James Dudko, Author at Franchise Sports

Todd Bowles is as important as Tom Brady to Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl hopes

October 21, 2020 James Dudko 0

Bruce Arians made many moves to overhaul the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after taking over in 2019. Signing Tom Brady wasn't Arians' best move. Nor was hauling Rob Gronkowski out of retirement.

Run-heavy offense the key to a Super Bowl repeat for Kansas City Chiefs

October 20, 2020 James Dudko 0

Andy Reid's a pragmatist. He saw how teams were beginning to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the explosive Kansas City Chiefs passing game.

Aaron Rodgers vs Tom Brady comparison: Strengths, weaknesses, legacy

October 16, 2020 James Dudko 0

Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady. It's the essential debate about what makes a truly great NFL quarterback. Talent or titles?

Mike Zimmer was wrong to go for it on 4th Down in Seattle

October 13, 2020 James Dudko 1

Mike Zimmer had no business going for it on 4th-and-inches deep in Seattle Seahawks' territory, no matter what the numbers say.

Matt Rhule is doing the best coaching job in the NFL in 2020

October 12, 2020 James Dudko 1

Matt Rhule joining the Carolina Panthers barely registered as a blip when the NFL's coaching carousel took its annual turn at the end of last season.

Bill Belichick found the perfect way to stop Patrick Mahomes

October 6, 2020 James Dudko 1

Bill Belichick doesn't lose often, but he knows you can learn more in defeat. Belichick and the New England Patriots found the perfect way to stop Patrick Mahomes, despite losing 26-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night.

Houston Texans: Six ideal replacements for Bill O’Brien

October 6, 2020 James Dudko 0

Bill O'Brien held every football job that matters for the Houston Texans, but a dodgy offseason doomed him. The Texans fired O'Brien on Monday after an 0-4 start, but the problems won't end there for the AFC South franchise.

Bill Belichick’s 4-Point plan for stopping Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs

October 3, 2020 James Dudko 0

Stopping the most dynamic quarterback in the NFL. Keeping the game's premier deep threat under wraps. Blanking a record-breaking tight end. Controlling the clock.

Three keys for Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers on SNF

October 2, 2020 James Dudko 0

Week 4's Sunday Night Football matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers wasn't supposed to look this meh. Injuries are to blame, with both teams ravaged to the bare bones at key positions.

Three keys for Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on MNF

September 27, 2020 James Dudko 0

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Buffalo Bills may not like it, but the two best teams in the AFC meet on Monday Night Football in Week 3.

Three keys for Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints on SNF

September 26, 2020 James Dudko 0

Aaron Rodgers taking on Drew Brees would guarantee a shootout under normal circumstances. But in an NFL season stranger than most because of the impact of Covid-19, Week 3's meeting between two of the game's greatest quarterbacks on Sunday Night Football is likely to be determined by other players.

Three keys for New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on SNF

September 18, 2020 James Dudko 0

There's a lot to love about the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. Choosing a winner at CenturyLink Field is a tricky business, but there are three things each team needs to get right in Week 2.