If there was ever a position in the NFL Draft that best symbolized the idea of the draft being “more art than science,” it’s the wide receiver position. You could have athletes built like Greek gods, with the speed and fluidity of a cheetah, and all the college production you could ask for, only to watch them turn into complete flops when they get to the NFL. Don’t believe … [Read more...]
Every NBA Team’s Best & Worst Player of All-Time
Every NBA franchise has a best player ever, though not all best players are created equal. For some franchises, one name is synonymous with the the team. For others, it’s a handful of names vying for the top spot. Some teams’ best player retired decades ago, while others’ are still playing today. So what makes someone the best player in a franchise’s history? That depends on … [Read more...]
21 NBA Players Who Already Look Like Busts & Potential Future Busts
Like it or not, professional sports is a very “what have you done for me lately?” type of business. Even though in leagues like the National Basketball Association (NBA), players are drafted even though they’re months – if not years – away from being able to purchase an “adult” beverage, we still expect them to enter a league of adults and contribute at a high level right … [Read more...]
The Best & Worst Quarterback in Each NFL Team’s History
Best: Arizona Cardinals - Jim Hart The Arizona Cardinals franchise has been around for almost an entire century, at least in some capacity. But over that time, the team has had only six quarterbacks ever selected to the Pro Bowl, and only one of them who was selected to the NFL’s All-Star game more than twice. That would be Jim Hart, who was the team’s full-time starter … [Read more...]
15 MLB Sluggers Before And After PEDs
Barry Bonds No such list could ever be made without mentioning Barry Lamar Bonds. The man "transformed" from a lithe and athletic two-way player to a hulking power hitter that smashed home runs further and more frequently than any player in MLB history. His 762 carer home runs will forever be marked with an asterisk thanks to his acknowledgment of "unknowingly" using the … [Read more...]
