Franchise Quarterback

Written by Sam DeCoste As a wise man once said, “The Browns are gonna be the Celtics of the NFL” in 2019. Nobody quite remembers who this wise man was; it was probably Ben or Chris from the BenchGate Podcast. But I thought about it. And as much as it was a direct shot at Kevin “The Benchwarmer” Madden, or the world’s least famous Celtics fan, you can certainly make the argument that the Browns and Celtics share quite a few commonalities. Both rosters are overpowered with great players, both teams have pressure to win now, and there is as much potential for winning a championship as there is of internal implosion. When it comes to intersport comparisons, this one makes plenty of sense. If you don’t watch basketball, then let me tell you a story about the Boston Celtics going back to 2017, and see if you can spot any similarities. The Kyrie Irving Era Boston’s recent resurrection back to supremacy began when they acquired All-Pro guard Kyrie Irving from the (guess who) Cleveland Ca...

Written by Sam DeCoste For Americans, the Super Bowl is the pinnacle of domestic sport. Hundreds of millions of fans tune in for one night in February to witness two teams battle for the Lombardi Trophy every year. It is undoubtedly one of the most jubilant days in sports around the world. However, for the rest of the world, it is all about the FIFA World Cup. Once every four years, thirty-two of the world's best national teams gather together to play for the World Cup, the world title, naming them World Champions. For the rest of the world, it is arguably the most jubilant, festive, and euphoric event in sports. If you don't like soccer, you still watch the World Cup. Unfortunately, the United States men's national team could not qualify this year, but that doesn't mean you still can't root for a team. The 2018 World Cup kicks off this week in Russia. In this guide, I will tell you who you should root for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, based on your favorite NFL t...