National Side Chicks Day, sometimes known as Side Piece Day is traditionally celebrated on the day after Valentine’s Day. According to Urban Dictionary, “February 15th The day men take there side piece(the other girl he is dating on the side) out as if it were Valentines day.” The same can hold true with either sex, really. You may be the side dude. So what really makes this day special?
If the excuse is “I don’t wanna fight the crowds on Valentine’s Day, let’s go out on the 15th”, then you the side chick.
Or “I’m really busy at work on Tuesday, how about we make Wednesday our special day”. You the side chick.
“We just did the Super Bowl party, instead of Tuesday, let’s meet up on Wednesday”. Yes, you the side chick.
So if you get flowers on the 15th, National Side Chicks Day, be proud.
You’re now part of a growing cultural phenomenon. It sounds classy when I say it like that. Oh, yeah, there’s also this:
Widow who's had more than 100 affairs reveals why Valentine's is the 'best time to be a mistress' https://t.co/ooCCoEs8OM
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 25, 2018
She says that cheating husbands spend MORE on their sides than they do their spouse. So being the ‘side piece’ does have advantages. Happy Valentine’s Day. And, you know, the other day too.
ABSOLUTE FINAL NFL POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING SUPER BOWL LVII IN GLENDALE ARIZONA
IT’S A FINAL! Congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs for their Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles! It seems like yesterday that it was summer time and we were begging the NFL season to start. Now it’s over and it’s time to rank all 32 teams one more time, once and for all, with our absolute final NFL power rankings. But before we list our Final NFL Power Rankings lets take a quick look back at the season.
The Buffalo Bills started as the preseason favorite to win it all. Before the season ended, Damar Hamlin’s grave health scare made us all Bills fans. Speaking of injuries, Tua suffered multiple concussions and yet the Dolphins limped into the postseason after an 8-3 start. Pittsburgh was dreadful but Mike Tomlin figured a way to avoid his first ever losing season. The Titans slid off the map and the Jags turned out to be pretty decent. And the Colts… well, I’m not sure what to say about them this season.
Speaking of disasters, the Raiders blew more three-score leads than I can remember. KC is still good as long as Patrick Mahomes is there. And let’s not forget about Joe Burrow and the Bengals and how they are poised to make another Super Bowl run.
In the NFC, the Cowboys tried to make a run at them but something isn’t quite right with that team. Tom Brady’s career ends with a losing record. The Vikings love the nail-biters and the Lions were busy biting knee-caps. The Rams repeat bid was a disaster and Mr. Irrelevant gave the 49ers some excitement.
It’s been a crazy, crazy season. And we loved every minute of it. So, one more time, here’s our Absolute Final NFL Power Rankings for the Shemon and Sheppard Show on ESPN Southwest Florida. Enjoy and feel free to share.
32. CHICAGO BEARS
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It’s Justin Fields and everybody else. What will they do with that draft pick???
31. HOUSTON TEXANS
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One bright spot to this season is they get a bright mind like DeMeco Ryans.
30. ARIZONA CARDINALS
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Will a new coach make an immediate difference, especially if Kyler Murray is out long?
29. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
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Some nice pieces but a rudderless ship.
28. DENVER BRONCOS
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Not great. How long will it take for Sean Payton to turn them around?
27. LOS ANGELES RAMS
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This window shut in a hurry. Can they open it one more time?
26. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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Directionless at the moment.
25. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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Not sure why Jameis Winston did not play more.
24. ATLANTA FALCONS
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Not great. But in the NFC South, who knows?
23. CAROLINA PANTHERS
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Rebuilding again.
22. CLEVELAND BROWNS
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Paper champs. Nice roster. No results.
21. TENNESSEE TITANS
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These guys could go either way next year.
20. NEW YORK JETS
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Just a QB away, right?
19. GREEN BAY PACKERS
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Now their QB can go “find” himself. He might find another team.
18. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
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They squeezed what they could out of this roster.
17. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
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Yikes.
16. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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Farewell to Tom Brady. We will see what the future brings.
15. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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Mike Tomlin is one heck of a coach!!!
14. BALTIMORE RAVENS
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They did what they could with the QB situation.
13. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
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Nice turn around by a solid QB-Coach Combo.
12. NEW YORK GIANTS
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An over-achieving year!
11. DETROIT LIONS
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 27: Detroit (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Solid effort by “Man” Campbell! A winning record in Motown!
10. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
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Pete Carroll got them further that I’d thought they’d go.
9. MIAMI DOLPHINS
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Nice season but everything hinges on Tua’s health.
8. DALLAS COWBOYS
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I’m just not sure if they can go all the way.
7. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
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Justin Herbert will be a winner.
6. MINNESOTA VIKINGS
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Hot offense. Cool Defense.
5. CINCINNATI BENGALS
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As long as they have Joe Burrow they have a chance!
4. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
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This team is built to win now.
3. BUFFALO BILLS
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They may get their next year.
2. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) They were the best team from start until…almost finish. Maybe next year.
1. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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Well, they won it all! What else is there to say?
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The Price of Beer at Every NFL Stadium
The 2022 NFL Season is upon us and it’s time to plan those game day trips. And when watching the NFL, beer is part of that budget. Maybe you plan to catch a game at an out of town stadium? Maybe I’m in Estero and every NFL stadium is out of town for me? That’s actually a lot more true. How much is an Uber round trip to Tampa?
If you’re looking for the 2023 data on NFL beer prices, you’ll find that here.
So what about grabbing a beer at an out of town ballpark? Por que no los dos? But how much is it? Every year, sports business data firm Team Marketing Report releases its NFL Fan Cost Index and what they found, the price of beer varies greatly across the stadiums. Statista has really good data on this, too. And the price of a beer seems to be totally unrelated to how good the team is. A beer at a Jaguars game is double what they charge in Cincinnati at a Bengals game.. They could charge more. The Dolphins charge $11 which is why I show up drunk.
Maybe a lower priced option should be available? The Washington Commanders have no business charging for beer at all. They should make beer free to anyone willing to buy a ticket. And the beer should be brought to me. With peanuts. Enough with the conjecture. Let’s analyze the price of beer at each of the NFL stadiums. Keep in mind that inflation is running pretty hot and I’m writing this on August 4th. They may raise the prices even more.
Pretty simple, team name, price for a small draft beer (or smallest and cheapest beer available), fun picture. And a bonus at the end, was the segment from Fox DC5 who were quite upset by the findings.
Falcons $5
From what I’m hearing, the Falcons have very fan friendly pricing on many of their concessions.
Bengals $5.27
This may have gone up. Until the season starts we’ll not know for sure.
Seahawks $10.50
I’ve heard reports of a couple of stands where you can find cheaper beers. Will update once confirmed.
Giants $11
I’m hearing that once the losses pile up, beer prices come down. Giants fans should be paying 5 bucks into the season.
Bears $11
Maybe they could use some of that money to fix the field?
Wait, what?
Yes, the team from Washington has the highest priced “cheapest” beer. A team that hasn’t finished above .500 in 5 years. They did make the playoffs in 2020 when they won the East with a 7-9 record. I am hearing that their cheapest beer is a tall boy. So that’s something.
UPDATE: Courtesy of Fox 5 DC
Washington Commanders called out for expensive beer at FedEx Field
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) August 22, 2022
Watch full #FOX5LION segment: https://t.co/ctx5NGgeTR pic.twitter.com/0U5b75dhlGThanks guys!
2022 Best and Worst NFL Uniforms
You can cheer, bet and support an NFL team all you want, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you support their choice of uniforms. You may wish your team had a different design or color scheme, or maybe they’ve been wearing the same uniforms for years and it’s time for an upgrade. Maybe you’re a fan of a rival team’s uniform (although you’d never admit it). Whatever the case may be, you either like a team’s uniform or you don’t. Even if a team isn’t that great, if you wear that jersey and it pops off with that hat and shoes combo – that’s where you go. I’m not the only one who does that.
But out of all 32 NFL teams, which team ultimately has the best uniform? It’s a topic that’s been debated by sportswriters and even casino gambling analysts in the UK for years, but we were curious as to what the everyday sports fan thinks.
A survey of over 1,000 Americans to determine which NFL team uniform reigns supreme… and which teams’ uniforms fall flat.
Because there are so many variations of uniforms an NFL team can have, the analysis sticks to the most well-known color uniforms that each team has as of early 2022.
Ranking NFL Uniforms 2022 by Offers.BetAlthough not number one on the field, the Carolina Panthers come out on top for best NFL uniforms. Between the panther on the helmet and the attractive blue, black and silver color scheme, visually, they appeal to many Americans.
Following the Panthers are the Cincinnati Bengals, runner-ups in Super Bowl LVI and now runner-ups for best NFL uniform. Maybe the Bengals will have better luck next year both in Super Bowl LVII and in NFL uniform rankings.
Rounding out the top five for best uniforms are the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers.
Not all teams’ uniforms appeal to the masses. The Cleveland Browns rank dead last for NFL uniforms, which may be understandable considering “brown” is not only their name but their main color.
Despite a new name, a new logo and a new uniform, the Washington Commanders follow the Browns and rank 31st for one of the worst NFL uniforms. Is it too late to change the design?
Other undesirable uniforms include the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. At least the Bengals can claim victory over the Rams in terms of uniform appeal.
Ranking NFL Uniforms 2022 by Offers.BetDespite ranking 10th best uniform in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins rank first when it comes to team colors. Something about the aqua, orange and white combo really resonates with people.
Other top team colors include the Panthers, the Cowboys, the Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers.
At the bottom of the list again ranks the Browns, followed by the Commanders. The Denver Broncos, the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers all rank in the bottom five when it comes to NFL team colors.
What’s the most important part of a uniform?
What makes people either love it or hate it? For 70% of respondents, it all boils down to the uniform colors. And nearly half (47%) said teams should update their respective uniforms every five years.
Unfortunately, even with an update, there’s no guarantee those new uniforms will be attractive. True fans will support their team no matter what their uniforms look like, and more than 1 in 10 say they’ll buy a new jersey whenever their team gets a new uniform. But hopefully, those new uniforms are attractive.
Methodology
In February 2022, a survey was conducted of 1,110 Americans to get their feedback on NFL uniforms and team colors. Respondents were 48% female and 49% male, with an age range of 18 to 85 and an average age of 38 years old.
This data and research is from a study by https://offers.bet
Carolina Panthers 2022 Outlook
Back Against the Wall
The Carolina Panthers 2022 outlook, or the theme is “back against the wall.” Head Coach Matt Rhule was on the hot seat last season, and is lucky to still be in charge. Running back Christian McCaffery needs to stay healthy. He has played in 10 games over the last 2 seasons combined. He will be there in 2023 because of his high dead cap number. But they Panthers will look to strengthen the position group if CMC gets hurt again this season. Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold were drafted 1st and 3rd in the 2018 draft. They are now entering Training Camp battling to be QB1. The winner of the battle needs to take the job and show the franchise he can be the long term answer for the Panthers. This franchise is desperate to find a franchise quarterback.
It’s Not All Bad
It’s not all bad in Charlotte though. The wide receiver corps is talented. D.J. Moore, Robbie Anderson, and Terrance Marshall Jr is middle of the NFL. The defense has some good young talent as well. Brian Burns will take over as the premier pass rusher on the roster with the departure of Hassan Reddick. Jaycee Horn looked really good in his rookie campaign before getting injured. Losing Stephon Gilmore in free agency hurts the depth, but they hope the addressed that in free agency.
Draft Class
For a team with not a lot of draft capitol, they addressed some big holes in the roster. #6 overall selection Ikem Ekwonu out of North Carolina State is viewed as an elite talent. Matt Corral entered 2021 as a Heisman hopeful for Ole Miss. The Panthers nabbed him in the 3rd round. He won’t see the field early on this year, but if the season goes south, then why not. They also drafted a defensive lineman, line backer, and cornerback. They’re at least trying to address multiple areas of the roster to provide some depth.
Schedule Breakdown
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9/11 vs. Cleveland Browns
9/18 @ New York Giants
9/25 vs. New Orleans Saints
10/2 vs. Arizona Cardinals
10/9 vs. San Francisco 49ers
10/16 @ Los Angeles Rams
10/23 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
10/30 @ Atlanta Falcons
11/6 @ Cincinnati Bengals
11/10 vs. Atlanta Falcons (Thursday Night Football)
11/20 @ Baltimore Ravens
11/27 vs. Denver Broncos
12/4 BYE
12/11 @ Seattle Seahawks
12/18 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
12/24 vs. Detroit Lions
1/1 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1/8 @ New Orleans Saints
Matt Rhule can go a long way in saving his job if he can win 2 out of his first 3 games. The get the Browns at home without Deshaun Watson (presumably) in a revenge spot for Baker Mayfield. I’ll say the G-Men bet them at home, but Carolina bounces back with a home divisional win over the Saints. The next 4 games are tough. Arizona will be without DeAndre Hopkins, but the Cardinals are good in the first half of the season. Loss. I think the home game against the 49ers is a spot for their 3rd win of the season, although the 4:05 kickoff benefits the west coast team traveling east. They get the 2 best teams in the NFC the next two weeks against the Rams and the Bucs. 0-2. Back to back road games against the Falcons and Bengals are next. I don’t think they get it done in either of these spots. They get a Thursday night game at home against Atlanta, so that’s a W. They go into their bye with a road game against Baltimore and a home Broncos game. 0-2. Coming out of the bye they hit their easiest stretch of the season. At Seattle followed by the Steelers and Lions at home. They get the Seattle game, but lose the other 2. They end the season with road NFC South games against the Bucs and Saints. 0-2.
Record: 5-11 (wins vs. Cleveland, New Orleans, San Francisco, Atlanta, and at Seattle)
Key Additions
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S Xavier Woods (Minnesota Vikings); 3-year/$15 million
P Johnny Hekker (Los Angeles Rams); 3-year/$7.62 million
C Bradley Bozeman (Baltimore Ravens); 1-year/$2.8 million
LB Damien Wilson (Jacksonville Jaguars); 2-year/6.9 million
DE Matthew Ioannidis (Washington Commanders); 1-year/$5.9 million
WR Rashard Higgins (Cleveland Browns); 1-year/$1.87 million
Fantasy Outlook
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This guy. there might not be a bigger question mark in the fantasy football world. If Christian McCaffrey stays healthy he could be the top fantasy player period. He could also play in less than half the games, like he’s done the last 2 seasons, and ruin your chances at winning your league. If you’re picking at the end of the first round and CMC is still on the board, just listen to your gut. If your gut says take McCaffrey, then you MUST draft Chuba Hubbard. DJ Moore is a viable option as a WR2, but if you can get him as WR3 or your Flex, then you’re sitting pretty. Stay away from the quarterbacks, kicker, and defense though.
Best Case Scenario
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The Panthers have a manageable home schedule. Apart from their 3 NFC South opponents they have the Browns, Cardinals, 49ers, Broncos, Steelers, and Lions. I could see a world where they win against the Falcons, Saints, Browns, Steelers, and Lions. If they can take those 5 games at home and beat the Giants, Falcons, and Seahawks on the road 8-9 is in play.
Best case scenario: 8-9