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Oakland Raiders first-round draft pick Josh Jacobs out of the University of Alabama was not only the first running back off the board in the 2019 NFL Draft, but could be a big-time fantasy stud this season as well. A lot of fantasy experts are viewing Jacobs’ success in 2019 as a very high possibility […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a very disappointing season after surprising everyone just two seasons ago. After being declared out of playoff contention just about halfway through the 2018 season, things could have gone much better for the Jaguars as they made the AFC Championship the year prior. Now with a much-improved offense led […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on track to be one of the more surprisingly successful teams next season, but a lot of that success lies heavily on the shoulders of new head coach Bruce Arians. Arians brought in his own coaching staff to join him in Tampa Bay and has spoken very highly of former […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough schedule in 2019, but they have a hungry roster seeking redemption after failing to reach the postseason in 2018. The Steelers have been the center of dramatic events at every turn, but now the team can only moving forward after finally parting with both Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to make the most of their talented roster after a disappointing 2018 season. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s unfortunate injury was a dagger for the team after his dominant end this season prior. The front office made some moves this offseason, adding some talent on defense and hoping to return their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot to prove in the 2019 season. Cornerback Joe Haden is ready for anything. Haden has played at an incredible level since joining the Steelers back in 2017 and has brought some cohesiveness to the team’s defense. “We have to make sure when we go into camp that we are […]

ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s mock draft predictions are studied closely leading up to the draft as his insight is usually more or less very spot on. Kiper has the Green Bay Packers making some major moves to assess the offense next season. The first order of business is to draft an offensive lineman with their 12th […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might pull off an uncharacteristic move in next week’s draft by trading up to nab a more highly touted prospect. Steelers owner Art Rooney II isn’t counting out the possibility and likely has his eyes on some talent that could turn the team around next season. “It would be fair to say […]

The Houston Texans recently placed the franchise tag on linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, but getting a long-term deal done is the plan for the future according to the team’s general manager Brian Gaine. The Texans possess one of the league’s most reliable defensive units, and Clowney brings forth a lot of the game-wrecking ability. Clowney is […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to bolster their offensive line ahead of the 2019 season, and general manager Les Snead is hoping to find some talent in this year’s draft. The Rams lost Rodger Saffold to the Tennessee Titans once the free agent market opened up and John Sullivan is a free agent. Considering […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is in search of a new contract with the team. Prior to the 2019 season, the two sides appear to be close. The Falcons and Julio Jones are not far apart on a new contract and a deal could be finalized in the next few weeks. @TheAthleticATL — Jeff […]

The Seattle Seahawks finally were able to reach an agreement on a contract extension with quarterback Russell Wilson. While it may not have surprised many that the deal was made, the money Wilson gets as well as the details in the trade a bit more surprising. Wilson claimed the fact the team including a no-trade […]

The Green Bay Packers get to put their revamped team and coaching staff on display next season after a very successful offseason, however, it won’t be easy for them. The Packers are said to have one of the toughest schedules heading into the 2019 season, according to NFL Network’s Gregg Rosenthal.  “I could have listed […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ 2019 schedule is out and now that quarterback Russell Wilson got his much-deserved deal, the team can finally focus their attention fully on their 2019 season. Seattle will face off against the AFC North, NFC South, in addition to their NFC West rivals. They also get two potentially tough matchups with the […]

The Chicago Bears schedule is out, and the “Monsters of the Midway” are looking to repeat their success from last season, but face off against some tough opponents in 2019. Chicago faces off against the NFC East, AFC West, the New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, in addition to the NFC North: Our 100th season […]

The Denver Broncos’ 2019 schedule has been released and after an underwhelming 2018 season, they will look to rebound in 2019 with new quarterback Joe Flacco. Denver will face off against the NFC East, AFC South, in addition to their AFC West rivals as well as a notable matchup with the Cleveland Browns. The Broncos’ […]

The Cleveland Browns’ 2019 schedule is out, and after a highly successful offseason, there will be plenty of watchful eyes on the team. The bulk of the Browns schedule has them facing off against the AFC East, NFC West, in addition to their rival AFC North. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📆 Our 2019 schedule is set. […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has sacrificed money for success for many years now. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had something to say about Brady’s salary now that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson just got a big-time payday. “I believe in excellence being rewarded. When you consider the fact that this is a six-time Super […]

The 2019 season will have a matchup everyone has to be excited to see as the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams face off in a highly anticipated rematch of last season’s NFC Championship showdown. Saints have the Rams Week 2. They're at Atlanta on Thanksgiving. — Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) April 17, 2019 The […]

The Green Bay Packers are circling a big game on their calendar as they face off against the league’s most potent offense in Week 8 against MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Huge primetime showdown in October — the Chiefs are hosting the Packers on Oct. 27 on Sunday Night Football, I'm told. […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen has been at the center of trade talks for several months now, but he is handling the speculative talks well according to Cardinals owner Steve Keim. “We’ve had good dialogue. He is a pro’s pro, and the one thing I have appreciated about him the most since we drafted him […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been praised by coaches and players throughout his career and Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia joined in on the praise. Patricia used Cooks as an example in the film room and knows Cooks well after the two spent a season together with the New England Patriots […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers look like they may be in a bit of trouble next season in regards to their offense, but that can’t be farther from the truth if running back James Conner has anything to say about it. Conner was fantastic last season and could be even more productive in 2019 with two years […]

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been making a name for himself for many years, rising to the top of the ranks at his position. However, Ertz is under the impression that many may not see him as the significant force he is. That only motivates him to be better. Zach Ertz on his […]

The Green Bay Packers are looking to rebound next season after failing to reach the postseason two years in a row. With a new head coach, it’s likely the team will see a whole new look implemented by Matt LaFleur. What may be most important this offseason is the relationship between LaFleur and quarterback Aaron […]

The Indianapolis Colts are way ahead of schedule in regards to how their current roster has come together so quickly. All of their past draft picks are panning out, most notably offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and linebacker Darius Leonard. For a team that looks to be borderline complete prior to the 2019 season, what exactly […]

LSU cornerback Greedy Williams is highly regarded as the best player at his position heading into this year’s NFL Draft, but oddly enough no team’s are reaching out for a closer look at Williams. A rarity: #LSU CB Greedy Williams has had no visits and it appears no private workouts, either. Some dinners and meetings, […]

Former Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was one of the league’s best defenders during his prime but has since found success analyzing the game instead. During an appearance on Fox Sports Radio, Merriman believes his former team is very interested in adding Rosen to their roster. “The Chargers could be seriously interested, and from what I’m hearing […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is giving back to the University of Pittsburgh after spending four years with the Panthers. The announcement was made on Friday according to the school’s website, and Donald continues to impact the school in a great way even years after his time there. “The University announced today that […]

This offseason has been full of drama for the Pittsburgh Steelers as Antonio Brown made his presence known for all the wrong reasons at the end of his time with the team and after. Speak For Yourself host Marcellus Wiley sees things differently and blames the recent feud between Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster on JuJu. […]

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow had very high praise for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, so much so that he talked about him right before his baseball game in Pawtucket. Tebow told reporters before the game what he thought of the future Hall of Fame quarterback. “I think he’s the best to have ever […]

The New England Patriots were hit with a bit of a bombshell after tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement just a few weeks ago. Now with a huge void left behind, the Patriots are left with no choice but to do everything they can from here on out to assess the tight end position. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been mixed up in a world of issues this NFL offseason, but wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster always seems to find a way to find the silver linings through adversity. Smith-Schuster responded to a fan in need going through tough times and displayed a very genuine, caring side of himself. JuJu’s response […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers can not seem to catch a break in regards to avoiding any further drama this offseason. Former running back Rashard Mendenhall took to Twitter to give his perspective on the Ben Roethlisberger-Antonio Brown saga. Some of the players currently on the team, Maurkice Pouncey and Ramon Foster, also went on Twitter in […]

The Oakland Raiders are bringing back their speedy running back Jalen Richard on a deal that will pay him around three million in 2019. Welcome back, @RocketRich30. We have re-signed Jalen Richard: https://t.co/ergIIXMhY5 pic.twitter.com/828ty6CVaH — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 10, 2019 Last season, Richard caught 68 passes for 607 yards, which were both career […]

The Green Bay Packers have been talked about a lot the last few months, but unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ discrepancies with former head coach Mike McCarthy have been well-documented at this point, but the team is looking to move past all of the drama and bring back a winning […]

There is a lot of mystery surrounding Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks as of late. Did Wilson really give the team a deadline for a contract extension, or is this just speculation? Regardless of the rumors, something isn’t right in Seattle, and it’s becoming increasingly possible that Wilson’s days in Seattle are numbered. While […]

Former Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio has been fairly vocal about what the team is up to nowadays. Unfortunately for wide receiver Antonio Brown, Del Rio focused his attention on Brown, and it was not too flattering. “I love the talent, but [Antonio Brown] has clearly shown that he’s going to be a pain […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is an exciting young player and could have a huge season in 2019. Former teammates Adam Humphries and Desean Jackson are no longer with the team so this opens up a lot of opportunities for Godwin. Everyone seems to be buying into the hype surrounding Godwin except for […]