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The Indianapolis Colts have quietly made some great offseason moves over the past few months. The Colts feel like they are lying in the weeds, not widely considered a contender to win the AFC South thanks to the rise of CJ Stroud and the Texans. However, the Colts could find themselves fighting for the AFC […]

The San Francisco 49ers were so close to winning the Super Bowl this past February. They have made a handful of smart moves this offseason to reload the roster for another deep playoff push in 2024. One of those additions, defensive end Leonard Floyd, recently shared his thoughts on why he chose the 49ers in […]

The NFL Draft seemingly becomes a bigger and bigger event with each passing year. Detroit hosted the NFL Draft this year and set jaw-dropping attendance records with over 700,000 in attendance over the three-day event. The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled that their city has been selected to host an upcoming NFL Draft. According to ESPN’s […]

The NFL made an announcement at the Spring League Meeting on Tuesday about a new procurement initiative that intends to standardize how the league partners with underrepresented businesses. This initiative, NFL Source, will attempt to increase its number of partnerships with businesses that are at least 51% owner and operated by a person in a […]

Russell Wilson has had a wild offseason. The veteran QB was cut from the Denver Broncos and eventually signed with the Steelers on a veteran minimum contract. Just a few weeks later, the Steelers traded for Bears QB Justin Fields. It’s fair to say that Russell Wilson has a lot to prove in 2024. He […]

Justin Fields has endured a tough offseason. He entered the offseason in no mans land, waiting for the Chicago Bears to make up their minds between himself and Caleb Williams. Chicago ended up waiting longer than most thought they would to trade Fields, sending him to the Pittsburgh Steelers for minimal draft capital. Fields spoke […]

2024 marks the start of a new era in New England. The reign of Bill Belichick has come to an end. Former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo replaces him and will install a culture all his own in New England. At least one current New England Patriot will miss Bill Belichick’s intensity in practice. Today the […]

The Houston Texans are one of the hottest teams in the AFC. Just a few seasons removed from being stuck in NFL purgatory, the Texans are favorites in the AFC South and legit contenders for the Super Bowl. The rise of young players like CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., and Tank Dell has helped Houston […]

The Chicago Bears have had one of the most exciting offseasons in the NFL this year. Chicago traded Justin Fields to Pittsburgh and promptly replaced him with Caleb Williams out of USC. Williams joins a Bears squad that is loaded with offensive weapons, including a fellow first-round draft pick in Rome Odunze. One former Pro […]

The New England Patriots have made significant investments in overhauling their offense this offseason. New England made a handful of savvy moves in free agency and spent the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on QB Drake Maye. The rookie Patriots QB looks to be without one of his main protectors for a […]

Tom Brady has been in the news a lot lately. One of the more forgotten about stories related to the legendary QB is his pending bid to become a partial owner in the Las Vegas Raiders. The potential deal could be getting a crucial update later this week. According to Washington Post’s Mark Maske, it […]

The Carolina Panthers are looking to make a splash in 2024. Carolina made a big move to trade up and draft QB Bryce Young, but they weren’t able to find success in year one. Now the Panthers have reloaded their roster via free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft and are ready to see how […]

The Arizona Cardinals have produced some solid players out of undrafted free agents. Lyle Sendlein, Tony Jefferson, and Marcel Shipp come to mind as some of the best players who started with Arizona and became reliable NFL players. Even Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner was an undrafted free agent at one point in his career. […]

The Maple Leafs will have a new head coach in 2024. Former head coach Sheldon Keefe was relieved of duties after the team’s disappointing first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Keefe has been replaced with former St. Lous Blues coach Craig Berube.  John Tavares recently shared his thoughts on his new head coach as […]

The season is over for the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado lost in Game 6 of their series with the Dallas Stars on Friday. Now they must shift into offseason mode and decide how to approach free agency and the draft. Jonathan Drouin recently shared his thoughts on a possible return to Colorado that will have fans […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are by far the hottest team in the NFL. Kansas City has won back-to-back Super Bowls and boasts one of the most prolific pairs in the NFL with QB Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs have also been in the limelight due to Kelce’s relationship with superstar singer/songwriter […]

The Vancouver Canucks have played a close 7-game series against the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If Vancouver can manage a win on Monday night, they will advance to their first Western Conference Final since 2011. They will battle the Oilers without their starting goaltender. According to The Athletic’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be sporting a revamped offense in 2024. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada has been replaced by Arthur Smith and Russell Wilson is likely to start the season at QB. The Steelers also made significant investments in their offensive line and added some new weapons for Wilson. One former Super Bowl champion recently […]

The Washington Commanders have completely overhauled their entire organization in one offseason. The Commanders brought in a new ownership group earlier this year. Those new owners have made an impact right away, hiring general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. Washington’s new brain trust has significantly overhauled the team’s coaching staff and roster […]

This has been quite the day for the PGA and Scottie Scheffler. The pro golfer was arrested in an alleged assault on a police officer outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. According to legal experts, Scheffler may avoid the most serious legal charges filed against him. Yahoo Sports spoke to three Kentucky attorneys […]

Drew Brees is one of the best QBs to ever play in the NFL. Brees was never viewed as the guy in the NFL because he played in the same eras as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. However, it is hard to argue with his career record and passing stats. Brees recently shared his thoughts on […]

The Kansas City Chiefs seem to always be in the headlines nowadays. Kansas City has won two Super Bowls in a row, has the best QB in the league, and one of its players is dating arguably the most popular woman on the planet. Harrison Butker made headlines recently because of controversial comments made at […]

The Miami Dolphins flourished in 2023 under head coach Mike McDaniel and QB Tua Tagovailoa. Miami’s offense boasts incredible speed and put up some absurd performances, including a 70-point game against the Broncos in Week 3. The future of Tua in Miami hangs in the balance as the star QB made a major decision amid […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most consistently good teams in the NFL for the past thirty years. In fact, the Steelers have only had four seasons since 1991 where their regular season record was below .500. Legendary NFL QB Tom Brady heaped some praise on the Steelers on a recent podcast appearance. […]

Tom Brady has been in the media a lot recently. He participated in The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix and will be joining FOX as their lead analyst this fall. In a recent podcast appearance, Brady took a shot at the Jacksonville Jaguars that proves he learned a little something from being on his […]

The Denver Broncos have been hard at work retooling their roster under new head coach Sean Payton. There is much work to be done thanks to the bungled Russell Wilson trade from two years ago. Denver has finally paid off its debt to the Seattle Seahawks in terms of draft picks, but the salary cap […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering a new era. Chicago is going into the future with future superstar Connor Bedard and Danny Wirtz as owner and CEO after the passing of his late father Rocky in 2023. The organization has found itself in some hot water as a result of a lawsuit filed by a former […]

The Texans have assembled a fearsome defense under head coach DeMeco Ryans. It is no surprise that the former middle linebacker understands the importance of defensive football. On a recent radio hit, Ryans made a plea for one former Texans legend to return to the squad if they should need him in 2024. On a […]

The Minnesota Vikings will try to bounce back in 2024. Minnesota came into 2023 with big hopes but struggled in a few games to start the season. They lost both Kirk Cousins and T.J. Hockenson to major injuries throughout the season, starting their decline. The Vikings may be without Kirk Cousins moving forward, but they […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will look like a brand new team in their first full season under head coach Antonio Pierce. They will have an opportunity to start the 2024 NFL season off on the right foot in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 2024 NFL schedule released last night for all 32 […]

The NFL released the schedule for the 2024 regular season last night. Fans can now examine their favorite team’s schedule closely and analyze how they feel about their bye week, number of prime time games, and when they play their favorite division rivals. This is also the time of year where some unique quirks can […]

Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is over, the NFL schedule release is the last major event on the league calendar before an uneventful summer. News is finally starting to come out from various league sources about certain matchups, including primetime and international games. One insider has revealed Washington’s opponent in the first week of […]

The New York Giants are no strangers to the limelight. New York is one of the biggest media markets in the country, which creates extra attention and scrutiny for every move that is made. The Giants will be gaining even more publicity thanks to a new HBO program that was announced today. According to Ari […]

The Washington Commanders have significantly overhauled their organization in just one offseason. Washington started from the top with a new ownership group. They also added a new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn, as well as offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. The Commanders also put in plenty of work on the roster during […]

The New York Giants are in a tough situation as a franchise. Two years ago they gave QB Daniel Jones an extension after winning a Wild Card game against the Vikings. Just two years later that deal looks like a huge mistake. The Giants passed on JJ McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft, which mean […]

Netflix’s special The Roast of Tom Brady was an event like no other. The event featured a huge ensemble of actors, comedians, and NFL figures who all participated in the roast of one of the NFL’s greatest players. Tom Brady wasn’t the only figure who was the target of the roast, but he was certainly […]

The Washington Commanders were thrilled to select Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They had their pick of every QB other than Caleb Williams in a loaded QB class. Washington selected Daniels in part because of his electric rushing ability. Now that rookie minicamps are up and running around […]

It is no secret that Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears weren’t the perfect marriage. The Bears made an aggressive move to trade up for him in the 2021 NFL Draft. However, this landed Fields in a subpar situation and left Chicago limited with less draft capital because of the trade up. That combination, paired […]

The New England Patriots have reset their franchise this offseason. They installed Jerod Mayo at head coach after parting ways with Bill Belichick. New England also made some significant roster moves, most notably selecting QB Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It appears that Maye is already ingratiating himself […]