Category: Pocket Presence

Pocket Presence: Key Match-ups against the Patriots

9/17/2015

by Mario Granata
There will be a lot of things to watch in this Sunday’s match-up between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots, but taking a closer look at the history of the individuals involved and the games that have already were played in Week 1, you start to gain a different perspective. When you are watching the game, be sure to look for these match-ups, which could decide the final outcome of the game.

Pocket Presence: Kyle Orton and Brad Johnson

10/11/2014

by Mario "Game" Granata
There are many changes that are apparent at One Bills Drive as of late. As the new owners settle into their new position in Buffalo, Kyle Orton also settling into his role as the starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. Comparisons are made each and every day in the world of sports, and when digging through the archives of the NFL, there are many quarterbacks to compare Orton to, but there is one in particular who stands out: Brad Johnson.

Pocket Presence: Joe Montana and Tim Duncan

6/8/2014

by Mario "Game" Granata
Now usually when the Pocket Presence is presented, the two athletes that are compared are from the same sport, but looking at the recent developments, there was a need to have a crossover. Joe Montana and Tim Duncan are and will forever be remembered as great players for what they were able to accomplish with a quiet confidence, but there are more similarities when one looks deeper at the two.

Pocket Presence: Manziel vs. Tebow

5/27/2014

Mario "Game" Granata
Just sitting down to write this article, my stomach starts to turn a little bit. The reason for that, is because it is going to highlight Johnny Manziel and Tim Tebow. You know, the two guys who were in the split screen room watching the National Championship Game between Florida State and Auburn? Two of the most hyped players (minus Manti Te'o) in the past 5 years. Those two. But, what you probably don't know is how much these guys are alike.

Pocket Presence: Favre to Stafford

2/2/2014

by Mario "The Game" Granata

In the latest edition of the Pocket Presence series, see how the two 'madmen' of the NFL played the quarterback position as Brett Favre and Matt Stafford have some remarkable similarities.

Ali + Sanders = Sherman

1/23/2014

by Mario "The Game" Granata
Tony Montana once stated in his famous Scarface role, "Take a look at the bad guy. You will never see a bad guy like this again." With a blend of Deion Sanders and Muhammad Ali, Richard Sherman possess the skill and the mental ability to take over the game at the cornerback position. Call him what you want, but you cannot question that he is entertaining.

Pocket Presence: Elway to Roethelisberger

1/20/2014

by Mario "The Game" Granata

Pocket Presence highlights two quarterbacks from the past and the present, and how their stats and abilities compare. John Elway and Ben Roethelisberger have played at a time where other quarterbacks have the publicity, but they are truly great in their own right. See how they stack up with one another.

Generation Gap

1/19/2014

by Mario "The Game" Granata

With the Final Four set, it is not March Madness, but examining the quarterbacks of the teams vying for the Lombardi Trophy, they are truly unique in their own right. See how the differences of these quarterbacks foreshadow what is on the horizon for the NFL.

Lynch the Great

1/17/2014

by Mario "The Game" Granata
Tough-nosed running backs in the Pacific Northwest? Seems to be a common theme for the Seattle Seahawks, and they have been privy to two of the most punishing runners the game has seen in a while. See how Shaun Alexander stacks up against Marshawn Lynch.

Pocket Presence: Marino to Rivers

1/13/2014

by Mario "The Game" Granata
On the debut of the "Pocket Presence" series, Hashtag Sports takes a look at two quarterbacks who love to shine when the sun is out, and in San Diego and Miami, there are rays and passes slicing through the air. See how Phillip Rivers measures up with Dan Marino.