Greg Patuto Articles - Page 13

The San Francisco 49ers have not been in the playoffs since 2013. They went from three straight NFC Championship Games to one of the league’s worst in no-time. With general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, the Niners feel confident about the direction they are heading. Jimmy Garoppolo signed a five-year, $137 million […]

The 2019 quarterback class has gone from weak to being one of the most exciting in recent memory. Missouri product Drew Lock was thought to be the best available. In recent weeks, Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins has climbed up mock drafts. The biggest shock is the Heisman Trophy winner out of Oklahoma has decided to […]

The Eagles are over a year removed from their Super Bowl win over the Patriots. This season, they were one dropped pass away from possibly making it back to the NFC Championship Game. Philadelphia did not tag Nick Foles which will allow him to become a free agent. They have decided to roll with Carson […]

The Indianapolis Colts had the ultimate roller coaster season. It started in the preseason when quarterback Andrew Luck was cleared to start. It went from high to low in the matter of six weeks when Indy started 1-5. They rattled off nine wins in their last 10 games behind Luck’s MVP type play. The Colts […]

All teams deal with losing. It is a colossal aspect in sports. For one franchise in Phoenix, it has become tradition. The Suns are in the midst of yet another 60-loss season. They have not been in the playoffs since the 2009-2010 season, and have just one winning season since. The days of the Seven […]

The NBA has turned into a soap opera. The dominance of the Warriors for half a decade has diminished excitement on the court. So what has become the focus? Off the court drama such as player’s outfits, social media likes, and of course the big one — free agency. The Knicks recently clinched their fifth […]

It is no surprise that the Western Conference is the stronger of the two NBA conferences. The Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA for half a decade. Arguably eight of the top 10 players in the league reside in the West. Heading down the stretch, there is still some work to be done to […]

The New England Patriots just got done winning their sixth Super Bowl in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era. Their off season is off to a rough start. Robert Kraft has been in the news for issues unrelated to football. In New England, they are used to such drama. If there is one thing that the […]

Stephen Curry was drafted with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. A skinny point guard out of Davidson was ready to set the league on fire with his shooting ability. Many questions surrounded Curry regarding his size, and how he would transfer into the Association. Well, 10 years later, Curry is in […]

There are certain players in sports who are better known for entertaining moments than play on the court or field. This is especially true in the NBA. J.R. Smith comes to mind along with Boban Marjanovic. The undisputed leader in this category remains Lance Stephenson. If the average NBA fan was asked which team Stephenson […]

Talent in the NBA is at an all-time high. Some of the best players ever are currently playing alongside young, generational talent. In sports, one of the most subjective topics is “who are the best players.” Whether it is best of all-time, best currently or best at a certain skill, fans love to debate about […]

Coming into the NBA season, all eyes were on the Western Conference. LeBron James signed with the Lakers, the Warriors can three-peat and Anthony Davis prepared to take over the league. The West features seven of ESPN’s Top 10 Players coming into the season. Originally it was eight before Kawhi Leonard made the move from […]

Kareem Hunt burst onto the season in 2017 for the Kansas City Chiefs. The running back out of Toledo led the league in rushing with 1,327 yards. This season, Hunt played in 11 games and racked up 824 yards. He was well on his way to a second straight 1,000-yard season until a controversial video […]

There is an on-going discussion around the NBA about who is the greatest player of all-time. Is it Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Some claims include that Jordan is a better scorer while James is a better passer and rebounder. Arguments surfaced saying Jordan is a winner and had a killer’s mentality while James did […]

Spring training is right around the corner, and some of the top free agents in MLB remain unsigned, including the two most coveted prizes. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have not decided where they will call home next season, but the Philadelphia Phillies have been tied to both superstars throughout this entire process. Their budget […]

The Saints and the Rams had something in common after the Divisional Round. They both defeated an NFC East opponent to punch their ticket to the NFC Championship game. The Rams took care of business first against the Cowboys. They beat the Cowboys and their talented defense 30-22 using their run game. The Saints took […]

Madison Bumgarner is one of the best pitchers of this generation and arguably the best postseason pitcher of all-time. Despite missing significant time over the last two seasons, the San Francisco Giants have said that Bumgarner is part of their plan moving forward. Farhan Zaidi, Giants’ President of Baseball Operations, said on KNBR that “nobody […]

Two things were certain about the New York Yankees heading into the offseason. First, they needed starting pitching and Sonny Gray was not the answer. Second, they were not happy about seeing the Boston Red Sox hoist that World Series trophy and they will do whatever it takes to make sure it does not happen […]

Free agency in baseball is in full swing, and the two most coveted prizes have not yet been signed. Manny Machado and Bryce Harper still have not decided where they will call home but the Chicago White Sox are doing all they can to make sure Machado is in Chicago. They offered the 26-year-old a deal […]

The Manny Machado sweepstakes are far from over, but things are beginning to heat up. There are currently two teams showing significant interest in the 26-year-old shortstop. It was earlier reported by MLB’s own Twitter account that Machado has been offered with a massive contract with the Chicago White Sox, but the tweet was later […]

The Patriots came into the Divisional Round of the playoffs ready to host yet another game in Foxborough. They were given no chance against the Chargers but came out with a purpose. Whether it was the travel, the weather or not being prepared, Los Angeles was not ready for what they ran into. The Patriots […]

Coming out of Oklahoma, there was no consistent prediction on how Trae Young would transfer into the NBA. He spent one season in a Sooner uniform and averaged 27.4 points and 8.7 assists per game. Young also turned the ball over five times and took 19 shots, 10 being three’s, per game. The under sized […]

It is hard to fathom the string of luck for the Minnesota Vikings. This team constantly puts their fans on a roller coaster of emotions full of some highs but mostly lows. From the Blair Walsh miss to the Minnesota Miracle to getting blown out in the NFC Championship game, the Vikings are as unpredictable […]

The New Orleans Saints will host the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round. New Orleans locked up the number one seed and will have the luxury of playing their games at home. The Eagles will be on the road for the second straight week. Philadelphia previously escaped with a win […]

Odell Beckham Jr. has solidified himself as one of the top receivers in football. He posted at least 90 catches, 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns in each of his first three seasons. The LSU product has missed 16 games in the last two seasons due to injury. Beckham’s list of achievements is endless. He is […]

Madison Square Garden is known as the World’s Most Famous Arena; the Mecca. When players take the floor at the Garden, they want to deliver a legendary performance in front of the New York faithful. Unfortunately for the Knicks, opposing players make themselves right at home just as much as those who sport the orange […]

Everyone knows about LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Steph Curry. But the NBA is starting to be taken over by young players right out of college. There is a handful of talented young players who have not even come close to their prime yet. Players like Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo just missed […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of another bad season, but for once, the vibe is positive. With Kristaps Porzingis out, no one expected the Knicks to compete this year. The Knicks are currently 9-26 on the season and have lost nine of their last 10. First-year head coach David Fizdale has made […]

Derrick Rose was selected first overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA Draft. Spending only one year at Memphis, Rose was regarded as a can’t-miss prospect. The Bulls were hoping to find their next superstar player to build around. For several years, they got it. Rose was selected as the Rookie of the […]

The Colts came into 2018 with quarterback Andrew Luck finally healthy, a rebuilt offensive line, and sights set on the postseason. After 15 games, they sit at 9-6 and currently in the sixth spot in the AFC. They finish the season with a must-win game against the Tennessee Titans. If the Colts are able to […]

The Carolina Panthers came into the season with hopes and dreams of making a run to the Super Bowl. Spirits were high in Carolina when the team started out 6-2, but since then, the Panthers have not won a game. They are on a six-game losing streak with the most recent loss coming at home […]

Kevin Durant is set to be a free agent after the 2018-19 NBA season. There are rumors and talks that he might be moving on from the Golden State Warriors. He has had his fair share of drama with fellow Warrior Draymond Green regarding play on the court. Durant’s brother even commented on an Instagram […]

The Washington Redskins are in the midst of another mediocre season. Injuries have derailed a once 6-3, NFC East-leading team for the third year in a row. The big blow came when Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff went down for the season with a torn pectoral, then quarterback Alex Smith suffered a broken leg. Washington […]

It is no secret that Marcus Mariota has been less than impressive for the Tennessee Titans throughout his short career. Since being drafted second overall in 2015, he has inserted himself into the middle tier of NFL quarterbacks. That tier is full of players who are good enough to be starters, but will struggle to […]

The bad luck is continuing for the Redskins in 2018. Last season, the team was decimated by injuries and so were their playoff chances. This season started off different. Washington was 6-3 and held a two game lead in the NFC East heading into a matchup with the Texans. The injury bug bit the quarterback […]

It’s the same song and dance every season for the New England Patriots. Year after year, their season ends with either a Super Bowl or a deep playoff run after winning the pathetic AFC East division. Skeptics wait to see when the almighty Tom Brady will let his age catch up to him but so […]

In the NBA, there are some players who are considered MVP candidates year in and year out. LeBron James, James Harden and Russell Westbrook are favorites every year. Before they teamed up, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry would always be involved in the conversation. There is a new wave of players coming up quite often. […]

Luka Doncic is only 22 games into his NBA career, but he is already a household name. The 19-year-old from Slovenia was drafted third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in this summer’s draft. He was quickly sent to Dallas when the Mavericks made a deal with the Hawks for Oklahoma standout Trae Young. In the […]

Week 13 of the NFL marks an important time for fans every where. Whether your favorite team is a contender, a pretender or looking forward to the draft, fantasy football is alive and well. Some leagues will begin the playoffs this week. Some leagues, depending on the format, will have their postseason in the upcoming […]