WrestleMania 28 Predictions!!!

Gerald "Showstopper" Prophete and Phillip "Stats" Rodney of Sports Monarchy. Watch as we give our WrestleMania 28 Predictions and opinions on what's gonna go down. Let us know what you think of us and we'll post a post-WrestleMania video as well. 

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By: Gerald "Showstopper" Prophete and Philip "Stats" Rodney

Offseason Winners and Losers

IT BEGINS IN THE OFFSEASON

"HOPE CAN ONLY TAKE YOU SO FAR" -

Many believe that the new season starts September 5, 2012, but im here to show you that the next season starts right after the superbowl. The NFL is a unstoppable machine that keeps on pushing, the infamous "offseason" is a season on its own. The offseason can either make or break your team before it even starts, many teams have strived through free agency and the draft to help build their dynasties. We've seen Drew Brees arguably the greatest free agency pick up in history and Darren Sproles to Donovan McNabb, and Albert Haynesworth. Drew Brees and Sproles went on to break records while McNabb and Haynesworth went on to many not so great things thus leading to both getting released.
The offseason is a key step to a teams future, the decisions you make can either put your team steps closer or futher to a Superbowl. We will take a look at the top five best and worst offseason moves so far.

THE BEST MOVES

1. Denver Broncos - (Peyton Manning) The Broncos just signed arguably the greatest quaterback in the history of the NFL. The Broncos were a exciting team last year because of Tim "The Chosen One" Tebow but the fact is their passing game was inconsistent and down right embarrasing at times, in two games against the Chiefs Tim Tebow completed eight passes i repeat 8. Denver knows if they want to be true contenters they need a field general, which Peyton Manning is. This team should be in the playoff mix if Peyton Manning can remain healthy and the defense stays focus.
2. St. Louis Rams- (Trading the Second Overall Pick) The Rams traded the second overall pick to the Redskins for a kings ransom. They recieved three number one overall picks and one second round pick from the Redskins.With three number one picks and one second round pick they can perhaps bring back the "Greatest Show on Tuff". they need to draft Justin Blackmon.
3. Dallas Cowboys-(Brandon Carr, etc) "Americans Team" has quietly been making key pick ups to fix that suspect defense. I know they lost Laurent Robinson but they can draft another wide reciever to fill his void. The cowboys have picked up Brandon Carr a dynamic corner with above average man to man skill and just signed a interior guard Nate Livings. A sleeper pick up was Dan O Connor MLB from the Panthers often over shadowed by Jon Beason now has a chance for playing time in Dallas watch out. The D is back in Dallas well on paper atleast.                                           
4. New York Jets- (Laron Landry, Tim Tebow) The Jets will be a media circus but they have just improved their team dramatically. Laron Landry is the dynamic safety Rex ryan has been missing i have some doubts about his coverage skills but i see him being used as a Troy Polamalu type safety/ linebacker in this scheme. Tim "The Chosen One" Tebow will bring third down conversions and a red zone threat. "AS LONG AS TEBOW DOESNT START" the Jets will improve.
5. Chicago Bears- (Brandon Marshall, Michael Bush)  The Bears got a steal for Brandon Marshall from Miami now they have a big time reciever and a solid back in Michael Bush who could start on any team. They just need to sign Matt Forte to a long term deal and draft a saftey and the Monsters of The Midway will be a force. 

THE WORST MOVES

1. Miami Dolphins- They lost Brandon Marshall, didnt sign Peyton Manning and couldnt sign Matt Flynn. they have a rookie head coach, a suspect offense without Marshall and a good defense but we know that wont be enough to stop Tom Brady, also the Bills and Jets just got way better. I see the first overall pick in this teams future.
2. Cincinnati Bengals-  The Bengals offseason stragety is a confusing one, "the guys that played well for us we wont sign back" and then we wont sign anybody at all for weeks. The Bengals just signed Benjarvus Green-Ellis a good running back but flashy and game changer wouldnt be the definition of his game. This team needs to add pieces on defense and offense to have a chance against the Steelers and Ravens.
3. Oakland Raiders-  They showed promise last season then they decided to trade their whole offseason for Carson Palmer, which failed dramatically.  Carson Palmer only had thirteen touchdowns to sixteen Interceptions. Carson Palmer often looked rattled and confused in the pocket, a shell of his former self. The Raiders fired their, head coach, cut their second best linebacker, and cut their best cornerback. The new general manager is trying to start over in Oakland but it seems Raider nation was finally starting to take steps forward to only be moving backwards now. It will be a few years till the Raiders "just win baby". 
4. Jacksonville Jaguars- This team is a mess a quaterback with no heart, many believe it to be a boring franchise, which  failed to bring their most popular player home. Signing Laurent Robinson was good but they failed to make the Tim Tebow trade which cost the team millions in revenue. Jacksonville hands down has the most boring team in the NFL and they did no favors for themselves missing out on Tim Tebow. 
5. New Orleans Saints/ Indianapolis Colts- These teams make the list by defaullt the bounty scandle losing Carl Nicks and not signing Drew Brees to a long term deal shows this team needs to get it together. They found a good replacement for Carl Nicks with Ben Grubbs, but the lost of their head coach and draft picks will hurt this franchise. The Colts releases their greatest quarterback ever and also could have traded the first overall pick for a fortune. Andrew Luck maybe be the quarterback of the future but what if he isnt? 

        We didn't forget about those who over spent such a Tampa Bay Bucs(good moves), Buffalo Bills (good moves). Also Washington trading to get RG3, that can hopefully turn that franchise around. Also Patriots finished just outside the top five for good moves, because Brandon Lloyd signing was huge that offense will be deadly. 

     

 By. Phillip "STATS" Rodney 

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Can New York Giants Repeat?

The New York Giants won Super Bowl XLVI by defeating The New England Patriots.....again. But can The New York Giants strike lighting twice and repeat? The last time The Giants won the SuperBowl was in 2007 and the following season, they got themselves a #1 seed and first round exit via The Philadelphia Eagles.

The Giants are said to have the toughest schedule coming this season. Let's take a look at just who they'll be facing:

Home: Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers

Away: Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals

There are a lot of people that say The Giants had a fluky run to the Super Bowl, myself included. The Niners special teams mistakes, blown calls in that game against San Fran, and a dropped catch by Welker in the Super Bowl that could've won the Super Bowl for New England. But nonetheless, The Giants are the Super Bowl Champions, like it are not, but can they repeat?

Looking at their schedule, it's hard to tell. But right now, I'll say no. There are definitely some winnable games in there, but the Washington Redskins swept them last season, the Eagles finished strong, The Niners will be a lot better this season, and of course we know how good The Packers, Ravens, Falcons, Saints, and Steelers are.

But The Giants are the defending Super Bowl Champions for a reason and they're gonna need a lot more than luck to get out of this schedule with a decent record. By looking at this on paper, the Champs are looking like a 9-7 team and barely making the playoffs. But then again, this is why you play the games.

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By: Gerald "The Showstopper" Prophete

The Rock vs John Cena

Last year, The Rock vs John Cena was booked for WrestleMania 28 and the time is almost here. It's put up or shut up for The Rock and John Cena. This match has aroused so much attention among Twitter and other social networks. Fans have taken sides in this as it's the fans of the Attitude Era vs the fans of the PG Era. Never has a WrestleMania Main Event match had this much attention, this much hype since Stone Cold vs The Rock for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania X-7.

But this feud stems upon REAL issues between The Rock and John Cena outside the ropes.

John Cena has problems with The Rock because he left for 7 years without even so much as a visit from The Great One. He would go so far as to say that Rock doesn't care about the business, only cares about himself, and is taking away spots from the guys in the back busting their ass. While Rock was off making movies, Cena was in the ring night in-night out, carrying the company ever since The Rock departed.

This begs the question.....Who is right and who is wrong?

Here's my two cents on John Cena and why he's WRONG.

Let me start by saying that I have respect for John Cena. I respect him being the man for all this time and carrying the company. I actually like the guy, but he's completely misunderstood on this.

The Rock cares about the business a lot more than John Cena thinks. If not, then why is he back? The movies he makes pay him more money than Vince McMahon does. If it hadn't been for people like The Rock, John Cena wouldn't be in the position he's in right now. I think John Cena is just a tad bit jealous that Rock has gone on to be successful in something other than wrestling. Before Cena showed up in the WWE, Rock was in the ring, night in-night out carrying the company just like how Cena is doing now. The Rock left and made movies for a couple reasons:

1) He wanted to spend more time with his family. As a WWE Superstar, you're virtually never at Home and that can really have an effect on family relations in my opinion.

2) He didn't want to wear down his body even more. He got out when he had the chance unlike Hogan and Flair who don't know when to call it quits and are tainting their legacy with each passing second.

3) He wanted to see if he could make it in movies on his own merits. This is why he started going by Dwayne Johnson and not The Rock. Once he found out he could, he did.

The Rock has done so much for this business that most of the new fans of today couldn't even fathom. Speaking as a 90's baby, I was there for the Attitude Era and Rock's rise to stardom and The Rock is being falsely vilified by a lot of fans.

Also, if Cena claims The Rock is taking spots from guys in the back, then why does he want him back so much? Sounds like a contradiction in and of itself.

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By: Gerald "The Showstopper" Prophete

Tim Tebow takes Manhattan!

We talked about the Denver Broncos signing Peyton Manning, but we wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't talk about Tim Tebow joining The New York Jets.

Now, the deal isn't official until tomorrow, but Tim Tebow is a New York Jet and it's easy to say that Mark Sanchez starting job is at stake, because it is. 

Let's be honest, Mark Sanchez hasn't exactly been stellar since he started in the NFL a couple seasons ago. He has 2 AFC Championship games under his belt, but he's had the blanket of a good running game and even better defense to back him up.

Last season, look what Tebow did and look what Sanchez did. Sanchez missed the playoffs and Tebow led his team to a division title and first round win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. TebowMania was running wild in Denver and it WILL run wild in New York City.

New York fans are extremely fickle and will turn on a QB at the drop of a hat. Knowing what Tebow can do, it's only going to take ONE slip up from Sanchez before the fans start clamoring for Tebow just like Denver did. The Denver fans ran Kyle Orton out of town, and it's inevitable that the same will happen to Mark Sanchez. Sanchez signed a new deal, so he won't be going anywhere, but mark my words, one bad game from Sanchez and the fans will ask for his head and for Tebow to take over.

And when, not if, Tebow takes over the starting job as The New York Jets Quarterback......watch out.

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By: Gerald "The Showstopper" Prophete

Dallas Clark to Broncos?

In case you've been living under a rock for the past few days, Peyton Manning has signed with the Denver Broncos to a 5 year deal and Tebow has been shipped off to the New York Jets.


Now, Manning has the undaunted task of filling in the shoes of Tim Tebow who brought Denver to the playoffs and a first round win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. So anything less than a playoff win for the Manning-led Broncos would make him look bad, but that's besides the point.


Broncos so far have two up and coming young stars at receiver in Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas, but the Tight End position is suspect. The Broncos have signed former Colts tight end Jacob Tamme and former Texans tight end Joel Dreesen. But what about Peyton's buddy Dallas Clark?


Dallas Clark is a free agent, fluttering around without a team interested in him. But with Peyton Manning at the helm in Denver, it would be a smart move to reunite this dangerous combination. But will it happen? Check the link below to see what the Experts think.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827d2734/article/broncos-add-tamme-dreessen-but-what-about-dallas?module=HP11_content_stream

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By: Gerald "The Showstopper" Prophete