NFL IN LA: MIAMI DOLPHINS NOT RELOCATING TO LOS ANGELES (AND STADIUM GAME THEORY)
By Jaboner Jackson 8 a.m. | Despite posturing in the media by Miami Dolphins' owner Steve Ross after a failed legislative attempt to bring to the residents of Miami-Dade County a vote regarding renovations for Sun Life Stadium, the Dolphins are not relocating to Los Angeles. Any media noise or speculation to the contrary is wrong. Despite the efforts by AEG and Majestic Realty over past few years to get Farmers Field and Los Angeles Stadium off the ground, Los Angeles remains only a bargaining chip for the NFL--and increasingly one which no municipality should take seriously.
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CHIP KELLY, MATT BARKLEY, AND HAND SIZE
By Jessica C. (with concept by Jaboner Jackson) 8 a.m. | Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles traded up in 2013 NFL Draft to secure USC quarterback Matt Barkley. Our NFL Draft expert, Rock Mayock, has never been enamored with the 6'2" Lane Kiffin protégé, ranking him during the spring as the seventh best quarterback available for 2013, which included not only college players but also veteran quarterbacks who could have been had via trade or free agency. Whether or not Barkley pans out as a legitimate NFL quarterback remains to be seen but Kelly has stayed true to his mantra when selecting a quarterback. With Barkley, he picked the quarterback with the big hands.
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POINT, COUNTER POINT. THE FOOTBALLPHDS DEBATE WHAT IS NEXT FOR HUNKY TIM TEBOW
By Rock Mayock 10:30 p.m. | Within the FOOTBALLPHDS’ offices, there is no more hotly contested topic than quarterback Tim Tebow. Each PhD has assumed a different position regarding Tebow. For years, Jaboner Jackson has long professed his steadfast support for Tebow. Sharing in Jaboner’s love for Tebow is our and talented office barista, Ana V. In contrast, Rock Mayock has never masked his disbelief that Tebow has ever been a viable NFL caliber quarterback. For the most part, Darryl “DoubleTap” Jenkins III has remained ambivalent to the Tebow debate.
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STACK RANKING (EARLY) THE AFC WEST FOR THE 2013 NFL SEASON
By Jaboner Jackson 8 a.m. | Every year, optimism abounds for football fans for every one of the thirty-two NFL teams. Lackluster seasons from the prior season fade from consciousness as rosters get ratcheted together for the upcoming year. While optimism is an admirable trait, the truth remains that the NFL draft is but a single element of team building. Most NFL draft picks will amount to little in the long term for a team. First round draft picks are important for both near- and long-term success, but the returning roster, free agent additions, and coaching talent remain the most important predictor of wins and losses, especially in the immediate NFL season. Accordingly, we take a look at the AFC West with particular attention to player personnel, coaching, and returning talent to Stack Rank the AFC West for 2013.
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AL DAVIS’ GHOST EVALUATES THE OAKLAND RAIDERS’ DRAFT PICKS
By Jaboner Jackson 5 p.m. | The FOOTBALLPHDS have never been afraid to call on our collection of football, finance, and real estate pundits to get the best analysis on whatever topic needs to be addressed. We are also not afraid to rely on non-living sources. The Oracle of Mayock has been a bearer of progressive NCAA football picks for generations now. And now Al Davis' Ghost has joined the vaunted FOOTBALLPHDS team with his insight. I chatted with Al Davis' Ghost over telegram to see what he thinks of the Oakland Raiders' draft picks for 2013. Be forewarned--it was not positive.
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ROCK MAYOCK’S 2013 MOCK NFL DRAFT
By Rock Mayock 12:00 a.m. | This is it, the 2013 NFL Draft is upon us. This coming Thursday the lives of 254 young men will be forever changed as they transition from student athletes to professional athletes (that is with the exception of any player from Auburn or Miami). Due to the Andrew Luck and RG3 sweepstakes, the 2012 NFL produced a bevy of sexy skill position talent that gave fantasy geeks a collective jaboner. In stark contrast, the NFL Draft v. 2013 will feature a crop of salt of the earth trench guys.
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DOUBLETAP RETURNS TO THE PHDS OFFICES
By Doubletap Jenkins III 11:00pm | After over a year away from the PHDs offices, the Doubletap is back.
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JABONER JACKSON HAS (SORTA) RETURNED: JAMARCUS RUSSELL OR BUST
By Jaboner Jackson’s Administrative Assistant at 2 p.m. | Jaboner Jackson looks like he is finally ready to return from his almost year-long voyage to the jungles of Brazil. During his absence, the NFL in LA has completely fallen apart. Coincidence? Maybe not! Maybe he sabotaged it by going to Brazil. But he has sent word through telegram (he has no cell phone in the jungles) that he is excited about Jamarcus Russell’s possible return to the pros.
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