Behind the Line

Kyrie Irving Says NBA Shouldn't Return...Is He Right?

Kyrie Irving is attempting to organize a coalition of players...and is encouraging them not to head to Orlando to resume the NBA season and playoffs. Kyrie claims it's not safe due to COVID...and it would be unwise for the league to return because of the social issues happening around the country.

We look into each reason...and dispel Kyrie's claims that it's wrong for the NBA to resume play. We also explain why what Kyrie is attempting to accomplish is unfair to other NBA players.

Michael Bennett Says Nick Foles is Better Than Carson Wentz

Earlier this week...Michael Bennett was a guest on Chris Long's podcast and stated that Nick Foles was a better quarterback than Carson Wentz. With these comments...he reignited the debate in Philadelphia as to who is the better quarterback.

However...people are missing the point. We explain why the quarterback debate between Nick Foles and Carson Wentz is useless. The real question is...who was the best option for the Eagles? Did the Eagles make a mistake keeping Carson Wentz over Nick Foles?

NBA: Who Will Be the #8 Seed in the Western Conference?

Nine teams will be heading to Orlando fighting for the final playoff spot in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Orlando is likely to win the Eastern Conference by default...but things could get interesting out West.

We analyze the six teams in the Western Conference...Suns...Kings...Spurs...Grizzlies...Blazers...and Pelicans. We explain why five of these teams won't make the playoffs...and tell you who will be the #8 seed battling the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

Giannis: Why He Won't End Up With the Lakers, Raptors, or Heat

The NBA rumor mill is heating up this week on the future of Giannis. The Lakers, Raptors, and the Miami Heat have suddenly become the three teams at the top of the list as the future home of Giannis.

We take a look at the reason why each of these three teams is being considered...then dispel the rumors and explain why the Lakers and Raptors have no chance of signing Giannis. We also explain why the Miami Heat have a shot...but how the Golden State Warriors will eventually get Giannis to the Bay Area.

NFL: Which of the Five Newly Hired Coaches Will Struggle Most in 2020?

Mike McCarthy...Ron Rivera...Joe Judge...Kevin Stefanski...and Matt Rhule are the five new head coaches entering the 2020 NFL season. In most cases...when a new coach is hired...he's taking over a struggling franchise.

We take a look at the situation of each coach and his respective team...and determine which coach will struggle the most during the 2020 NFL season.

NBA: Winners and Losers of Return to Play

The NBA announced last week that the league will be returning to play July 31st in Orlando...with 22 teams invited to close out the regular season and playoffs. We take a look at the biggest winners and losers of the NBA's return.

2020 LeBron's Last Chance to Win NBA Title

LeBron James would be on the Mount Rushmore of all-time great NBA players. However...he's won less titles than other legendary players like Jordan...Magic...and Kobe. At 35 years old...LeBron is running out of time to capture his fourth ring.

We explain why 2020 is LeBron's last chance to win another title...and if the Lakers have a chance at winning it all this season.

Kevin Durant: Is It Worth It to Return This Season for the Playoffs?

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets entered the 2019-20 NBA season knowing KD would sit out the season due to his achilles injury. However...with the season delayed due to the pandemic...both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could be healthy enough to return and potentially take the Nets on a deep playoff run.

The question is...would it be worth it this season for both players to return? We take a look at both the positives and negatives of KD and Kyrie returning...and determine if it would be worth it.

Drew Brees Shocks America

In a matter of 24 hours...Drew Brees went from being one of the most popular athletes in America to being vilified. Drew Brees' comments on kneeling for the national anthem are the same comments he's made when asked that question for the last four years. So why are they such a big deal now? We explain what has changed.

Will this have an affect on the Saints season? With many teammates coming out against what Drew Brees said...will they lose respect for him? We explain why this situation will eventually unite the locker room in New Orleans...and bring the team together.

NBA: Positives & Negatives of Proposed Return Plan

Adam Silver and the NBA league office is submitting a proposal today outlining a return for the NBA. 22 teams will be playing in Orlando...with the beginning stages of games to determine who will make the 16 team playoff field.

We dig into the details of the NBA return...and analyze some of the positives...and some of the negative potential impacts of Adam Silver's plan.