Well that didn’t take long; if only all unemployment situations worked that fast. In less than a week former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid has once again become a coach in the NFL. Around noon Friday, Reid was hired as the new head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. They’re still working out the…
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It’s always sad when a young person in the prime of their life is taken away so soon. It’s even more sad when the person feels they have no other solutions and takes their own. In case you had not heard, Kansas City Chiefs LB Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend early Saturday before driving…
Read MoreWhile typically I try to come up with a more clever topic, I felt this was all that needed to be said. NFL All-Pro Safety Brian Dawkins announced his retirement today after 16 seasons, mostly spent with the Philadelphia Eagles. He made the announcement on his Twitter account @BrianDawkins. Dawkins, a Christian and mild-mannered person…
Read MoreWell it’s official, Peyton Manning is a member of the Denver Broncos. While it would’ve been great to see him on the 49ers’ sideline, I never believed that scenario would happen. Denver was always going to be the choice. There were pros and cons to each team. Here’s a look at the four: Denver Broncos…
Read MoreWashington Redskins Head Coach Mike Shanahan must be a hell of a poker player because he just made the gamble of his career. In case you missed it, Shanahan and Redskins GM Bruce Allen traded up from the No. 6 spot in the 2012 NFL Draft to the St. Louis Rams’ No. 2 spot. What…
Read MoreIn my wild card predictions on Saturday, I gave a certain analysis on the Broncos vs. Steelers game: “The Broncos win this game one way, run run and run some more. Then, switch to play-action and hope Tebow can make the throws. The Steelers are going to put 7-8 in the box and they are…
Read MoreSorry guys, but if I explain the true meaning of that headline one of my best friends would KILL me. Instead, let’s appreciate the wordplay and talk about the NFL Wild Card Playoffs. Here’s my take on the games: Lions @ Saints The Lions are back in the playoffs for the first time since 1999….
Read MoreWell this is it, the final week of the 2011 season. A season that we thought may not happen. We’ve seen some surprises (49ers are 12-3, Colts LITERALLY can’t win without Peyton Manning), some things that aren’t surprises (Dolphins suck, Eagles were overrated), and some changes in my predictions for the home stretch from Thanksgiving…
Read MoreExactly one week from today will mark the two-year anniversary of Live From AREA 49. What better way to celebrate than with my biggest news. To all of you that visit AREA 49 and read my random ramblings, it is time to take the step. I have been selected as a contributor to the sports…
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