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While NFL teams scramble to get a piece of the Myles Garrett trade sweepstakes, including the 49ers, the Cleveland Browns have another player they must trade. And here are the three best trade destinations for Deshaun Watson in the 2025 NFL offseason. And there is one layup the Browns could try. The best trade destination […]

With Andy Reid busy patting himself on the back, Stephen A. Smith anointed Patrick Mahomes as the GOAT — with one condition. And, thankfully, the NFL Referees Association fired back at an alleged favoring of the Chiefs. Executive director Scott Green said it’s “preposterous,” according to a statement released by the association and posted on […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid isn’t losing sleep over it. And Travis Kelce turned a question back on the reporters. But the ridiculous narrative that the referees favor the Chiefs will blow up and favor the Eagles in Super Bowl 59. First, there is no conspiracy. Using the word ridiculous for the alleged […]

Stephen A. Smith has decorated Patrick Mahomes as the GOAT if he wins a third straight Super Bowl. Mahomes said he’s just trying to be the best he can be. But in a self-serving pat-on-the-back, Andy Reid dished on how Patrick Mahomes became great watching Alex Smith. Now let’s get to the meat of things […]

While the Atlanta Falcons mull over the possibility of trading for Myles Garrett, or pursuing D.J. Reed in free agency, quarterback Kirk Cousins offered up a defiant take on his future after the late-season benching. Cousins said he’s not done, according to GMFB: Overtime via nfl.com. “I definitely feel like I have a lot of […]

While the Philadelphia Eagles owner denied he’s interested in buying an NBA team, Saquon Barkley talked about how he almost quit football. Also, Barkley revealed just how close he came to signing with the Bears instead of the Eagles, according to The Chicago Sun-Times via audacy.com. “Pretty damn close,” Barkley said Monday at Super Bowl […]

Wouldn’t it be weird if Patrick Mahomes won a third straight Super Bowl and then decided to play baseball? For now, Mahomes said he’s not worried about the GOAT legacy. However, Stephen A. Smith said the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback can earn the GOAT title with a Super Bowl 59 win against the Eagles. Smith […]

With Jayson Tatum basking in the afterglow of a big comeback win, teammate Kristaps Porzingis tried to make sense of the Lakers-Mavericks trade. Also, the Boston Celtics learned Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie broke his silence on the possibility of buying the franchise. Lurie, whose team is focused on Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has come a long way. But he’s pretending the Tush Push is a quarterback sneak. And after two years, Hurts dropped a fire truth bomb about the Super Bowl 57 loss to the Chiefs. Hurts said the loss provided him with a reason to work harder, according to espn.com. “It’s […]

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman joked about the Chiefs being in his head. And maybe the Packers will be one day soon. But as far as the Super Bowl goes, the point man of the Tush Push, Cam Jurgens, updated fans about his injury status, according to a post on X by Eliot Shorr. […]

Now that the Chicago Bears have their head-coach situation settled, and they’ve added other staff as well, it’s time to focus on sculpting the roster for 2025. And here is the perfect trade the Chicago Bears must offer the Cleveland Browns for Garrett. Somewhat surprisingly, Garrett issued a statement saying he wants to continue his […]

The Green Bay Packers offseason is riveted on improvements from Jordan Love. Also, there’s hope of a Davante Adams reunion. But on a different note, Packers president Mark Murphy called for a Tush Push ban after the Eagles ousted his team in the playoffs. Murphy echoed what others have said about the ridiculous rugby-style lack-of-skill […]

The Atlanta Falcons got their defensive coordinator position taken care of, and they are currently seeking free-agent help. But a player who could change everything for 2025 must come via trade. And here is the perfect trade the Falcons must offer the Browns for Myles Garrett. Let’s face it, the Falcons had almost zero pass […]

There’s little doubt Ja’Marr Chase will get big bucks from the Cincinnati Bengals. That could force teammate Tee Higgins to seek a free-agent route. But Joe Burrow expressed an optimistic outlook on the Bengals paying Chase and Higgins, according to nbcsports.com. “We can make it happen,” Burrow said on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via Cincinnati.com. “We […]

It will take a boatload to pluck Myles Garrett from the hands of the Cleveland Browns. However, several teams might be interested in going in that direction for the defensive end. And here is the perfect trade the San Francisco 49ers must offer the Browns for Garrett. Garrett said Monday he wants to play elsewhere […]

The Chicago Bears made a splash with the Ben Johnson hire, and general manager Ryan Poles might get a little longer leash, too. Also, here’s how a fan’s tequila shot gift to Kevin Warren played a role in the hiring of Johnson. If Warren, the team’s president, had any doubt about what the fans wanted […]

Fans of the Minnesota Vikings may wonder where Sam Darnold will land, and they’re hoping Harrison Smith has another year left in the NFL. But Aaron Jones is in the free-agent mix, and we’re ranking the three best landing spots for the running back in the 2025 NFL offseason. Jones is coming off a productive […]

As National Signing Day closes in, the Alabama Crimson Tide is locked in a battle with Texas for a recruit. Also, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer reunited with Ryan Grubb, adding him to the staff, according to a post on X by Adam Rittenberg. Sources: Alabama is set to hire Ryan Grubb as offensive […]

Apparently unhappy with the overall picture of the 2024 season, the Texans gave Bobby Slowik his walking papers not long after jettisoning their president. And the Texans may not re-sign Stefon Diggs, so here is the ranking for his best landing spots in 2025 NFL free agency. The season didn’t last long for Diggs, who […]

The Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl 59 with the news that Lane Johnson said he won’t retire. Also, is Saquon Barkley the real MVP? And Jalen Hurts purchased custom gifts for his teammates, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. I’m told Jalen Hurts gifted his teammates a custom pair of Beats Studio […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs focus on Super Bowl 59, Travis Kelce takes the villain role in stride. And things like free agency won’t come to the forefront until Feb. 10 rolls around. The Chiefs’ premier free agent is Trey Smith, and we will rank the three best landing spots for the offensive guard in […]

Perhaps Mike McCarthy saw the writing on the wall and tried to bow out gracefully. And maybe the New Orleans Saints are interested in McCarthy’s former offensive coordinator. But the Saints need help, and here are the two best players they must trade for in the 2025 NFL offseason. There’s a problem with the Saints, […]

Look for A.J. Brown to do his thing in Super Bowl 59. And Kellen Moore should be steady despite the Saints’ interest. Also, here are some bold predictions for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts as he leads his team against the Chiefs. Hurts only topped 250 yards passing four times in the Eagles’ 20 games so […]

Oh, the tears are falling and the Super Bowl hasn’t started yet. Also, the Bills join in the howls of unfair things regarding the Kansas City Chiefs. But despite the noise, Patrick Mahomes revealed what makes this Super Bowl run extra special. The Chiefs will try to make NFL history by winning their third straight […]

With the coaching staff intact for the 2025 season, the Washington Commanders can turn their attention to the free-agent market. And in the process, the Commanders must fix a fatal flaw during the NFL offseason. The Commanders managed to put together an impressive 12-5 season despite a defense ill-equipped to handle even a marginal NFL […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni addressed a quirky comment from his quarterback. Also, Sirianni knows he has another weapon in the backfield. But while most people talk about what the Super Bowl will be like, DeSean Jackson may have lost his better senses when he went off on a wild Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift […]

Busy putting together a staff, Brian Schottenheimer got support from quarterback Dak Prescott. However, Emmitt Smith doesn’t sound too impressed with Jerry Jones’ decision to hire Schottenheimer as the Cowboys head coach. The Cowboys’ Hall of Fame running back said he thinks the team should have looked a little harder at bigger names, according to […]

Not only are the Kansas City Chiefs tough to beat in the playoffs, they have an X-factor for this year’s Super Bowl against the Eagles. Also, they have spiffy new uniforms as revealed according to a post on X by the Kansas City Chiefs. Super Bowl jerseys are set. pic.twitter.com/HiwQ5HLwZP — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January […]

It appears the Washington Commanders are only a handful of good roster decisions away from being a Super Bowl contender again in 2025. They must make a good draft pick and re-sign their best free agents. And here are the Commanders’ free agency targets after the disappointing loss to the Eagles. Washington suffered on the […]

Busy assembling his staff, new coach Mike Vrabel is also checking out draft options for the New England Patriots. However, the shadow always lurks. And Bill Belichick denied his big ego, pushing back with a humbling admission over questions about his role in the Patriots’ dynasty. Jim Gray, a reporter and commentator for Showtime, Fox, […]

Art Rooney II isn’t exactly a household name among owners, but he’s speaking up in the offseason about T.J. Watt and also about the battle at the quarterback position. Furthermore, he backed George Pickens over the season’s frustrations, according to steelers.com. “I think wide receiver is an area we’ve got to look at improving,” Rooney […]

Patrick Mahomes will need some extra time in spike practice this week, but he found a few good things to say about the Kansas City Chiefs win over the Bills. So it’s on to Super Bowl 59, and the Chiefs X-factor is not Mahomes. It’s Xavier Worthy. Using his arm and his legs — Mahomes […]

Nick Sirianni has done quite a job with the Philadelphia Eagles. And his team has the Chiefs in its sights. But Josh Harris didn’t get with the program. And the Commanders owner got a blast from Philly fans for blocking the 76ers from acknowledging NFC Championship win, according to a post on X by Barstool […]

While Brian Schottenheimer began the process of trying to reinvent the wheel, Jerry Jones dumped an ice bucket on Jason Witten’s NFL coaching plans. Then Jones went off the deep end, raising eyebrows with an extraordinarily bizarre “glory hole” comment about the anger of fans. Jones delivered the comment, according to a post on X […]

There’s plenty of blame to go around in Buffalo, and some are calling for Sean McDermott to exit the franchise. Furthermore, Josh Allen’s AFC Championship game blues got worse with the Buffalo Bills star suffering a wrist-injury reveal, according to Alaina Getzenberg’s post on X. Bills QB Josh Allen said that’s dealing with a wrist […]

It’s time for the Washington Commanders to mull over what went wrong against the Eagles. And they must struggle with the loss of a Cinderella season. But looking forward to 2025, here is how Jayden Daniels ranks among quarterbacks after his standout rookie season. With a tremendous regular season and three impressive playoff games, Daniels […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had massive defensive woes in the playoffs, and their starting quarterback isn’t what he used to be. But Steelers owner Art Rooney II kept it real on Russell Wilson and Justin Fields concerning their futures in Pittsburgh, according to a post on X by Bob Labriola. More Rooney on the #Steelers QB situation: […]

Jerry Jones got blasted for hiring Brian Schottenheimer but still gave himself credit for the move. But the Dallas Cowboys owner faked interest in Deion Sanders, according to claims by ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe on First Take. “Do you remember how they were saying, oh Jerry he really likes Coach Prime,” Sharpe said. “And Stephen (Jones) […]

Out with Mike Zimmer, and in with Matt Eberflus. These are the non-headline-grabbing news bits from the Dallas Cowboys. And now, an NFL executive blasted the Cowboys for hiring Brian Schottenheimer instead of bringing back Kellen Moore. The executive made a good point, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. An NFC executive […]