NFL

Ask Gary: Comparing the disappointing seasons

February 4, 2017 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports.  Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, make a comment […]

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

February 3, 2017 general

Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting questions will be selected. Friday, 5 a.m. How much of a challenge does […]

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Will a real quarterback do in Belichick, too?

February 3, 2017 general

Friday, 4 a.m. This is where Nick Saban sat. Perhaps Bill Belichick should get comfortable. There Saban was, on the verge on history. His dynasty was about to add another trophy. His defense was the best in the world. Surely, a lot of people agreed, Saban’s team would smother his opponent in the championship game, […]

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Here’s betting on Lynch to make an impact again

January 31, 2017 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. He was one of the top handful of safeties ever to play the game. He’s smart. He’s driven. He studies the game. He made an impact like a hammer falling from a building. Yeah, I can tell why so many people doubt John Lynch today. Why, the 49ers were much better off […]

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Covering the Super Bowl isn’t all fun and games

January 30, 2017 general

Monday, 4 a.m. You arrived on Sunday, before the teams, before the media guides, before the newspapers from each of the participating cities got there. You scouted out the media room, and you stood in line for your week’s credential. This isn’t the same as your game credential, mind you. Those won’t be ready until […]

Tagged as: General Manager, Lynch, San Francisco, Tampa Bay

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Random thoughts: Discussing the Browns’ failures

January 29, 2017 general

Sunday, 5 a.m. Cleveland tackle Joe Thomas, a good soldier, doesn’t want the team to draft a quarterback in the first round because it’s messy when they fail, whereas a defensive tackle can fall short of expectations but still be serviceable. Thomas, of course, has been in Cleveland long enough to start the conversation with […]

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

January 27, 2017 general

Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting questions will be selected. Friday, 5 a.m. If Bill Belichick has a greatness, […]

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Bucs’ Licht tries to avoid Grigson’s errors

January 26, 2017 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. It is unclear just how closely Jason Licht was paying attention last week when Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was fired. After all, when the prevailing opinion is “about time,” it’s easy to turn your head. Still, there are only 32 of these franchise-forming jobs (whatever title the team throws around), […]

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Ready for a Super Bowl filled with contrasts?

January 23, 2017 general

Monday, 4 a.m. The Atlanta Falcons are new to the spotlight. New England, by now, knows how to line up for the team picture. The Falcons have the NFL’s No. 1 scoring offense. The Patriots have the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense. No one can stop Matt Ryan lately. The only man who can stop […]

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Random thoughts: Can Longo reach Hall of Fame?

January 22, 2017 College Sports in Florida

USA Today ranked the next Hall of Famer for every team. The Rays’ representative was Evan Longoria, although the website said he needed “four or five” more productive seasons. Still, the website pointed out the considerable distance between Longoria and the next guy. – Maybe it’s just me, but I’d have Fred McGriff first. But […]

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