Behind the Line

New Orleans Pelicans: Time to Fire Alvin Gentry

The New Orleans Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention Sunday...and the primary reason was the same problem this team has faced the entire Alvin Gentry era. Slow starts...lazy basketball...lackadaisical defense.

It's time for David Griffin to make the decision to part ways with Alvin Gentry. We explain why this needs to happen now...and why the next coaching hire could be the most important in franchise history.

Are the Los Angeles Lakers in Trouble?

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been dreadful since the NBA season restarted in Orlando. But...is this really a cause for Lakers fans to be worried?

We dig into the Lakers stats since the NBA restarted...and determine the main problem the Lakers are having...and whether or not it can be fixed before the playoffs. We also explain why there's a strong possibility Anthony Davis won't sign a long-term contract with the Lakers after this season.

Derek Carr Feels He Is Disrespected

Derek Carr told the media earlier this week he's tired of being disrespected...and tired of people making stuff up. The premise of this goes to the fact that fans and critics don't feel like Derek Carr is a franchise quarterback.

 

Does Derek Carr have a valid point? Should he be considered a franchise quarterback? We look into his six year career...and determine whether fans and the media are right when they say Derek Carr isn't at that level.

LA Clippers: After Loss to Suns...Is There Cause for Concern Heading Into Playoffs?

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are 1-2 since the NBA restart...causing many in the media to doubt them heading into the playoffs. People are questioning the team's chemistry...and claiming they're not focused.

 

Is there cause for concern for Kawhi Leonard...Paul George...and the Clippers? Or...is this an overreaction by the sports media?

Aaron Rodgers to the Dallas Cowboys in 2021?

When the Green Bay Packers drafted Jordan Love a few months ago...the clock started ticking on Aaron Rodgers time in Green Bay. Speculation began immediately as to where Rodgers would eventually end his career...but died down a bit after the draft.

 

Aaron Rodgers stoked the flames of the speculation again last week...he all but admitted that his time in Green Bay is coming to an end. So...where could he end up playing?

 

We explain why the Dallas Cowboys could be the best option...and outline a scenario how both sides could make it happen.

Milwaukee Bucks Should Be Concerned (Giannis)

What we saw Sunday night between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks is a sign of things to come for Milwaukee. Once again...an opponent clamped down late on Giannis defensively...and his supporting cast failed to step up.

 

We explain why fans of the Milwaukee Bucks should be concerned about their championship aspirations this season...and how it's possible Giannis and the Bucks don't even make it out of the Eastern Conference.

Rivalry Developing Between Kawhi Leonard & LeBron James?

Rivalries are a huge part of sports. Each generation of the NBA is defined by their rivalry. Magic/Bird in the 80s...Jordan/Thomas in the late 80s/early 90s...Kobe/Shaq in the 2000s. 

 

There appears to be a new rivalry developing in the NBA between Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. It's been subtle for a while now...but it's going to explode this year in the playoffs.

 

We determine when the rivalry started...and what both Kawhi and LeBron have done to keep it going. Who will come out on top...LeBron or Kawhi?

What is Going on With Zion Williamson?

The New Orleans Pelicans returned to action Thursday night against the Utah Jazz. However...one player was missing during the final seven minutes of the game...Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson.

 

Zion is on a minutes restriction...he only played 15 minutes against Utah. After 4-1/2 months off...the question is...why are David Griffin and the Pelicans limiting Zion's minutes. It's the most important eight game stretch of the season...and Zion is being handcuffed by his own team.

 

We look into why Zion is being limited...and question why New Orleans has been so secretive about Zion the past year. Are David Griffin and Alvin Gentry doing the right thing limiting Zion's playing time?

Carson Wentz Disrespected AGAIN

The NFL finished releasing its top-100 players of 2019 this week...and one name was noticeably missing from the list. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz...coming off one of the best seasons of his career...was not considered by his fellow players to be a top-100 player.

 

We explain why this is wrong...and look into a possible reason as to why Wentz wasn't included. Did his reputation hold him back?

Patriots Players Opt Out; Belichick and New England in Trouble in 2020?

As expected...we're seeing a small number of NFL players opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns over the coronavirus. The six players that have opted out for the New England Patriots are by far the most of any team in the league. 

 

If you check Twitter or read the media headlines...you'd think the sky is falling in New England. But is this really a big deal for Bill Belichick and the Patriots? Are the Patriots setup for their first losing season since 2000? We answer those questions and more in this video.