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  • Black Quarterback 2019 – Week 4 – Walking Tall

    Black Quarterback 2019 – Week 4 – Walking Tall

    By Brandon Simmons How Long Can the Saints March? The New Orleans Saints are without quarterback Drew Brees but you almost can’t tell. Last week, the Saints rolled over the Seattle Seahawks 33-27, on the road. Sunday night, they pulled off a huge win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Saints…

  • Bullheaded – Overestimate

    Bullheaded – Overestimate

    This weekend, the Houston Texans are taking on the Carolina Panthers, who won their first game of the season last weekend and will be without starting QB Cam Newton this Sunday. Despite the Panthers being down their franchise QB, the weapons they have in place are still just as lethal.…

  • Bullheaded – Close Enough

    Bullheaded – Close Enough

    The Houston Texans have been involved in some very close games these past few seasons, which has seen QB Deshaun Watson either excel or fail in crunchtime moments. Could this be his calling card going forward in his career and could that be beneficial this Sunday against the Los Angeles…

  • Bullheaded – Lose Your Morals

    Bullheaded – Lose Your Morals

    In the wake of the Houston Texans’ 30-28 loss on Monday Night Football, some people appeared to pull the moral victory card but it’s time this team let that go. Also, the Texans have the Jacksonville Jaguars for their home opener this weekend and looking to get the W. Watch…

  • Black Quarterback 2019 – Week 1 – Boomin

    Black Quarterback 2019 – Week 1 – Boomin

    By Brandon Simmons AB’s Drama is Funny Until it’s Not Antonio Brown’s drama has been nothing short of Emmy-worthy. The former Pittsburgh Steeler and Oakland Raider has been lighting up headlines for over a year now and has a trail of destruction within the last month. Any little bullshit you…

  • Bullheaded: 2019 Headlines for the Houston Texans

    Bullheaded: 2019 Headlines for the Houston Texans

    Houston Texans reloaded Soon as the preseason ended, the Houston Texans decided to give their roster a jolt before beginning their 2019 campaign. Saturday, Houston traded linebacker Jadeveon Clowney to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for linebackers Barkevious Mingo and Jacob Martin as well as a 3rd round pick. Later…

  • Black Quarterback: 4 Headlines for the 2019 NFL Season

    Black Quarterback: 4 Headlines for the 2019 NFL Season

    Can the Browns emulate their Hype? Believe it or not, the Cleveland Browns have become the team to watch for 2019. Last season, the team went 7-9 in the wake of going 1-15 and were within a few games of reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2006. They…

  • Andrew Luck Shocks World with Retirement Announcement

    Andrew Luck Shocks World with Retirement Announcement

    Just like some of his seasons in the NFL, the Andrew Luck era is being forced to an early end. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback is retiring due to being “mentally worn down”, per NFL Insider Adam Schefter. This comes in the wake of Luck dealing with an ankle injury in…

  • 4 Questions to Ask About the NFL and Roc Nation Partnership

    4 Questions to Ask About the NFL and Roc Nation Partnership

    On Wednesday, it is expected that the National Football League and Roc Nation will be forming an entertainment and social justice partnership, which will include naming CEO of the company, Jay-Z  – who just also happens one of the top 2 greatest rappers of all time, per the internet –…

  • Trump Reverses Stance on Kaepernick…To An Extent

    Trump Reverses Stance on Kaepernick…To An Extent

    It doesn’t seem that long ago that President Donald Trump shook up the NFL with his comments about players who kneeled during the national anthem, a gesture inspired former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to protest police brutality. Trump suggested players who made this move should be “fired” from the league…