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2009 New England Patriots Training Camp Battles

The Patriots were busy once again in the offseason bringing in players and making trades in the draft. The roster is loaded right now and there are going to be some interesting battles in training camp for starting jobs...

Written by John about 5 months ago 1,061 reads 12 comments
2009 Patriots: Why the Other 31 Teams Should Be Afraid

2008 Season Recap The 2008 New England Patriots finished the season with a 11-5 record and surprisingly missed the playoffs because of how bad the New York Jets played against the Miami Dolphins in the last game of the season...

Written by John about 6 months ago 578 reads 16 comments
Why the AFC East Will Be the NFL's Toughest Division in 2009

The AFC East has been a joke in recent years, with the Patriots dominating the division with little resistance from the other three teams. Last year, the division was tough, with the Dolphins and Jets having similar records to the Patriots...

Written by John about 7 months ago 288 reads 14 comments
Ten Things That WIll Not Happen in the 2009 NFL Season

I made this article just to say that certain things will definately not happen because of personel changes and just to make a point to fans of other teams that only like to hear their own point of view...

Written by John about 7 months ago 633 reads 14 comments
The New England Patriots 2009 Draft: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios

The 2009 draft is approaching quickly and there is a growing number of mock draft articles, but this is not one of those articles...

Written by John about 7 months ago 1,426 reads 20 comments
2009 Draft Wishlist: New England Patriots Draft Prospects

The Patriots dont have alot of holes this offseason, but need to add youth to many positions and mostly on defense. The offense isn't as perfect as some people would like to think either, their are alot of positions that could use some young playmakers...

Written by John about 8 months ago 281 reads 1 comments
My 2009 NFL Mock Draft: Part Two

1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford QB, Georgia With Julian Peterson joining Ernie Sims, linebacker is no longer a glaring need for the Lions...

Written by John about 8 months ago 331 reads 8 comments
Tom Brady-Peyton Manning Debate: Not from a Colts Fan's Perspective for Once

I have read too many articles written by Colts fans with outlandish claims against the Patriots and Tom Brady. They are making it seem like Peyton Manning is playing for a really bad team like the Lions or something...

Written by John about 9 months ago 504 reads 50 comments
My 2009 NFL Mock Draft: Part One

The season is over now and everyone is dealing with withdrawal, and writing articles is one of the best ways to help. I made the article "Part One" because I will make another mock draft after free agency and the combine...

Written by John about 9 months ago 1,057 reads 21 comments
New England Patriots Offseason Dos and Don'ts

Okay, this is going to be a very long offseason, just like it is every year. But, look on the bright side, the Pro Bowl is this Sunday and the combine is coming soon. But, then we have to wait a few months before the draft, which is going to be very tough

Written by John about 10 months ago 698 reads 10 comments
Rod Woodson: Taking a Look Back at the New HOF's Career

Rod Woodson has had a very long and exciting career as a defensive back who played originally as a corner, but then moved to safety...

Written by John about 10 months ago 209 reads 8 comments
Is the University of Miami the Best Football Factory for the NFL Ever?

I think so, but let's take a look at all the talent that they have had over the years at the school and what these players have become in the NFL...

Written by John about 10 months ago 1,839 reads 16 comments
Spyhate: What Really Happened in "Spygate" and How It Was All Hyped Up

Everyone knows about Spygate and all the other fans of the 31 teams think that the New England Patriots are the biggest cheaters in the history in the NFL...

Written by John about 10 months ago 337 reads 28 comments
E-Egotistical A-Arrogant G-Group of L-Lunatics E-Everyone S-Sympathizes With

I've about had it with some of these Eagles fans on this website. I'm only writing this article to blow off steam. THIS ARTICLE IS NOT ABOUT THE WHOLE EAGLES FANBASE, just the ones that piss me off...

Written by John about 10 months ago 146 reads 73 comments
The Steel Curtain: More Like the Curtain of Biased Opinions and Ignorance

THIS ARTICLE IS NOT CALLING OUT THE WHOLE STEELERS FAN BASE AT ALL; this is an article for those Steelers fans who are biased and ignorant. There seems to be a lot of those fans on the Web site for some reason...

Written by John about 10 months ago 146 reads 98 comments
Tony Romo Is Not Singing High Hopes Anymore: Jerry Jones' Money Woes

If I was Jerry Jones I would be having a heart attack after all the money I have given out to these players and didn't get much production out of them. Not to mention the Cowboys traded away a first rounder and other picks to Detroit for Roy E...

Written by John about 10 months ago 504 reads 6 comments
MVP: Redefined as Whoever Plays Best in Half the Season Instead of 16 Games

Peyton Manning did not play well through the whole season. Yes he played well towards the end of the season, but certainly not good enough for MVP. Manning finished the season with 27 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and 4,002 yards...

Written by John about 10 months ago 36 reads 0 comments
If You're Not a Patriot It's Treason: Free Agency Concerns For The Pats

The Patriots will have a few questions to address with their own personnel. Will Rodney Harrison be back? On NFL Total Access he said he had been working out which I think means he is thinking about coming back...

Written by John about 10 months ago 338 reads 6 comments
Sorry, But Mark Sanchez Will Be Terrible in the NFL

Sorry USC fans. I don't mean to bash your team, but you have to admit Mark Sanchez is the worst quarterback to come out of USC in this decade...

Written by John about 10 months ago 262 reads 6 comments
New England Patriots 2009 Mock Draft

Obviously our most pressing need is on the defensive side of the ball, but the offense needs some youth also with aging offensive lineman and wide receivers. I think the Patriots should select and outside linebacker with the 23rd pick in the NFL draft...

Written by John about 10 months ago 1,030 reads 4 comments
What Frustrates Me Most About New England Patriots Haters

Where should I start? Patriots haters are mostly made up of sore losers who are mad because their favorite teams suck year in and year out...

Written by John about 10 months ago 167 reads 11 comments

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John Article Archive

2009 New England Patriots Training Camp Battles

2009 Patriots: Why the Other 31 Teams Should Be Afraid

Why the AFC East Will Be the NFL's Toughest Division in 2009

Ten Things That WIll Not Happen in the 2009 NFL Season

The New England Patriots 2009 Draft: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios

2009 Draft Wishlist: New England Patriots Draft Prospects

My 2009 NFL Mock Draft: Part Two

Tom Brady-Peyton Manning Debate: Not from a Colts Fan's Perspective for Once

My 2009 NFL Mock Draft: Part One

New England Patriots Offseason Dos and Don'ts

Rod Woodson: Taking a Look Back at the New HOF's Career

Is the University of Miami the Best Football Factory for the NFL Ever?

Spyhate: What Really Happened in "Spygate" and How It Was All Hyped Up

E-Egotistical A-Arrogant G-Group of L-Lunatics E-Everyone S-Sympathizes With

The Steel Curtain: More Like the Curtain of Biased Opinions and Ignorance

Tony Romo Is Not Singing High Hopes Anymore: Jerry Jones' Money Woes

MVP: Redefined as Whoever Plays Best in Half the Season Instead of 16 Games

If You're Not a Patriot It's Treason: Free Agency Concerns For The Pats

Sorry, But Mark Sanchez Will Be Terrible in the NFL

New England Patriots 2009 Mock Draft

What Frustrates Me Most About New England Patriots Haters

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