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TEARDOWN

BY MIKE RIFKIN Jalen Waddle passed his physical with the Denver Broncos, making the trade official with the Miami Dolphins. So, the trade is Denver acquires Waddle and a fourth round pick (111 overall ) for a first round pick (30), third round pick (90) and a fourth round pick (130) all picks are inContinue reading “TEARDOWN”

BE-LAF

BY MIKE RIFKIN It’s been a horrendous season for the New York Rangers, who will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season. But something good has come over since the Olympic break and that has been the play of former first overall pick Alexis Lafreniere. Lafreniere, who is a lightning rod for Ranger fansContinue reading “BE-LAF”

MVP CANDIDATES

BY MIKE RIFKIN Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the two best players in Baseball. Every year since 2020 at least one of them has captured MVP, including the last two years where they each won their respective league MVP. For Ohtani it was his third consecutive MVP (2023 with LAA), Judge will be lookingContinue reading “MVP CANDIDATES”

DISASTER

BY MIKE RIFKIN Monday night’s shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers put the Toronto Maple Leafs at 0-3-1 since the Olympic break. The Leafs sit seven points back of the second wild card position in the Eastern Conference, but every team in front of them outside of the Capitals actually have games in hand. But,Continue reading “DISASTER”

ANTHONY RICHARDSON LANDING SPOTS

BY MIKE RIFKIN The Colts selected Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall pick in 2023 out of Florida. Now, three years later the Colts have granted Richardson a chance to seek a trade. Richardson, who will turn 24 in May, was beaten out by Daniel Jones to be the Colts starting Quarterback last season. RichardsonContinue reading “ANTHONY RICHARDSON LANDING SPOTS”

SPRING CLEANING

By Mike Rifkin We are about two weeks away from teams being able to legally tamper with free agents. Entering last Monday the Miami Dolphins were about 16 million dollars over the cap, well they changed that on Monday and at the same time got younger. Last Monday the Dolphins released wide receiver Tyreek Hill,Continue reading “SPRING CLEANING”

MAXX CROSBY TRADE DESTINATIONS

BY MIKE RIFKIN According to NFL insider Jay Glazer Raiders star EDGE rusher Maxx Crosby is likely done with the team. With the Raiders reportedly set to hire Klint Kubiak as the coach and draft Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders are starting over again. In 15 games this past season Crosby had 10 sacks.Continue reading “MAXX CROSBY TRADE DESTINATIONS”

PATRIOT GAMES

BY MIKE RIFKIN This is a special week for the New England Patriots, as they appear in their first Super Bowl post Tom Brady. They could also celebrate a new hall of famer as former Kicker Adam Vinatieri is a finalist. Two names not making it to Canton in 2026 are former Coach Bill BelichickContinue reading “PATRIOT GAMES”

BACK TO SCHOOL

BY MIKE RIFKIN Florida men’s basketball team handled Alabama on Sunday 100-77. The Gator student section came as prepared as the team did. The Gator faithful would chant “G-League dropout” at Alabama Center Charles Bediako. Bediako, is currently suing the NCAA to get back his eligibility, despite declaring for the NBA Draft. This season BediakoContinue reading “BACK TO SCHOOL”

SAME OLD, SAME OLD

BY MIKE RIFKIN The Pittsburgh Steelers are the latest team to hire a new coach. The team hired former Packer and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy to be the new coach, replacing Mike Tomlin after 19 seasons. McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native (grew up in the suburbs) last coached for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. McCarthy hasContinue reading “SAME OLD, SAME OLD”