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The supposed revenge game in sports happens when a player faces his or her former team again. If the said player did not have the best of times with that team, then the game becomes even more interesting. On Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves went up against one of their former players in Jimmy Butler and […]

“The Browns is the Browns” is one of the more memorable lines from the last NFL season. They were uttered by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster ahead of the team’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card playoff game. This was Smith-Schuster’s response to a question on whether the Browns they are facing […]

One of the more interesting offseason moves in the NFL was the Carolina Panthers trading for  Sam Darnold from the New York Jets. Darnold was the number three overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and while he showed flashes of potential, he was primarily underwhelming in New York. The Panthers could have used their […]

33 years of age is old for an average NFL player. For a defensive back, that age is prohibitive. For a cornerback ever more so. However, former San Francisco 49ers free agent cornerback Richard Sherman is not an average cornerback. Sherman and the last team he played for, the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly in […]

When a team maintains all its starters from a championship run, the draft serves as an exercise to solely prepare for the future. This is what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did with the second-round selection of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask. Trask shared details of his phone conversation with Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in a segment […]

The New York Knicks turned from a feel-good story to a tough matchup in the Eastern Conference. New York’s strong play, especially their work on defense was discussed by Turner Sports Analyst Greg Anthony, per Chris Franklin of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com.  “If you take the second half of the season, I think they’ve probably […]

Often an NFL general manager’s performance and reputation are tied to the quality of quarterback play, especially when said GM selected that signal-caller. Such is the case for Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman with quarterback Jalen Hurts. Roseman decided to take this step further, as he declared his support for his 2020, second-round pick Jalen […]

One of the more divisive selections in the 2021 NFL Draft was the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick. One of the supporters of this choice is Steelers legend Jerome Bettis, per Ed Bouchette of The Athletic. For Bettis, the selection was pure genius. “I thought it was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are in a good spot right now, as they are third in the Western Conference rankings and have a 45-22 record. Despite this, the team’s standing could have been better with more consistent lineups. That seems to be the case based on coach Ty Lue’s recent comments, admitting that the Clippers […]

When Andrew Luck unexpectedly retired in 2019, there were doubts surrounding the Indianapolis Colts franchise. Fast forward to the 2020 season and they finished with an impressive 11-5 record behind quarterback Carson Wentz. The Colts have a well-rounded roster, so it’s not surprising they had a relatively quiet 2021 NFL Draft. Below are grades for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the draft with the hopes of being competitive, despite playing in the brutal AFC West. The division has a Super Bowl-caliber team in the Kansas City Chiefs, a rapidly-improving Los Angeles Chargers, and the Denver Broncos, which has one of the most complete rosters in the league, although the quarterback […]

After several moves by the Seattle Seahawks’ front office, the team completed their 2021 NFL Draft haul with a total of three picks. There are teams with more selections in the first two rounds alone. With that said, below are the grades for the Seahawks’ trio of draft picks. Round 2 No. 56 Overall: D’Wayne […]

It feels so long ago when the Cleveland Browns were the butt of jokes in the NFL. Now, they have one of the best rosters in the league and somehow after the 2021 Draft, it got even better.  Below are grades for Cleveland’s picks in this year’s rookie selection. Round 1 No. 26 Overall: Greg […]

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2021 NFL draft with a bevy of draft capital and made the most out of it. Miami is a team on the rise and its timeline to being a playoff team just got shorter.  Below are grades for the Dolphins’ draft picks.   Dolphins NFL draft picks: 1. Round 1 (Pick […]

The New England Patriots entered the draft in unchartered territory, as their selections were higher than usual. This is what happens when you make the best sixth-round pick in the history of the sport. The front office was incredibly busy in the free-agent market and they did a good job further rounding out the roster in […]

The Chicago Bears’ selection of Mitchell Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in 2017 backfired in a major way. However, while the NFL Draft can be cruel to some teams, it is also the best place for redemption. The Bears are hoping their big trade to get Justin Fields will be that redemption.  Below […]

Adversity can truly bring out the best in some people. Take for instance Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and his signature move, the Sombor Shuffle.  Due to an ankle injury, Jokic had to find other ways to get his shot off, and so the Sombor Shuffle was born. The move is so difficult to defend […]

Things are starting to heat up in chilly Wisconsin, as reports emerged that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers does not want to play for the team next season.   Mike Tirico of NBC Sports hosted the network’s coverage on the Kentucky Derby and spoke to Rodgers, who was in attendance at the event. Rodgers did […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is one of the most outspoken people in sports, and such was the case when he recently talked about cryptocurrencies. Cuban, who has been a unique voice in the NBA for decades with the Mavs, was a guest on the talk show “Ellen” and he discussed the cryptocurrency, Dogecoin. Mark […]

The NFL Draft is an incredibly busy time for front offices. It is difficult enough to keep track of the board and see, which prospects are remaining, but teams also make trades to better their position. In general, trading down provides more value to a franchise, since they are acquiring more assets. The risk of […]

When it was a certainty that J.J. Watt would not be a Houston Texan anymore, some popular possibilities for his new team were the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers. All of a sudden, the Arizona Cardinals welcomed the three-time Defensive Player of the Year.  Now, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is rumored to no […]

The landing spots of the top five quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft may have been a surprise, but as expected, all five were taken early on. There is a noticeable drop-off between Trevor Lawrence and the other prospects. In the same way, there is a gap between Mac Jones who went 15th overall and […]

Seeing professional athletes fiercely compete in the heat of a game is entertaining, however seeing these same people in a casual setting is exciting too. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady joined the NFL Draft-A-Thon 2021 along with former teammate wide receiver Julian Edelman and made an interesting remark.     From the NFL Draft-A-Thon 2021:@TomBrady: "We […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is a warrior. Not the Golden State type. Lillard has been battling through several ailments this season as his Blazers fight for a playoff spot. Via Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: Lillard is giving his all to be available and to keep faint championship aspirations alive in Portland, all […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have had another pitiful year last season, but they do have enviable draft capital in one of the better classes in recent history. As expected they used the first overall pick on Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. What was surprising was the front office using their other first-round pick on Lawrence’s college […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL. Images of legends Troy Polamalu and Ray Lewis among many come to mind when one reminisces all the battles these teams have had. The younger generation of Steelers and Ravens look keen to keep the rivalry alive. Baltimore cornerback Marcus […]

Last season, the Philadelphia Eagles were the worst team in the worst division in the NFL. To no one’s surprise, their receiving corps was awful. This is what happens when a team picks J.J. Arcega-Whiteside over D.K. Metcalf and Jalen Reagor over Just Jefferson. However, the unit received a massive, 166-pound upgrade in the form […]

As the adage goes, “good things come to those who wait.” These words are very applicable to the New England Patriots in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. Standing pat at the 15th pick, Alabama’s Mac Jones fell to New England’s lap. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave an update on who the […]

For most analysts and those in the football world, the 2021 NFL Draft truly started with the San Francisco 49ers picking third overall. As expected, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and BYU’s Zach Wilson went first and second overall, respectively.  Trey Lance of North Dakota State, Ohio State’s Justin Fields, and Alabama’s Mac Jones were all in […]

The Green Bay Packers are having a pretty quiet offseason so far, which comes as no surprise. Their biggest move has been re-signing running back Aaron Jones to a four-year contract. Traditionally, the Packers have built their teams from their own draft picks and rarely participate in the heavy hitting parts of free agency.  As […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering next season with more question marks than answers with the retirement of Drew Brees. The Saints were in salary cap hell at the start of the offseason, but with some contract restructures, they are in a much better place for next season. Despite the departure of several key players, […]

Everyone and their grandmother knew that the Kansas City Chiefs needed to give quarterback Patrick Mahomes a revamped offensive line after what happened in the Super Bowl. The team has done an admirable job so far this offseason and even recently traded for tackle Orlando Brown Jr.  While the team has one of the more […]

Each pick in the NFL draft is precious, but when you are like the Seattle Seahawks and only have three selections in total, then each pick feels even more important. Seattle has one pick each in the second, fourth, and seventh round. The Seahawks front office does have a reputation as one of the best […]

The Carolina Panthers made some modest moves this offseason but then eventually decided to roll the dice on formers New York Jets QB Sam Darnold. Only time will tell if he has what it takes to be a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL. Hopefully, running back Christian McCaffrey stays healthy all the way next season. […]

The Dallas Cowboys made the biggest splash in the offseason when they signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a monster contract. Now comes the 2021 NFL draft. The Cowboys have one of the deadliest offenses in the league when healthy. The other side of the ball is a completely different story though.  The majority of mock […]

The New England Patriots had an uncharacteristically busy offseason and seemed like they were going to sign everybody. The front office spent some serious cash on wide receiver Nelson Agholor, pass rusher Matthew Judon, tight ends Hunter Henry, and Jonnu Smith. New England still has some glaring needs to address in the draft and can […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard is about as faithful as they come in the NBA. Since entering the league in 2012, Lillard has put the Blazers on his back carrying them each season. He has become the face of the franchise. This season, he has been averaging 28.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and […]

The San Francisco 49ers know their front office gave up quite a number of assets to take a quarterback third in the upcoming NFL draft. The majority of the football world believes the choice will be Justin Fields from Ohio State. The rest of San Francisco’s draft is less predictable starting with their second-round selection. […]

NFL teams in dire need of safety help should have addressed it in free agency. There is no Jamal Adams-level prospect among those who will be looking for their names to get called in the 2021 NFL Draft. In fact, there is only one that has a first-round grade across several mock drafts. Nevertheless, safety […]