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While Brian Westbook seems to have lost touch with reality, Brandon Graham helped the Philadelphia Eagles continue a wild Michigan Super Bowl stat. Also, Jameis Winston had a hyped reaction to A.J. Brown granting his Super Bowl TD celebration request. Winston asked Brown to do the Cha Cha Slide for his end zone celebration. And […]

After the mess of a game, Andy Reid shared an honest outlook. The Kansas City Chiefs had plenty of blame to share. And DeAndre Hopkins dropped a two-word Patrick Mahomes truth bomb after the Super Bowl loss, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler. Hopkins on Mahomes: ‘He’s human’ There’s a lot that […]

Wow, what a look, Travis Kelce. And has the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line blocked anybody yet? Still, Andy Reid shared an honest Kansas City outlook after the embarrassing Super Bowl 59 debacle, according to a post on X by Pete Sweeney. Andy Reid: “We’ll learn from this.” Lol. Really? We’ll learn from this? Like […]

Chris Jones left the Super Bowl with an injury. Travis Kelce almost looked like he never arrived. Finding the Chiefs most to blame for the blowout Super Bowl 59 loss to the Eagles will take some time. There’s plenty of blame to go around. But it starts unquestionably with the Chiefs offensive line. The unit […]

Perhaps the only thing worse than Kansas City’s pass protection came from FOX. And Tom Brady’s early concerns vanished. But the Philadelphia Eagles rush never waned as a bonkers Philly pass-rush statistic highlighted the Super Bowl dominance of the Chiefs, according to a post on X by Jesse Newell. According to @NextGenStats here at the […]

The San Francisco 49ers must pay their quarterback, and they should pat George Kittle on the back for his award. Also, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan added a former Colts defensive coordinator to his staff, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. Longtime NFL coach Gus Bradley is joining the #49ers coaching staff, […]

With Jayden Daniels securing rookie of the year honors, and the Washington Commanders building a fort around Kliff Kingsbury, the 2025 season looks promising. But here is one Commanders player who might not be around, potentially leaving as a surprise offseason roster cut. Keep in mind this is a player who could be cut. Not […]

Jameis Winston is apparently well-liked in the weird world of Jerry Jones. Meanwhile, Micah Parsons holds a grudge against the Giants for doing him a favor. And here is one Dallas Cowboys player who could be a surprise roster cut in the 2025 offseason. With a new coach at the helm in Brian Schottenheimer, the […]

Poor Manning family. Bless their hearts. They seem to be on every commercial and every sports show, but Eli didn’t get elected to the Hall of Fame. Deion Sanders didn’t like it. The Giants fans cried blue tears. However, give Eli credit for his immediate reaction to the 2025 snub. Manning took it like a […]

Chris Jones gave his take on Jalen Hurts while Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said his team is in good shape injury-wise for Super Bowl 59. But peeking ahead to the 2025 season, here’s the perfect trade the Chiefs must offer the Rams for Cooper Kupp. First, any trade for Kupp has to […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow wants his team back in the playoffs, and re-signing Tee Higgins could help. And they might be able to get something from trading Sam Hubbard. Here is the ranking of the three best trade destinations for Hubbard in the 2025 NFL offseason. The 29-year-old defensive end is a seven-year veteran […]

What the Pittsburgh Steelers do with Justin Fields and what happens with George Pickens will greatly affect what they need to do with their roster. But here is the perfect trade the Steelers must offer the Rams for Cooper Kupp. Kupp is one of the more overrated players in the league in terms of honors. He […]

The death of Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey at age 102 brought a statement from Roger Goodell. Also, White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf added his thoughts, according to mlb.com. “Virginia McCaskey was a force as the matriarch of one of the truly iconic teams in the NFL,” Reinsdorf said. “Her decades-long impact as […]

The boring and tired narrative about officials favoring the Kansas City Chiefs still somehow has legs, as does Travis Kelce’s push or non-push of Andy Reid in Super Bowl 58. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes fired back at Tommy Tuberville’s ages-old Texas Tech claim. Mahomes said he Tuberville did not recruit him to Texas Tech while Tuberville […]

The Chicago Bears are in the process of integrating a new head coach, but also had to deal with the death of owner Virginia McCaskey at the age of 102. Roger Goodell released a statement about her death, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. “Virginia Halas McCaskey, the matriarch of the Chicago […]

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 […]