Brandon Lee Gowton, a writer for Bleeding Green Nation, has suggested that the Philadelphia Eagles may have just made a game-changing move. It appears that they have taken a chance on Nolan Smith, a player who was not initially highly regarded in the draft, but who could prove to be a "luxury pick that could pay off in a major way." Despite making an impression at the NFL Scouting Combine and being projected as a top 20 or even top 10 pick, there were doubts surrounding Nolan Smith's size, sack production, and … [Read more...]
Most exciting things you should know about NFL
Image source: Unsplash American football is one of the world's most popular sports. Some of the top players in the world compete in the NFL, making it one of the most prestigious leagues worldwide. Each week, millions of fans watch the most recent games live or on television. In addition, the Super Bowl is the most-watched sporting event in the United States. Approximately 100 million viewers tune in annually to witness this game. To give you an idea of how large that number is, the population of the United States … [Read more...]
Monday Night Football Opener to Feature Pac-Man (Not Jones)
Are you ready for some football? Video game publisher Namco is, and not just because watching Colin Kaepernick run and pass all over the Green Bay Packers left them wanting more. Tonight's Monday Night Football opener on ESPN between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins is filled with intrigue, but one question rises above them all: why on Earth is Pac-Man going to be featured? And no, we're not talking about Pac-Man Jones. The original Pac-Man -- the yellow circular dude who eats dots and runs from ghosts … [Read more...]
First Xbox One TV Ad Highlights NFL Partnership, Skype
Microsoft has debuted the first Xbox One TV ad, choosing to focus on its NFL partnership so heavily touted at the Xbox One reveal event. The TV ad follows a week of Xbox One publicity surrounding the fantasy football-like app and other Xbox One NFL content. The timing is surely no coincidence, considering the NFL season getting underway. Seeing the first Xbox One TV ad focus on the NFL may be a disappointment for gamers, but it should certainly be no surprise. Microsoft debuted the Xbox One by focusing on the … [Read more...]