Cowboys and Raiders in Preseaon NFL game tonight!

The Dallas Cowboys take on the Oakland Raiders tonight in NFL Preseason football at 10:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. Central) in Oakland.  While the game will be blocked for west coasters, you can watch live on the NFL Network.

Dallas is sporting a victory over the Miami Dolphins as they ready for game 2 in preseason play.

For game details and a poll to choose your favorite team to win, check out the b/r bleacher report article for the latest information.  No secret here, this girl is going with Big D to win!

Monday night event at Sun Life Stadium showcases Dolphins scrimmage game

Phin Fans lined up early for general admission seating Monday night at Sun Life Stadium in Miami to watch the Dolphin's scrimmage game.

The free admission price, and a long summer break, roused die-hard fans out to tailgate and watch the Dolphins run a series of drills and scrimmages.  22,876 fans attended Monday night's event which included pre-game entertainment by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and lots of fanfare excitement.

photos courtesy of Boris Balaban

QB #17 Ryan Tannehill took to the field first, and impressed fans during his second offensive round showcasing the Phins running game and short pass completion.  Tannehill connected for a total of three touchdown passes to give fans something to cheer about.

photos courtesy of Boris Balaban

#2 Brandon Fields whose career average stands at 46.4 yards per punt according to one source delivered consistent kicks throughout the game.  His 64 yard punt that landed well into the end zone brought a round of applause from fans.

Fans enjoyed some impressive plays from special teams, but most were less impressed with former Oregon State player QB #8 Matt Moore.  From our seats the fun to watch guy was #7 QB Pat Devlin. You might remember Devlin as a former Penn State, and Delaware transfer player who holds the Pennsylvania high school passing record.

Pat Devlin faces defense

Devlin faced some tough defensive plays that included a sack from Dion Jordan, a round 1 draft pick for the Dolphins.  Jordan has made the news for the Phins by being selected to play special teams.  In an article Jordan who plays defensive end was quoted about his role,

"It's something to say about you... Me personally, I started on all special teams in high school, even in Oregon.  And I started on defense.  I love to compete."

Thanks to the Dolphin's players who signed autographs after for fans, coach Joe Philbin and the Dolphins management for a fan oriented night of football.  The Dolphins play Tampa Bay Saturday, August 24th.

Sunday FUNday

Brandon Flowers Charity Weekend in Delray Beach, FL

NFL and Obamacare: Will fans go on strike?

Conservatives view Obamacare as

fiscal train wreck

According to a recent article on twitchy.com HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius plans to use the NFL for promoting Obamacare leaving some conservatives to voice their objections on twitter.

In an article the site remarked that Obama had earlier mentioned the NBA as a vehicle for promoting national healthcare, but Sebelius it appears wants gridiron action to push her enrollment message.

Sebelius was quoted in an article from The Hill stating, "We're having active discussions right now with a variety of sports affiliates" about both paid advertising and partnerships to encourage enrollment.

All of this is part of an advertising and public relations palooza coming in the next few months as more aspects of Obamacare take effect in 2014.  At the same time conservatives are continuing their stance on the economic issues facing Americans when another massive entitlement program takes place.

A recent meme photograph on social media perhaps sums up the opposition of Obamacare and its highly objectionable, long-term economic effects expected by conservatives.  Meanwhile it looks like Monday Night Football and the NFL just opened up the door to politics, and perhaps a strike of a different kind:  players in - viewers out.

Happy Father's Day!

No worries, NBA Finals got you covered!

NFL Notebook

Leather & Laces NFL Notebook

-Running back Marcus Lattimore has signed a four-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers.

-St. Louis RB Isaiah Pead violated the NFL's substance abuse policy and will be suspended for the first game of the 2013 season.

-Mike Adams OT for the Pittsburgh Steelers was stabbed during a robbery attempt.  He is expected to make a full recovery after stomach surgery, but will be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to the injuries sustained from the attack.

-Mike Goodson faces another paternity suit filed recently in Houston.  Given his history of legal issues are the Jets up for a long three-years?  Maybe the $6.9 million will be incentive to perform.

-Former New York Jets scout Eric Mangini will join the 49ers as an offensive consultant.

-Hang on fans you will have airtime Sunday, August 4th at 8:00 p.m. on NBC when the Miami Dolphins play the Dallas Cowboys so mark your calendars.  Any preseason predictions?