Author: Paolo Songco

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Paolo has been covering the NBA for the past seven years. He is from the Philippines and holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the Ateneo de Manila University (2009). Paolo cut his teeth with ClutchPoints, where he established himself as one of the top and most tenured associate editors on the website. Now with Gridiron Heroics, he is looking to bring his passion and excellent journalism skills to the table.

To say that Johnny Manziel’s time with the Cleveland Browns was a disappointment would be a massive understatement. In fact, Manziel’s fall from grace is one of the most fascinating storylines we’ve witnessed in recent memory. There were so many factors that led to Manziel falling terribly short of the massive expectations everyone had of him when Cleveland selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. As it turns out, one former teammate may have played an integral role in his struggles as well. Johnny Manziel Throws Ex-Cleveland Browns Teammate Brian Hoyer Under the Bus That man…

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Brock Purdy took the football world by storm in his first season as the San Francisco 49ers’ QB1. At this point, it’s safe to say that the 24-year-old is the real deal and that the Niners got him for an absolute bargain as a seventh-round pick back in 2022. Purdy, however, hasn’t achieved icon status for the Niners just yet. At least according to Hall of Famer Patrick Willis, who himself left an undeniable mark on the franchise throughout a decorated eight-year career in San Francisco. Brock Purdy or Colin Kaepernick? San Francisco 49ers Legend Chimes In In a recent…

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The Las Vegas Raiders moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo seems more like a formality now than it is a question in doubt. This team seems intent on finding a new quarterback soon as they look forward to a resurgent campaign in 2024. Newly hired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy already has an idea in mind as to what the Raiders are planning for, but it doesn’t seem like he’s ready to spill the beans just yet. Las Vegas Raiders OC Luke Getsy Keeping His Options Open The idea of incoming second-year stud Aidan O’Connell taking over as Las Vegas’ QB1 seems…

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Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive linesman Jerrell Powe may have just received the biggest decision of his life. This is after a Mississippi grand jury reportedly decided against indicting the 36-year-old. Powe was arrested and charged with kidnapping in 2023 and it now appears that he will avoid jail time for the same. Grand Jury Will NOT Indict Former Kansas City Chiefs DL Jerrell Powe According to an ESPN report by the Associated Press, it was Powe’s own attorney, Tom Fortner, who revealed the court’s decision on his client’s case: “Tom Fortner told The Associated Press on Monday that he…

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As soon as the Dallas Cowboys’ season came to a bitter end at the hands of the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round, you just knew that Dak Prescott was going to catch strays from all directions. True enough, the criticism has been loud and unrelenting for the runner-up of the 2023 NFL MVP race. Former NFL defensive back turned ESPN broadcaster Louis Riddick is gladly joining in on the fun. Louis Riddick Decimates Dallas Cowboys Star Dak Prescott In a recent episode of ESPN’s Get Up program Riddick dropped a harsh truth bomb on the Dallas superstar.…

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It’s only natural that Dak Prescott has been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism following the Dallas Cowboys’ stunning postseason exit at the hands of the Green Bay Packers. It’s the quarterback who always gets the short end of the stick, and it was no different for Prescott after their heartbreaking Wild Card Round defeat. This is despite the fact that the three-time Pro Bowl QB raked in the second-most amount of votes in the recent NFL MVP race. Fans really have a short memory, right? Jake Ferguson Vocal on Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Mindset Heading Into…

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The Dallas Cowboys are without a doubt one of the most popular franchises in all of the NFL. This is both a blessing and a curse. All this prestige also means that the Cowboys always have a target on their back as opposing teams always give them their best shot whenever they get a chance to face off against Dallas on the field. Cowboys star tight end Jake Ferguson recently spoke out about this exact harsh reality his team is living in. Jake Ferguson Speaks Out on Dallas Cowboys’ Reputation Speaking on a recent episode of NFL Total Access, Ferguson opened…

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Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons will likely have a successful career in broadcasting once he decides to call time on his NFL tenure. The two-time All-Pro linebacker has already established a highly popular podcast, The Edge with Micah Parsons. Recently, he made a guest appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show, which naturally, also made all sorts of headlines. If you ask ESPN analyst Mike Greenberg, however, he is of the belief that Parsons might be overstepping his boundaries. Mike Greenberg Goes Full Savage on Dallas Cowboys Star Micah Parsons To be fair to Parsons, his guesting on Stephen A’s program was…

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Last year, the Los Angeles Rams used their fourth-round pick in the draft to pick up highly promising Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett. The 26-year-old has since failed to play a single minute in the NFL due to injury. At this point, there’s no denying that LA has to be holding at least a little bit of regret over their decision to draft Bennett. Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay Speak Out on Stetson Bennett Situation It now goes without saying that there is currently a lot of doubt surrounding Bennett’s future not only with the Rams but perhaps in professional…

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It was a long time coming. Green Bay Packers fans had been calling for the firing of defensive coordinator Joe Barry for quite a while now, and it came as no surprise when the team finally announced their decision to part ways with the 53-year-old coach. Despite the clamor for his ouster, however, this did not make the decision any easier for head coach Matt LaFleur, who spent three years working with his now-former DC. Matt LaFleur Speaks Out on Green Bay Packers’ Decision to Give Joe Barry the Axe Speaking to the press on Thursday, LaFleur openly talked about the…

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