Archive for February, 2007

No Dodging Importance of This Draft
February 23, 2007

By John ChandlerPhil Savage is on the clock.
The Browns GM is facing the most important draft in his short term in Berea; if he fails to make the right picks, short term will take on a whole new meaning for Savage.
If his job is not at stake here, it certainly has to be under review [...]

Close The Book On Foulke
February 16, 2007

By John ChandlerKeith Foulke never threw a pitch in an Indians uniform, but let the record show that the closer-turned-retiree did pick up a save. By calling it quits on Friday, instead of possibly pushing his way onto the disabled list this season, he saved the Indians the trouble of paying his $5 million salary.
It [...]

Kobe… What If?
February 9, 2007

By John ChandlerKobe and the Lakers come to town on Sunday. But think about this: It could have been the Lakers coming to town to pay Kobe and the Cavaliers a visit.
During a recent interview, former Cavs general manager Wayne Embry let it slip that he had thought about drafting Kobe Bryant in 1996.
Whoa. [...]

Greatest QB? Super Size Me
February 3, 2007

By John ChandlerPeyton Manning has thrown for more yards in his nine year career (37,586) than every Chicago Bears quarterback since 1993 — combined. His annual touchdown totals (26-26-33-26-27-29-49-28-31) read like an All Star’s yearly home run tally. In fact, he hits deep more often than the Kansas City Royals.
Peyton Manning could start writing his [...]