Happy Leap Year! The leap year is a phenomenon that occurs every four years, with an extra day added to the month of February. This is because the earth does not orbit the earth in exactly 365 days . Therefore, the leap year is used as a corrective measure. Here are some athletes who had some insane leaping ability during their careers.

Like the Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons surged their way to a 7-9 record. Finishing strong with a four-game winning streak, Atlanta has high hopes for next season. What can they do to get back to the Super Bowl?

• Figure Out The Head Coaching Situation (Done): Dan Quinn is returning for the 2020 season for the Falcons. Quinn has a career coaching record of 46-39, a reasonable record. This is true considering the Falcons went on a late-season run, even beating the eventual NFC champions, the San Francisco 49ers.
  
• Ignite The Running Game: A part of why Atlanta's run game has stalled is because Kyle Shanahan took his play action scheme to San Francisco. Devonta Freeman is on the chopping block and he has a cap hit of around $9.5 million (three years for $22 million with $6 million in dead cap). Freeman could be a trade target if Atlanta is looking to find a new option at running back.
  
• Work Out A Deal With Austin Hooper: Hooper (75 catches out of 97 targets, 787 receiving yards, six touchdowns) has quietly emerged as a solid tight end in the NFL. Atlanta should look into giving him a new deal, but are letting him test the free agent market.
  

The Denver Broncos finished 7-9 last season and appear to be all in on quarterback Drew Lock. What can John Elway and crew do to get the Broncos back to prominence?

• Who To Franchise Tag? Should it be Justin Simmons if no deal is in place? Should it be someone else? Should Denver use the franchise tag? Simmons appears to be the name most likely to be franchise tagged, especially if nothing happens soon.
  
• Fill The Corner Spot: There are plenty of holes on Denver's defense, but corner is the one that stands out. Denver could use a pick in the later rounds or trade for the likes of Darius Slay.
  
• Bulk Up The Offensive Line: Particularly the interior part of the offensive line. If Drew Lock is to have any success in Denver, he'll need some protection that'll serve double duty for the running game. Denver could spend a pick on an offensive lineman, particularly Calvin Throckmorton from Oregon. Throckmorton showed versatility in his college tenure with the Ducks, being able to play any part of the offensive line.
  
• Get Some Weapons For Lock: Having traded away Emmanuel Sanders to San Francisco, the Broncos could use a wide receiver to help Drew Lock. Luckily, it has been mentioned on this site over and over how deep this year's draft is for wide receivers. Denver could go with Tyler Johnson from Minnesota on the second day or take Jalen Reagor from TCU in the first round.
  

Last year, the Milwaukee Bucks were set on winning the NBA title. Behind Greek Freak and key role players like Brook Lopez helped set the tone for Milwaukee's season. However, Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors stopped Milwaukee in their tracks en route to Toronto winning their first NBA title in franchise history.

Now, the Bucks appear like a dominant force again. Spacing out the floor for Giannis Antetokounmpo to dominate has put Milwaukee at a record of 49-8. Not only is this the best record in the Eastern Conference, but in the NBA. The Bucks look to reach the 70-win plateau this season, a mark reached by few teams in NBA history. But who can stop the Bucks in their tracks?

• Toronto Raptors: The Raptors may not have Kawhi anymore, but they still have the cast from last season that can shoot from the outside all game. With shooters like Fred VanVleet that can three-ball you to death, the Raptors are still a threat without Kawhi. After all, the Raptors just went on a 15-game winning streak. Nick Nurse also employed a strategy from last year's Eastern Conference Final, where the Raptors took away Greek Freak's space, forcing Milwaukee to rely on their role players.
  
• Los Angeles Clippers: One reason why the Clippers can take down the Bucks is because they're a team full of two-way players. The Clippers are a team that will take away the perimeter, although that may play to Greek Freak's advantage. Another reason why the Clippers are capable of beating the Bucks is because of Kawhi Leonard himself. As you saw in last season's playoffs, Leonard is capable of taking over a series. With Paul George and a deep bench in tow, the Clippers may wreak havoc on Milwaukee in a best-of-seven series.
  
• Los Angeles Lakers: An experienced LeBron James and his protege Anthony Davis may cause trouble for Milwaukee. Davis finally found a role in LA to dominate on the interior and can even set up a nice pick-and-roll with LeBron to boot. The Lakers also have a cast of shooters to rely on this season, something they didn't have last season.
  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers surged to a 7-9 record and found the best passing attack in the NFL (4,845 passing yards) under route expert/head coach Bruce Arians. What can the Bucs do to end the NFC's longest playoff drought?

• Figure Out The Jameis Winston Situation: Winston threw for 5,109 passing yards and 33 touchdowns last season. However, Winston was also the definition of a glass cannon, completing only 60.7% of his passes and throwing for an NFL-leading 30 interceptions. Should Tampa Bay keep Winston on board or let him walk?
  
• Hit The Ground Running: Another issue the Buccaneers need to address is the running game. The Buccaneers averaged 3.7 rushing yards per attempt last season, with the longest run going for 49 yards. A good second round option would be J.K. Dobbins from Ohio States, a workhorse that fights for his yards.
  
• Refill The Lines: Interior offensive line could use some help for Tampa Bay, as it should help the running game more. As for the defensive line, it was a solid unit last season. However, the contracts of Ndamukong Suh, Shaq Barrett, and Jason Pierre-Paul are all expiring. It would behoove the Bucs to refill this unit with younger talent.
  

This edition of Nostalgia Game Review takes a look at Ninja Gaiden for the NES. A game made by Tecmo (who's also known for the Tecmo Bowl series, unsurprisingly) in October 1988, Ninja Gaiden was the first of a trilogy for the NES, which saw a 16-bit re-release for the SNES. In fact, Ninja Gaiden was also an arcade game, even seeing an arcade adaption for the Atari Lynx. This game is a favorite of Twitch streamer Protonjon's, who has even LP'ed the series on his YouTube channel.

Ninja Gaiden features a ninja named Ryu Hayabusa, who's out to get vengeance for his murdered father. Along the way, Hayabusa learns that an evil entity named the "Jaquio" is plotting to take over the world by releasing a ancient demon's power contained within two statues. Therefore, Ryu must go through 20 stages and six acts to stop the "Jaquio". The game plays like Castlevania (the original) in that you use sub-weapons and have magic to use those weapons. These sub-weapons include a shuriken and a windmill attack.

Overall, this game has good replay value. The controls on the game may feel hard to get used to at times. However, playing the game enough will get you settled in, with the controls practically becoming easy to use. Ninja Gaiden is also notorious for its hard difficulty. That's not a problem. The problem is when you're constantly getting attacked by pestering BIRDS. The worst part is that these birds are one of the enemies in the game that deal the most damage.

What Ninja Gaiden is memorable for is its storytelling. Using cutscenes in a anime style, Ninja Gaiden does a terrific job intertwining its story into the game. Ryu meets many characters on his quest to avenge his father, adding intrigue to the game. The story has many swerves, ultimately leading you to the "Jaquio". Ninja Gaiden was one of the first video games to incorporate this into their game.

While Ninja Gaiden may be a difficult game to master at first, it is a fun challenge for anyone looking for a new adventure. Definitely one of the more underrated NES platformers, Ninja Gaiden is definitely worth your time. Check out Ninja Gaiden if you have the time!

After Andrew Luck's shocking retirement, the Indianapolis Colts managed to stay alive until the end of the regular season. They finished with a record of 7-9, but still have questions. What can the Colts do to get back to Super Bowl contender status?

• Look For Other Options At Quarterback (done... for now): Jacoby Brissett wasn't bad as the Colts quarterback; he threw for 2,942 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions. However, is Brissett the long-term answer for Indianapolis? Brissett received a two-year, $30 million contract extension in September, but questions remain about Brissett being the long-term answer.
  
• Find A Wide Receiver For Brissett: In order for Brissett to be successful, he'll need a good receiver to accompany him. Jerry Jeudy looks like a solid option for the Colts in the first round. However, this is a deep draft for receivers. Indy could also look for later-round options to satisfy their search. In any case, 607 receiving yards for the top receiver from last season is a bit of a letdown.
  
• Address The Blocking Positions: The Colts have the second-largest amount of cap space in the 2020 off-season ($86,162,964) and should spend it wisely. Positions like offensive tackle and tight end should be looked at for improvement. There are also draft options like Austin Jackson that the Colts should consider.
  

When Vince McMahon said he wanted to see a fast-paced football league, many would assume there would be more points. However, that hasn't been the case, as the highest amount of points scored was 37 by Houston. Granted, everyone was expecting shoot-outs of 40+ points per team. But the XFL's experiment has waned from such chaos.

There's also less of an emphasis on running the ball. Yes, the XFL wants more tempo in their games. However, when your leading rusher is Matt Jones of the St. Louis Battlehawks (129 rushing yards this season), it should raise some eyebrows.

Aside from Cardale Jones (511 passing yards), the passers in the XFL aren't lighting it up. But it's only two weeks worth of games. We'll see what goes down in the next couple weeks and if those numbers climb.

In their last hurrah in Oakland, the Raiders have set off for Sin City. What should the Las Vegas Raiders do to ensure that Vegas will get a legit playoff team this season?

• Find Their Quarterback: Whether it's offering Tom Brady two years and $60 million or getting Derek Carr back, the young Raiders must figure out who their snap caller is for next season. Vegas should probably stick with Carr instead of Brady; Carr completed 70.4% of his passes last season, throwing for 21 touchdowns and only eight interceptions.
  
• Get Some Receivers In The Process: Armed with around $51 million in cap space, the Raiders could make a run at a receiver like Robby Anderson or A.J. Green. They could also take advantage of a deep receiver draft and pick up Jerry Jeudy or CeeDee Lamb. In either case, the Raiders need help in their outside game.
  
• Around The Corner: The Raiders could get another pass rusher to accompany Maxx Crosby. However, they could also get a corner. Las Vegas has some holes to fill on defense, so they can expend a pick or two on one of those positions if they decide to go for the other in the first round. The same can be said with the receiver position.
  

The Jets wrapped up their 2019 season with a 7-9 record, but have high hopes for the future with Sam Darnold. What can they do to pry the AFC East from New England?

• Bulk Up The Offensive Line: Sam Darnold will need some blocking in front of him. Jets quarterbacks took 52 sacks last season, which is an astonishing number. The Jets will need some blocking that can also open up lanes for the running game.
  
• What To Do With Robby Anderson? The Jets haven't even had a decent receiver in a long time. Robby Anderson (52 receptions, 779 receiving yards, five touchdowns) seems to be above that. But should the Jets pay him? Should they move forward without him? New York must figure out what to do with Anderson?
  
• What About Le'Veon Bell? There has been some trade rumors swirling around Bell, so it remains to be seen on what will happen with the running back. Should the Jets move on from Bell as well, considering Bell just turned 28 today.
  
• Cut The Cap: It isn't just Bell that the Jets should be looking at. New York should look at players like corner Trumaine Johnson and create some cap space to compete for the suddenly vulnerable AFC East.