As a lifelong Capital Region sports fan who has just so happened to be in radio for most of my professional life the chance to “join the Team” pun intended was the kind of offer I’ve been dreaming of. Growing up a Yankees, Knicks and Raiders fan(a punishment I share with my beautiful daughter Ella) I’ve felt the pain and success that comes with diehard fandom. Luckily for me my friends that love the Giants have adopted me so I have a reason to watch football after the Raiders have been eliminated EARLY every season for the last 10 plus years. I’m excited to talk sports and enjoy multiple happy hours with all the sports fans of the Cap Region…even the Red Sox fans.
Levack
Giants Catch Kenny Golladay With Massive Contract
The New York Giants got their man! ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the Giants have reached a 4-year $72 million deal with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay. The deal could top out at $76 million and has $40 million guaranteed.
Election Analyst Breaking Down NFL Playoffs Is Stressing Me Out
As if trying to figure out whether or not your favorite NFL franchise is going to make the postseason isn't stressful enough NBC Sports upped the ante by adding Steve Kornacki. Kornacki gained a lot of love for his analysis of the 2020 Presidential Election so NBC decided to bring him in to help decipher the odds for each team to make the playoffs.
Would These Rules Make You Feel Safe At Sporting Events?
The NFL schedule is set to be released on Thursday, May 7th. Which raises the question will fans be allowed to go to games?
Will Mickey Mouse Save The NBA?
The NBA has been exploring many options to save at least some of their season but I had no idea Disney World was one of those options. Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that Disney World could potentially host whatever can be salvaged of the regular and or postseason.
Jeter’s Hall Of Fame Ceremony Expected To Be Postponed
The moment New York Yankees fans have been waiting for might take a little longer. Yankee Captain Derek Jeter's Baseball Hall of Fame induction is currently scheduled for this summer but the prevailing wisdom is Jeter and his fans will have to wait until 2021.
NFL Will Host Mock Draft To Prep For Thursday
The NFL is heading into uncharted territories this Thursday when they move forward with a "virtual draft" in place of the live event in Las Vegas. Many people have had questions of exactly how will this work and will the teams be ready? Thanks to ESPN's Dan Graziano we now know there will be a mock draft to work out any bugs.
NFL Still Planning Full Season
According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen the NFL plans to release the 2020 regular season schedule on May 9th as planned. The league is reportedly still planning on a full season and will only make adjustments as needed.
Now That Nickelodeon Has An NFL Game This Needs To Happen!
Now that the NFL owners have agreed to an expanded playoff that includes games airing in new places it's time for a dream to come true. Spoungebob Squarepants and all his Bikini Bottom friends need to play halftime on the Nickelodeon game on Wild Card Weekend.
Did The Patriots Get Caught Cheating Again?
There are more than a few instances of the New England Patriots cheating and getting caught. Deflate Gate, Spygate, Luggage Gate and now Spygate part 2. There are reports that a Patriots employee may have been filming the Bengals' coached on the sideline during the Browns - Bengals game.
Is The Patriots Dynasty Finally Over?
I feel like "The boy who cried wolf" asking once again, Is the New England Patriots Dynasty FINALLY over? Look the short answer is the Patriots are still a top team in the NFL so no it's not truly over yet but are they still a lock to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl? I mean let's be honest that's the standard they've set. I've been blessed enough to cove the last five Super Bowls and the Patriots won three and were at four of those. Saying all of that, this year feels different from the years where I hoped it was over.