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It has been a fantastic start to the 2025 season for the San Diego Padres. Included in the mix has been Michael King’s impressive performances. However, Mike Shildt gave an update on his tossed glasses after his iconic tantrum. Shildt received the heave-ho after Fernando Tatis Jr. got tossed for arguing balls and strikes. The […]

Before San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis jr. reached a career milestone, he battled through an injury. Then he laughed off an ejection that “got boys hyped” versus the New York Yankees. Tatis’ antics came before the Padres rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Yankees on Monday night. With two runners on base, Tatis […]

During the draft, the Chicago Bears failed to trade up for a big-time running back. And they will have to make up for it with a free agent. So it stands to reason that Chicago was named the logical landing spot for Nick Chubb. It comes down to supporting second-year starting quarterback Caleb Williams, according […]

During the draft, the New England Patriots made interesting moves. Afterwards, they grabbed some decent free agents. But there’s more work to be done, and here are three moves the Patriots must make after the 2025 NFL Draft. With 11 picks, the Patriots hit their offense hard early with their first three picks. Offensive tackle […]

The hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars front office might be sore from all the high-fives they’ve gotten recently. And there’s no doubt they drafted a special talent. However, here is why Travis Hunter won’t meet expectations with the Jaguars after his standout college career. Jacksonville traded away its Nos. 5 and 36 picks in the […]

While the Los Angeles Rams made a splash with a big trade in the draft, Sean McVay wondered how many more years the team could get out of Matthew Stafford. And McVay weighed in on Stafford’s future after a $44 million contract move. McVay is hoping Stafford still has something left in the tank, according […]

Busyness for the Green Bay Packers didn’t end with the draft. They solidified their team by filling needs and also have several interesting postdraft signings. However, here are three moves the Packers must make to fill out their roster after the 2025 NFL Draft. Green Bay entered the draft searching for help at cornerback, wide […]

The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of work to do, according to Justin Jefferson. And he spoke out recently about the team’s quarterback situation. Also, Jefferson had a stunned reaction to Shedeur Sanders’ 2025 NFL Draft slide. Jefferson said he couldn’t believe Sanders fell so far, according to a post on ClutchPoints via @BleacherReport / TikTok. […]

The Buffalo Bills added a veteran to their wide receiver room while also trying to fend off criticism about the group. However, there is a different level of optimism at another position, and here is one undrafted free agent who will make the 2025 roster. It’s possible the Bills found a contributor along the offensive […]

It’s difficult to navigate the NFL Draft with so many moving parts, and the Pittsburgh Steelers made their share of mistakes. But they were intentional in not going after Shedeur Sanders. Moving forward, here is one Steelers undrafted free agent who will make the 2025 roster. A lot of NFL observers like safety Sebastian Castro […]

The long and difficult ride for Shedeur Sanders finally ended in Round 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the Cleveland Browns. And Sanders received Hall of Fame advice about the tough run. Also, Deion Sanders had a classy move after the Browns selected Shedeur. The Browns picked six other players before turning their attention […]

There were good moments for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft. But the team also made its share of mistakes. They can remedy one of those mistakes if this undrafted free agent makes the 2025 roster. The Chiefs reeled in former University of Florida wide receiver Elijhah Badger. The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder has […]

When their first pick came in the draft, the Kansas City Chiefs hit a home run. That set the stage for a few good grades. But here are the Chiefs’ three biggest mistakes in the 2025 NFL Draft. Nobody should say anything but positive things about the Chiefs’ first-round pick. They nailed it with Josh […]

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles draft is over, they can focus on sculpting the roster for the upcoming season. And they took a step in that direction by becoming the first team to sign a rookie contract after the 2025 NFL Draft. The Eagles reeled in their fifth-round pick, according to a post on X […]

The long tumble in the draft cost Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders millions. And maybe that’s how far off Deion Sanders was on his valuation of his son. But here is why the Browns traded up for Sheduer Sanders after passing on him six times in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Browns grabbed the following […]

It’s not like the old days, where a guy like Arch Manning would have needed to wait for the NFL to get paid. But many teams are reportedly very interested in having him behind center in the future. However, Manning surprisingly isn’t the No. 1 pick in Todd McShay’s 2026 mock draft. McShay said he […]

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers selected a defensive player who brings great ambition. They also made a contract decision for a defensive tackle. And here is one Packers undrafted free agent who will make the 2025 roster. It’s a young and talented defense for the Packers, so Georgia product Nazir Stackhouse […]

It’s not that the Chicago Bears did a bad job in the 2025 NFL Draft. And they are trying to remedy what they missed out on getting. But the details emerged of their failed trade-up efforts for a star running back. Unfortunately, the Bears may long regret the decision not to trade up and get […]

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers hit their mark at times. And overall, they graded out fairly well. However, the Raiders stole two highly coveted 49ers draft targets. The thefts came during the second night of the draft as the 49ers waited to make their pick at No. 100 at the end […]

Reports emerged about the Pittsburgh Steelers possibly trading George Pickens to the Cowboys. And the Steelers did add a veteran wide receiver. However, a Steelers insider revealed the truth of the Cowboys’ pursuit of Pickens. The idea got tossed around, according to post-gazette.com. Josh: Russini reported the Cowboys had trade interest in Pickens during the […]

The Green Bay Packers navigated the 2025 NFL Draft fairly well. And head coach Matt LaFleur isn’t taking Ben Johnson’s bait at this time. Also, the Packers made a surprising contract decision on an ex-first-rounder, but there’s a catch. They decided not to pick up the fifth-year option on Quay Walker, according to a post […]

It has been quite a while away from the NFL for Henry Ruggs after his conviction. And he has undergone PTSD treatment. But Josh Jacobs said Ruggs has been training in prison for a return to the NFL. Jacobs spoke about his former teammate on The Pivot Podcast. “He’s a good kid, he’s never been […]

The Dallas Cowboys knew what position they needed to target in the draft. And when they missed out on their No. 1 choice, it opened the door for draft mistakes. Here are the Cowboys’ three biggest mistakes in the 2025 NFL Draft. Holding nine picks and needing upgrades at the wide receiver and running back […]

Fans of the New York Giants can get excited about Cam Skattebo, and the same can apply to Jaxson Dart. On a different note, Eli Manning is making a run for an ownership stake in the organization, and the fans are having fun with it. When it comes to owning a team, Manning did that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had a nice day at the draft office, including their second-round pick. Also, one of their selections is getting high praise early. And here is the Raiders’ perfect move in the NFL Draft. It might have been easy for the Raiders to panic with their first pick. They desperately wanted running […]

While the Washington Commanders made a few critical mistakes in the draft, they also pulled off a perfect move. And as they try to make up for the miscues, here is one Commanders undrafted free agent who will make the 2025 roster. First, let’s point out the obvious. The Commanders should have drafted an edge […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are giving chances to the sons of famous NFL folks. Including in the mix is Shilo Sanders. And here’s what Deion Sanders told the Buccaneers about signing his son, according to nbcsports.com Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said a call came in from Prime Time. “Coach Prime called (Buccaneers head coach […]

During the draft, the Washington Commanders made some mistakes. And that means they have work to do in the remaining offseason. However, it didn’t turn out all bad. And here is the Commanders’ perfect move in the 2025 NFL Draft. Certainly, the Commanders’ braintrust produced questionable choices. They selected offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. out […]

It may be true that Jaxson Dart is living the dream with the New York Giants. But there is skepticism about the decision to trade up to get him. However, Lane Kiffin got real on the potential of Dart’s pairing with Malik Nabers. The Ole Miss head coach said he believes Dart will hit the […]

Entering the draft, the Dallas Cowboys had their eyes on a wide receiver. But they left the draft without one. So it’s no surprise the Cowboys talked to the Steelers about acquiring George Pickens in a trade, according to a post on X by Dianna Russini. George Pickens’ name was tossed around in trade discussions […]

The Washington Commanders made a few mistakes in the draft. But they still have a chance to remedy the problem. Here are three moves the Commanders must make to fill out their roster after the 2025 NFL Draft. Washington failed to get an edge rusher in the draft. They also only got a long shot […]

While Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts decided to play politics, Mel Kiper Jr. got all ga-ga over Howie Roseman. Also, Albert Breer landed on the Eagles’ praise train, comparing the Jihaad Campbell pick to Jalen Carter, according to Sports Illustrated. “I love Eagles GM Howie Roseman,” Breer wrote. “He’s done a fantastic job. But I’d […]

When looking at the Washington Commanders draft, they didn’t reel in a lot of high praise across the league. And they weren’t able to trade back. Putting those two things together, here are the Commanders’ three biggest mistakes in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s the list of the Commanders’ draft picks: Round 1, No. 29 […]

Things are going well for the Tennessee Titans, and Cam Ward should have a chance to make plenty of plays as a rookie. They even added one of his old throwing buddies. Also, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi revealed the Patrick Mahomes stuff he sees in Ward. Yes, it’s a huge stretch to compare a […]

Not relying solely on the draft, the Carolina Panthers improved their wide receiver room. And perhaps they leaned on Bryce Young’s hopes in the draft. However, here is why the Panthers picked Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8 overall to shock the NFL world. Some mock selections had the Panthers taking a defensive standout like Jalon […]

Well, the Shedeur Sanders saga with the Cleveland Browns moves on. Even Stephen A. Smith can’t get enough of it. And here is one of the instigators, Mel Kiper Jr., who handed out the Browns draft grade after a weekend full of Sanders rants. Kiper said a lot of talk has been directed Sanders’ way, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t find a tight end to their liking in the draft. And that influenced their overall grade. But here is the Chiefs’ perfect move in the 2025 NFL Draft. It happened right off the bat. The Chiefs got a call from the Philadelphia Eagles, their Super Bowl nemesis. The Eagles wanted […]

Thank goodness NFL teams don’t listen to Mel Kiper Jr. Therefore, the Miami Dolphins can rest easy, as can the Green Bay Packers. But Kiper still blares across the airwaves, and he’s still on one with his reaction trending over breathless Shedeur Sanders coverage. Kiper rages on about the quarterback, according to a post on […]

When Luther Burden III made his decision to leave college for the NFL, the first round seemed like his destination. Would he land with the Super Bowl champion Eagles? But Burden made his first move after falling out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Burden decided to work harder, according to a […]