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After moving on from Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are searching far and wide for their next head coach. Watching the Detroit Lions’ playoff run has given the Falcons some ideas. Atlanta has requested second in-person interviews with both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, via Michael Rothstein of ESPN. The Falcons can’t officially conduct those […]

Despite a valiant playoff run, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw their season end at the hands of the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. For Shaq Barrett, it could’ve been the last time he donned a Buccaneers jersey. Barrett is under contract through the 2024 season. However, with a cap hit around $14 million, the […]

After what seemed like an eternity at the top of the NFL, the New England Patriots are making sweeping changes to their organization. One area the Patriots desperately need to address is quarterback. With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it seems likely that the Patriots will target QB. North Carolina […]

Holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s no secret that the Washington Commanders are targeting their quarterback of the future. But the quarterback the Commanders end up selecting may not be the player fans expected, at least to Mel Kiper Jr. LSU sensation Jayden Daniels went to Washington at No. […]

The Tennessee Titans have made their decision at head coach, hiring former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. While Callahan will be a first time head coach in the NFL, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor thinks he is the perfect fit with the Titans. Callahan has worked with Taylor since 2019, when the latter became […]

After winning the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys were quickly bounced out of the playoffs by the Green Bay Packers. If the Cowboys want to get over their playoff hump, trading for Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs would certainly help. Dallas is the favorite (+200) to land Diggs if he isn’t playing for the Bills […]

With Brian Callahan named the new Tennessee Titans head coach, the Cincinnati Bengals are in need of a new offensive coordinator. As the Bengals look to find the best pairing for Joe Burrow, one candidate has already surfaced for Cincinnati. The Bengals are interested in promoting quarterback coach Dan Pitcher to OC. However, they’ll have […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still trying to pick up the pieces after losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Angels won’t be able to truly replace Ohtani, Los Angeles is at least trying to add some power back into their lineup. The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with […]

Outside of Shota Imanaga, the Chicago Cubs haven’t had the explosive offseason many fans and pundits were expecting. However, the Cubs would certainly shake things up if they traded for Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. The Cubs have shown interest in acquiring Clase, via Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. President of Baseball Operations Jed […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers approach their offseason, fixing the offense will be a top priority. Head coach Mike Tomlin already has one idea to have the Steelers running more cohesively on offense. Pittsburgh will be hiring its next offensive coordinator from outside the organization. Tomlin knows his offense needs a complete makeover to get to […]

Scotties Barnes got his start in the NBA playing alongside Pascal Siakam on the Toronto Raptors. It was hard for Barnes to not get emotional after hearing Siakam had been traded. Toronto sent Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for a haul that includes three first-round draft picks. Barnes understands the NBA is a business and […]

As teams around MLB look to add pitching via the trade market, Dylan Cease of the Chicago White Sox has arguably been the hottest name available. However, any team looking to acquire Cease might need to look elsewhere for their pitching needs. The White Sox aren’t going to trade away Cease for cheap. While there […]

With the Atlanta Falcons once again missing out of the playoffs, owner Arthur Blank and company decided to move on from head coach Arthur Smith. Luckily for the Falcons, legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick became available just when their vacancy opened up. As soon as he could, Blank had a one-on-one meeting […]

By defeating the Dallas Cowboys, the Green Bay Packers have set themselves up for a Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. As the Packers look to continue shocking the NFL world, Green Bay has gained a new fan in Rob Gronkowski. Their road to the playoffs proved that the Packers had a team […]

After deciding to part ways with Mike Vrabel, the Tennessee Titans are searching for their next head coach. If the Titans want to add a spark to their offense, adding one of Joe Burrow’s right hand men. Tennessee has contacted Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for a second – and in-person – interview, via […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the process of making sweeping changes to their organization. Through it all, interim general manager Champ Kelly has stood by the Raiders. Specifically, Kelly has played a major role throughout Las Vegas’ search for their next head coach. With Kelly so actively involved, some believe it’s a sign he […]

The Toronto Blue Jays might’ve struck out in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. However, that hasn’t stopped the Blue Jays from building a roster ready to compete in 2024. Toronto has agreed to a deal with Cuban standout Yariel Rodriguez, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. While the financials aren’t yet known, Rodriguez is […]

Skyy Moore has only been able to watch the Kansas City Chiefs from the sidelines as they’ve made the run to the Divisional Round. But as the Chiefs look to take down the Buffalo Bills and advance in the playoffs, Moore is getting closer to his return. Kansas City has opened the 21-day practice window […]

After making the postseason in 2022, the Seattle Mariners were on the outside looking in following the 2023 campaign. As the Mariners look to get back to prominence, Seattle has added a key reliever to their bullpen mix. The Mariners have signed Austin Voth to a one-year, $1.25 million contract, via Robert Murray of FanSided. […]

After the Philadelphia Eagles lost their playoff matchup to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jason Kelce was seen on the sidelines in an emotional state. It was then reported that the star center told the Eagles he was retiring. But if Kelce is going to walk away from the NFL, he is planning to do it […]

After watching their playoff hopes crumble in front of them, the Jacksonville Jaguars knew some changes needed to be made. One key area the Jaguars can improve in is on the defensive side of the ball. Jacksonville has already begun that transition, firing defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and his entire staff after the 2023 season. […]

With the Tennessee Titans struggling to find their footing, the team traded away star safety Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles. As Derrick Henry watched the trade go down, he wondered if he would be the next Titans difference maker to be dealt. A deal with a playoff contender reportedly got close. Henry said the […]

The Washington Nationals have been in a rebuilding phase since winning the World Series in 2019. While they showed signs of life in 2023, the Nationals still need plenty of help to get back into the playoff hunt. Washington has hired Sean Doolittle as a pitching strategist, the team announced. Doolittle will now be tasked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their playoff positioning ahead of the NBA trade deadline. If the Lakers were to swing a deal for Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray, Los Angeles’ playoff chances would looking much brighter. Los Angeles is the favorite (-150) to land Murray if he is traded, vet betonline.ag. The […]

A year after making it to the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles have been quickly eliminated from the playoffs. Head coach Nick Sirianni has drawn the ire of plenty of Eagles fans and now finds himself squarely on the hot seat entering the offseason. If the Eagles were to move on from Sirianni, Mike Vrabel […]

After losing to the Green Bay Packers on Super Wild Card Weekend, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy’s seat has never been hotter. If the Cowboys were to make a change at head coach, there are already odds out on who will replace McCarthy. New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick is the favorite (-175) to […]

As the Boston Red Sox try to stay afloat in the AL East, adding to their offense has been a major offseason discussion. The Red Sox are eyeing some of the biggest sluggers available, but Boston also has a backup plan. The Red Sox are still engaged in free agent conversation with Adam Duvall and […]

Jarren Duran was having a resurgent season for the Boston Red Sox before an injury ended it prematurely. But if the Red Sox were hoping to have Duran in their 2024 lineup, Boston’s wish has been granted. Duran has been medically cleared for spring training, via Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox […]

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be without their star closer Felix Bautista for the entire 2024 season. But if it were up to Bautista, he would be pitching for the Orioles sooner rather than later. Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Bautista’s realistic expectations are to return by 2025’s Opening Day. However, if he gets […]

While they made a valiant effort to reach the postseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season end on Super Wild Card Weekend. The Steelers will now enter the offseason looking to improve their roster for a deeper playoff run. Pittsburgh fell to Buffalo 31-17. Quarterback Mason Rudolph got the start, completing 23-of-39 passes for 229 […]

The Houston Astros are looking to return to their World Series ways after losing in the ALCS in 2023. But as the Astros look to attack the AL West, Houston will have to do so without one of their best relievers. Kendall Graveman underwent surgery on his right shoulder. He is now expected to miss […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams came up just short in taking down the Detroit Lions on Super Wild Card Weekend, losing 24-23. After the game, Stafford met Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the middle of the field. When they embraced, both Stafford and Goff had nothing but respect for one another, via NFL […]

From manager to front office, the New York Mets have completely transformed their franchise through the offseason. As the Mets look for brighter days, New York is hoping Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s brother can help. The Mets have signed Vladi Miguel Guerrero to a deal that includes a $117,000 signing bonus, via Jesse Borek of MLB.com. […]

The San Diego Padres have undergone plenty of changes throughout the offseason. However, one thing that has remained is the Padres landing the top prospect on the international market. San Diego has signed Leodalis De Vries, via MLB.com’s Jesse Borek, Jesus Cano and AJ Cassavell. The shortstop ranked as the No.1 prospect available internationally, via […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to turn things around after their disastrous 2023 performance. But even though there are high hopes surrounding the Cardinals, Oliver Marmol has heard the hot seat rumors surrounding his name. Marmol’s contract expires after the 2024 season, meaning St. Louis could move on with another poor campaign. While the […]

Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season come to an end after losing to the Buffalo Bills on Super Wild Card Weekend. As the Steelers look to regroup and begin to look towards next season, Harris has some suggestions. Pittsburgh fell to Buffalo 31-17. Harris got 12 carries, but converted it into just […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked for their Tom Brady replacement, not many were excited about the prospects of Baker Mayfield. However, Mayfield has proven all the doubters wrong, getting the Buccaneers further into the playoffs and himself a little richer. With Tampa Bay taking down the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round, Mayfield […]

Chris Godwin and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers advanced in the playoffs with an impressive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Super Wild Card Weekend. But while Godwin would surely like to take the credit, the wide receiver knows just how important defense was for the Buccaneers to secure a win. Tampa Bay came away with […]

After a successful run as manager of the Houston Astros, Dusty Baker retired from his post following the 2023 season. But when the San Francisco Giants came calling, Baker couldn’t resist coming back to baseball. San Francisco has hired Baker to an intriguing role within their front office, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The […]