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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 […]

Edge rusher Abdul Carter solved his New York Giants number issue, but questions remain about what kind of leader he will be. However, the Giants believe in him for the long term as they locked Carter up on a fully guaranteed four-year contract. The deal is worth quite a bit of money, according to a […]

The Dallas Cowboys got Dak Prescott back on the practice field, and he will have an exciting pairing at wide receiver this season. But on the other side of the football, Jerry Jones sent a clear message about Micah Parsons’ contract situation. Jones said it will be necessary to have a conversation with the discontented […]

The Buffalo Bills are looking cheap for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. James Cook is certainly having his issues with it. Along with those things, here is the Bills’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. When looking at the body of the Bills’ offseason work, one thing stands out. Yes, the team made […]

The Atlanta Braves have Spencer Strider back in the rotation, and Ronald Acuna Jr. has gotten predicted return dates. Also, Acuña took an important step toward a return from his injury. Acuña is getting closer to returning to the majors, according to a post on X by Grant McAuley. Ronald Acuña Jr. continues his rehab […]

It looks like the San Francisco 49ers have gone about the business of paying players. That includes their standout linebacker. However, here is the 49ers’ riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason. The 49ers hit the draft hard on the defensive side of the football. Their first five picks were edge rusher, defensive tackle, linebacker, […]

Who would think the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers would hit such a tough stretch? They’ve stumbled to four straight losses. And the pitchers are failing amid injury woes. The Dodgers have experienced their first four-game home losing streak in seven years, according to espn.com. “We haven’t given up, but you’re going to go through certain […]

It seems like everybody has an opinion on Aaron Rodgers, and whether he will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur weighed in on the matter. But the quarterback situation is the Steelers’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. OK, so the 2025 draft didn’t offer the kind of quarterback […]

It appears that the Chicago Bears are facing differing viewpoints about their young quarterback. But they likely hit one out of the park with their second-round pick. However, the Bears took chances in the 2025 NFL offseason, and here is their riskiest move. The Bears didn’t address their running back situation. It started with the […]

The New England Patriots are getting good leadership from their defensive free-agent prize. And their first-round pick graduated from college. But that same first-rounder is the Patriots’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. When a team picks high in the draft, there are tough choices to be made. Certainly, the Patriots went into the […]

Whatever happens for the Dallas Cowboys this season, the George Pickens move will likely be at the forefront, one way or another. Certainly, Dak Prescott liked it. And Pickens stands as the Cowboys’ riskiest move in the 2025 offseason. The Cowboys traded a third-round pick as part of a deal to get the controversial receiver […]

In his new role as Las Vegas Raiders head coach, Pete Carroll admitted why he left the Seahawks organization. And he revealed Tom Brady’s role with the Raiders. Furthermore, Carroll revealed a hopeful influence from Brady in 2025. Carroll said he believes Brady can infuse his winning mentality with the Raiders organization, according to themirror.com. […]

It’s not going to be easy for the Washington Commanders in the loaded NFC East. And the Commanders need to make at least one more trade. But the Commanders’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason is not taking care of the edge rusher position. NFL teams can have a good season without getting great […]

The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their quarterback, and now they can turn their attention to another player. However, Colin Cowherd said the 49ers overpaid quarterback Brock Purdy and that will hurt the team in the long run. Unfortunately for the 49ers, the deal will put them in the tough spot other teams face, […]

While the Green Bay Packers are trying to get Jordan Love to the next level, they are also working on their defense. And here is the perfect trade destination for cornerback Jaire Alexander, according to an insider. The Los Angeles Chargers might be willing to make a deal, according to ESPN.com. “The Chargers signed Donte […]

The Washington Commanders hope Jayden Daniels can get even better, which could lead to another banner season. And he could get help from a star running back, who an insider labels the best fit for the Commanders. Washington didn’t go after a running back until the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. So the […]

While the Dallas Cowboys still have a contract issue to settle, their quarterback is happy with his new receiving weapon. Also, Stephen Jones’ energy admission will catch the attention of Cowboys fans. Jones said new head coach Brian Schottenheimer has people moving, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones: […]

Examining the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation makes all the difference in the world for the upcoming NFL season. Will it be Aaron Rodgers or perhaps Kirk Cousins? Or Mason Rudolph? Those questions make it difficult for the Steelers’ game-by-game predictions after the 2025 schedule release. So here’s how we’re doing this. We’re going with the […]

The Buffalo Bills can say they don’t have a problem at wide receiver. Also, they say they can’t afford to get into the big market at the position. But if the Bills are going to make a run at the Super Bowl, here are their two best trade targets to round out the 2025 roster. […]

Get ready, Dallas Cowboys fans, for many prime-time encounters. And quarterback Dak Prescott has a new weapon to show off. Also, with the release of the 2025 NFL schedule, here are the Cowboys’ game-by-game predictions for the season. Coming off a 7-10 campaign that turned in the wrong direction after the midseason injury to Prescott, […]

There’s no doubt the Washington Commanders play in a tough division. And they have work to do with their roster if they want to compete in it. But with the release of the 2025 NFL schedule, here are the Commanders’ game-by-game predictions for the season. There’s an interesting tilt right from the get-go as the […]

The Washington Commanders can’t do anything about the schedule, but their quarterback could make strides forward this season. And here are the Commanders’ two best trade targets to round out the 2025 roster. Washington did a lot of good things for their roster in the NFL Draft. If they hit with second-round pick Trey Amos […]

There are high hopes for the Denver Broncos this season, but an NFL insider threw water on their hopes of beating the Chiefs. Perhaps a rookie running back will change that narrative. Still, did the Broncos take a shot at Russell Wilson and the Giants in a YouTube schedule release video? In the video, the […]

Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers think they have a George Pickens replacement in-house. Or perhaps they will trade for another receiver. However, will the Pickens trade impact the decision of Aaron Rodgers? The Steelers have been flirting with the idea of adding Rodgers to their crowded quarterback room for months. So far, there’s no agreement. But […]

The Green Bay Packers are still trying to resolve the Jaire Alexander situation. And they’re trying to figure out how things will fit for the 2025 roster. But here is the best bet for a rookie sleeper to make an impact in the 2025 NFL season. In the fourth round of the draft, the Packers […]

It’s fairly easy to recognize what Jayden Daniels did for the Washington Commanders in his rookie season. Will another Commanders rookie shine brightly in 2025? Here is the Commanders’ best bet for a rookie sleeper to make an impact in the 2025 NFL season. In the fourth round of the draft, the Commanders took wide […]

Maybe the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t get the quarterback they wanted. And perhaps they might have been happier with Cam Ward or Abdul Carter. But here is how the Raiders helped derail efforts by the Broncos to trade up and get Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos’ plans were revealed, according to espn.com. “Yes, the Broncos considered […]

The Dallas Cowboys plan to let George Pickens play on his current contract. It’s a situation that could be impacted by Micah Parsons. But here is why the Cowboys’ stunning George Pickens trade made the NFC East the NFL’s best division. After the draft, the NFC East already had a chance to be one of […]

It seems Aaron Rodgers has become a running joke about his Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision. Meanwhile, Will Howard hopes to make his presence felt. And here is Howard’s seven-word response to Rodgers’ looming decision. Howard spoke on the “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger” show on YouTube. Roethlisberger said, “So obviously going in there and then just kind […]

The Dallas Cowboys pulled off a big trade for George Pickens. And in the process, Jerry Jones made Mike Florio look silly. Also, a unique tie between Micah Parsons and George Pickens will catch the attention of Jones, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Soon-to-be Cowboys WR George Pickens is heading into […]

The snooty old-timers bristled over the notion that New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter could wear No. 56, or perhaps don the No. 11 jersey. However, a Penn State source told ESPN about Carter’s leadership. Carter, who played outside linebacker before shifting to defensive end last fall, racked up 12 sacks and 23.5 tackles […]

When the Cleveland Browns picked quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Round 5 of the NFL Draft, it finally ended the rush of shock. And Browns fans are getting excited about the selection. However, the Browns got dissed by a Power 4 coach for the third-round pick of Dillon Gabriel. After Jalen Milroe came off the board […]