Articles by: Mihir Bhagat (Analyst)

Are Professional Athletes Paid Too Much Money?

Are Professional Athletes Paid Too Much Money?

2011/06/12 at 9:35 am 1 comment

Wouldn’t it be great to make nearly $111 million a year simply to play a game?  Tiger Woods, along with many other professional athletes, certainly think so. But do these athletes really deserve all that money? In my mind, absolutely not. Professional athletes are making too much money in a society [...]

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The Top 10 2011 NFL Free Agents Nobody’s Talking About

The Top 10 2011 NFL Free Agents Nobody’s Talking About

2011/05/25 at 3:43 pm 0 comments

The NFL is facing a costly dilemma right now—currently undergoing a lockout that’s up to Day 74. While the uncertainty as to whether or not we’ll have a regular season when fall rolls around still exists, we might as well look past it and speculate on the upcoming free agency period which will begin if [...]

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Carolina Panthers 2011 NFL Draft: Why One Bad Decision Gave Them The First Overall Pick

Carolina Panthers 2011 NFL Draft: Why One Bad Decision Gave Them The First Overall Pick

2011/04/24 at 7:32 am 0 comments

The Carolina Panthers hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft after completing a dismal 2-14 season that was filled with incompetency and failures. By record, they are the worst team in football and while they may get a nice consolation prize with the No. 1 overall [...]

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2011 NFL Trade Rumors: Star Indianapolis Colts Receiver Reggie Wayne

2011 NFL Trade Rumors: Star Indianapolis Colts Receiver Reggie Wayne

2011/04/23 at 7:36 pm 0 comments

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is one of the most dominant playmakers at his position and his statistics prove it. Ever since he was taken with the 30th overall selection in the 2001 NFL draft, he’s hauled in 787 receptions for 10,748 yards, along with 71 touchdowns. He’s been [...]

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Tamba Hali and The Top Five Available Linebackers in 2011 NFL Free Agency

Tamba Hali and The Top Five Available Linebackers in 2011 NFL Free Agency

2011/04/22 at 6:21 am 0 comments

With the NFL lockout currently in place, it’s uncertain whether or not we’ll have a free agency period this offseason. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to what may be in a matter of weeks.  This year’s class is headlined by some big-time names, including Nnamdi Asomugha and [...]

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New England Patriots: What’s Their Plan in The 2011 NFL Draft?

New England Patriots: What’s Their Plan in The 2011 NFL Draft?

2011/04/20 at 10:44 am 0 comments

The 2011 NFL Draft is creeping up on us with just ten days remaining. All 32 teams are finalizing their draft plans in preparation for the big event. The New England Patriots, one of the most dominant franchises in recent history and an organization known for acing the draft, could [...]

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2011 NFL Schedule Release: Team-By-Team Reaction, Speculation and Analysis

2011 NFL Schedule Release: Team-By-Team Reaction, Speculation and Analysis

2011/04/19 at 5:22 pm 0 comments

 The 2011 NFL schedule is set to be officially released today at 7 P.M. EST, which is an exciting moment for fans all across the league as it marks the beginning to the new season. My name is Mihir Bhagat, and I’m a Contributor at Gridiron Grit. I’m going to [...]

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2011 NFL Draft Rankings: Marcell Dareus and The Top 10 Run-Stoppers

2011 NFL Draft Rankings: Marcell Dareus and The Top 10 Run-Stoppers

2011/04/17 at 2:40 pm 0 comments

With a wide array of talent ranging from flashy wide receivers to risky quarterbacks to shutdown corners, the 2011 NFL Draft is an equal opportunity for every team to address its needs and improve from last season.  Every organization has different holes to fill, and some, like the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos [...]

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2011 NFL Draft: Should Carolina Panthers Select Cam Newton?

2011 NFL Draft: Should Carolina Panthers Select Cam Newton?

2011/04/15 at 12:11 pm 0 comments

The 2011 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away and the Carolina Panthers are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick.  They’re coming off a dismal 1-15 campaign and will be looking to rebound off it going into next year. Of course, one of the first steps [...]

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San Francisco 49ers Greatest All-Pro Defense of All-Time

San Francisco 49ers Greatest All-Pro Defense of All-Time

2011/04/14 at 6:26 pm 0 comments

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most decorated franchises in NFL history. They hold traditions, have won five Super Bowls and have, all in all, revolutionized the game of football. One of the most important aspect of the organization’s success has been its long list of talented players, [...]

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