Posts From R.j. Ciancio
Top 5 Worst NFL Logos of 2019
Logos. They give teams an identity, but what makes a logo good? In my opinion it’s engaging, intense and might have some city or historical references hidden in the details. These logos don’t have that. These are my top five
Read More
NFL, Don’t Forget the AFL
The National Football League (NFL) is not acknowledging one of the most important parts of its history in its historic 100th season. it’s time for the league to pay homage to the American Football League (AFL) that merged into the
Read More
Ciancio: Should Vontaze Burfict be Banned?
With Vontaze Burfict receiving a season-long suspension following his hit on Sunday, it’s important to look back on the events that brought both Burfict and the NFL to this point. Jan. 9, 2016: Burfict earned a suspension of three games
Read More
What if Usain Decided to Bolt to the NFL?
Fox News broke a story that international sprinting legend Usain Bolt received offers from NFL teams to play wide receiver. What did we miss with the Jamaican runner not joining the sport? Although we may never truly know what could
Read More
Let Rudolph Light the Way
On Sept. 19, 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers were being hosted by the division rival Baltimore Ravens. Early in the third quarter, quarterback Tommy Maddox left the game with an elbow injury. In comes a quarterback that perhaps they hadn’t heard
Read More
Ciancio: Enough of Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown has given the National Football League (NFL) something it does not need at this point, even more controversy. Brown is being a complete diva. Running around yelling, ‘I’m free’ after being released from a contract, illegally recording a
Read More
Ciancio: Enough With Diva Running Backs
The National Football League (NFL) has had a holdout problem since halfback Jay Berwanger was drafted No. 1 overall in the 1936 NFL Draft. Berwanger’s signing rights were quickly picked up by the Chicago Bears, who wouldn’t pay him the
Read More
Ciancio: My Take on the Luck Situation
I think the Andrew Luck situation will be featured on an NFL Network “Top 10 Wasted Talents” list. When I saw Andrew Luck burst onto the scene, I was stunned and although he didn’t have the rookie season that Robert
Read More
NFL and NFLPA Should Look to Steagles as a Role Model For Conquering Adversity
The National Football League (NFL) is in serious trouble. Mounting evidence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is making parents reconsider youth football, dropping the participation rate among six to 17-year-olds nineteen percent since 2009 according to ESPN. USA Football has
Read More