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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 […]

The Tennessee Titans inked new quarterback Cam Ward to a big deal, even though the NFL doesn’t consider the rookie as prime-time material. But the Titans’ riskiest offseason move of the 2025 NFL offseason is what they did in an attempt to protect Ward. Tennessee shelled out $82 million to bring in offensive tackle Dan […]

Maybe the Seattle Seahawks aren’t all-in, and that’s why they grabbed Sam Darnold? Perhaps they wanted someone to be a placeholder for Jalen Milroe? But in terms of the upcoming season, Darnold is the Seahawks’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. Few people, if any, expect Milroe to make an impact this year for […]

There have been good stories already from the Green Bay Packers’ offseason work. And one rookie has everybody excited. And that dude is the Packers’ single-best move in the 2025 NFL offseason. Throughout the 2025 offseason, the Packers have been hard at work. They added wide receiver Mecole Hardman, offensive guard Aaron Banks, cornerback Nate […]

There’s the good, like the Washington Commanders getting a nice start from a rookie. And there’s the shaky, like the risky move of bypassing chances to improve the pass rush. But here is the Commanders’ single best move in the 2025 NFL offseason. The Commanders needed to do three things in the offseason to continue […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a good move in the draft. And they’re trying to get things ironed out with star Micah Parsons on the contract front. Furthermore, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is very happy to have two working arms again. Lamb injured his shoulder in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. He played through the […]

Like every NFL team, the Washington Commanders have their contract woes. And they also had to take chances in the offseason. But the future looks bright, and here is one rookie who stood out the most in the 2025 minicamp. Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane is off to an impressive start. The Commanders grabbed him with […]

The Chicago Bears made some good draft picks and have done many things to improve their roster for the upcoming season. And head coach Ben Johnson is pumped to prove critics wrong. But the Bears need more ferocity at the edge rusher position, and here is their perfect Trey Hendrickson trade proposal to the Bengals. […]

The Baltimore Ravens got things done with Derrick Henry. And Henry said his focus is settled now. However, a Lamar Jackson weapon, tight end Isaiah Likely, sent a message to Ravens fans about his contract situation. However, it’s good news as Likely appears to be happy right where he is, according to a post on […]

If you listen to NFL observers, free-agent running back J.K. Dobbins might land with the Washington Commanders. Or perhaps he will jump into the arms of the Cowboys. But we will rank the best fits for J.K. Dobbins late in 2025 NFL free agency. And at the top of our list is neither of the […]