Joel Childers

Joined: May 12, 2014

Joel is a student at Abilene Christian University, scheduled to graduate in May of 2017. He grew up in Abilene, Texas and is an avid fan of all Dallas area sports teams, but also has a love for any teams in the Greatest State of Texas. He is a Contributor for NFL Spin Zone and ToroTimes in the FanSided Network.

Nov 16, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) looks on as he walks off the field after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Texans won 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans: DeAndre Hopkins Needs to be Paid

Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Kansas City won 30-0. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Smith Ready to Make His Legacy

Jan 18, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) and tight end Dwayne Allen (83) talk before the game against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts: Dwayne Allen Will Make or Break Andrew Luck

Nov 15, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after dropping a pass on a two point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Detroit won 18-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers: Davante Adams Needs to Find Efficiency

Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-6 to win the AFC South Division at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

AFC South Could Be NFL’s Best Division in 2016

Nov 22, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions: Ameer Abdullah Chases Expectations in 2016

Aug 22, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with tight end Jace Amaro (88) after catching a touchdown pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets: Jace Amaro Poised for Breakout Season in 2016

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) breaks away from Clemson Tigers safety Jayron Kearse (1) to score a touchdown in the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans: Derrick Henry Will Outplay DeMarco Murray

Nov 29, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) eludes Baylor Bears safety Collin Brence (38) during the game at AT&T Stadium. The Bears defeated the Red Raiders 48-46. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders: DeAndre Washington Is Not One-Dimensional

Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) greets fans after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference football championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan State won 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders: Connor Cook Will Be Good for Derek Carr

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) reacts after the game against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi

NFL: Josh Norman Made a Huge Mistake

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) is carted off the field after being injured against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft: Is Jaylon Smith Worth Drafting?

Nov 14, 2015; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Jakeem Grant (11) and his son Jakeem Grant Jr. before the game with the Kansas State Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Draft: Jakeem Grant Worth a Draft Pick

Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins cornerback Will Blackmon (41) and Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden (20) during the game at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys: Darren McFadden Can’t Be the Lead Back

Dec 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Dominique Easley (99) during the first half at NRG Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Texans 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans: Find a Quarterback in Free Agency Not Draft

November 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders fans celebrate during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders: The Hottest 2016 Free Agent Destination