Ryan Kelly is 32, only 10 years older than J.J. McCarthy. Still, McCarthy sees him as a paternal figure on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. “He’s such a tremendous human being and has such a father presence to him,” McCarthy said at practice before Minnesota’s 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. “You just feel good when he’s in the huddle.” Kelly was part of Minnesota’s … [Read more...] about Ryan Kelly Has Become J.J. McCarthy’s Rock In A Timultuous Season
If Christian Watson Misses Time It Changes the Entire Look Of the Offense
There’s no sugar-coating how vastly different the Green Bay Packers’ offense has looked with Christian Watson compared to without him. Watson made his season debut this year in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he almost immediately seized the alpha role in the wideout room. If he misses any time following the injury he suffered during Sunday’s game against the Denver … [Read more...] about If Christian Watson Misses Time It Changes the Entire Look Of the Offense
The Wild Should Empty the Cupboards For Sidney Crosby If He Becomes Available
There’s an unwritten rule of serious hockey analysis: Don’t ever mention trading for Sidney Crosby. The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the playoffs three straight seasons and are going on an eighth-straight year of not winning a playoff round. All through that, Crosby has been steadfast in his… … [Read more...] about The Wild Should Empty the Cupboards For Sidney Crosby If He Becomes Available
The Packers’ Clock Management Is Still A Work In Progress
Nine of the Green Bay Packers’ 14 games this year have been decided by one possession. That’s not abnormal in the NFL, where the margins between victory and defeat are razor-thin. Clock management becomes a point of emphasis in those buckle-up moments, as does the usage of timeouts. The Packers put on a disaster-class in those areas in their loss to the Denver Broncos, and it … [Read more...] about The Packers’ Clock Management Is Still A Work In Progress
Brock Faber May Be the Biggest Winner Of the Quinn Hughes Trade
Going into Sunday’s game, all eyes in the State of Hockey were on new Minnesota Wild acquisition Quinn Hughes. Friday’s out-of-nowhere trade for the superstar defenseman sent a jolt of nervous excitement through a fanbase that was curious to see what this new era might hold. FanDuel Sports Network k… … [Read more...] about Brock Faber May Be the Biggest Winner Of the Quinn Hughes Trade