavericks

East Finals- Heat over Nets
West finals- Lakers over Wolves

Finals- Heat over Lakers

NBA Top 10 Shooting Guards and Point Guards

2012-10-29T01:24:00.001-07:00

Top 10 Shooting Guards
We keep the Top 10's going with two in one post. First we are gonna start with the shooting guards.Maybe the most thin position in the league but at the top is as good as any position. Lets take a look.

Spinzz

10.) Monte Ellis
Monte is a guy who can score with the best of them. Hes a scorer that can score in many different ways. He maybe a little undersized for the position but for the last few years hes been in a back court with Steph Curry and will be playing the same role for Brandon Jennings so look for the same type of play from Monte.

9.) Kevin Martin
The new Thunder 6th man is a guy who can be instead offense. He is a great scorer. The thing is now he will have to adjust he has a new role on one the best teams in the league it is time to see what Kevin Martin is made of.

8.) Tyreke Evans
Evans is a guy that has really underachieved. He has the talent to be one of the best players in the game. This I think is a make or break year for him. If he don't take a step up I think he maybe leaving the Kings.

7.) Paul George
George is a great talent that is starting to put it together. George is slowly moving toward being the best player on the Pacers. When he plays at a high level he is a huge weapon for them with his athleticism. It will be fun to see his progression this year.

6.) Eric Gordan
This is no knock on Gordan what so ever he is big time. I think Gordan can be as good as any 2 guard in the league. Two reasons why I have him this low. Hes never really been on a contender unlike the rest of the guys. Also how much does he want to be there and Austin Rivers affect him. That being said I think this time next year he will be the clear cut number 3 point guard.

5.) Manu Ginobili
One of the most underrated late game players and play makers in basketball Manu is big time. Manu is a guy who does what ever you need him to do. He comes off the bench if you need him, he starts, he plays where you need him. Manu though getting up there in age is still one the best in the league.

4.) James Harden
Harden was number 3 to me right before the trade went down. Before I explain why we gotta acknowledge why hes up here. He is a play maker and a guy that when hes on the floor he picks up the level of his team and makes everyone better. I think player with Durant and Westbrook really helped with that. Now the question is hes gonna be on a team thats not as good and that hes the man. It will be really interesting to see if he shines or if he steps up.

3.) Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson is an interesting player to me. Depending on who you talk to he is really overrated or really underrated. I look at him as an underrated player with an overrated contract. He is in the perfect spot I think with the Brooklyn Nets as the number 2 guy. He is a great scorer and solid defender which is proven with all the battles he has had in the East. I think he will surprise a lot of people this season and win over some people as well.

2.) Dwyane Wade
If it wasn't for injuries Wade could be number one and at time he is. Wade is one of the Top 10 players in the league and one of the most clutch players also. I think that people don't realize how big a role he played in the Heats Championship. Just last NBA Finals he was in the first 5 games the best player on the floor. Any given night he can be the wade that took Miami on his back in 2006 to win it all. If Wades right Miami is almost impossible to beat.

1.) Kobe Bryant
I am not gonna go over all the great things Kobe has done every NBA fan knows it. He is one the Top 3 players in the game and one the Top 10 of all time. Hes a guy I want with the ball in his hands to end the game, and maybe more then anyone he wants nothing more then to win his 6th NBA ring. With the team around him this year and the fact that LeBron won last year I think Kobe will be on another level This year trying to get number 6.

Raff

10. Kevin Martin-
K-Mart is another one of those big time scorers who lacks any other types of skills that can make him elite. Nevertheless he drops buckets. He can go off for 40 on any night and he gets to the line like LeBron does.

9. Paul George-
George is a great defender and is crazy athletic. He's so young right now and if he can improve his offensive game he will be a big time player for the Pacers.

8. Tyreke Evans-
Tyreke Evans is one of my favorite players and I'm really disapointed in his last 2 seasons. After 20-6-5 rookie year I expected him to take another step toward stardom but he took steps backwards. With that said I still think he's going to be special. His size and skillset is sort of like LeBron James but obviously on a smaller scale. He played a lot of SG last season but the Kings used him as a PG and SF a lot too. He is great and almost impossible to stop going to the rim he just has to limit his turnovers and start working on his jump shot which he settles for too much. If he can do that he will be a lot higher on this list next season.

7. Monta Ellis-
Monta Ellis is a straight scorer. He does it as good as anyone in the game but outside that he doesn't make a big impact and that's why he's not named up there with the best in the league. At times he can play good defense but he doesn't always give 100 percent effort on that end. The Ellis-Jennings backcourt the Bucks now have is a scary one to defend and if both of them dedicate as much effort on defense as they do offense they will be a surprise playoff team.

6. Manu Ginobili-
Manu is getting up there in age but he can still ball. The Spurs will obviously limit his minutes going forward and his numbers will take a hit but he will still make a big impact on games. He's still one of the best playmakers in the game.

5. Joe Johnson-
If the Brooklyn Nets do contend for a title this season it will be because Joe Johnson is giving them big time points. I feel like he folded under the pressure of being the number 1 guy the Hawks had sometimes. He doesn't have to worry about that now because Deron Williams is his backcourt mate so I think we will see the best Joe Johnson we've seen in a while with the Nets.

4. James Harden-
Harden is more then just the Thunder's 6th man he's their playmaker and a guy who the Thunder sometimes run their offense through when Durant or Westbrook or sometimes both of them are off their game. Without him the Thunder don't make it to the finals last season. (This was written before the trade)

3. Eric Gordon-
I'm really high on Eric Gordon as a player. I think he has the potential to be the best SG in the league when Wade and Kobe decline. He's that good. He's a lethal scorer who has really good athleticism and can get to the rim whenever he wants to. The only thing that will hamper him is his health. EG will have a huge year coming up and cement his spot in the top 3.

2. Dwyane Wade-
As good as Kobe is there is times where Dwyane Wade could be considered the best SG in basketball. He's apart of the big 3 right now but not long ago Wade was good for almost 30 every game and he has singlehandedly led the Heat to a championship. Make no mistake about it if the Heat didn't have LeBron and Bosh Wade would still have the Heat relevant.

1. Kobe Bryant-
Not much you can say that hasn't been said about Kobe. He's done it all he's one of the greatest players in NBA history and even though he may only have a couple of high level years left in his career he's still the best at his position. The Lakers are stacked this year and he may get to add to his ring collection when all is said and done.

Top 10 Point Guards
We are down to our final Top 10 and I think its the toughest and deepest one. I think this is the most talent rich position in the game. You can make a case for anyone to be the best in the game. Before we start we are making this list as if all the player were playing so Rose and Rubio will be on the list.

Spinzz

10.) Brandon Jennings
Jennings is a very explosive player. He can score anytime he wants. He is a new age point guard that is explosive and score first. While he did tail off from his rookie season I think he will be better this year and take a big step forward.

9.) Ty Lawson
The new leader of the Nuggets. Lawson has played really well ever since he got the starting job. The Nuggets are one of the most fun teams to watch in the NBA and Lawson is the leader with he speed and array of offensive skills. Expect a lot of the same from Lawson and the Nuggets.
8.) Steve Nash
Nash might have the best talent around him that he ever had. Going to the Lakers with Kobe, Dwight, and Pau. Nash will have a lot of options. He is a great passer, three point shooter, and one the best free throw shooters in the game. Nash might have one his best assist seasons this year with this talent around him.
7.) Kyrie Irving
The defending rookie of the year lived up to the hype in his rookie year. I think Irving is gonna be a top 3 point guard sooner rather then latter. He is the total package at point guard with a great feel of the game. He does a little bit of everything for you. With the pieces around him that the Cavs are giving him Irving I think will take a big step this year.
6.) Tony Parker
Tony Parker really shocked a lot of people last year and became an MVP candidate last year. He really took over the Spurs and made them his team. I look for a lot of the same this year from Tony Parker.

5.) Russel Westbrook
Along with Derrick Rose Westbrook is the most athletic point guard in the game. People say he shoots to much I think his game is better for the team. He takes a lot of pressure of Durant and he can carry the Thunder at any time. As time goes on and he plays more point guard it will only improve his game.

4.) Deron Williams
The corner stone of the Brooklyn Nets Willams can play with the best of them and any night he can be the best in the game. He has great court vision and is a great passer. I think he is an underrated scorer despite his 50 point game last year. He is as well rounded as they come. The interesting thing with him is he will have the most pressure then he ever had this year. I think he will thrive and just become a better player.

3.) Rajon Rondo

This may surprise better people but Rondo is big time. I think he runs a offense better then anyone. Hes a great passer and his court vision is great as well. His scoring is there yet I think this year he will take a big leap in that. The reason I have Rondo three is because to me he is as good as anyone in a big game. He had one of the best playoff games of all time for a point guard in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Rondo is the best player on the Celtics and I think this is the year he becomes a top 10-15 player.

2.) Chris Paul
Chris Paul in like a pit bull on the court. He is arguably the most competitive player and best leader in the game. He will do everything he could to lead his team to a win. Hes a great passer. He took the Clipper to the second round of the playoffs which isnt something that happens very often. You can make a case he is one.

1.) Derrick Rose
I have watched Rose grow as a player.The former MVP is the most explosive point guard in the league. No player gets to the basketball better then him. His quickness with the ball is elite. His jump shot improves every year.You can't play him one on one. His defense is underrated. His passing and court vision is extremely underrated. Rose makes his teammates better around him. Hes lead the Bulls to the best record in basketball the last two years. While the ACL injury does scare me. He is so young and he wants to come back and win so bad that I think when he works the rust off he will be a better and smarter player and that's bad news for the NBA.

Raff

10. Ricky Rubio-
Rubio tore his ACL this past season but I'm not leaving him off the list because of it. He's going to be a star and soon will be the best passer in the game. His jump shot has been improving and if you watched Wolves games with and without him you would notice the impact he had as only a rookie. He'll be much higher on this list in the years to come.

9. Ty Lawson-
Maybe the fastest point guard in the game Lawson broke out last season and should lead the Nuggets to the playoffs this season. He can penetrate any defense and he's another guy who is gaining a respectable jumper.

8. Kyrie Irving-
Like Rubio, Kyrie will be a lot higher on this list come next season and beyond. He has a Chris Paul style to his game but I think he's going to be a better scorer. Kyrie is good all around too and really doesn't have a flaw to his game.

7. Rajon Rondo-
As a pure PG Rondo should be higher up but he just can't shoot the ball and that's a liability. Nobody respects his jumper and as good a passer and playmaker as he is I can't put him higher because of that.

6. Steve Nash-
This is the exact type of PG you want on your team. Nash is as good as a passer as he is a shooter and has had amazing success over his career. He's on the decline but teaming up with Kobe In LA isn't the worst thing he could do for himself.

5. Tony Parker-
TP is kind of underrated as he isn't talked about as much as the other guys on this list but he's a top 5 PG. He's impossible to defend sometimes because he's so quick and can get to the paint at will. He was an MVP candidate last year for a while and I think he has a chance to do that again this season.

4. Russell Westbrook-
Some Westbrook critics might consider him a SG but his impact on games can't be ignored. Sometimes he has to be the main guy the way teams key on Kevin Durant. He might be the most athletic player in basketball and I don't think anybody can guard him 1 on 1. He's not a prototypical PG but he's one hell of a basketball player.

3. Deron Williams-
Deron Williams might be the best all around PG in basketball. He may not be able to lead a team as well as CP3 or Rose but he's an elite player. He will get some help down in Brooklyn this year and I'm looking forward to seeing how far he can take the Nets.

2. Chris Paul-
CP3 is a big time PG he always wants to get the last shot in a game and there isn't a better leader out there. He hates losing as much as any other player in Basketball and I think with him at the helm the Clippers could make a lot of noise in the West this season.

1. Derrick Rose-
Obviously Rose is coming off an ACL injury and probably won't play more then a couple months of the season, but when he was healthy he was the best in the game to me. He led the Bulls to the best record in the league for 2 seasons straight and he didn't have that great of a supporting cast. He's impossible to defend 1 on 1 and he's becoming more and more deadly as an overall player. I don't think the ACL injury will limit him at all. He might be rusty and hesitant but once he gets 10, 15 games under his belt you'll see the old D Rose back.

That's it for our Top 10's look out for the NBA Season Preview coming soon.

Top 10 NBA Small Forwards

2012-10-25T22:12:00.002-07:00

Top 10 NBA Small Forwards
As we keep going with our Top 10 by position we now get to small forward. Lets take a look at the Top 10s.

Spinzz

10.) Shawn Marion
This one might be a shocker but Marion has really evolved as a player. He went from being an all around threat on the offensive end to being one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Marion still shows off his scoring skills at times and he will be need while Dallas starts off the season without Dirk

9.) Danilo Gallinari
Gallinari is a very underrated player. His size and scoring ability makes him a real tough cover for anyone. His three point ability is one of the best at his position. The only question with him is health. If he stays healthy he can be an all star.

8.) Andre Igoudala
Iggy really showed his skills in the Olympics. He is a great defender and leader. He is a type of player that makes the guys around him better. He is a player that every team wants.He will be a big time weapon for the Nuggets.

7.) Rudy Gay
Gay is a player who to me is right under that superstar level. He is in my mind the go to guy in Memphis for the Grizzles. Hes another guy that for the teams sake needs to be healthy. I think he has what it takes to carry them to the next level.

6.) Luol Deng
I have seen Deng really improve his game the last few seasons. He in my mind is the best defender at the position not named LeBron James. He is a guy who plays every second of every game. Can create his own shot and a good three point shooter. I think with Rose out Deng will shock a lot of people.

5.) Danny Granger
Granger is a guy who can be as good a scorer as anyone. To his credit he doesn't do that and has worked on his game enough to be a better player for the team. That has been a big part in making the Pacers a legit threat.

4.) Paul Peirce
The Truth is still playing at a high level. When the Celtics won the championship he was the best player in the league. Some night that player still shows up even thought he is getting older. He is still one of the most clutch players in the game and is a guy that you want taking the last shot.

3.) Carmelo Anthony
One of the best pure scorers in basketball. Melo can put 50 up any given night. He is another guy you want taking the last shot. This is a big year for Melo he has to win a playoff series this year and carry his team farther then only one win in the first round. He has the talent to do it.

2.) Kevin Durant
The bets scorer in the league, the most clutch player in the league,and the number 2 player in the league. Not bad for guy in his early 20s. Durant can get his shot when ever he wants hes cold blooded at the end of the game there isn't enough good things I can say about this guy. The only question is can he get over the hump and get back to the finals and get past LeBron

1.) LeBron James
LeBron is the best player in the game and he proved it last year. Hes the best defender, passer,and when hes in the paint none can stop him. He can guard 4 positions on the floor and play at any spot on the floor. Most importantly he is champion. The one question I had about LeBron is his ability to close games and win the big game as well as a championship. Now that he did that it is scary to think what this guy can do.

Raff

10. Nic Batum-
Batum just got himself a nice deal from Portland after they matches the Wolves offer sheet and I think he's well worth it. His offense has gotten better and better over the past few seasons and hes always been a great defender. This season is big for him because he has shown flashes of becoming a star but hasn't been consistent enough on offense. I hope Portland opens the playbook and gets him involved more this season.

9. Luol Deng-
Deng is just a really solid player he's the type of guy who can be a piece on a championship team. He didn't shoot that good last year because of his wrist and while I don't think he's a all star level player like he was last season he's a really good player regardless. He plays a lot better with Rose in the lineup obviously but for the first few months of the season he will have to do everything for the Bulls and we'll see if he can carry them.

8. Danilo Gallinari-
I think Gallo has an all star skillset. People just think he's a soft euro who can shoot the ball and that's it but he is actually a good play maker. I think his shot selection could improve but to me he's on the way to becoming an elite SF.

7. Danny Granger-
People forget this guy was a 25 ppg scorer for a couple of seasons. He is a dead eye shooter and the Pacers have emerged as a power in the eastern conference even though his scoring has gone down. To me he hasn't improved his game a whole lot over the past few seasons which is something he needed to do if he wanted to jump to the elite category at his position Even so, he's the feature player on a good playoff team so I put him at 7.

6. Andre Igoudala-
AI is on his way to Denver and probably on his way to the SG position but he's played most of his time at SF so I'm throwing him on the list. His scoring has gone down the past few seasons but his overall impact on the game has gone up. He's a good defender and a good slasher. He can make plays for his teammates and is somebody who's more valuable then his numbers say. If he's going to move to the SG position his shooting has to improve so it will be interesting to see what his minutes and numbers look like in Denver.

5. Rudy Gay-
Rudy Gay is always a potential 20ppg scorer and to me that's scary because he has so much more room for improvement. He's a great shooter and is crazy athletic. He can get his shot off on anybody but I think he needs to improve his finishing and get to the free throw line more. He still has a ton of potential even though he's been in the league for a while and I think he will take a step forward this year.

4. Paul Pierce-
Pierce is getting up there in age but he's still an elite player. He was never a guy who relied on a lot of athletiscim so him losing a step isn't as bad at it would be for other players. He's a great 1 on 1 scorer and can still hit some of the toughest shots you will see. The Celtics might have one or two more runs in them with their current core and if they do any damage it will be Pierce leading them.

3. Carmelo Anthony-
Melo is another guy who can score at will and that alone makes him an easy top 3 SF but he really doesn't make a huge impact on other areas of his game on a daily basis like a great player should. He has times where he slacks on defense and other times where he shuts his man down. We all know he can put up points but I want to see him become a better teammate and be a do it all player because that's what the Knicks need. Melo doesn't have a good playoff track record and he's not entirely to blame but a star like Melo should be leading his team to playoff wins not first round exits.

2. Kevin Durant-
Kevin Durant is an assassin of a scorer. He has the size of some PF's and C's and moves and shoots like a guard. We know he's a guy who can win scoring titles but can he come more of a play maker like LeBron? I think that's the key with him. He needs to work on all the other areas of his game and become a more complete player because he can't get much better on the offensive end when it comes to his shooting and scoring abilities.

1. LeBron James-
LeBron is the best player on the planet and honestly it's not close. He's one of the best to ever play the game. Physically there's nothing he can't do and no position he can't play or defend. He matches his physical tools with his overall skills which is scary for someone his size. His passing ability is up there with the some of the best PG's in the game. He can also score at will and do it a lot more efficiently then other big time stars. Any non LeBron hater knows this guy is amazing to watch and is close to Jordan and has a chance to be better if he continues playing like he is and wins some more rings.

Top 10 NBA Power Forwards

2012-10-25T00:36:00.001-07:00

Top 10 NBA Power Forwards
As we keep going with our Top 10 players by position we go to power forward. This is a position that is going through a change at the top where the younger talent is moving to the top and the older talent is moving to the bottom. Lets take a look at our list.
Spinzz

10.)Amare Stoudemire
Stoudemire is becoming one of those players that's hard to figure out. He went from being an MVP candidate 2 years ago to now people asking if he still has it. When hes healthy and hes right he can be as good as anyone. Two big questions with him are can him and Carmelo Anthony finally click and can he stay healthy. This is a make or break year for him this year.

9.) Josh Smith
Smith has crazy talent and looks like hes starting to put it together. He is scoring, rebounding and has shot blocking ability. Hes just gotta play inside the three point arch he has a chance to be an all star hes that talented.

8.) Tim Duncan
To me he Duncan is the greatest power forward of all time and I will admit it is weird to see him this low on the list. Duncan to me with his age isn't the go to guy anymore and he is a guy that will be resting up for the playoffs so in the regular season I see his number going down.

7.) Kevin Garnett
Garnett is in the same situation as Duncan. One of the all time greats getting older and seeing the bigger picture of winning a championship. I do think he will play more and he is still a big part in what the Celtics do on defense. You know Garnett is going to be motivated to win and beat Miami.

6.) Blake Griffin
This is a tough one to explain so bare with me. I feel Blake is overrated because of how people just love his dunking ability and lob city this and that. People are now gonna say how can you say a player that goes 20 and 10 how is he overrated? If you do the eye test and watch the tape you see he can be held down like he was in the playoffs. Does he have the talent? Yes but does he have the drive to become a great all around player.

5.) Pau Gasol
One of the most well rounded out of all the players on the list and in my mind one of the mentally strongest players in the game because all that hes gone though. Pau has befitted greatly by playing in LA and with Kobe it has brought him to another level. The scary thing for the league is with Kobe, Dwight, and Nash Pau can be the number 4 option some nights. With someone with his talent that's scary.

4.) Chris Bosh
The X-factor of the Miami Heat Bosh really shut a lot of people up last season. People said that he wasn't a big part of the Heat but when he got hurt in the playoffs it was seen how much he was needed. People forget how good he was with the Raptors and he is still talented the thing that hurts him is he has 2 of the top 10 players in the league. Which also helps him as well.

3.) Lamarcus Aldridge

One of the most underrated players in the game. If Aldirdge was in a bigger market he would be promoted all over as he should be. He is a big time player who puts up big time numbers he has all the tools to be great. He is really starting to put it together. Don't be surprised if next year we are saying he is number one.

2.) Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk is the best all around scorer on our list. His shooting skills while isn't the way you learn to shoot growing up it gets the job done. He is one of the best free throw shooters in the game as well as one of the most clutch players as well. Dirk is big time in every sense in the word.

1.) Kevin Love
Love to me represents the new wave of big men. Solid all over. He can shoot grab a bunch of rebounds as well as being a great passer. I still find it funny when people try saying Blake is better. Kevin Love is hands down the best power forward in the game and will be like that for a while.

Raff

10. Josh Smith-
Smith is one of the most athletic PF in the league and continues to elevate his game. He was quietly a 19-10 player last season and while he has improved his jumper I think he needs to remove the 3 point shot from his game and work more on his post moves.

9. Amare Stoudemire-
Since Melo arrived in NY Amare has fallen off big time. If there is one person in the league who should have a chip on his shoulder and have something to prove it's Amare. He didn't look good at all last year. He forgot how to defend and rebound. I'm putting him in the top 10 because of his track record but he needs to step up this season.

8. Blake Griffin-
A casual NBA fan might think Blake Griffin should go 1-2 on the list but anyone who's seen him play outside the ESPN top 10 knows he has a ton of flaws in his game. He's a bad defender and needs a lot of work on his free throws. The stats are there for Blake but at his age and with his skill set there's no reason why he can't elevate his game.

7. Kevin Garnett-
Another guy who you think can't get it done anymore and he proves his critics wrong. Garnett is still active around the basket and is still an all around great player. He is showing no signs of slowing down and the Celtics just gave him a fat new deal so opponents are gonna have to be annoyed by KG for a couple more years.

6. Tim Duncan-
Everyone year your here the Spurs are old and that their franchise player Tim Duncan can't get it done anymore. While he does need to have his minutes limited and sometimes take a night off, he puts up elite numbers. Without even cracking 30 minutes a game he put up 15ppg and 9 rebounds. Duncan is one of the best PF to ever play this game, and even on the brink of retirement he is still elite at his position.

5. Chris Bosh-
You play with guys like Lebron James and Dwayne Wade and that obviously brings your numbers down. Bosh gets a lot of heat(no pun intended) because of the way he looks and acts while playing but he's still a dangerous player. He hit a lot of big shots for the Heat in the playoffs and as a first option on another team he probably scores 25, 26 ppg.

4. Pau Gasol-
Pau is very skilled and while people call him soft he is still a big time player. Last few seasons he's played second and third fiddle to Kobe and Bynum and I think that brought his numbers down. Regardless of that I'd still take Pau to start on my team in a heartbeat. His numbers will once again fall but his elite post game and soft touch outside probably makes him the best 3rd or 4th option in the league.

3. Dirk Nowitzki-
Dirk is the best scorer at the PF position. He has an unorthodox style of play but he makes it work. He's getting up their in age but make no mistake about it he's still a top 3 PF.

2. LaMarcus Aldridge-
I watched LaMarcus Aldridge transform into the player he is today and he's made so many improvements over the past few seasons. He's elevated his post game and he has an automatic mid range jump shot. He would probably average 30 points a game with somebody like Steve Nash as his PG but he is one of the best players running the pick and roll. The Blazers go as Aldridge goes.

1. Kevin Love-
Love is a beast in every sense of the world. He's the leagues best rebounder and one of the best shooters in the game. He's not as athletic as the other big time power forwards and that makes his play on the court that much more impressive. Hopefully he can come back off his injury soon and lead the Wolves to the playoffs.

Top 10 NBA Centers

2012-10-24T00:02:00.001-07:00

TOP 10 NBA CENTERS

With the NBA season coming upon us every day we are gonna do a Top 10 for each position then give our final prediction for the end of the season. First we are gonna start with the centers.

SPINZZ

10.) Nikola Pekovic
A surprising entry in the Top 10 here in Pekovic. If you watch him you see how talented this guy is. He is a monster on the boards and is a problem for most guys who defend him. He does this with one of the best rebounders in the game of basketball Kevin Love on his team. If he keeps improving he can be higher up in the next few seasons.

9.) Brook Lopez
One of the top scoring centers in the game and according to Shaq the number 2 center in the game Brook Lopez. Lopez is a old school back to the basket scorer who averages almost 20 points a game. The only thing that hurts Lopez is as good a scorer he is he struggles on the glass. With all the new parts around Lopez in Brooklyn it will be interesting to see what it does to Lopez game.

8.) Roy Hibbert
Hibbert is a player who is just starting to find his potential. A legit skilled 7 footer who has all the tools to be a top center. Hibbert has a talented group with the Pacers to work with. He is a solid defender who can control the paint. Hibbert has the tools to be one of the elite centers in the game it should be interesting to see if he can keep improving.

7.) Demarcus Cousins
There is never a question on this guys talent. He has as much talent as anyone. He has the game of a Derrick Coleman. The one thing is his attitude and maturity which is like Derrick Coleman as well. No other player in the game needs to grow up to become a superstar like he does. If he grows up the sky really is the limit for Cousins.

6.) Tyson Chandler
Maybe the best off season move the Knicks have made in years Tyson Chandler brought back defense to the Knicks. The defending NBA defensive player of the year Chandler was the defensive back bone of the Knicks. The one weakness in his game is on the offensive part of the floor he is gonna need to develop that part of his game but no question how great he is on the defensive part of the floor.

5.) Marc Gasol
Gasol is a player who can score and rebound. He also has a mean streak, but the one thing that gives him the edge that don't get talked about is the stability that he gives Memphis. It seems every year either Zach Randolph or Rudy Gay get hurt. The one thing that is always for sure for them is Gasol is gonna be there to get his rebounds and score his points and that is big for Memphis.
4.) Joakim Noah
The best play maker at the center position. Noah can do it all at the center position. He is a great defender and rebounder. Everyone knows that about Noah. The one thing people don't give Noah credit for is his game on the other side of the court. Noah is a great play maker as far as passer he has a decent jump shot and shockingly enough he is a good free throw shooter Noah is as well rounded a center as we have in the game of basketball.
3.) Al Jefferson

Its crazy how a player so good has been on 3 different teams in 8 years. That being said Al Jefferson is big time. He is the new face of the Jazz and the new go to guy for the Jazz. He is a good scorer and a rebounder. He has number that are around 20 and 10 which all great big men should have. If Al Jefferson played in a bigger market he would be talked about a lot more.
2.) Andrew Bynum
Not many players last year took the leap Andrew Bynum did. Talks started that last year thatBynum was the best center in the game and he at times played like it. When healthy he is as dominate as any center. He is the best offensive center in the game. His defense gets better by the years but the thing that makes Bynum great is his offensive skills. Like Cousins Bynums growing up is a big thing for him to be as good as anyone the thing with Bynum unlike Cousins it might be to late time will tell.

1.) Dwight Howard
I don't see how anyone can argue against this one. Not only when healthy he is the top center he is a Top 10 player. The three time defensive player of the year and would of been a 4 time if he din't get hurt. Dwight is a guy who can do it all on the court he can be as dominate as anyone any given night hes not the best free throw shooter but no center is.He went to the NBA finals with the Magic with a decent supporting cast. He finally has help with guys like Nash, Gasol, World Peace and Kobe on the Lakers. He is gonna have one of the best passers of all time in Steve Nash giving him the ball. A talented 7 footer to help him in Gasol One thing people have said bad about Dwight was he has no killer instinct he will learn to get that with being teamed with Kobe. I think we are gonna see the best Dwight Howard with the Lakers and that is a scary thing for the NBA.

RAFF

10. Nikola Pekovic- I plug this guy into every basketball conversation because he is a beast. He is probably worthy of being higher on this list but I'll stick him at 9. He outplayed a lot of big name games last season and was one of the best centers in the game for the second half of the season. With Kevin Love out the wolves will rely heavily on him in the paint and he won't disappoint. He has some of the best footwork I've seen from a center and can bully anyone he wants to. Look for 19-10 type numbers out of him.

9. Greg Monroe- I'm putting Monroe on this list because he's played center up until now and with Andre Drummond as their future center(who is an absolute beast just throwing that out there) he probably will be a PF sometime in the near future. I think he's a future all star and one of the more underrated players out there. He can score pass and rebound and I think he has 20-10 potential.

8. Roy Hibbert- Hibbert is just solid. He does everything well and while I think a max deal is overpaying for him he deserved a new big time deal. He's always improving and should be the Pacers center for a long time to come. Rik Smits would be proud.

7. Al Horford- Al Horford was limited last year by an injury but anyone who watched him play before he got hurt knows he was a really good player. With Joe Johnson in Brooklyn, Horford will have to stay healthy and put up great numbers for the Hawks to stay relevant.

6. Al Jefferson- I think Big Al is the best scoring center in the game. He has nice post moves and while he lacks the big time rebounding and defense he's still a great center and a tough one to stop.

5. Tyson Chandler- Chandler might be the best defensive center in basketball and while he doesn't scare anyone with his offense he's very efficient and active around the rim. The Knicks offered him big money and got a good return on their investment as he won the defensive player of the year award.

4. Joakim Noah- Noah lacks the big time scoring numbers but anyone who watches the Bulls play knows the impacts he has on games. He can do everything and is a big time reason the Bulls have had the type of success they've had the past couple of seasons.

3. Marc Gasol- Gasol is skilled as it gets at the center position. He can score in a bunch of ways and can pass as well as any center. I think he takes another step forward this year and will be considered an elite center.

2. Andrew Bynum- I think he's going to be a better player with Philly then he was with the Lakers. He will be the focal point of the offense and if he stays healthy he could post similar numbers to Dwight Howard.

1. Dwight Howard- This is a given. He's the clear cut best center in the league and while I don't really like the guy I can't knock his skills. He's big time at everything and the type of center you win titles with.

2012-10-18T16:22:00.001-07:00

How to fix the New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are gonna end yet another season with out reaching the World Series. The Yankees showed in the playoffs what fans of the team saw all year long they cant score with out hitting a home run. Here are some things I think they should do to get back to the World Series in 2013.

Get Rid of Nick Swisher , Keep Ichiro Trade Granderson and Get Another Outfielder

This is a complicated situation. First off with Swisher I have said for two years that Nick Swisher should be off the team for two years now. I felt the Yankees should have gotten Hunter Pence last year to replace him. That being said Swisher has show he is a selfish player and he is not a clutch player at all. With him being a free agent the Yankees should not bring him back no matter what. I feel the Yankees should move Ichiro to right field to replace him and take it from there.
Now as far as Curtis Granderson. I like Granderson I think he is a big part of the team he is a big bat, but he is home run or bust. That is something that the Yankees have to change. The big part the change with the Yankees is to move away from this home run mentality that this team has to move away from. That being said if you move these two you keep Bret Gardner and Ichiro you have a spot open. The Yankees should then go for a player such as Michael Born, Justin Upton or Shin-Soo Choo. I do not go for Josh Hamilton I feel with him you will run into the same problem you have ran into with with Alex Rodriguez.
Let Go of Hitting Coach Kevin Long
This goes back to what I said as far as the Yankees having to get out of that home run or bust mind set. I think that goes to the hitting coach Kevin Long. The Yankees need a hitting coach that makes the players realize you have to go with the pitch and to keep the line up moving. While it is not all Kevin Longs fault dealing with a bunch of vets is a very tough thing to do the onuses has to fall on someone.

Don't do to much changing to the pitching staff from the Starters to the Bullpen
The Yankee pitching wound up being a strong part of the team. With CC Sabathia showing why he is the ace of the staff. The Yankees will have to keep the bullpen in tac which they will with Mariano Rivera, David Robertson , and Rafael Soriano. Andy Pettite is expected to be back this year as well as young pitcher Michael Pineda if you can get Ivan Nova to his old self the Yankees will have a spot open for another key pick up with Kuroda expected to leave and Phil Hughes maybe getting traded (which we will talk about). The Yankees pitching should be fine.

Trade Phil Hughes and get Billy Butler
A move that almost happened last year could very well happen this year. I think Butler will be a good addition to the Yankees. He is a double machine and a guy who can be a solid bat in the middle of the line up. As far as Hughes goes I think the Yankees realized he isnt gonna be the ACE everyone thought he would be and now its time to move on while they could get something back.

Get a younger bench I got so much respect for guys like Ibanez and Chavez but the Yankees need to get younger on the bench with them having an older team. They need to get guys who can step in and play a good amount of games in case they need to. Bringing back one of the vets would be a good idea but not having a whole bench worth of them.

If you could trade A-Rod if not...... If you are a Yankees fan you cant say no to these two facts. A-Rod was one of the biggest reasons why the Yankees won in 2009 thats one. Second A-Rod has not done anything in his postseason career other then that. While father time has gotten to another all time great player this player has 5 years and a 100 million plus left. It does not look like anyone will come knocking on the Yankees door for A-Rod so if the Yankees keep A-Rod what do they do? They have to lower the expectations on him. He is a lower in the line up hitter and is a piece not the piece.

BOLD PREDICTION THE YANKEES WILL GET JOE MAUER Going back to what I said about changing the way the Yankees mind set at the plate by having non home run hitting guys. This would be the move I can see them making. Now if they make this move I do not see them getting a Billy Butler because you would need to DH Mauer more times then not and I think Phil Hughes would be a big trading part, and if the Yankees do get rid of A-Rod Mauer could be a replacement.

NFL Season Preview

2012-09-05T14:09:00.001-07:00

Spinzz - Raffs NFL Season Preview
Are you ready for some football!!!!???? Yes it is that time of year and SpinzzSports is gonna give you are preview and predictions on this years up coming football season.

Spinzz

NFC

EAST

1st) New York Giants
The defending Super Bowl champs are gonna carry a lot of momentum into this season and have a big chip on their shoulders. Just the way they like it. Even after a Super Bowl win and run for the ages the Giants don't have any respect. The Giants still have the best QB is the NFC East in Eli Manning. As well as the best receiver duo in Nicks and Cruz. This is all with out mentioning the Giants great front 7. The key to this team is how healthy they can stay on defense especially the secondary. The rookies will be big for the Giants with rookies David Wilson and Ruban Randell. The Giants are as talented as anyone in football the key is gonna be health.

2nd) Philadelphia Eagles
The "Dream Team" is back again for another run. This year Philly comes in with less hype and more pressure. Pressure on the coach Andy Reid and the start Mike Vick. Philly last year turned it on last year at the end and almost made the playoffs. Philly still has a lot of talent with a very good Defense and the best running back in the NFC LeSean McCoy . Philly will be explosive with Jeremy Maclin and Deasaun Jackson. Look for Philly to be as fun of a team to watch as anyone.

3rd) Dallas Cowboys
Every season people are so high on the Cowboys and they dont live up to the expectations. Dallas on offense can be as good as anyone with Romo, Murray, Dez, Miles, Witten, and up and coming Dwyane Harris. They also have one of the past pass rushers in DeMarcus Ware and have top draft pick Morris Claiborne coming in to help the secondary. To me Dallas is good but isnt better then the other two teams ahead of them. While I do think the NFC East will be close all year I think the Cowboys are gonna be the odd team out.

4th) Washington Redskins
The team that will be a tough team to beat for the rest of the East the Redskins are a team that could be a problem. While I think that other then drafting Robert Griffin III the Redskins had a bad draft. This year with RG3 they can be a hard out. With additions like Pierre Gercon to go along side of Fred Davis and Santana Moss the Skins offensively can be a fun team to watch. The key on defense is on Brian Orakpo who at one time was as good as anyone in the league.

North

1st) Green Bay Packers
The top team in the NFL all of last year will be back on top of the North this year be it wont be as easy. The Packers still have Aaron Rodgers and a good receiving core. I do also thinking that the Green Bay defense is gonna be a lot better this year coming off a disappointing season last year. The Packers will be a force again but not as big as a force as last year.

2nd) Chicago Bears
The sleeper for me in this year. The Bears reloaded this off season picking up Brandon Marhsall and rookie Alshon Jefferey who I think will be one of the top rookies this year. Matt Forte has a new contract and Jay Cutler has some more weapons finally to help out his great talent. Devin Hester is still one of the best kick off returners in the game to help the special teams. The one question mark and the reason I dint pick them to win the North is the health of the defense lead by Brian Urlacher and Julius Peppers. If healthy the Bears can win the North if they aren't healthy it can stop them from doing special things this season.

3rd) Detroit Lions
One of the surprise teams of last season the Lions are back and have the rest of the league on notice. Lead by the great duo of Calvin Johnson and Mathew Stafford who both had career years last year. The Lions are gonna look to repeat what they did last year.The young d line of Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley will look to keep getting better and lead the Lions on the defensive side of the ball. I think it will be a little harder for them with everyone else in the NFC getting better and the Lions I feel stood at the same level. while they will be a good team I think the lack of a run game and help for Calvin will hold them down a little this season.

4th) Minnesota Vikings
Another tough season looks to be coming for the Vikings this season. With the health of Adrian Peterson up in the air. As well as questions about young Quarter Back Christian Ponder. They do have Percey Harvin and Jared Allen two very exciting players to watch. They also drafted Mat Kalil to help the o line out to help out Pounder. All that being said it still is a long time before we see the Vikings back to the top of the NFC North.

SOUTH

1st) Atlanta Falcons
If Atlanta is gonna make the next step this is the year. Atlanta is gonna have another year with Julio Jones and Roddy White together with Matt Ryan. The Falcons are gonna limit Turners touches which is gonna be a good thing in the long hall. I think that the Falcons have to a will get off to a fast start I think they will and I think they will win this division.

2nd) New Orleans Saints The most talked about team this off season for the wrong reasons. I am not gonna sit here and talk about all that happened to them this off season with bounty gate. Drew Brees is one of the top Qbs in the game and that offense is explosive, but I think that missing all the parts on defense that they are early on is gonna hurt. As well as missing their head coach and the schedule is not easy either. I think they will start out slow and it will be to much for them to over come.

3rd) Carolina Panthers
The sleeper of this division the Panthers are on the rise. Lead by Cam Newton and an explosive offense the Panthers are a team to watch. The Panthers have done a lot to improve on the defense side of the ball with draft picks and players coming back healthy. If one of the teams ahead of them slip up the Panthers can really make moves. While I think next year the Panthers will be a playoff team I wont be shocked if they make a move this year.

4th) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A young team that I really like and I think will be improved this year. I think the Bucs are gonna be a team that will play a lot of teams tough this year. Lead by new coach Greg Schiano and third year QB Josh Freeman who I still like and think will be a good QB. They will have a new running back in Doug Martin who plays right into Schianos style of play. Tampa could be a spoiler in the South.

West

1st) San Francisco 49ers

San Fran is king in this is division. Is San Frans defense elite yes it is but I think the schedule will help San Fran out more then anything with the weak competition. The D is good enough to win you add the parts they have on the other side of the ball with Gore, Davis, Crabtree, the rookie LaMichle James, and the new addition Randy Moss. The only question is by how many games with they win this division by.

2nd) Seattle Seahawks
Seattle has the talent to make a run but I don't see it happening this year. They have an up and coming defense and a big time running back in Marshawn Lynch. To me they have two question marks. The first is at the Quarterback position. I like Russell Wilson I think he is gonna be a real good player but I think in a year or two but not this season. The second is who is gonna make a big play at the wide receiver position. Those two points I think will hold them back a little bit this season.

3rd) Arizona Cardinals

No team is one player away from being a playoff team like the Cardinals. If this team can get a good Quarterback they are a playoff team. Larry Fitzgerald is to me as good as any receiver in the game and they finally got another good receiver to go along side him in Michael Floyd. They have two solid running back in Beane Wells and Ryan Williams who need to stay healthy. On defense they have the next Ed Reed in Patrick Peterson who is going to be a superstar. They aren't gonna go anywhere until they get that Quarterback and Skelton or Kolb wont do it.

4th) St. Louis Rams
What a difference a year makes. Last season many people thought that the Rams were gonna be the team to beat in this division. Now it looks like the Rams are a few years away from returning to greatness. They do have some building blocks. A new coach in Jeff Fisher a young Quarterback in Sam Bradford with running back Stephen Jackson. They also have a lot of young parts on defense. The Rams still have a lot to work on before they can think about the playoffs its rebuilding time in St.Louis.

Wild Card Teams: Bears and Eagles

AFC

EAST
1st) New England Patriots
This is the most loaded team in the AFC. They are loaded on offense they have the best group of weapons in the NFL as well as the best Quarterback in the AFC. The addition of Brandon Lloyd to go along with the other weapons like Wes Welker and the TE duo in Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. I also think the Pats D will be improved they showed signs of it at the end of last year and now they add rookies Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower. This team is not only the class of the AFC East but the AFC in a whole.

2nd) Buffalo Bills
The Bills come into this season with a lot of expectations for the first time in a long time.They have weapons like Steve Johnson and CJ Spiller. As well as having players like Fred Jackson coming back from injury and signing Marino Williams to help the pass rush the Bills have a great shot to do big things this season. The Bills also drafted Stephon Gilmore to help the defense as well. Ryan Fitrzpatrick will be the key this season. If he can play like he did in the first half of last season all year this year the Bills can finally break through and make the playoffs.

3rd) New York Jets
The side show off the NFL the New York Jets. The Jets made big news this off season by getting Tim Tebow and putting more pressure on Mark Sanchez. The Jets have the best corner in the game and one of the best defenses that's not a question. Rex Ryan to me is a defensive guru, but still to me the Jets are a train wreck waiting to happen. There are sources saying they don't have good team chemistry and have a bad locker room. They don't have any weapons on offense Santonio Holmes is a number 2 wide receiver. I think that by the end of the season Tim Tebow will be the starting QB and the Jets are gonna be looking at rebuilding instead of Super Bowls

4th) Miami Dolphins
I am gonna be honest I have no idea what the Dolphins are doing. They trade away one of the best receivers in the league Brandon Marshall then they get Chad Johnson. Then after getting Chad Johnson they cut him after he gets arrested. They draft Ryan Tannehill who a lot of people needs time to develop but then they make him the week 1 starter. New coach Joe Philbin has his work cut out for him this year.

North

1st) Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens were a drop and a missed kick away from going to the Super Bowl that will fuel them this year that and the though that this could be the last year for Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. The Ravens have Ray Rice who I think is the bets running back in the game. Along with Joe Flaco who I feel is making a step forward and he proved that last season by outplaying Tom Brady in the AFC Championship game. They have weapons for him in Boldin, Smith, and Dickson. They drafted Courrtney Upshaw who I think could be the best rookie defender so the Ravens are ready. The one thing that will hurt them is losing Terrell Suggs for at least the first 6 games of the season.

2nd) Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are still feeling the sting of the playoff lose last year to the Broncos and that will make them come out with a chip on their shoulder. While the defense is older they still are one of the best in the league. Offensivly they brought in Tod Haley which I think is gonna be a great move to go with the weapons they have in Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown. They still have Big Ben who is a two time super bowl champion so Big Ben will get the job done. As well as Mike Tomlin one of the best coaches in the league so the Steelers will still be formidable.

3rd) Cincinnati Bengals
The best young and coming team in football. The Bengals have a great young duo in Andy Dalton and AJ Green. Cincy surprised a lot of people last season when everyone thought they would be rebuilding instead they made a run to the playoffs. While they wont sneak up on anyone this year I still think they are gonna be a good team with a very good defense and could be a playoff team once again.

4th) Cleveland Browns
The Browns made good strides during the off season through the draft. They drafted top running back prospect Trent Richardson and latter on drafted polish rookie Brandon Weeden. The Browns still have some work to do. The defense is one of the worst in football outside of Joe Haden and they have the worst group of receivers and tight ends in football. Until they get that all figured out last place will be the Browns for a long time.

South

1st) Houston Texans
The Texans are in the same boat as the 49ers. They are a dominate team in a weak division. They have an explosive offense with the three headed monster of Forster, Johnson, and Schuab. With a explosive defense that gets to the Quarterback. The thing that hurts them every season is the health. If they stay healthy they are a Super Bowl team if not its gonna be another disappointing season.

2nd) Indianapolis Colts
I know this is going to shock a lot of people but I think the Colts have a shot in this weak division to make some moves.The Colts are gonna be in their first official year without Peyton Manning They still have vets like Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney, and Robert Mathis. To go along with top pick rookie QB Andrew Luck. I think the Colts are gonna be a lot better and be around 500 and in this division that will get them second place. Also look for Reggie Wayne to have a bounce back season.

3rd) Tennessee Titans
This is an important year for the Titans. They are starting second year QB Jake Locker who have a lot of question around him asking if he can be the guy. They have a talented receiving core that have a tough time staying on the field with Kenny Brit and Nate Washington. Then there is Chris Johnson who I feel this is a make or break year. He struggled most of last year because of his hold out. He will need to be the Chris Johnson of a few years ago to give the Titans any chance of winning.

4th) Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jags started the off season good by trading up and drafting stud Wide Receiver Justin Blackmon. Then they were back in the news for the hold out of superstar running back Marius Jones Drew. MJD finally got back in to camp Sunday after his 38 days hold out. It will take a little while for MJD to get back to his old self. Much like the Titans the Jags have this season on the shoulders of Blaine Gabbert. If he makes improvement the Jags could be a decent team this season if not then the Jags might be looking at the first pick in the draft and taking Matt Barkley out of USC.

West

1st) Kansas City Chiefs
This might be a shock to a lot of people but this is the team to watch in this very close division. They are getting back Tony Moeaki, Jamal Charles and Eric Berry who they lost last year because of injury. They have a very promising defense with Brandon Flowers one of the more underrated corner backs in the game today. With Charles and Tony Moeaki back their offense is still very formidable with Dwyane Bowe, Steve Breston and Jon Baldwin. They have one of the best home fields in all of football. The Chiefs are gonna be playoff bound.

2nd) Denver Broncos
The Broncos went from Tim Tebow to Peyton Manning and they wont make the playoffs? Yes and it has nothing to do with Manning who I think will have a Pro Bowl season. Its the schedule Denver has the toughest schedule in the AFC. While they do have a very solid receiving core in Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker to go along with the running game of Willis McGahee and underrated rookie Ronnie Hillman. The defesne is also solid with Von Miller, Champ Bailey and Elvis Dumervil. As good as they are I think the schedule will be to much for them and they will just miss out.

3rd) San Diego Chargers
Another disappointing season is coming in San Diego. After two years of missing the playoffs the talented Chargers are heading down that road once again. Philp Rivers is as good as any Quarterback in the game today and I think he will have a bounce back season but I don't think it will be enough for them. Next season we will be seeing a whole new team ins San Diego.

4th) Oakland Raiders
The AFC West is so tight that it wouldn't shock me if the Raiders won it. They have the talent on offense with Palmer, McFadden, Moore, and Heyward-Bay. The two things that will hurt them is their health and the inconsistent defense. If they turn those two question marks into positives they will win the division. I don't see that happening.

Wild Card Teams: Steelers and Bengals

MVP:Tom Brady
I think all the weapons he has and the easy schedule l has big year written all over it for Brady.
NFC Championship: Giants over Bears
I think by the end of the season these will be the best two teams in the NFC and I think the Giants win a close one at home.
AFC Championship: Ravens over Patriots
Ravens get pay back on the Pats after last year as the Ravens finally win the big one over Brady.
Super Bowl: Giants over Ravens
A rematch of a past Super Bowl I see the Giants being to fast for the Ravens and going back to back.

Raff

AFC

EAST

New England Patriots(13-3)- The Pats are clearly the class of this division. The offense is lethal and they devoted much of this past draft to help the defense. Expect another nice win total and playoff berth for the Patriots this season.

Buffalo Bills(8-8)- The Bills started out hot last year but eventually cooled down. They picked up a couple of big time defensive free agents in Mario Williams and Mark Anderson which shows they are serious about competing this season. They have a couple of good RB's in Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller and if Ryan Fitzpatrick can limit his turnovers this year they have an outside shot at a playoff berth.

NY Jets(7-9)- There was a time where everyone was hyping up Mark Sanchez as the next big thing and the future of the Jets franchise. Except me. Everything I've said about the guy since he came into the league turned out to be true and now he's on the verge of being booed out of town in favor of Tim Tebow. The Jets have a great defense but the offense lacks any type of game breaker. Tebow is the best weapon and he's a QB who can't throw so you tell me how the Jets are suppose to win enough games to make the playoffs. I give them 7 wins here because I think the defense keeps them in a lot of games.

Miami Dolphins(5-11)- The Dolphins are hoping Ryan Tannehill is the answer at QB and even if he is this is going to be a rebuilding year. The defense is solid but the offense outside of Reggie Bush doesn't have any big time weapons. The Dolphins should be welcoming Justin Hunter to the team in next years draft and then they might have a shot at competing. They have to get Tannehill weapons.

North

Cincinnati Bengals(11-5)- Most experts had the Bengals winning anywhere from 2-5 games last year and boy were they wrong. Lead by the rookie combo of QB Andy Dalton and WR AJ Green, the Bengals surprised everyone by going 9-7 and making the playoffs. They had one of the better drafts in the league in April and I see no reason why this team can't win the division. Dalton is a rising star and AJ Green is already a top 5 WR(soon to be the best). They have the best DT in the game in Geno Atkins and the defense as a whole is underrated. I expect the Bengals to sweep the Browns and one of the Ravens or Steelers and win this division.

Baltimore Ravens(10-6)- The AFC North is a tough divison to predict because it has 3 legit playoff contending teams in it and one of them is the Ravens. The Ravens D is always among the leagues best and the offense isn't half bad either. Ray Rice is a monster and Joe Flacco while overrated is a serviceable QB and can make some big time throws. The big MNF matchup vs the Bengals will be telling of who might win this division.

Pittsburgh Steelers(8-8)- Steelers are very capable of winning 10 or 11 games this year but I just don't see it. I think the Bengals and Ravens will give them 3 or maybe 4 losses together. They have a new offensive coordinator, and a banged up backfield. I think teams will gameplan against Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown and force this team to run the ball. Add in the questionable O line to the injuries they have they won't be that effectice running. I expect a mediocre year from the Steelers.

Cleveland Browns(5-11)- I really feel for Browns fans. Year after year they get pounded by the big guns in the divison and just can't seem to find any answers at QB or RB. You think Peyton Hillis might be the future of the franchise and then the madden coverboy is on his way to Kansas City for a backup role. It sucks. This year they made a good pick in Trent Richardson. He will be a big time player in this league. Their starting QB is another '12 draft pick in Brandon Weeden which was a questionable one but a pick I think will be successful. Yes, he's 28 years old but Weeden is a baller. He will have at least 8 good years so why not take the risk. So don't jump off the bridge yet Browns fans, these guys combined with the solid D they had last year could end up being a recipe for success down the road.

South

Houston Texans(11-5)- The Texans have weapons all over the field on offense and an up and coming defense. The AFC South used to be the Colts divison but it seems to have shifted towards the Texans. With guys like Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, and Matt Schaub, the Texans won't have any trouble scoring. The only concern I have with this team is the big guns I just mentioned staying healthy. On defense they are getting better. JJ Watt is on his way to becoming a dominant player and Johnathan Joseph is a good corner. They should win this divison easily.

Tennessee Titans(8-8)- Chris Johnson will be better and Kenny Britt should play in 15 games this season but I think they win one less game then last year. Jake Locker will be a great QB in time but I think he will have his ups and downs.

Jacksonville Jaguars(6-10)- 6 games might be being generous for this team but I think they show up and cause problems for a lot of teams. They have MJD who is one of the best and most consistent running backs in the game. Blaine Gabbert is still learning to say the least but a guy like Justin Blackmon will make your life easier.

Indianapolis Colts(5-11)- Andrew Luck is good but he's not getting this team anywhere near contention by himself. I like what they are doing though. They need to build a solid core around Luck. One player I like that they drafted is reciever T.Y. Hilton. In a league where speed kills he should make noise in passing game and return game.

West

Kansas City Chiefs(10-6)- Despite all the injuries they had, and they had devastating ones to key players, the Chiefs still had a chance to make the playoffs last season. This season your getting Eric Berry, Jamaal Charles, Matt Cassel, and Tony Moeaki back from injury. If these guys stay injury free the Cheifs are a playoff team.

Oakland Raiders(10-6)- If Darren McFadden is healthy the Raiders are scary. The Raiders dealt for Carson Palmer last season and saw mixed results but that was without McFadden. With him in the fold for a full year Palmer won't have to air it out as much as he did last season and won't have to force so many passes. Darrius Heyward Bay, Jacoby Ford, and Denarius Moore might be the fastest trio of recievers we've ever seen. These guys are heaches for defenses and I expect the Raiders to be a force this year.

Denver Broncos(8-8)- This would be a disapointment obviously because the Broncos won a playoff game last year with Tim Tebow and are replacing Tebow with Peyton Manning. I honestly see Peyton Manning struggling. I also think he's going to have to prove he can take hits without getting injured because neck injuries are no joke. I like the defense and I like Demaryius Thomas as a reciever but I don't think they will make the playoffs.

San Diego Chargers(7-9)- Phillip Rivers is a top tier QB. Regardless of what happened last year I still believe he can win in this league. However this is not the year. The defense isn't good enough and they just don't have the weapons on offense. Ryan Mathews is injury prone and will miss the start of the season. Vincent Jackson is gone. Rivers can't throw to Antonio 30 times a game. They just don't look good to me.

NFC

NFC East

Philadelphia Eagles(12-4)- This is obviously based on Michael Vick being healthy and playing at least 14 games. They had a ton of hype last year and for good reason. They made some huge signings and on paper looked the part of a contender. But injuries and inconsistent play ruined their chances at any type of successful season. I think this year the hype has died down and they will play well. Vick is as dangerous as they come and with guys like McCoy, Jackson, and Maclin they will have no trouble scoring. The question is weather the defense can pick it up and I think they will.

New York Giants(9-7)- The reigning Super Bowl champs will strunggle at times this year and I think just miss the playoffs. The offense has enough weapons and they have one of the best D lines in the league but in a tough division and with such high expectations I think they underahive. If they continue to play up to competition and not play down to teams like they have in past seasons they can have a nice season but I don't think they do.

Dallas Cowboys(9-7)- The Cowboys should be an 11 or 12 win team but there is always something with this team. I think they are a good team this season but lose a lot of close games. Not a knock on Romo but I just don't trust them as a whole.

Washington Redskins(6-10)- RG3 is the answer at QB and should be a star in this league. But much like Luck his team is not in a position to win a lot of games out of the gate.

NFC South

New Orleans Saints(11-5)- They won't have Sean Payton this year and that might hurt them in a few games but I still see the Saints as a contender this season. Anytime you got a Drew Brees your team is going to win a lot of games. They won't be as good as last season but they should win this divison. If they hope to make any type of run in the playoffs they need to fix the problems on defense.

Atlanta Falcons(10-6)- Matt Ryan should be an elite QB in this league. He's got all the tools and weapons he needs. But for whatever reason he's still not there. And his playoff performences show that. The recievers they have are lethal. Roddy White and Julio Jones are a combo no defense wants to deal with. They are a great home team and I think they make the playoffs again. But will Matt Ryan once again fold under the pressure?

Carolina Panthers(8-8)- Cam Newton is a star in this league and for good reason. He's got a rocket arm and is also great on the ground. The Panthers are on the rise and going in the right direction. They drafted someone who I think is the future best LB in the game in Luke Kuechly. Throw him in with Jon Beason and I think the D should be better then it was last year. While they won't make the playoffs I think they finish .500 and should be a contending team next season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers(5-11)- I don't like the way this team looks at all. The defense is really bad and I think Josh Freeman overachieved his first couple years in the league and this season will resemble the last one he had which was bad. The running game is actually solid. Doug Martin will be the bucs version of Ray Rice and Blount has his moments. But they don't have enough weapons for Freeman to work with for the offense to offset the terrible D.

NFC North

Green Bay Packers(13-3)- Not much you can really say about the Packers. They have a great offense that many teams won't stop and that wins them a lot of games. They came close to perfect last season but this year they'll lose a few.

Detroit Lions(10-6)- The Stafford-Calvin combo won the Lions a lot of games last season. While that combo is impressive, they need other players to step up. They don't have a consistent RB and I think they need to find one. They also need to be better on defense particularly against the pass. Despite the issues I think this team is good enough to record double digit wins.

Chicago Bears(9-7)- The Bears defense is still one of the best in the league. With a veteran like Brian Urlacher still going strong I don't have any worries about that side of the ball. I do have concerns about the offense because of the weak offensive line. If they don't improve that part of their team Jay Cutler won't be able to throw to Brandon Marshall and Forte won't be able to run. This team is still good enough to win 9 games despite all that but for them to make the playoffs they have to fix the issues.

Minnesota Vikings(4-12)- When the heart and soul of your team is coming off an ACL injury and is still uncertain for week one of te regular season that's not a good sign. I think a bad year like the one I think they will have this season is a good thing for them. They will need the high pick to help build this team. Christian Ponder needs a true number 1 reciever otherwise his time as a starting QB will be shortlived.

NFC West

San Francisco 49ers(11-5)- This is a favorable divison for 49ers to be in and I think they'll take advantage of it. They have a top line defense lead by Patrick Willis and Justin Smith. And this past offeseason they've made an effort to get some firepower for the offense. They drafted AJ Jenkins and Lamichael James. They also signed Randy Moss and Mario Manningham. I view Alex Smith more as a game manager then a guy who's gonna make big time throws and win you games with his arm, but based off his playoff game Vs. the Saints and the signings they made I think Smith can have a nice season.

Seattle Seahawks(8-8)- The Seahaws had some nice wins last season and that was with a non existant passing game. They will start Russell Wilson a rookie QB this season and I think he will turn some heads. Wilson is dual threat QB with a ton of heart. He and Marshawn Lynch will lead this offense and I think help the Seahawks pull a few upsets. I also like the young peices on the defense. They have a couple big and physical cornerbacks and some decent peices at linebacker.

Arizona Cardinals(7-9)- Kevin Kolb has been a big time disapointment in Arizona and that has led to John Skelton being named the starter which is not a good thing. Larry Fitz is still there which means the offense will be respectable but with injury prone running backs like Beanie Wells and Ryan Williams and talented WR Michael Floyd buried on the depth chart it's hard for me to see this team competing for a playoff spot. On defense they have one of my favorite up and coming players in Patrick Peterson and not even for his defense. He's the best punt returner in the game right now and single handedly won Arizona some games last season.

St. Louis Rams(4-12)- The Rams are in a tough spot. They have their guy at QB, and at RB, but not much else. I like how they drafted in getting Isiah Pead who will end up being a stud and getting Janoris Jenkins who was the best corner in the draft in my opinion. I feel for a guy like Steven Jackson who gives it his all but his team doesn't have much success. It's going slow but I think the Rams are going in the right direction.

Playoffs

AFC

Wild Card

Bengals Over Raiders

Ravens Over Cheifs

Divisional

Bengals Over Texans

Pats Over Cheifs

AFC Championship

Pats Over Bengals

NFC

Wild Card

Falcons over 49ers

Saints over Lions

Divisional

Eagles over Saints

Packers Over 49ers

NFC Championship

Eagles Over Packers

Super Bowl

Eagles Over Patriots

2012-08-23T16:10:00.001-07:00

UFC 151 CANCELED JON JONES TO BLAME

I wasn't planing on coming back with Spinzz Sports till next week but when this news broke i couldn't sit back and not say anything on one of the lowest days in a sport that I love MMA. UFC 151 was scheduled for Saturday September 1st 2012. The main event was going to be the Light Heavyweight Champion and arguably the best fighter in the world Jon Jones going up against MMA legend and arguably the greatest fighter of all time Dan Henderson. This one gonna be one of the biggest fights of the year happening in Las Vegas on Labor Day weekend.

This morning shocking news was leaking out that Henderson was hurt and that the UFC was looking for someone to step in in his place. So are noon today the UFC schedule a conference call for 2 pm which was called the state of the UFC. At this call we would find out all the answers to the questions we are looking for.The events that would happen next none would see coming. UFC president Dana White announced Dan Henderson was hurt with an MCL injury. Then Dana White said for the first time in UFC history that a UFC event would be canceled. White said that they tried to get a replacement and they found one in Chael Sonnen but Jon Jones declined the fight. It was reviled that Jones trainer Greg Jackson told the champ that its a mistake to take this fight on 8 days notice and Jones agreed by declining the fight. So that lead to the whole card being canceled. It was announced also that Jon Jones will fight Lyoto Machida in Canada on September 22. A fight that Jones really dint wanna fight but has no choice now.

A lot has been said by Dana White and the MMA media about this situation so im not gonna get into that im just gonna speak on what I feel. I have had a problem with Greg Jackson and his thinking for years I think he is an overrated trainer and he is hurting the sport more then helping it. For him to say not to take the fight and force the UFC to cancel the event is a selfish move, but it isnt Greg Jacksons fault totally. I place the most blame on Jon Jones.

Jon Jones is a fighter who I herd about before he became a fighter in the UFC and really learned to respect his talent as he developed into the fighter he became today,but ever since he became the champion last year his attitude has really changed for the worse. This whole situation really shows that. Jones proved to be a selfish fighter and person. By not taking the fight with Chael Sonnen and letting a whole event go down the drain proves what kind of person he is. By letting the UFC lose money from advisement, the arena, and PPV buys. By letting the under card fighters lose a pay check. The fans that made travel plans to fly to Vegas to watch the fight and see this fight. Ya all the fans that got tickets for the fight will get their money back but as a fight fan I would of paid a lot to see a big fight. The fighter that unlike Jones don't have a NIKE deal and aren't millionaires. Fighters that fight from pay check to pay check. As well as pay their trainers and training partners with the check. Thats the part that gets me the most upset. This selfish person dint wanna take a fight on 8 days notice against a fighter who is moving up in weight and would have no time to train. He wouldn't take that fight and let a whole card and a tone of people lose money.

Fighters like Jon Jones and fighters who fight for Greg Jackson will never have the fan bases That guys like Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, Bj Penn, Chuck Liddell, Rampage Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson Sho Gun Rua, and so many other fighters have. Fighters that just wanna go out there and fight and put on a show for the fans. Jon Jones lost all my respect and the respect of all the MMA fans out there. Jon Jones you and Greg Jackson are selfish. I will never root for either one of you again. I hope you and your whole camp lost every fan you guys have you guys should just leave the sport of MMA cause you are the type of people that will hurt its growth. I will have more to say about this on a new mma show im on called Uncaged Warriors.

2012-07-16T17:04:00.001-07:00

TOP 10 YANKEES OF ALL TIME

With today being top ten Monday we are going to do a top ten that is a personal favoirate of mine. The top ten Yankees of all time. The Yankees are the greatest sports franchise of all time and have so many legends so we are gonna try to break it down to a top ten. All these players have won World Series and were big parts of the Yankees winning history. Also if you have any suggestions for a top ten you want us to do please contract me of comment the post and tell me.

10.) Reggie Jackson
When you have a nickname like Mr.October there is a pretty good shot you are gonna make the list. Jackson was one of the first big Yankees free agent pick ups in the 70s. Jackson spent five years with the Yankees winning two World Series. His most memorable one was against the Dodgers in 1977 when he hit three straight home runs in three straight at bats. Jacsons feet is one of the most memorable in World Series history and also gave him the name Mr.October. The main reason why Jackson is at ten and not higher is because he spent only five years with the Yankees.

9.) Andy Pettitte
In this most recent run of Yankees success none has been a bigger big game pitcher then Andy Pettitte. Pettite has been clutch since the early part of his carrer. Best example is his duel in the 96 World Series against the Braves and John Smotlz. Pettite has been on the Yankees for 7 World Series and has won 5 of them. Pettite is always a guy come playoff time the Yankees always can rely on. Even latter on in his career he is getting it done like in 2009 when he pitched the clinching game in every series ending game. Andy Pettite is big time to say the least.

8.) Yogi Berra
A lot of people say Bill Russel is the greatest winner in sports history. I think its Yogi. Yogi won 10 World Series in his career. Doing that is impressive enough add on that he was a catcher makes it more amazing. Yogi also played a little outfield in his career as well. Yogi won three MVPs in a row batted 285 and hit 300 home runs. For a catcher those are great numbers. In 1950 Yogi only struck out 12 times which is crazy when you put it into prospective. Yogi also managed the Yankees as well in the 70s and 80s. Yogi has done it all to say the least.

7.) Whitey Ford
The most underrated pitcher in baseball history. Since 1920 there hasnt been more dominate pitchers then Whitey Ford. Whitey was nicknamed the chairman of the bored for being the leader of the great Yankees teams from the 50s and 60s Whitey was the go to pitcher for the Yankees. No pitcher since 1920 has had a lower ERA or a higher winning percentage. Ford's winning percentage is .690, went 236-106 and had a 2.75 ERA. Ford pitched two shut outs in the 1960 World Series vs the Pirates which is something that is hard to do even to this day. This former Cy Young award winner and multipal time World Series champion is the greatest starting pitcher in Yankees history.

6.) Mariano Rivera
The greatest closer of all time its not even close. Rivera is a player we will never see again. He has dominated the sport by throwing one pitch. Rivera has the most saves in MLB history but that isnt why he is the best ever. His postseason career is second to none.Rivera has a 0.74 ERA , which is ridiculous considering that he has made 96 appearances. Which is amazing numbers. He has closed out 4 World Series and has been apart of 5. I may go as far to see no player in sports history has dominated their position the was Rivera has his.

5.) Derek Jeter
The great Yankees position player in the last 20 years. Jeter has done some amazing things in his Yankee career. He is the first and only Yankee to ever get 3,000 hits which when you think about all the Yankee greats that is an amazing feet. He is the captain of the team. He has been a guy who has been the biggest star in New York for over a decade and as has handled himself like none else. This is all with out talking about his playoff career. He was been 5 World Series and has been a big part in all 5. Even in the year they dint win in 2001 he still had some big moments like the flip play in the alds vs the A's. As well as the home run is game 4 of the 2001 World Series to become Mr. November. Derek Jeter is one of the greats post season performers in any sport of all time and for him to do it for the Yankees and in New York shows how special he is.

4.) Mickey Mantle
What Derek Jeter is to todays Yankee fan is what Mickey Mantle was in the 50s and 60s. In baseball history there might not be a more gifted player then the Mick. Mantle was one of the first 5 tool players. Mantle had raw power like none else he would hit balls the way none has ever seen in that time. His speed in the outfield was second to none. In 1961 Mantle and Rodger Maris did something special when they went after Babe Ruths home run record. While Maris broke the record Mantle was the fan favorite to break it between the injuries and being a player all Yankees fans loved. Mantle won MVPs and World Series had 536 home runs, drove in 1,509 runners on base, had 153 stolen bases and batted nearly .300. He was a triple crown threat every year. If it wasn't for injuries and his parting lifestyle the Mick really could have done some amazing things.

3.) Joe DiMaggio
You know your a pretty good hitter when you have had a 56 game hitting streak in your career. Joe Dimaggio is one of the greatest hitters of all time. Bating .325, hitting 361 home runs along with being a great center fielder DiMaggio was the king of New York in the 40s. DiMaggio will go down as one of the greatest hitters of all time. This Hall of Famer and all time great will forever be remembered in Yankees history.

2.) Lou Gehrig
It has always been known that if you were or are a Yankee that you were hated. Not with Lou Gehrig. He was hated by none and respected by everyone. Gehrig may very well be the great RBI guy in baseball history. He was a big part of the 1927 Yankees which is considered still the greatest team of all time. He was given the nickname the Iron Horse because he played 2,130 consecutive games. The only reason why the streak ended was because he took him self out of a game do to ALS. Along with Thurman Munsons death there is no other sadder end to a career then Gehrigs. Gehrigs career ended because of ALS latter renamed Lou Gehrig disease. His amazing speech at Yankee Stadium is still remembered to this day. It is amazing to think what he could have done if he dint get sick.
1.) Babe Ruth
Not many times Yankees fans thank the Red Soxs for anything but we do when it comes to trading us Babe Ruth. Since that trade the Yankees have won more championships then any team in professorial sports. Babe Ruth to this day is still a name people link with baseball. He was the first big star is baseball history.The old Yankee Stadium was named the has that Ruth Built because of the all the great things he has done there.The Babe had lead the league in runs scored seven times, hit and amazing107 triples, 130 RBI's in eight seasons and of course, he had the record of hitting 60 home runs in a single season and over 700 in a career. He also batted .342 throughout his career. To me Babe Ruths career home run mark is still more amazing then Hank Aron because he did it in less games and did it in a time when it wasn't easy to hit home runs. Babe Ruth is the biggest name in Yankees history and is the biggest name in baseball history. We will never seen another Babe Ruth.