Matthew Bowen, Author at Franchise Sports

Sanders deal is a bargain for Saints as they bolster receiving corps

March 21, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

Emmanuel Sanders has put pen to paper on a 2 year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Saints. Sanders' signing with the Saints comes after numerous rumours swirled of the veteran pass-catcher rejoining the San Francisco 49ers or signing in Big D with the Dallas Cowboys.

Gurley signs with Falcons: One-year contract tells all we need to know

March 20, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

The rise and fall of Todd Gurley is a startling reminder that nothing is certain.

Lynch chose head over heart with Buckner trade

March 17, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

The inaugural day of free agency saw some blockbuster deals go down. One of the biggest included the San Francisco 49ers trading star defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for the Colts' 2020 first-round draft pick (13).

Browns overpay to make Austin Hooper highest paid tight end in the NFL

March 16, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Former Atlanta Falcon tight end Austin Hooper has signed a lucrative contract with the Cleveland Browns worth reportedly $10-$11 million per season.

Five landing spots for Ryan Tannehill if he leaves the Tennessee Titans

March 11, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

This offseason has seen the 'QB Carousel' been turning more at an active pace than previous years. One such name upon the carousel is former Miami Dolphins and current Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Film Study: Fred Warner is the next great linebacker

March 11, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

Since John Lynch assumed his role as 49ers GM in the Spring of 2017, the San Francisco 49ers have made two big moves in trying to find the Patrick Willis replacement the defence so badly needed after Willis' surprise retirement in 2015.

Dwight Howard proves Dion Waiters can flourish on the Lakers alongside LeBron

March 6, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

Former Miami Heat shooting guard and NBA maverick Dion Waiters has signed a contract with the LA Lakers for the remainder of the season, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Pocket Rockets: Will Houston be effective in the playoffs?

February 18, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

Morey and head coach Mike D'Antoni chose not to pursue a replacement big man, instead opting to go all-in on the mad science experiment that is the 'Pocket Rockets'.

NBA strike gold with new All-Star game format

February 18, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

As a response to the critiques listed above, Adam Silver, the NBA cognoscenti and a man by the name of Nick Elam got together to devise a solution. The result? A new format which has taken the basketball world by storm.

Three trades the Houston Rockets should make before the deadline

February 4, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

With the trade deadline fast approaching, here are three players the Houston Rockets can acquire to strengthen their position in a loaded Western Conference.

Super Bowl LIV: Finding peace in defeat for San Francisco

February 3, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

Where does San Francisco go from here?

Film Study: Deebo Samuel destined for a bright future, if not Rookie of the Year

February 1, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

When asked what his expectations were for his rookie season in the NFL, Deebo Samuel told The State "rookie of the year." Samuel went on to add "why would I not be?"

Super Bowl LIV: Writers make their predictions

February 1, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

As the big day draws nearer and nearer, the hardworking writers at Franchise Sports have shared their predictions for what might be the most unpredictable Super Bowl in history.

Ten greatest individual Super Bowl performances of all-time

January 29, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

The Super Bowl represents the culmination of sacrifice, hard work and dedication for each and every player lucky enough to brace the hallowed turf and compete for the Lombardi trophy.

Five things we learned from the Divisional Round

January 14, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

Many call the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs the best weekend in sport, and rightly so. The fat theoretically will have been trimmed away in the Wildcard round allowing for four quality football games to be played.

This year saw the “YOU LIKE THAT” Minnesota Vikings hit their ceiling and crash out against the strong San Francisco 49ers, the Derrick Henry led Tennessee Titans charge through the unsuspecting Ravens like a cavalry through a wheat field, Bill O’Brien ‘Bill O’Brien-ed’ a 24-0 lead against the superpowered Kansas City Chiefs and the broken down Seattle Seahawks could not muster enough fire to escape frozen Tundra of Green Bay.… Read more