by Mario Mergola | Sep 6, 2017
Let’s do it! This column has been far too long in the making, and it has some big shoes to fill – inflated by expectations. With that, it is the article with which I have the most anticipation to write. The one that will probably type itself faster than I...
by Mario Mergola | Sep 4, 2017
Four new playoff teams emerged in 2016, and we are looking at the potential of a repeat in the coming months. Why such turnover? Competition. And plenty of it. Like the AFC, the NFC may still have a few terrible teams, but it is also full of regression candidates....
by Mario Mergola | Sep 4, 2017
The best of the best remains perched atop the AFC yet again, as the New England Patriots look to defend their Super Bowl title with another deep playoff run. Why start the predictions there? Because everyone else in the AFC is chasing the singular giant. The Patriots...
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...
