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Former New York Giants star wideout Odell Beckham’s name was not listed in an informal “pick three” Twitter poll to determine the Giants’ best players at each position. Beckham had a rather rocky relationship with the organization prior to the trade that sent him to the Cleveland Browns, a notion which apparently has not been […]

Twitter was alight yesterday after fake reports surfaced of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick landing a “contract” with the New York Jets. Even former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile was fooled by the fake tweets. https://twitter.com/SuperToughScene/status/1248367534983786499 But did these fake rumors spark interest from Kaepernick’s camp. Take this with a grain of salt, but […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are all but locked in to select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite trade overtures from the Miami Dolphins, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano reported the Bengals have no intention of trading the top selection during an appearance on “Get Up!”: “I […]

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is not concerned about the proceedings of the 2020 NFL Draft, which will take place virtually later this month due to the coronavirus pandemic. Team executives and coaches will have to coordinate via technology due to the fact team facilities will be closed, but Patricia said he and his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger might be biased, but he thinks the team’s front office will prioritize offensive needs in the 2020 NFL Draft. Roethlisberger said years of drafting defensive players has paid dividends for the Steelers recently, which is why he envisions the focus will shift to the offensive side of the ball this […]

Seattle Seahawks inside linebacker Bobby Wagner has been a staple of the team’s defense since the “Legion of Boom” era, so he knows what it means to be part of a dominant unit. Thus, it makes sense Wagner would concede the Seahawks must make gains on the defensive side of the football if they hope […]

The Cleveland Browns were one of the teams reportedly in contact with free-agent EDGE rusher Jadeveon Clowney, but they might also have their eyes on another pass-rushing star. The Browns are popping up in the rumor mill as one of the suitors for Jacksonville Jaguars end Yannick Ngakoue, who has demanded a trade after the […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was the best running back in football last season, and the Panthers are reportedly considering giving him an extension, seeing as he is in the final season of his rookie contract. Typically, giving big contracts to running backs has not been a formula for success. The Los Angeles Rams […]

The 2020 NFL league year has gone on without a hitch–at least so far–in spite of the spread of coronavirus and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no doubt football will go on as scheduled. Goodell insisted the NFL would be part of the healing process when the season gets underway (via Mike Florio of Pro […]

The New England Patriots parted ways with all-time leading scorer and longtime placekicker Stephen Gostkowski this offseason, but Gostkowski is still hoping to play in 2020. Gostkowski told Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston he is feeling good after injuries forced him to miss all but four games last season (via Michael David Smith of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might still select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft, but as of now, Tyrod Taylor is the projected starter after the Chargers failed to land Tom Brady in free agency. Taylor is out to show the league he can be a productive quarterback, saying he is “more motivated than ever” […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their man when they signed future Hall of Fame quarterback and six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady to a two-year deal in free agency. But for all of Brady’s excellence and the weapons he has in the passing game, the Bucs still seem to have work to do on the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved on from former No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston after they signed Tom Brady to a two-year deal this offseason, bringing a very up-and-down tenure to a close. Winston’s final season in Tampa was capped by a league-leading 30 interceptions, and he led the Bucs to a winning record just […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is taking some fan suggestions for what kind of trick shots he should attempt in the NBA HORSE Challenge. LaVine took to Twitter on Thursday to ask for ideas: I need some ideas!! Send me some of your most creative ideas/shots in HORSE… — Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 9, […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has become a man of many nicknames, one of which being “Logo Lillard,” which was popularized after he hit a number of deep threes during the 2019 All-Star Game. Naturally, Lillard’s reputation for hitting bombs grew exponentially after his series-winning triple to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are unlikely to throw the league for a loop when they are officially on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Bengals are widely expected to take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the top selection. But as for the rest of the draft? That will be […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman followed in the footsteps of head coach Bill Belichick by sending a message of support on Twitter. Edelman spoke about the importance of remaining indoors after Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a stay-at-home order in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and he also suggested the people in Boston […]

The general narrative surrounding the 2020 NFL Draft is that it is incredibly deep in terms of the talent pool at the wide receiver spot. In fact, due in part to the weak group of available receivers in free agency, a number of front offices are leaning on the draft to add depth at wide […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled new uniforms for the 2020 season on Tuesday, and Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin shared an image of himself rocking his new No. 14 jersey, via Bucs Wire. Godwin used to wear No. 12 but obviously had to part ways with the number when the Buccaneers finalized a deal […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald was not pleased when teammate and fellow defensive lineman Michael Brockers signed a deal with the Baltimore Ravens at the beginning of the legal tampering period. Donald took to Instagram questioning the team’s offseason strategy and apparently refused to speak to head coach Sean McVay. However, Brockers’ […]

Former NBA star Jerry Stackhouse was not among the crowd who expressed excitement at Michael Jordan’s decision to return to the league in 2001. Stackhouse had been a member of the Detroit Pistons — in fact, he had been a two-time All-Star — prior to a trade that sent him to the Washington Wizards. While […]

Public health officials have recommended practicing social distancing and maintaining isolation in order to help curb the spread of coronavirus, and multiple states have implemented “shelter in place” mandates. However, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant have not been complying with state orders. Bryant — who is hoping for an […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie seems to have put quite a bit of thought into a hypothetical move to the Chicago Bulls. After sending out an initial tweet about taking on a player/GM role for the Bulls, Dinwiddie laid out a 10-step plan for how he could turn the franchise into a winner. Dinwiddie’s […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees believes sports serve as a necessary distraction from the rigors and stressors of everyday life. Brees suggested sports are as pivotal in uniting the citizenry as any other facet of American society and feels people “need sports right now” (via Mike Triplett of ESPN): “That’s typically something that’s really […]

Ohio State pass rusher Chase Young is guaranteed to go within the first three picks of the 2020 NFL Draft. At least, that is how front offices around the league view things. Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera hinted the team would not trade their No. 2 pick and also alluded to drafting Young, and […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie has a curious offer for Chicago Bulls ownership. The Bulls are currently in the midst of their search for a new executive vice president of basketball operations, and Dinwiddie has an interesting candidate in mind: himself. It’s come to my attention the @chicagobulls need a GM. If you say […]

Stephen Curry might find this interesting: The unveiling of the new Los Angeles Rams logo has drawn quite a bit of flak from fans, but All-Pro left tackle Andrew Whitworth is not concerned about the team’s branding. In fact, Whitworth had an interesting comparison for the Rams logo backlash, likening it to Golden State Warriors […]

Nick Foles might disagree, but when the 2020 NFL offseason first began, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace suggested Mitchell Trubisky’s place as the team’s starting quarterback was safe. But that narrative began to change over time. Reports began to surface at the scouting combine indicating the Bears were hoping to acquire a veteran quarterback […]

New Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe will earn a base salary of $3 million in 2020 despite notching seven sacks in 12 games with the Denver Broncos last season. However, Wolfe was not particularly concerned with the financials. The 30-year-old said he wanted to sign with the Ravens, seeing an opportunity when Baltimore’s deal […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had a career year in 2019, but he feels the best is yet to come. Godwin posted an Instagram video last week containing highlights from his 2019 campaign with the Buccaneers, but the start of the clip was marked by a voiceover where Godwin said he can be […]

The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly interested in drafting former Baylor wideout Denzel Mims. Mims was scheduled to have FaceTime meetings with a number of teams in the past few days, with the Rams among the squads listed. https://twitter.com/JustinM_NFL/status/1245820352049164289 Mims also said the Rams were one of the teams who had made the most contact. […]

Former University of Michigan teammates and NBA stars Jalen Rose and Chris Webber are attempting to patch up a back-and-forth feud which really flared up upon the release of ESPN’s “Fab Five” documentary in 2011. Rose said he has been in contact with Webber and said he hopes to speak with him face-to-face so that […]

Sean Payton could not be happier for former New Orleans Saints backup Teddy Bridgewater as he begins the next chapter of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. The Saints head coach lauded Bridgewater for his easy-going nature and “humility” during his time with New Orleans during an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Payton also […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans had every reason to be excited when Tom Brady decided to sign a two-year, $50 million deal to come to Florida. After all, Brady is a six-time Super Bowl champion and a legend in the sport. But still, Brady’s pedigree did not save him from the wrath of the Tamp Bay […]

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had a banner year in his sophomore season. Fitzpatrick was named First-Team All-Pro after racking up five interceptions, two forced fumbles, and multiple defensive touchdowns in 2019, including a 96-yard interception return against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. However, Fitzpatrick has even loftier goals for 2020. The former […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien has received plenty of grief with respect to his management of team personnel in the past few weeks. Consider DJ Reader. O’Brien’s decision to trade star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals is the shocker of the 2020 NFL offseason, and the move elicited plenty of backlash from executives […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay grew to idolize former Los Angeles Lakers legend and Philly native Kobe Bryant. Naturally, Slay is ready to put on for Kobe’s favorite team. The former All-Pro said he plans to do whatever the Eagles need him to do in order to help the team win in 2020, via Tim […]

Former NFL head coach Brian Billick is not counting out the New England Patriots in 2020 despite the loss of franchise quarterback Tom Brady. Billick — who won the Super Bowl as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens during the 2000 season — acknowledged this year figures to be an adjustment period with a […]

Former NBA great Dwyane Wade was one of the judges during the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, and he feels he has some explaining to do to Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. The contest featured a spectacular final between Gordon and Miami Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. While Jones ended up with the trophy, there was […]