Bob Garcia IV Articles - Page 55

The Chicago Bears have made a concerted effort this offseason to be one of the active teams to build around their promising young quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. This has pushed forward some optimism around the organization that the team could take a significant step forward next season. However, former Bears head coach John Fox voiced on […]

Following a year-long recovery process from a devastating knee injury in his final collegiate game, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith made his return to the field for the 2017 campaign. However, there was a notable dip in his performance on the field that has caused some concern about whether he can return to playing like […]

In the early goings of the 2017 NFL season, Chicago Bears rookie running back Tarik Cohen burst onto the scene as one of the most electric young players in the league. He had shown an exciting playing style between his quick and deceptive speed out of the backfield that had enamored many around the NFL. […]

Since tearing his Achilles tendon back in last November, Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman of the San Francisco 49ers has been on a steady path to recovery from the injury. During that time, he has continued to keep a target date for some time between May and June for him to return to the field. According […]

Since Jon Gruden was brought on to be the next head coach for the Oakland Raiders, there has been an emphasis on what type of relationship he will cultivate with Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr. This has remained at the forefront over the last few months given that their interactions will play a huge part in determining […]

Through much of the NFL offseason, there had yet to be a team selected to be covered for HBO’s Hard Knocks docuseries that shows the interworkings of what goes on during the first few weeks of training camp. On Thursday, the Cleveland Browns were chosen to be the team that is followed around by cameras this […]

The Seattle Seahawks decided to address their running game with their selection of former San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th overall pick in this year’s draft. With the start of training camp just around the corner, the Seahawks have taken care of some business by inking Penny to his four-year rookie […]

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant has remained afloat in the free agent market without any significant amount of interest in his services. This has created persistent chatter about what type of production and ability that Bryant has left at this point in his career. With that in mind, Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott […]

During this past season, there was a push around the league with players from several teams deciding to take a knee prior to the performance of the national anthem that created a stir. Among those was the Dallas Cowboys guided by team owner Jerry Jones choosing to take a team-unified kneel prior to the Week […]

Following a disappointing 2017 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts decided to shake things up with their coaching staff this offseason that was headlined by the hiring of new head coach Frank Reich. In the brief time that the coaching staff has worked with the players, former Pro Bowl wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has quickly made a […]

During the 2018 NBA Draft lottery on Tuesday evening, it saw the New York Knicks land the ninth overall selection in next month’s draft. According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News, the Knicks are wasting no time in bringing prospects as Trae Young’s father stated that his son is set to meet […]

It has been nearly months since New York Knicks All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL  that he suffered just prior to the All-Star break back in February. Since then, he has continued to make a steady recovery from the injury that he has decided to currently do his rehab work […]

Through the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers as it shifts over to Quickens Loans Arena for the next two games. A big part of that collective push for the Celtics has been the steady play off the bench that […]

The New York Jets moved up in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft from the sixth overall spot to the third with eyes on being able to select one of the top projected quarterbacks in this year’s class. The organization has been more than elated by being able to snag USC’s Sam Darnold at […]

Since being let go by the Dallas Cowboys about a month ago, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant has had some difficulty finding his next landing spot. There have been some questions about what type of player he is at this point in his career centered on his ability to separate from opposing defensive […]

The 2017 season could be classified as nothing short of a disappointment for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross that was marred by injuries. It was nowhere near the start of his NFL career that neither Ross or the Bengals had hoped to gather following his selection with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NFL […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there was much speculation that the Miami Dolphins were leaning toward possibly taking a quarterback in the first round. However, the team decided to go in a different direction by taking former Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick with the 11th overall pick. Since then, the Dolphins […]

Following a disappointing season that was cut short by a wrist injury, Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl running back David Johnson is set to make his return to the field for the 2018 campaign. With him back in the fold, new head coach Steve Wilks has immediately made it clear that the team plans to emphasize […]

The Boston Celtics grabbed a 2-0 series score over the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 107-94 win on Tuesday night to take a commanding lead. It was an impressive team performance that saw them overcome a triple-double effort by LeBron James behind a game-high 42 points. This has put the Celtics in an extremely beneficial position […]

In a much-anticipated start to the series, the Houston Rockets fell short in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. It was a contest that featured James Harden leading the charge offensively for his team with a game-high 41 points in the tough loss. The Rockets are now faced with […]

Through his first 13 seasons in the league (10 as the starter) with the Green Bay Packers, star quarterback Aaron Rodgers have been the centerpiece of the puzzle for the franchise for much of that time. His long-term future with the organization has once again become a topic of discussion with the contract extension talks […]

Since making his return to the court in the Western Conference semifinals against the New Orleans Pelicans, there have been many questions posed toward Stephen Curry’s overall health from a Grade 2 MCL sprain to his left knee. The 30-year-old has stepped back into the fold as a key piece to the puzzle helping guide […]

Through the first couple of months of this offseason, the Los Angeles Rams have had the pending contract situation with star defensive tackle Aaron Donald hovering over the franchise. There have been talks in recent weeks about a new lucrative extension getting done at some point this offseason to have Donald in order to keep him under […]

Prior to the NFL adjusting their current catch rule this offseason, there has been much controversy over the years that have occurred that has centered around the regulation. One of which is the notorious Dez Bryant non-catch play in the divisional round of the 2014 playoffs that led to the Green Bay Packers topping the Dallas […]

Since taking over the helm of the Oakland Raiders as their next head coach, Jon Gruden has quickly endeared himself to the various players on the roster. It has helped him earn a strong level of respect that could go a long way in helping push the franchise forward in 2018. During a recent interview […]

Since being selected with the seventh overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been a significant amount of expectations placed on the shoulders of rookie quarterback Josh Allen heading into his first year. It has immediately put him in place to be the long-term answer under center for the franchise for possibly the next […]

Since being traded to the Green Bay Packers earlier this offseason, head coach Mike McCarthy has continued to speak quite highly of new addition quarterback DeShone Kizer. Although his time with the Cleveland Browns had quickly flamed out, the Packers look to present a unique opportunity for Kizer in this next chapter of his career. […]

Through much of the NFL offseason, there has been a significant amount of attention directed toward the Dallas Cowboys group of wide receivers. One of which is veteran wideout Terrance Williams, who had chosen to undergo surgery to repair a broken back in February. Although Williams is expected to miss a sizeable chunk of the offseason […]

Through his first two seasons in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has become one of the rising stars in the league at his position. The significant amount of progression in his development this past season has quickly pushed him into the conversation of being on the doorstep of becoming an elite player under center. […]

Through the first few months of the offseason, there have been several notable NFL free agents still afloat in the open market that could step in to be high impact players with a franchise. One of those players is veteran safety Kenny Vaccaro, who has been readily available since the New Orleans Saints elected to let […]

Training camp is quickly approaching over the next several days around the NFL where teams will be able to get a fill for their respective rosters. The Dallas Cowboys have put together a stable roster with many familiar faces coming back for the 2018 campaign. However, the Cowboys will be without one of their starters […]

Since selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, there has been much talked about rookie running back Derrius Guice surrounding the fall from his projection of being a first-round pick. However, he has quickly made a strong impression on his new team with head coach Jay Gruden already […]

Following weeks of anticipation, the Golden State Warriors are finally set to play the Houston Rockets in what should be a highly competitive Western Conference between two of the league’s most explosive offenses. Each of these teams have adopted the modern NBA playing style that has become the standard set for the entire NBA to […]

The Houston Rockets are set to enter their first trip to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2015 where they will have the challenge of facing the defending champion Golden State Warriors in a much-anticipated series. Houston heads into the matchup holding homecourt advantage as the top overall seed in the conference […]

In the second half of the 2017 NFL season, Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake burst onto to the scene as one of the more intriguing young talents at his position. It has created a tremendous amount of optimism around what could lie ahead of him with the starting job looking to be his to […]

Following a promising close to the 2017 season, the Los Angeles Chargers have garnered a tremendous amount of expectations laid before them this upcoming year. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway boasted that the Chargers may be the team to beat in the AFC West after their strong draft […]

The Carolina Panthers made a roster move on Monday morning with the decision by parting ways with veteran wide receiver Russell Shepard after just one season with the team. It was a move that came swiftly prior to training camp just around the corner later this month. According to Joseph Person of The Charlotte Observer, […]

After parting ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, the Dallas Cowboys have a huge hole in their passing game to fill. As a result, the responsibility will shift to the new additions the franchise made this offseason. One of which is former Colorado State wide receiver Michael Gallup, who Dallas selected with the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off their first playoff appearance in 13 years that resulted in a disappointing first-round postseason exit. This has immediately brought several forth questions concerning the future of a few key players on the roster. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the former two-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner […]