by Mario Mergola | Apr 28, 2017
The Jets did it again. They made a typical ‘Jets move.’ And it wasn’t by virtue of taking another defensive back in the first round. It was by operating without a plan. Comparing the options available at the 6th overall pick and value that each...
by Mario Mergola | Apr 13, 2017
This is how it happens. His reputation precedes him. He is nicknamed a ‘genius.’ He must be. Extra precaution is taken. Don’t run the ball at the goal line; he will be expecting that. Don’t punt; run a fake. Don’t let your guard down;...
by Mario Mergola | Feb 2, 2017
I love it. I absolutely love it. In fact, the act of turning my thoughts into words via writing always brings me joy, but few things consistently put a smile on my face like writing my annual column about the prop bets for the Super Bowl. I mention this on a yearly...
by Mario Mergola | Jan 31, 2017
It is time to close the book on the 2016 NFL season. One of the oddest years in recent history has resulted in a relatively inconsistent set of outcomes. The only exceptions came from the one area most dangerous to the industry of sports prognostication –...
by Mario Mergola | Jan 18, 2017
The finish line is in sight. Four teams, three games, and two weekends of play to decide one champion. By now, we have weeded out the weak. The Texans and injury-riddled Dolphins and Raiders are eliminated. The Cowboys’ defense and Giants’ offense led to...
by Mario Mergola | Jan 11, 2017
The Divisional Round of the postseason is largely considered one of the best weekends of the year. All four of the top seeds from the league will be back in action, and there are more games played on Saturday and Sunday than the remaining schedule of the playoffs,...
