Douglas Fritz Articles - Page 6

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 […]

There are still things the Chicago Bears need to do, including the addition of a running back. But the tight end they grabbed in the draft caught one former coach’s attention. And the Big Ten coaches analyzed the Bears’ choice of Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chicago took Loveland at […]

The Tennessee Titans set their sights on Cam Ward in the draft. And they even went a little over the top in comparison to Patrick Mahomes. But here are three reasons why Ward will struggle to change the Titans’ fortunes in the 2025 NFL season. It’s not to say that the Tennessee Titans made a […]

The Atlanta Braves might be turning the corner. The fans certainly had reason to be excited about a recent pitching performance. And rookie A.J. Smith-Shawver reacted to his near no-hitter in his 11th career major-league start. Smith-Shawver took a no-hitter into the eighth inning in a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Atlanta. The […]

It’s the end of the road with the Baltimore Ravens for kicker Justin Tucker. The Ravens’ head coach weighed in with his thoughts, and the general manager followed suit. And now, the Ravens are expected to sign a kicker after releasing Tucker. It will be the first time since 2011, someone other than Tucker will […]

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 […]