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Andrew is an avid NBA/NFL fan for 25 years and counting! Sports media junkie as well, always hoping Gus Johnson or Kevin Harlan will call the game he is about to watch.
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2 Perfect NFL Fits For Doug Pederson

NFL head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 17-9. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Jimmy Garoppolo Won’t Go Away Quietly

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Cam Newton Believes He Can Help A Team in 2022

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers high fives fans after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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The Dolphins May Have No Hope With Stephen Ross As Owner

Owner Stephen Ross of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Buccaneers Who Must Step Up With Antonio Brown Gone

Cyril Grayson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a successful two-point conversion in the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Losing NFL Teams Seeking A Positive Week 18

Matthew Wright #15 of NFL Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates with team mates after kicking the winning field goal during the NFL London 2021 match between Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 17, 2021 in London, England. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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How The Cowboys Can Replace Michael Gallup

Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Week 17 NFL Games With Major Playoff Implications

Cooper Kupp #10 of the NFL Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown during the first half in the game against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Are The Lions Still The NFL’s Worst Team In 2021?

Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with head coach Dan Campbell after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 29-27 to win their first game of the season at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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2 NFL Teams That May Give Ryan Fitzpatrick One Final Chance

Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the NFL Washington Football Team takes the field during training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Football Team training center park on July 29, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Making A Case For The Jets To Fire Robert Saleh

Robert Saleh the head coach of the New York Jets against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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2 Running Backs The Raiders Can Still Sign

Las Vegas Raiders fans react as players walk off the field following the team's 20-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks during a NFL preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Saquon Barkley Is Average At Best For The Giants

Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after the catch against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Has Tua Tagovailoa Proven Himself In Miami?

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Star NFL QBs Who Could Have New Teams In 2022

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the NFL Green Bay Packers reacts after a play in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Teams That Could Give Sam Darnold His Next Chance In 2022

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Lessons The Ravens Learned From Loss To Miami

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after being defeated by the Miami Dolphins in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Reasons Cardinals Fans Should Have Legitimate Concerns

Arizona Cardinals fans react against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Biggest Injury Storylines To Follow Ahead Of Sunday’s Games

A detailed view of the NFL logo is seen at SoFi Stadium during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on October 03, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Will Cooper Kupp’s Role Change After OBJ Addition?

Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts to an incomplete pass during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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2 Reasons Zach Wilson Should Have No Concerns About Job Security

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Penalties NFL Must Change Or Remove

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a call by referee Jeff Triplette #42 during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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2 Surprise Playoff Contenders In The NFC

Quarterback Jameis Winston #2 of the NFC New Orleans Saints talks with head coach Sean Payton before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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2 Surprise Playoff Contenders In The AFC

Joe Burrow #9 of the AFC Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball for a first down during the third quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 26, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Power Ranking Top 5 Teams In The AFC Through Week 9

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens passes during the second quarterin a game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Veteran NFL Head Coaches On Hot Seat

NFL head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears reacts during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 NFC Teams That Took A Step Backwards In Week 9

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys leads the team onto the field before the game Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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Bengals Can End Browns’ Playoff Dreams This Week

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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3 Most Notable Moves Made This NFL Trade Deadline

An NFL logo is seen on a football before the start of the NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Indianapolis Colts on September 19, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
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2 Players Chiefs Should Have Traded For At Deadline

Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the first half against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium on November 01, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
NFL head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 17-9.
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2 Perfect NFL Fits For Doug Pederson

  The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing, as a minimum of seven franchises will be l... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Jimmy Garoppolo Won’t Go Away Quietly

  It didn’t feel like the San Francisco 49ers were completely in love with Jimmy Garop... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers high fives fans after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.
NFL

Cam Newton Believes He Can Help A Team in 2022

  One of the more re-played moments of the NFL season involved the return of Cam Newton... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Owner Stephen Ross of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

The Dolphins May Have No Hope With Stephen Ross As Owner

  The type of season the Miami Dolphins just concluded was not for the faint of heart fr... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Cyril Grayson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a successful two-point conversion in the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

3 Buccaneers Who Must Step Up With Antonio Brown Gone

  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ fortunes have changed rather quickly in the last couple of... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Matthew Wright #15 of NFL Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates with team mates after kicking the winning field goal during the NFL London 2021 match between Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 17, 2021 in London, England.
NFL

3 Losing NFL Teams Seeking A Positive Week 18

  When a season goes sideways for a team in the NFL, it can feel like the year just won�... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
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How The Cowboys Can Replace Michael Gallup

  Unfortunately for the Dallas Cowboys, the team lost more than just a game against the... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Cooper Kupp #10 of the NFL Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown during the first half in the game against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

3 Week 17 NFL Games With Major Playoff Implications

  Since 1978, the crescendo of the NFL season had culminated in Week 17 battles that wou... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with head coach Dan Campbell after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 29-27 to win their first game of the season at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
NFL

Are The Lions Still The NFL’s Worst Team In 2021?

  The NFL season is best characterized as a marathon rather than a sprint, but for Detro... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the NFL Washington Football Team takes the field during training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Football Team training center park on July 29, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia.
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2 NFL Teams That May Give Ryan Fitzpatrick One Final Chance

  Just about one year ago on the nose, Ryan Fitzpatrick’s stock was about as hot as a... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Robert Saleh the head coach of the New York Jets against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Making A Case For The Jets To Fire Robert Saleh

  With the New York Jets, hope perennially springs eternal, only for it to dissipate mid... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Las Vegas Raiders fans react as players walk off the field following the team's 20-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks during a NFL preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2 Running Backs The Raiders Can Still Sign

  The Las Vegas Raiders received a lot of sideways looks when they signed free agent run... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after the catch against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Saquon Barkley Is Average At Best For The Giants

  The New York Giants are in the midst of another difficult campaign in 2021. Their m... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida
NFL

Has Tua Tagovailoa Proven Himself In Miami?

  Regardless of what happens to the Miami Dolphins for the rest of the season, their 202... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the NFL Green Bay Packers reacts after a play in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
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3 Star NFL QBs Who Could Have New Teams In 2022

  It might be an overly simplistic stance to take, but the NFL is a quarterback-driven l... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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3 Teams That Could Give Sam Darnold His Next Chance In 2022

  Any way you slice it, 2021 was going to be an enormous year in the career of NFL quart... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after being defeated by the Miami Dolphins in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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3 Lessons The Ravens Learned From Loss To Miami

  The Baltimore Ravens were likely heading into Week 10 thinking they could pick up some... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Arizona Cardinals fans react against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.
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3 Reasons Cardinals Fans Should Have Legitimate Concerns

  If someone told you that it would be the Arizona Cardinals sporting the best record af... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
A detailed view of the NFL logo is seen at SoFi Stadium during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on October 03, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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3 Biggest Injury Storylines To Follow Ahead Of Sunday’s Games

  Week 10 of the NFL season is upon us. It was kicked off on Thursday night with the... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts to an incomplete pass during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
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Will Cooper Kupp’s Role Change After OBJ Addition?

  The Los Angeles Rams continue to demonstrate year after year that anything less than a... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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2 Reasons Zach Wilson Should Have No Concerns About Job Security

  In the span of a couple of weeks, the New York Jets went from having zero intriguing o... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a call by referee Jeff Triplette #42 during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
NFL

3 Penalties NFL Must Change Or Remove

  Whether fans like it or not, how NFL games are officiated have become a major topic ov... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Quarterback Jameis Winston #2 of the NFC New Orleans Saints talks with head coach Sean Payton before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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2 Surprise Playoff Contenders In The NFC

  The general feeling is that the NFL’s most loaded conference is the NFC. There’... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the AFC Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball for a first down during the third quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 26, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
NFL

2 Surprise Playoff Contenders In The AFC

  Even though the AFC was viewed as the weaker conference in terms of Super Bowl contend... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens passes during the second quarterin a game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
NFL

Power Ranking Top 5 Teams In The AFC Through Week 9

  With parity always right around the corner in the NFL, a team can be riding high one w... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
NFL head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears reacts during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NFL

3 Veteran NFL Head Coaches On Hot Seat

  We’ve already had some turnover in the coaching ranks this NFL season, with Jon Grud... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys leads the team onto the field before the game Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.
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3 NFC Teams That Took A Step Backwards In Week 9

  The results of Week 9 in the NFL only reinforced the league’s “Any Given Sunday”... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Bengals Can End Browns’ Playoff Dreams This Week

  In what might be the most anticipated game on the Week 9 slate now that Aaron Rodgers... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
An NFL logo is seen on a football before the start of the NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Indianapolis Colts on September 19, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NFL

3 Most Notable Moves Made This NFL Trade Deadline

  The NFL Trade deadline feels like the least talked about across the main three America... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago
Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the first half against the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium on November 01, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
NFL

2 Players Chiefs Should Have Traded For At Deadline

  In one of the more surprising developments of the NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs a... Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago


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