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NFL articles on what's going on in the moment written by Jamell Crouthers.
Nov. 11, 2024

“Gloomsday In Dallas”

Another day in Dallas, Texas as my beloved Cowboys give me no reason to be entertained. I bet you’re wondering why this sounds sarcastic, it’s not by any means. Come step into my office, don’t mind the blackout curta…

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Oct. 16, 2024

“New York Jets: A Change of Direction For The Better?

In the wonderful world of sports, there’s men who qualify to become head coaches and lead a team to prosperity. For former head coach Robert Saleh, the pilot of a franchise whose misery is well documented came to an end last wee…

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Oct. 16, 2024

“Dallas Cowboys: All In For… Blowout Losses”

Another week and blowout loss for the Dallas Cowboys as they suffered the worst  loss in franchise history. Falling 47-9 to NFC favorite Detroit Lions. How we got here will take a few pages to dissect and I will do my very best t…

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Oct. 1, 2024

“The Un-Philly Special”

What happens when a team whose elite roster and good quarterback fail to take flight? You’re probably thinking “I don’t watch enough games to know.” Well, I got news for Philadelphia Eagles fans you’re no…

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Sept. 24, 2024

“The Bryce Isn’t Right”

In a perfect world, there’s teams who dream of having the perfect franchise quarterback. For the Carolina Panthers, drafting Alabama quarterback andHeisman Winner Bryce Young first overall in 2023. From the pre-draft process,Carolina&rsqu…

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Sept. 18, 2024

“An Uncomfortable Conversation”

If you’re an NFL fan or even a youth football coach, this article willtouch the mind, body, and spirit. As I sit here behind my laptop, manythoughts have ran through my “khaotik” frame of thought. You mayhave a son, grandson, nephe…

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Sept. 17, 2024

“A Big Bad Voodoo Loss”

Oh, another day in the life of being a Dallas Cowboys fan. Bright lights,big stars, fans lined up to see what turned out to be an embarrassing loss to New Orleans 44-19. A Saints team whose turning the pages postDrew Brees and most of that rost…

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Sept. 12, 2024

“Deshaun Watson in The Dawg House”

*The following article contains graphic subject matter. Viewerdiscretion is advised. *Well, well, well another miserable showing for Cleveland Brownsquarterback Deshaun Watson. To say he’s still elite… Not much to bedesired from an eye …

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Sept. 10, 2024

An Un-Likely Finish

Week one of the 2024 NFL season kicked off with record shatteringviewership for Thursday Night Football. Defending champion KansasCity Chiefs began their quest for a three-peat, while AFC runner-upBaltimore Ravens were looking to avenge their loss e…

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Sept. 10, 2024

Dak Prescott: Time to Deliver

Contracts, drama, dilemma define what’s become the Dallas Cowboys.All the makings of being invested with America’s Team comes withmedia scrutiny. All offseason, the fans were waiting and speculatingwhat the next move would be. Leading up…

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April 16, 2024

"O.J. Simpson: The Rise & Fall of A Great Player."

One of the best running backs in NFL history O.J. Simpson passed away at the age of 76. Surrounded by family, “Juice” fought a lot of personal battles in his life. How will we remember him is the question every human being is asking upon…

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March 24, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: Deion Sanders

Welcome to another installment of “Making Your Mental Health a Priority,” a series in which I delve into sports' biggest names and athletes with their mental health journeys. If you’re new to my content here on The Gryd, please go …

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March 11, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: Dez Bryant

Welcome back to another installment of a special in-depth series “Making Your Mental Health a Priority,” as we continue these articles with sports biggest athletes and superstars. If you’re new to my blogs, go back and read the pre…

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March 5, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: Dak Prescott

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another installment of “Making Your Mental Health a Priority,” a series of articles where I delve into sports' biggest athletes. If you haven’t read the previous articles, please do so on The Gryd&rs…

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Feb. 20, 2024

When One Door Closes, Another Will Open

Where do I begin this article as the NFL season is concluded? We’ve had the Super Bowl, and a champion was crowned. Teams are preparing for the upcoming draft as boards will be filled with well over 200 players by round. For one man, former of…

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Feb. 18, 2024

Movin' On Up

To quote a line from the classic 1970s sitcom “The Jeffersons.” We’re movin’ on up, to the Eastside, we finally got a piece of the pie.  Yes, the NFL hiring cycle has been completed with (3) black coaches getting an op…

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Feb. 16, 2024

Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game & Rules You Made

Oh, the irony of so many old white NFL owners and GMs having a reason to dislike the San Francisco 49ers. The hypocrisy of a group of men who agreed to allow minority executives and coaches to be interviewed. When a league which consists of “T…

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Feb. 12, 2024

A High Stakes Finish In Las Vegas

What an exciting finish to the 2023 NFL Season; capped off by a thrilling overtime finish in Super Bowl LVIII. You thought it was going to be a close game? If you took the points, I’m sure you may have won some money. If you bet high and lose,…

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Feb. 9, 2024

Super Bowl LVIII: “High Stakes Showdown”

Welcome to the final game of your 2023 NFL season; the road to Super Bowl LVIII leads us to Las Vegas, Nevada. What a very interesting postseason we’ve had with plenty of aggressive gambling and passive mistakes by some teams. But the two team…

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Feb. 1, 2024

No Field For Old Men

If you’d told me the great Bill Belichick would be available after the most recent hiring cycle? I’m taking that bet and cashing what I can get for sure. Former New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick is a free agent as we speak. …

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Jan. 31, 2024

Time To Re-Charge!

As the great lyricist Nas once said: “It was written,” destiny aligned for the Los Angeles Chargers to hire former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh to take the franchise in a new direction. It’s not often a great college head coach…

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Jan. 29, 2024

Lamar Jackson: No More Excuses

The stage was set for Lamar Jackson and Baltimore to seize this opportunity and knock off Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City. It seemed like a well-written script to get over the hump. Homefield advantage with the fans in a frenzy, Ravens legends Ray L…

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Jan. 25, 2024

It’s Goin’ Down in The Bay Area

Here we are folks! We’ve arrived at the NFC title game which will be played in Santa Clara, California. Levi Stadium, the home of your number one seed San Francisco 49ers. We’ve got a good title game on hand and I’m here to cross t…

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Jan. 24, 2024

The Heavyweight Bout Has Arrived!

Well…well…well…here we are football fanatics, we’ve reached the AFC title game. Time flies when your team is still playing deep into January. As for the two teams left in what’s going to be a heavyweight fight, it&rs…

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