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It happens every summer, and Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward is one of the recipients of over-the-top praise. Still, would the Titans consider a trade to give him another weapon? Ward isn’t the only rookie getting notice. A different Titans rising rookie has been turning heads in the 2025 OTAs. The Titans drafted Oluwafemi […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their hands full with the quarterback situation. It seems like everybody feels the need to express their opinion on it. However, there’s another thing going on as T.J. Watt’s contract situation drew an eye-opening take from a franchise favorite. Charlie Batch said the Steelers better work on it, according to a […]

The hits keep coming for the San Francisco 49ers, who got positive injury updates for Christian McCaffrey and offensive tackle Trent Williams. Also, ESPN gave the 49ers the best chance of a turnaround along with the Bears and Patriots. The 49ers were tabbed as the team most likely to go from worst to first in […]

The Washington Commanders are getting a lot of love for the way they do things. However, that doesn’t mean they’ll be able to pull off a big trade this summer. Still, here is a rising Commanders rookie who is turning heads in the 2025 OTAs. There’s little doubt the Commanders must improve on the back […]

The Dallas Cowboys are trying to get their cornerbacks at the same level of strength as the room for the wide receivers. Also, head coach Brian Schottenheimer had a candid reaction to the Cowboys’ Super Bowl drought. Schottenheimer said he doesn’t spend time thinking about it, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. […]

Maybe the Arizona Cardinals will wind up with gold after Will Johnson slid to them in the draft. And the selection looks better after the recent injury news at cornerback. Looking ahead, here are three Cardinals’ hidden gems you need to know on the 2025 roster. The 2025 season could take many different directions for […]

The Atlanta Braves are trying to cast a positive light despite their less-than-inspiring season so far. But a nagging injury adds to the doubt. And that leads to rumors, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan not ruling out a Braves’ trade of a core star. Passan said the Braves could find themselves in a position of needing […]

The Seattle Seahawks have tried to make life easier for Sam Darnold. But signing the quarterback remains a risky move. Adding the angst, Darnold flopped hard in his first session in front of the media. The Seahawks traded steady quarterback Geno Smith and banked on Darnold, who had a resurgent season with the Vikings in […]

There are high hopes for the Atlanta Falcons’ offense in 2025. But the franchise still can’t escape reminders of a haunted past. Looking forward, here are two Falcons’ hidden gems you need to know on the 2025 roster. Every NFL eye saw what the Falcons did in the first round of the draft. They set […]

One player for the Denver Broncos is unhappy about his Pro Football Focus rating, while another player hopes for increased attention in the offense. Adding to the mix this season, here are three Broncos hidden gems you need to know on the 2025 roster. Denver has big-time aspirations for the upcoming season. Super Bowl dreams are even part of […]

Ut-oh, there’s bad news coming from the Chicago Bears. And one former NFL general manager thinks the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing won’t work. Furthermore, the Bears’ new stadium efforts hit another wall, according to suntimes.com. “Another legislative session came and went without the Chicago Bears breaking the line of scrimmage in Springfield for legislation to […]

The New York Jets are hoping Justin Fields is the answer at quarterback. They also have high hopes for their new coach. And here are two hidden gems you need to know from their 2025 roster. At the forefront is second-year running back Isaiah Davis. He saw sparing work in 2024,m carrying 30 times for […]

The Carolina Panthers are enjoying their new receiver tandem. However, they got bad injury news at the running back position. Also, here are three hidden gems you need to know on the Panthers’ 2025 roster. The Panthers are hoping to put the dread of the 2024 well into their rear-view mirror. For that to happen, […]

It’s all good for Houston Texans quarterback C.J Stroud. And the team has locked up one of his new weapons. Also, here are three hidden gems you need to know on the Texans 2025 roster. At the top of the list is running back Woody Marks. The Texans grabbed the USC standout in the fourth […]

Jedrick Wills’ days were numbered with the Cleveland Browns when he made a business decision. But some observers felt he could make a comeback with another organization. However, the Browns’ former first-round offensive lineman made a big decision about the 2025 NFL campaign, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. Sources: Free agent […]

The Buffalo Bills have gotten early praise from ESPN for the 2025 season. And one of the Bills’ new players likes working with Josh Allen. Also, head coach Sean McDermott sounded off about learning from Vince Carter. The NBA Hall of Famer said he’s trying to provide an athletic perspective to the team, and McDermott […]

Ok, so the NFL doesn’t want to see Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward in prime time. And the Titans have an unhappy backup to Ward. No worries. Here are three Titans hidden gems you need to know on the 2025 roster. At the head of the list is fourth-round pick Elic Ayomanor. The 6-foot-2, 206-pounder’s […]

People are happy in Dallas Cowboys land these days, including the team’s standout receivers. And head coach Brian Schottenheimer said one of them is maturing. However, offensive lineman Tyler Guyton made a brutally honest admission about his 2024 performance. Guyton said his efforts could have been better, according to a post on X by Jon […]

Some players for the Washington Commanders are fighting for their jobs. And it’s not out of the question for the team to pursue preseason trade options. But here are three Commanders’ hidden gems you need to know on the 2025 roster. Washington has made no secret of its desire to get one game further in […]

Veteran Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrived at OTAs with a new look. And he doesn’t think Travis Kelce is almost finished in the NFL. Furthermore, Mahomes named a wide receiver who can be among the NFL’s best. Mahomes tabbed Rashee Rice as a star in the making, according to nbcsports.com. “He’s out there […]

Maybe the New York Jets will use Justin Fields in a pushy kind of way. And rumors are floating that some of his teammates could become richer this summer. But a “great” take by Fields will have Bears, Steelers fans raising their eyebrows. Fields said he believes he has a high ceiling, according to apnews.com. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still immersed in the Aaron Rodgers drama. And they’ve dangled the idea of trading for Jonnu Smith. However, that’s not the only deal the Steelers are reportedly pursuing. Pittsburgh may be in negotiations with several teams, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. The #Steelers have had preliminary conversations […]

The Washington Commanders have high hopes for Jayden Daniels this season. However, the team should cap its hopes a little, according to a former Super Bowl champion. But with the season getting closer, here is one Commanders player with the most to prove at OTAs. Last year, the Commanders didn’t have much to offer at […]

Not only is Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer praising a lineman, but he also said George Pickens is maturing. And here is the CeeDee Lamb-George Pickens moment that fired up OTAs. Pickens is moving into the Cowboys’ fray seamlessly, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on George […]

While Russell Wilson of the New York Giants tries to sort out the former “hate” of rookie Cam Skattebo, he’s also facing a position challenge from Jaxson Dart. Meanwhile, Wilson defended his ex-Steelers teammate, George Pickens. Speaking on “7PM in Brooklyn,” Wilson spoke positively about the Cowboys’ receiver, according to the show’s post on YouTube. […]

No, the Denver Broncos didn’t get Ashton Jeanty. But they were able to grab a running back they think will make a big difference for them. And that player is the Broncos’ rookie who stood out the most in the 2025 minicamp. After selecting cornerback Jahdae Barron in the first round with the No. 20 […]

Everybody with the Dallas Cowboys might be under positive-only orders as they say George Pickens has turned over a new leaf, and Javonte Williams said he’s in great health. Also, head coach Brian Schottenheimer gave a lineman his flowers, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. Cowboys Coach Brian Schottenheimer speaking very highly […]

While Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh extols the potential of Isaiah Likely, the team is also focused on getting its defense on the same level as the offense. And part of that help could come from the Ravens rookie who stood out the most in the 2025 minicamp. When NFL observers look back at the […]

The Tennessee Titans have taken chances in the 2025 NFL offseason, but signing Cam Ward to a big contract isn’t a big one. And the young quarterback is already rewarding the faith as he is the Titans rookie who stood out the most in the team’s 2025 minicamp. And if you are a Tennessee Titans […]

The Denver Broncos made a free-agent splash by getting Dre Greenlaw, but his injury is concerning. Also, the team might still have its eyes on a trade target before training camp rolls around. However, the team took chances in the 2025 NFL offseason and here is the Broncos’ riskiest move. Regardless of the kudos the […]

Oh, my, the San Francisco 49ers are having roster issues, including their offensive line. Part of the problem came from loading up the cash truck and delivering it to Brock Purdy’s door. And here’s how three big contract extensions impact 2025 spending for the 49ers. It’s looking quite clustered for the organization from a cash-flow […]

The Buffalo Bills have gotten some good news recently. But a troubling injury report about a newly acquired free agent hurts. Also, the Bills have a contract issue. Did James Cook attend OTAs amid his contract dispute? And the answer landed in the negative column, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. #Bills […]

In the 2025 NFL offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs made a good move. They also took some rather large chances. And one of those gambles came in the form of the Chiefs’ risky plan to fix a sudden problem. The Chiefs will go into the 2025 season counting on young players to solve the pass-rush […]

The Houston Texans will eventually have to pay quarterback C.J. Stroud. On top of that, the draft didn’t go exactly as planned. Now, the Texans face the issue of whether their riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason will haunt them. After a season where Stroud faced tons of pressure, the Texans didn’t improve their […]

It remains to be seen what the Detroit Lions do with their edge rusher position. Will they make a blockbuster deal for Trey Hendrickson? For now, they’ve tried to shore up the middle of the defense by adding a former 164-tackle Texans standout. The Lions grabbed former-standout linebacker Zach Cunningham, according to a post on […]

The Buffalo Bills have a cornerback who hasn’t gotten his props yet. And the team took a few chances in the offseason. However, Pro Football Focus chose a former All-Pro linebacker as a bounce-back candidate for the 2025 NFL season. Matt Milano could return to his havoc-wreaking ways this season, according to pff.com. “After logging over […]

The Carolina Panthers got money things done with their first-round pick. And that player also added a lucrative endorsement deal. However, Tetairoa McMillan is also the Panthers’ riskiest 2025 NFL offseason move. High praise rolled the Panthers’ way when they drafted McMillan. And he seems to be a good fit, according to espn.com. “McMillan is […]

The Green Bay Packers have a plan to get Jordan Love to the Super Bowl, even if Aaron Rodgers is trolling the team for a return. However, Love should stick to throwing footballs after his lollipop first pitch. Love didn’t exactly zip a fastball to the plate. Packers QB Jordan Love threw out the first […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a pair of difficult contract situations. And trade proposals still fly across the Internet. Also, linked to those things, here is the riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason for the Bengals. Cincinnati went hard for defense in the draft. The Bengals grabbed edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 […]