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OK, New England Patriots. Upgrade your plane. And then the organization can focus on better things, like Travis Hunter. Meanwhile, here is one free agent who can help fill the Patriots’ biggest offseason need. After a mediocre 4-13 season, at least the Patriots learned what areas they need to improve. At the center of the […]

As the roster dominoes begin to fall, the Chicago Bears traded for an offensive lineman. And they’ve been linked to a pair of free agents. Also, the Bears made a big roster decision with Jack Sanborn, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler. The #Bears are not tendering RFA linebacker Jack Sanborn, per […]

Things are looking up for the Denver Broncos. And their offseason could include a key trade. Also, here is one free agent who can help fill the Broncos’ biggest offseason need. If the Broncos are going to take the next step after a playoff season in 2024, they will need to add a playmaker to […]

Will the Carolina Panthers be super aggressive in free agency? Or will they try to focus their energy on the 2025 NFL Draft? Regardless, the Panthers have been urged to pick a Georgia star who has drawn comparisons to Danielle Hunter. Mykel Williams should be high on the Panthers’ target list, according to espn.com. “After […]

While the Dallas Cowboys front office got busy wrapping up a defensive lineman, owner Jerry Jones waxed nostalgic about an old buddy. Meanwhile, an ESPN mock draft prediction landed a CeeDee Lamb running mate for the Cowboys. Without a viable No. 2 guy, the Cowboys sometimes overfed Lamb. And sometimes they struggled to move the […]

There’s one area of the NFL Combine that Jalen Milroe expected to dominate. Meanwhile, another Alabama Crimson Tide standout had a great interview. Also, Milroe got named as a “wildcard quarterback” after an unusual NFL Combine decision. While Milroe is a burner, he didn’t want to show his wheels to the NFL scouts at the […]

Whether it’s finding the right guy in a trade, or upgrading the roster through free agency, the Houston Texans have work to do. And there is one free agent who can help fill the Texans’ biggest offseason need. Coming off a 10-7 season and a second straight playoff berth, the Texans have their sights set […]

The 2025 offseason looks challenging for the Cincinnati Bengals. They may need to shop for a trade, and they might have to cut a fairly good player. But they surely need help on the defensive line, and here is one free agent who can help fill the Bengals’ biggest offseason need. One of the biggest […]

If the San Francisco 49ers are going to bounce back in 2025, they need a healthy season from Christian McCaffrey. And they need to hit their mark in free agency. And here is one free agent who can help fill the 49ers’ biggest offseason need. Like many other NFL teams, the 49ers need to boost […]

Among the Baltimore Ravens’ offseason challenges, they have to decide what to do with a key offensive lineman. Also, will they keep Marcus Williams around? But there is one free agent who can help fill the Ravens’ biggest offseason need. It won’t come as a surprise that Ravens need what a lot of other NFL […]

It’s time to play contract bingo with the Dallas Cowboys, including a space for Dak Prescott. Perhaps this will allow them to throw money at Micah Parsons. Meanwhile, legendary Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson announced his television retirement, according to a post on X by Andrew Marchand. Fox’s Jimmy Johnson just announced his retirement on Colin […]

The New York Jets created buzz with the general manager’s draft comments. But would anyone want to play for a team with the perceived worst owner? Well, surprisingly, Cam Ward wants to join the Jets, according to a post on X by Jets Videos. “Especially with the receiver core they have, the defense they have,” […]

Roster challenges await the Carolina Panthers in the offseason. And heavy pressure comes in the form of the 2025 NFL Draft if the team is going to have a chance to show signs of life this season. And here is one free agent who can help fill the Panthers’ biggest offseason need. For a team […]

While the Dallas Cowboys try to wrap up their own free agent, the team must also consider if a trade for a wide receiver should be in the works. And here is one free agent who can help fill the Cowboys’ biggest offseason need. Coming off a highly disappointing 2024 season, the Cowboys are still […]

Travis Hunter believes it’s important to be the No. 1 pick. And his former coach is busy moving forward for the 2025 season. Meanwhile, another Colorado football star, Shedeur Sanders, fired back at critics during the 2025 draft combine, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “You think I’m worried about what critics […]

It’s going to be an interesting offseason for the New Orleans. Derek Carr is apparently back in the saddle. And he’ll have a new offensive coordinator. Meanwhile, the Saints made an attention-grabbing Cam Ward move amid the NFL Combine, alluded to in a one-word post on X by Ian Rapoport. Oh? “Nick Underhill Don’t really […]

The Washington Commanders should be active during the free-agency period. And it looks like they may be trading as well. But here is one free agent who can help fill the Commanders’ biggest offseason need. One thing the Commanders need to understand in the offseason is multiple skill weapons for Jayden Daniels aren’t as valuable […]

The New York Giants have a lot of work to do, but Matthew Stafford offers an intriguing option for the team in 2025. And a Giants lineman said the team can protect a good quarterback. So here is the perfect trade the Giants must offer the Rams for Stafford. Let’s get one thing straight. The […]

It seems like Ben Johnson is making strides already with the Chicago Bears. But the bar had been set low. Johnson is not only trying to protect Caleb Williams, but he’s also showing his players how to do it. His athletic achievement will have Bears fans hyped. Just get a load of this statistic, according […]

In the 2025 NFL offseason, the Tennessee Titans may be the most interesting team. They are mulling over a possible trade of Harold Landry, and of course, they have everybody’s attention because they hold the No. 1 NFL Draft pick. Also, here is one free agent who can help fill the Titans’ biggest offseason need. […]

Things seem to be heating up between the New York Giants and Matthew Stafford. Representatives have met, and general manager Joe Schoen made comments. Also, a key pass protector fired back at ESPN’s narrative about Stafford playing with the Giants. Jeremaine Eluemunor took exception to comments from ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, according to a post on […]

As the NFL Draft gets near, the quarterback hierarchy may have changed. And Travis Hunter believes he can do two things. But before the draft, the NFL announced the league and NFLPA established a record-high salary cap for 2025. The news about the cash flow broke via a post on X by Tom Pelissero. The […]

Is it fun to be a New York Jets fan these days? The team is struggling with Aaron Rodgers. Ditto for the situation involving Davante Adams. However, the 2025 NFL Draft trade buzz got louder after the Jets general manager made comments, according to a post on X by Josina Anderson. Jets Darren Mougey: We […]

Money demands from guys like James Cook could make it a tough offseason for the Buffalo Bills. And it might be harder to get a key free agent. But here is the perfect trade the Bills must complete in the offseason. The Bills got agonizingly close to the Super Bowl in 2024. And that means […]

A longtime Washington Commanders star may be headed elsewhere. And that might not be the Commanders’ only trade. Also, general manager Adam Peters revealed a necessary “active” free-agency approach for the 2025 NFL offseason, according to a post on X by John Keim. On free agency, Peters said, “We’ll be active because we have to […]

Mel Kiper Jr. has what he thinks is the perfect scenario for the Tennessee Titans. But here’s a similar approach with a different generational talent and a different veteran quarterback. Meanwhile, Tennessee revealed trade calls for the No. 1 pick, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi told reporters […]

Draft day is fast approaching for the Atlanta Falcons, who must decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. A step in the direction of a decision came from General Manager Terry Fontenot, who revealed no trade is imminent for the backup quarterback. Fontenot said the Falcons are good at the QB position, according to a […]

It looks like Trey Lance could be on the way out from the Dallas Cowboys while Osa Odighizuwa might be around for multiple seasons. Among other 2025 NFL offseason work, here is a perfect trade the Cowboys must complete. No, this isn’t the wacky trade talk of the Cowboys sending Micah Parsons to the Bills […]

Would a trade of Myles Garrett cost the Cleveland Browns a retirement of another player? And will the Browns be a player in the Matthew Stafford trade talks? Mel Kiper believes he knows what the Browns will do, going against his quarterback rankings in a pre-NFL Combine mock draft. After sending Abdul Carter to the […]

It’s a difficult offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs. They must figure out what to do with Travis Kelce. Also, should they re-sign Trey Smith? But Patrick Mahomes is having fun, erupting after a student made a full-court putt during the Texas Tech-Houston college basketball game, according to a post on Instagram. View this post on […]

Beginning in 2025, will the Philadelphia Eagles have to try to win games without the Tush Push? And can A.J. Brown get along with Jalen Hurts? Whatever the case, here is where Brown surprisingly ranks himself among the NFL’s top wide receivers. Despite coming off a Super Bowl victory, Brown didn’t put himself at the […]

Challenging times for the Los Angeles Chargers include a roster decision about Joey Bosa. Also, they may be in the mix for Davante Adams. And here is the perfect trade the Chargers must complete in the 2025 NFL offseason. With the arrival of head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers became a factor in the AFC […]

The 2025 NFL Draft will be a big deal for the Tennessee Titans. And they need to stay out of the quarterback business with their first pick. So before the draft, the Titans must complete this perfect trade in the offseason. First, the Titans don’t have a quality NFL quarterback in Will Levis. Perhaps he’s […]

Like other NFL teams, the Washington Commanders must make tough roster decisions. They also added an interesting name to their coaching staff. And here is a perfect trade the Commanders must complete in the 2025 NFL offseason. While it’s among the possibilities the Commanders could make a trade for Myles Garrett, the asking price seems […]

It appears Travis Hunter has the potential for immediate standout ability in the NFL. And the Titans have been urged to give him a close look at No. 1 overall. Also, here is how NFL teams view Hunter’s primary position after his two-way dominance at Colorado, according to espn.com. “Travis Hunter (Colorado) will likely be […]

It appears Sam Darnold has his supporters, and perhaps the Minnesota Vikings will consider a franchise tag on the veteran quarterback. Making things even more interesting, second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s weight is something to watch amid the Darnold conundrum. Darnold played like a star for much of the season but crashed back to reality with […]

How the Dallas Cowboys line up against the NFC’s best for the 2025 season may depend on a good draft. And the roster will need to be managed carefully. Meanwhile, Cowboys executive vice-president Stephen Jones revealed contract talks with a star free agent coming off a career-best season. Jones said the Cowboys have begun negotiations […]

The Carolina Panthers need to get things right in the 2025 NFL Draft. And they also need to hit the sweet spot for free agency. Meanwhile, the Panthers took one step toward a new path by releasing a veteran defender, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Panthers released veteran cornerback Dane Jackson, […]

The Dallas Cowboys will have to move forward without Zack Martin, and he will be spared from the new offensive coordinator’s “violence” approach. Meanwhile, here is the Cowboys’ three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according the Pro Football Network simulator. Dallas is coming off a 7-10 season where injuries hit hard and the team […]