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Rodney Peete feels that the Detroit Lions have a potential problem on their hands. The Lions are annual playoff contenders. They’ve advanced to the postseason in back-to-back years, going to the NFC Championship Game during the 2023 season and clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed during the 2024 campaign. However, they’ve struggled to live up […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a weird spot entering their Week 12 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs have been the AFC’s dominant powerhouse since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018, advancing to the AFC Championship Game in every one of those seasons since then. Kansas City has won […]

Eric Decker believes the New England Patriots have what it takes to dethrone the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. Following the conclusion of their Week 9 games, the Patriots are at the top of the AFC East with their 7-2 record, just a half-game ahead of the 6-2 Buffalo Bills. However, the Patriots also […]

Reggie Bush knows a thing or two about winning football. The former Heisman Trophy winner won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints and also won two national championships as a member of the USC Trojans. He played with one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Drew Brees, and one of the best […]

Denver Broncos legend John Elway gives a lot of credit to head coach Sean Payton for Bo Nix’s development. The 25-year-old quarterback has already proven that he’s the franchise passer of a team that’s been lacking one for the past decade. Nix led the Broncos to their first playoff appearance in nine years last season […]

USC football legend Matt Leinart is very high on fellow ex-Trojans star Caleb Williams as he enters his second season with the Chicago Bears. As the 2024 No. 1 overall pick prepares for Year 2 with an offensive guru in new head coach Ben Johnson at the helm, there will be heightened expectations. Williams showed […]

Terrell Davis believes the Denver Broncos have what it takes to compete with the Kansas City Chiefs as early as this season. The Chiefs have not only been the juggernauts of the AFC West division but the dominant force of the conference since Patrick Mahomes stepped in as the starting quarterback in 2018. They’ve won […]

The Golden State Warriors could be a team on the verge of emerging as an elite one next season. The Warriors showed off their potential following their midseason trade of Jimmy Butler. Golden State went 23-7 with Butler in the lineup, including 16-2 when both Butler and Steph Curry were in. The Warriors managed to […]

Dell Curry may be known now as Stephen Curry’s dad, but he was once known for his lengthy Charlotte Hornets career. The 61-year-old spent 10 years as a member of the Hornets — he was an inaugural member of the franchise in 1988 — establishing himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the […]

With Cooper Flagg due to be the top overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Baron Davis has an interesting player comparison for the reigning National College Player of the Year. The 18-year-old phenom made a tremendous impact during his first and lone collegiate season with the Duke Blue Devils. The 6-foot-9 forward showed his […]

Atlanta Braves great John Smoltz is well aware that the New York Yankees are still a major threat to win the World Series. Despite entering the season with myriad injuries, especially to their pitching staff such as ace Gerrit Cole, the Yankees are leading the American League East two months into the season by a […]

The Florida Panthers have the look of a seasoned and grizzled veteran team that’s ready to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. They still have to finish off the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, but the Panthers are one game away from advancing to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals. They’ve done so in […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White may have played only one season with Tom Brady, but the G.O.A.T. had an instrumental impact on his career. White was selected with a third-round pick by the Buccaneers in 2022 and ended up starting the last eight games of the regular season along with their playoff game. […]

Sam Darnold may no longer be a member of the Minnesota Vikings, but he still keeps in contact with his former coach, Kevin O’Connell, even though he signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency earlier this offseason. The Pro Bowl quarterback earned his big contract with the Seahawks after […]

Ed McCaffrey is still a big believer in the San Francisco 49ers. The former Pro Bowl wide receiver won a Super Bowl with the 49ers during the 1994 season and his son, Christian McCaffrey, is currently one of their biggest stars. However, the Niners went through a rough season last year, struggling to a 6-11 […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is high on one specific wide receiver prospect coming out of the 2025 NFL draft. The former Pro Bowl and All-Pro wide receiver is giving major props to No. 8 overall pick and new Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan was the top wide receiver selected — […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will be entering his first season without Cooper Kupp. The 23-year-old receiver will lead the Rams’ receiving corps for the first time without the veteran wideout, who signed with the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason after an eight-year career with the Rams. Kupp is one of the best […]

Although Dwight Howard is certainly still young and fit enough to do it, don’t expect the eight-time All-Star to be making a return to an NBA court anytime soon. The recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee isn’t closing the door on a possible NBA return, but he does admit it would be difficult to […]

Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders has full confidence that his former team can bounce back next season. The Lions are coming off of a heartbreaking loss in the playoffs, a huge upset while facing the Washington Commanders despite entering the postseason as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Detroit allowed 45 points in their 45-31 loss […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland knows he’s far from a finished product. Garland may be a two-time All-Star and one of the key players on the Eastern Conference-leading Cavs, but he’s still just 25 years old. One could argue that he hasn’t even hit his peak yet. While Garland’s confidence is extremely “high” right now […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain quickly emerged as a Rookie of the Year candidate during the first couple months of the season. The 2024 first-round draft pick unexpectedly took on a lead scoring role as the Sixers’ big three — Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George — all dealt with injuries at the start […]

Alex Rodriguez isn’t sugarcoating it — the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team to beat in baseball right now. The Dodgers are off to a sensational start to the 2025 season, going 5-0 with the second-best run differential in the early part of the year at plus-14 runs. That’s actually the second-best mark to Rodriguez’s […]

Patrick Surtain II may be only 24 years old, but he’s already played for some of the best coaches in football. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is currently playing for Sean Payton, one of just seven active coaches who have won a Super Bowl. The 61-year-old is best known for leading the New […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is a big believer in his young quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos are coming off of their best season since winning the Super Bowl in 2015. The Broncos advanced to the playoffs for the first time in nine years with a 10-7 record last season, vastly exceeding expectations with […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is the son of arguably the greatest perimeter defender of all time, Gary Payton. The elder Payton was one of the most popular players of his generation, known for his lockdown defense and notorious trash-talking. The 56-year-old Payton was a nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, nine-time All-Defensive First […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has been privileged to play with key figures from the greatest dynasty of this millennium. While they may not be at their very peak, the Warriors remain a threat during the 2024-25 season with Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr being key figures of the organization. Curry […]

New Orleans Saints great Drew Brees is a big fan of the Las Vegas Raiders’ decision to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach. The Raiders made waves when they hired Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll as their new head coach prior to the Super Bowl. Carroll is one of the most accomplished coaches in […]

New England Patriots great Vince Wilfork is confident in the new regime. The Patriots will usher in a new era — or an old era, depending on how you look at it — with former longtime linebacker Mike Vrabel as their new head coach. They’ll also bring back former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in the […]

It’s safe to say that all of Philadelphia loves Saquon Barkley. The 28-year-old running back was the difference between lifting the Philadelphia Eagles from a declining playoff team into Super Bowl champions in one season. Barkley won Offensive Player of the Year and finished as a runner-up in MVP voting after becoming the ninth player […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is now a Super Bowl champion head coach. The fiery and passionate Sirianni has had his share of critics over recent seasons, especially when the Eagles ended the 2023 season losing six of their final seven games after a 10-1 start. Some had questioned his ability to lead, while […]

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith would vote for Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley as the MVP. The Hall of Fame back and three-time Super Bowl champion did not hesitate when asked if Barkley should be the MVP as he competes with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens two-time MVP Lamar Jackson for […]

Champ Bailey sees Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders jumping to the NFL when he receives an offer. However, he never saw a potential “match” when Sanders was linked to his former NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. The Hall of Fame defensive back once upon a time teamed up with Sanders in Washington back in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is facing a new challenge this season as the team’s unquestioned lead scoring option. The absence of Joel Embiid due to a knee injury has led to Maxey facing defenses game planning almost exclusively for him. Despite the increased defensive attention, the All-Star guard is still averaging 26.6 points per […]

Mark Ingram II would go with his former quarterback, Lamar Jackson, as the 2024 NFL MVP. The NFL MVP will likely be a battle between Jackson, Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley. Allen is considered the favorite to win the award. However, Ingram would go with his former Baltimore Ravens teammate as the MVP considering he’s […]

New York Giants great Carl Banks still believes Daniel Jones can resurrect his NFL career. The former Giants starting quarterback washed out of New York midway through the 2024 season after he was released by the team. Jones had signed a four-year, $160 million contract during the 2023 offseason that seemed to cement his status […]

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is one of the top tight ends in the NFL. The 25-year-old is coming off of a breakthrough season in which he posted career bests with 111 catches for 1,146 receiving yards. His prolific season will result in his first Pro Bowl berth in February. However, not everything was […]

Thurman Thomas is confident the Buffalo Bills can beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. The Hall of Fame running back is best known for his 12 years with the Bills, winning the 1991 NFL MVP and helping lead the franchise to a record four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. While the Bills will obviously […]

Although the Buffalo Bills are playing at home in their upcoming divisional round playoff matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Bills great Thurman Thomas says Lamar Jackson is under more pressure to win than Josh Allen. Both Allen and Jackson are the two favorites to win the 2024 MVP award, with the Bills quarterback being a […]

Former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz says he would have been “upset” had Saquon Barkley broken the single-season rushing record against their former team, but it would have been “fun” to see him do it. Barkley, one of the favorites for the MVP award this season, entered the Week 18 season finale against the […]