1. Baltimore Ravens Are Not the Free-Agency Losers Most Think They Are

    The Baltimore Ravens aren't the biggest losers of the 2013 offseason. General manager Ozzie Newsome can quickly freshen up his roster by subtly transitioning from the old guard to youthful potential...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 16,764 reads 128 comments

  2. How Will Ryan Grigson's Aggressive Free-Agent Strategy Pay Off?

    Ryan Grigson 's aggressive free-agency strategy rests on three controversial patterns, and it demands serious trust from Indianapolis Colts fans...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 4,621 reads 31 comments

  3. Is Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen in Danger of Losing His First-Team Place for Good?

    Thomas Vermaelen appears in danger of losing his first-team place for good. And if he isn't, he certainly should be. In fact, the Gunners should part ways with Vermaelen in the early days of this summer's transfer window...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 2,364 reads 22 comments

  4. Grading Every Team's Initial NFL Free-Agency Moves

    Free agency may have slowed a little in the last couple of days. However, some teams have already made a clutch of high-profile moves since the bell sounded last Tuesday...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 50,840 reads 82 comments

  5. Swansea City 0-2 Arsenal: Talking Points from Efficient Gunners Win

    Cool, calm, professional and efficient. Those aren't usually adjectives that apply to Arsenal , particularly this season. However, Arsene Wenger 's team was all of those things during their crucial 2-0 win away to Swansea City ...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 3,545 reads 7 comments

  6. How Much is Jay Cutler Worth Heading into 2013?

    It seems an annual thing in the NFL to ask if a quarterback is "elite" and worth a lucrative new deal. Jay Cutler is next in line for this debate, and like most things involving the Chicago Bears starter, the issue is contentious...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 6,812 reads 58 comments

  7. Why We'll Never See Another Peyton Manning on the Free Agent Market

    Take Peyton Manning 's name off the list and the crop of free agent quarterbacks has been dreadful the last two years. That's because a quarterback the caliber of Manning becoming a free agent is something the market never is likely to see again...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 1,401 reads 8 comments

  8. Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal: 2nd-Leg Predictions Post Jack Wilshere's Injury

    Yesterday's preview of Arsenal 's second-leg clash with Bayern Munich involved two predictions concerning Jack Wilshere . Later in the day, the youngster was ruled out with an ankle injury, news that has since been officially confirmed by Arsenal..

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 3,604 reads 46 comments

  9. Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal: 6 Predictions for the 2nd Leg at Allianz Arena

    Don't worry, this slideshow isn't going to be tailored to predicting a 4-0 Arsenal triumph, no matter how great that would be. The conclusion of Arsenal's last 16 UEFA Champions League tie with Bayern Munich may be all but assured...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 10,490 reads 101 comments

  10. NFL Free Agency 2013: How Salary Cap Situation Will Affect Every Team

    Free agency is looming, and that means salary caps will be at the forefront of every NFL fan's mind. Some needn't worry, as their teams can work within very favourable cap situations...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 22,361 reads 23 comments

  11. Is Steven Jackson Still an Elite Offensive Talent?

    Steven Jackson 's days as an elite offensive talent are far from numbered. He can still remind people he's as good as any running back in the NFL . What has made Jackson so good for so long is his combination of strength and elegance...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 2 months ago 11,886 reads 11 comments

  12. Washington Redskins Should Quickly Sign Right Tackle Eric Winston

    If they are smart, the Washington Redskins will move quickly to sign right tackle Eric Winston in free agency. Winston has been released by the Kansas City Chiefs after only one season in the AFC West, according to Dan Hanzus of NFL ...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 6,184 reads 20 comments

  13. Is Greg Jennings Just a Product of Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre?

    Playing for two star quarterbacks can unwittingly have an adverse affect on a wide receiver's reputation. It's understandable to ask if Greg Jennings is merely a product of Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers ...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 8,728 reads 44 comments

  14. Can Arsene Wenger Win Another English Premier League Title at Arsenal?

    It may seem like a ridiculous time to be asking if Arsene Wenger can win another English Premier League title. Yet the sad reality is that question has never been more relevant...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 2,536 reads 54 comments

  15. Why NFL Teams Must Resist the Temptation to Back Up Brinks Truck for Reggie Bush

    Reggie Bush is sure to garner interest on the free-agent market. However, any potential suitors should think twice before paying over the odds to land the 28-year-old running back...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 7,890 reads 22 comments

  16. Free Agents & Draft Prospects Who Can Most Help RGIII in QB's Second Season

    Building on an Offensive Rookie of the Year season is going to be hard enough for Robert Griffin III . The serious knee injury he suffered in the NFC Wild Card Round guaranteed that...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 8,379 reads 14 comments

  17. Why the Denver Broncos Should Look to Johnthan Banks as Champ Bailey's Successor

    Even though he'll be back this season, the Denver Broncos would be wise to find Champ Bailey 's successor now. That player could be in the 2013 NFL draft, in the form of Mississippi State's Johnthan Banks...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 8,086 reads 57 comments

  18. Arsenal FC: 3 Surprising Statistics About the Gunners This Season

    Arsenal have been the ultimate enigma during the 2012-13 season. Some surprising statistics bear out this assertion. They include numbers that indicate greater defensive solidity than appears obvious...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 9,407 reads 29 comments

  19. Breaking Down How the Kansas City Chiefs Became the NFL's Worst Team

    The story of the Kansas City Chiefs' plummet to NFL ineptitude is one of how imitation took the wrong form...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 9,299 reads 15 comments

  20. Johnny Knox's Career Speaks Volumes to NFL Players: Get Money, and Get It Now

    The recent injury-related retirement of Johnny Knox serves as just one more reminder of the fleeting nature of a pro footballer's career. It also shows why players are right to pursue maximum fiscal protection...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 20,118 reads 111 comments

  21. Jack Wilshere: How Important Is Young Star to an Arsenal Revival?

    The process of rebuilding Arsenal has to begin with identifying what building blocks are already in place. Jack Wilshere is one key piece in any attempt to revive Arsenal...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 1,751 reads 30 comments

  22. Breaking Down What Blaine Gabbert Must Do to Keep His Job in 2013

    Blaine Gabbert has a year to convince the new Jacksonville Jaguars regime he can be their long-term starter. That's according to a recent report from NFL .com's Marc Sessler...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 2,997 reads 18 comments

  23. Arsenal Transfers: Have Arsene Wenger's Transfer Habits Changed over Time?

    Mounting pressure can change a lot of things. The last few years of Arsenal 's prolonged trophy drought seem to have signalled a shift in Arsene Wenger 's transfer dealings. However, this change is merely a cosmetic, rather than a philosophical one...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 6,594 reads 32 comments

  24. Breaking Down the Top 5 Candidates to Be the NFL's Next Ray Lewis

    Now that arguably the best linebacker of all time has called it a career, which present-day studs could be the NFL 's next Ray Lewis ? There are four prime candidates and one under-the-radar player worth watching...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 21,517 reads 179 comments

  25. Highlighting Why the 3-4 Defense Is Your Best Bet for a Super Bowl Run

    The 3-4 defense might be a team's best bet for a Super Bowl run in the modern NFL . Both of this season's title-game participants featured the scheme...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 3 months ago 7,695 reads 26 comments