Category: The Gridiron Articles
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Who is Christian Gonzalez?
With the 17th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Christian Gonzalez. A top-rated CB in the draft and an instant starter for the Patriots’ defense but who is Christian Gonzalez? Gonzalez was born to a Columbian family in Carlington, Texas. His father was a college basketball player at UTEP and…
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Don Hutson’s Argument for the Greatest Receiver Ever
[Photo Credit: Associated Press] Don Hutson. You say his name now and people question who you are talking about. If someone said his name 50 years ago then people said he was the greatest receiver ever and arguably the greatest football player ever with Jim Brown. For those who do not know about the Alabama…
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Stars Fall on their Faces in Loss to Maulers
The Pittsburgh Maulers(1-2) defeat the Philadelphia Stars(1-2) 21-13. Next week, the Stars host the Houston Gamblers while the Maulers host the Birmingham Stallions. 1st QuarterCase Cookus finds Corey Coleman for a 24-yard Stars touchdown on the first drive. Maulers newly added kicker Chris Blewitt kicks a 46-yard field goal on Pittsburgh’s first offensive drive. Blewitt…
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What does a return to form from Deshaun Watson mean for the Browns?
Deshaun Watson is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL today. Despite the controversies surrounding him off the field, there is no denying that he is a game-changing player who can elevate any team he plays for. In 2023, that team happens to be The Cleveland Browns. We have needed a solid QB…
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2023 Draft QB Assessments and Rankings
When it comes to Quarterbacks I have a proven track record when knowing if a Quarterback will not pan out. The only negative grade I gave to a Quarterback since the 2011 NFL Draft that ended up panning out was Deshaun Watson. But Quarterbacks like Brandon Weeden, E.J. Manuel, Johnny Manziel, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold,…
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Stars Lose Messy Game to Panthers
The Michigan Panthers(2-0) defeat the Philadelphia Stars(1-1) 24-10. Next week, the Panthers will host the New Jersey Generals while the Stars host the Pittsburgh Maulers. 1st QuarterFollowing a 50 yard pass from Case Cookus to Wide Receiver Jordan Suell on the opening driving, the Stars kick a 27-yard field goal by Luis Aguilar for the…
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Comparing NFL Eras Using Stats
While this article can be applied to other sports, the calculations and examples applied will be for the NFL. For decades people have compared athletes. A lot of people say it is impossible to compare players of different eras. Someone from the 1920s did not have the gear, coaching, supplements, health regimens, or access to…
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Stars Spoil Showboats Return to USFL
The Philadelphia Stars win 27-23 over the Memphis Showboats for the season opener. Next week the Stars will host the Michigan Panthers in Canton, Ohio while the Showboats travel to Birmingham to play the defending champion Stallions. 1st QuarterOn the opening drive, Stars Cornerback Channing Stribling picks up where he left off last season by…
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Paris Johnson Jr Analysis
Probably the most important part of football is the offensive line. Without a doubt the best offensive lineman this year is Paris Johnson Jr. He is easily a top 5 pick, but I’m hoping he somehow falls to 14. The strengths of Paris Johnson are flat-out his blocking and size. He is a phenomenal run…
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Zay Flowers Analysis
The NFL Draft is my favorite night of the year. Nothing fills me with more optimism and joy than hearing “Welcome to the NFL Draft” as the boos reign down as Roger Goodell takes the stage. I even get custom cakes made for my friends if their team has the number 1 overall pick. Over…