The Fall of Troy: Why Some Heisman QBs Flop in the NFL

Troy James Smith was a superstar under center at Ohio State University. He was a unanimous All-American, named a Sporting News Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year and Heisman Trophy winner in 2006. ESPN called called him the “Big 10 Player of the Decade.” Troy...

Why Teams Live and Die for the Quarterback

He’s the signal caller. The field general. The man under center. The quarterback is the lifeblood of most NFL offenses. And, to be honest, teams often live and die by the man taking snaps for the team.   To be completely frank, a lot of teams–perhaps we can say...

Overcoming Failure, the Rise of a Quarterback

While there are still a few months till the start of the season, I cannot help but be excited by the anticipation for the game. For much of this season, we are looking to see new and exciting prospects make their name on the field. But for me, as well as the rest of...

Three 2016 Quarterback Battles and Who Will Come Out on Top

With OTAs well underway and the good majority of players having already reported, one of the most exciting aspects of the NFL offseason (other than the draft, of course) has made its way under the microscope: inter-team position battles. At the forefront of almost...

How Good is Cam Newton?

Being 1st in the NFC and 14-0 this season, it is hard not to say how much Cam Newton has made an impact on the Panthers organization. With his arrival to the Panthers back in 2011, I don’t think anyone expected this type of caliber he is portraying each and every...