Sports Writing

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – 2025 Divisonal Round Review

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – 2025 Divisonal Round Review

    By Brandon Simmons Chiefs Open Playoff Run with a Close Reminder The Kansas City Chiefs started the playoffs in familiar territory: a victory. The Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 in a game that was almost closer than the final score suggests. However, despite the closeness of the game, it…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – 2025 Wild Card

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – 2025 Wild Card

    By Brandon Simmons Texans Break the Game on a Broken Play The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in a game that almost didn’t reflect the score. The game started off being dominatesd by the Chargers as they jumped to a 6-0 lead It was like that until…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 18

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 18

    By Brandon Simmons Reaction to the Vikings/Lions The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to take the NFC North and homefield advantage in the NFC playoffs. It was the final game of the regular season and heavily anticipated for everything that was on the line. However, it was the…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 16

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 16

    By Brandon Simmons Michael Penix Era Begins The Atlanta Falcons benched quarterback Kirk Cousins and decided to start rookie quarterback Michel Penix, Jr. Last week, the Falcons benched Cousins in the wake of a string of poor performances. Ironically, Cousins was part of a Falcons win over the Las Vegas…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 13

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 13

    By Brandon Simmons Matt Eberflus Fired The Chicago Bears already fired an offensive coordinator this season and this time took it to another level. The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus in the wake of their Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions. The loss was highlighted after the Bears offense…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 10

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 10

    By Brandon Simmons What Does Dak’s Injury Mean for the Cowboys’ Immediate Future? Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly has opted for season ending surgery on his hamstring, adding to another long list od problems for the Cowboys. Dallas has made headlines the past month for all of the wrong…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 9

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 9

    By Brandon Simmons Is there a QB Development Problem? In the wake of Indianapolis Colts benching Anthony Richardson, ESPN personality Mike Block tweeted that the NFL has a QB development problem. It instantly became a hot topic pointing to the examples listed in the tweet. If there is a problem…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 8

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 8

    By Brandon Simmons Trade SZN Updates Trade deadline is fast approaching and more rumors and transactions are flowing in. The most recent deal to take place was the Kansas City Chiefs acquiring wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans. Hopkins is the 3rd wide out to be moved during…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 7

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 7

    By Brandon Simmons Reaction to Davante Adams and Amari Cooper Trades/Debut Trade season went crazy at the end of last week as 2 number one wideouts found new homes. We talked about the Las Vegas Raiders sending Davante Adams to the New York Jets; this was followed up with the…

  • Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 6

    Black Quarterback – 2024 – Week 6

    By Brandon Simmons Devante Adams Traded Devante Adams has finally been traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Jets. The All Pro wide receiver will be reunited with Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, who was his teammate as a Green Bay Packer. This is a trade that can…