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The Chicago Bears are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago has already made a few splashes this offseason, starting by hiring Ben Johnson as their next head coach. The Bears also rebuilt their offensive line a pair of trades and some smart free agency signings. Now the table is set […]

The Chicago Bears have already gotten a lot better this offseason. It all started with hiring former Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Now the Bears are ready to dominate the 2025 NFL Draft and challenge their NFC North rivals later this fall. Bears head coach Ben Johnson made it clear that […]

The Dallas Cowboys had an awful 2024 season. Dallas only won seven games during the regular season and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys certainly suffered from injuries to key players like Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons. It did not help that Dallas was not very aggressive to add talent during the offseason. The Cowboys seem […]

The Green Bay Packers need to add talent in the 2025 NFL Draft. Green Bay is in one of the NFL’s most competitive divisions, the NFC North. The Packers could use all the help they can get, on both sides of the ball, to compete for an NFC North title in 2025. ESPN’s Mel Kiper […]

The Chicago Bears have made some huge strides forward this offseason. Chicago’s biggest move may have been hiring Ben Johnson as their next head coach. He is already inspiring confidence from several important Bears players. Bears head coach Ben Johnson has reportedly wowed many of the team’s star players. Chicago was particularly impressed by Johnson’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers need to find a new starting quarterback this offseason. Pittsburgh has been waiting on Aaron Rodgers to sign with them for weeks. This has caused some to wonder if the Steelers would draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft as a last resort. ESPN’s Mel Kiper did not have them draft […]

The Dallas Cowboys are an interesting team to watch heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Dallas has 10 picks in the draft, including the 12th overall pick. One NFL draft expert had a hard time deciding between two positions for the Cowboys in his latest mock. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. had a tough time choosing […]

The Houston Texans are looking to rebound after a disappointing 2024 season. Houston won 10 games during the regular season but did not make much noise during the playoffs. The Texans have already made some big moves this offseason, including shoring up their defense, that could help Houston make a deep playoff run in 2025. […]

The Houston basketball program suffered a heartbreaking loss in Monday night’s NCAA title game. Houston lost 65-63 against Florida, squandering a 12-point lead and allowing the Gators to come back and win it all. The Cougars came so close to getting the program’s first national championship, but they ultimately came up just short. Houston’s players […]

The New England Patriots could look a lot different once the 2025 NFL season kicks off this fall. New England had a dreadful 2024 season, only winning four games during the regular season. As a result, the Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo and replaced him with franchise star Mike Vrabel. New England has a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers desperately need to find a new starting quarterback. Pittsburgh did well during the 2024 season with the combination of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Now both of them are gone, and the Steelers need to add more competition for Mason Rudolph. One NFL insider gave another update on the ongoing Aaron Rodgers […]

The UConn women’s basketball program are national champions once more. Connecticut crushed South Carolina 82-59 to secure the program’s first national championship since 2016. The Huskies were led by their three best players: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, and freshman star Sarah Strong. One legendary WNBA player had some kind words for Bueckers and Fudd after […]

The 2025 NFL draft is less than three weeks away, with many NFL teams putting the final touches on their big boards and determining who they want to target in the draft. Now is the time where many NFL analysts begin getting a little more creative with their mock drafts, with ESPN’s Bill Barnwell taking […]

The Detroit Red Wings have had some legendary players on the team over the years. Greats like Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom, and others helped turn Detroit into Hockeytown. One Red Wings star just paid his respects to Alex Ovechkin after achieving a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment. Ovechkin broke the NHL’s all-time goal scoring record on […]

Penn State football has turned into a factory that produces talented NFL players. Penn State will be well represented in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Abdul Carter is likely to be the first Nittany Lion selected in this year’s draft, but he is not the only player who could be picked in […]

The Dallas Cowboys want to improve this offseason after a disappointing 2024 campaign. Dallas struggled in 2024 because of injuries to key players like Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott. Parsons recently got involved in a social media dispute over one QB in the 2025 draft class. Jaguars safety Andre Cisco started a firestorm on social […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2024 season. Dallas only won seven games during the regular season, due in large part to a season-ending injury to QB Dak Prescott. The Cowboys are doing everything they can to improve ahead of the 2025 NFL season. That could include drafting a new starting running back. Former Cowboys […]

The New Orleans Saints have not been a winning organization since Drew Brees retired in 2021. Brees was one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, putting up some insane statistics in Sean Payton’s offense. Brees finally got the opportunity to honor one of his former Saints teammates after their retirement from the NFL. Former […]

The Miami Dolphins are ready to make up for lost time in the 2025 NFL season. Miami had a disastrous 2024 season, in large part due to a scary concussion injury to QB Tua Tagovailoa. Unfortunately, the Dolphins will have to carry on without their superstar left tackle. Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead announced his […]

The Detroit Lions are doing everything they can to improve their roster during the 2025 NFL offseason. Detroit has enjoyed unprecedented levels of success over the past few seasons under head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes. In fact, the Lions had their best season in franchise history in 2024. They won 15 games, […]

The Arizona Cardinals could be ready to take a huge step forward in 2025. Arizona finished the 2024 season 8-9 and missed the playoffs, though they were in the NFC West division race until the end of the season. The Cardinals extended one of their best offensive players on a long-term extension on Thursday. Cardinals […]

The Tennessee Titans need to find a new franchise quarterback. Will Levis struggled mightily during the 2024 season and proved that he is not the future in Tennessee. It seems his successor could come from the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe explained why the Titans have not made a final decision on Cam […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are an ascending power in the AFC West. Los Angeles changed overnight after signing Jim Harbaugh as head coach before the 2024 season. The Chargers won 11 games during the regular season and made to the playoffs. They accomplish all of this with a talent-poor roster that was in salary cap […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers need to find their quarterback of the future. Pittsburgh is flirting with the idea of adding Aaron Rodgers as a bridge quarterback for the 2025 season. One NFL insider believes the Steelers could make a shocking selection during the 2025 NFL Draft to find their next franchise quarterback. ESPN’s Field Yates spoke […]

The New York Giants desperately need to find a new starting quarterback. New York is doing everything it can to upgrade its quarterback room. The Giants have already signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to contracts during NFL free agency. One rival NFL executive believes that the Giants are not done yet. The executive told […]

The Los Angeles Rams had an excellent 2024 season. Los Angeles went on a deep playoff run, coming painfully close to making an NFC Championship game appearance. Now the Rams are reloaded and ready to make another playoff push during the 2025 season this fall. The Rams were the talk of the NFL earlier in […]

The Green Bay Packers may be the least popular team at the NFL’s Annual League Meeting this year. Green Bay was revealed as the team that submitted a proposal to ban the Tush Push. The controversial proposal has the league up in arms, with players, coaches, and teams taking sides on the issue. One NFL […]

The Buffalo Bills are doing everything they can to win with QB Josh Allen. The Bills understand that the moves they make this offseason could help get them over the hump and into the Super Bowl. Buffalo may have lose one of their offensive stars after the 2025 season due to a contract dispute. Bills […]

The Chicago Bears have been trying to build a new stadium for quite some time. Chicago continues to play at Soldier Field while they explore options for building a new stadium outside of the city. The team has also explored plans for building a huge lakefront stadium along Lake Michigan. Chicago is now shifting its […]

The Detroit Lions are in their greatest moment in franchise history. Detroit is one of the most historically downtrodden teams in the NFL. However, they have taken on new life under head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes. Now, they are one of the best teams in the NFC and legitimate Super Bowl contenders. […]

The Green Bay Packers were one of the better teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. However, the Packers need to continue adding talent to their young roster if they want to get over the hump. One NFL insider believes they should add an explosive playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. ESPN’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have already had an incredible offseason. Las Vegas replaced Antonio Pierce with legendary coach Pete Carroll. They also traded a third-round pick for QB Geno Smith, significantly upgrading the position before the 2025 NFL Draft. One NFL insider believes the Raiders will add a pair of playmakers in the draft. ESPN’s […]

The New York Giants desperately need to find their starting quarterback of the future. New York is taking multiple swings at the position, adding Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston during NFL free agency. One NFL insider believes the Giants will use their first-round pick on a quarterback as well. ESPN’s Field Yates paired the Giants […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is only three weeks away. NFL teams are hard at work attending pro days and assembling their final big boards ahead of April 24th. The draft is now close enough that many mock drafts will now spice things up by including trades. ESPN’s latest 2025 NFL mock draft features one wild […]

The Arizona Cardinals could make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Arizona finished the 2024 season 8-9 and missed the playoffs, but they were in the hunt for most of the season. The Cardinals have made a number of aggressive moves that could make them a lot more competitive in the fall. That includes […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. The Lions won 15 games, earned their second straight NFC North division title, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. All of those feats are firsts […]

The Tennessee Titans face an interesting choice in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tennessee holds the first overall pick and have plenty of talented players to choose from. One Titans official noted recently that it is still within the realm of possibility to trade away their first-round pick. Titans President of Football Operations Chad Brinker spoke […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than one month away. NFL teams are busy attending pro days and assembling their final big boards ahead of April 24th. One analyst recently heaped praise on one of the best players in the 2025 draft class. Joel Klatt had nothing but good things to say about Penn State […]

The Washington Commanders are moving in the right direction. Washington took a huge leap forward in year one under head coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders won 12 games during the regular season and had a pair of exciting playoff wins in 2024. Now the Commanders are hopeful that they can improve even further in 2025. […]