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The Chicago Bears lost ace defensive coordinator Vic Fangio this offseason, as Fangio took the head coaching job for the Denver Broncos. The Bears went on to replace Fangio with Chuck Pagano. Pagano is apparently throwing some new wrinkles into Chicago’s defense, which might sound a bit concerning given that the Bears’ defense finished third […]

Perhaps we should put the Ndamukong Suh to Tampa Bay talk on hold. While it was reported on Tuesday that the Buccaneers were finalizing an agreement with Suh, but on Wednesday, the NFL’s transaction report did not state that the defensive lineman has joined the Bucs, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Of […]

Injuries aside, the Los Angeles Lakers were an incredibly flawed team this past season, and it was obvious. They had too many ball-handlers, very limited floor spacing and questionable depth. Lakers guard Josh Hart echoed those sentiments on The No Chill Podcast, saying that Los Angeles had poor roster construction during the 2018-19 campaign: “Our […]

In the wake of linebacker Reuben Foster tearing his ACL at organized team activities, the Washington Redskins have signed fellow linebacker Jon Bostic, according to the team. Bostic spent the 2018 campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played in all 16 games, registering 73 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. The 28-year-old, who played […]

For the first time in his NFL career, linebacker Clay Matthews will be playing for a team other than the Green Bay Packers, as he is entering the 2019 campaign as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. The change of scenery has done Matthews some good, as he is loving the fresh start. “Obviously, […]

Antonio Brown may be unable to move past his beef with some of his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammates, including wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. However, that does not mean Smith-Schuster is remaining bitter. Smith-Schuster, who was criticized by Brown on social media earlier in this offseason, has no issue with Brown and wishes him nothing but […]

Imagine throwing for 4,442 yards, 25 touchdowns, and just two interceptions while completing 62.3 percent of your passes and registering a passer rating of 97.6 and still hearing people say that you had a bad year. Well, that is the situation in which Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers found himself this past season, as […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is considered by most to be the most clutch quarterback in football, and in 2018, the numbers backed that up. According to Pro Football Focus, Brady had the highest clutch score in the NFL this past season for his performance in one-score games in the fourth quarter. Mr. Clutch. […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is coming off of a terrific bounce-back season in which he hauled in 75 receptions for 1,005 yards and seven touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl appearance, one year after hearing boos in Oakland for dropping a litany of passes. The Cowboys acquired Cooper in a midseason trade […]

Perhaps a year away from football has done Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten some good? That’s what quarterback Dak Prescott thinks. Prescott said that Witten taking the 2018 campaign off to do some broadcasting will actually serve him better this coming season. “I guess the trick is to take a year off. Because he’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys are engaged in extension talks with quarterback Dak Prescott, and on Wednesday, Prescott told reporters that his representatives have countered the Cowboys’ initial offer, according to David Helman of the Cowboys’ official team website. Prescott added that he is confident a deal will get done. The 25-year-old is entering the final year […]

Green Bay Packers safety Josh Jones requested a trade this week, almost surely due to the fact that the Packers drafted fellow safety Darnell Savage to put alongside of Adrian Amos, signaling that Jones will likely have to come off the bench. Packers cornerback Tramon Williams understands Jones’ situation and does not begrudge is trade […]

The New England Patriots are entering the 2019 campaign with their receiving corps in flux, and ESPN thinks Julian Edelman is going to reap the benefits. ESPN is predicting a monster for Edelman, projecting that he will haul in 93 receptions for 1,288 yards and five touchdowns. Edelman is coming off of a 2018 season […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently engaged in a contract standoff with tight end Kyle Rudolph, who confirmed on Wednesday that the Vikings do have a five-year offer on the table for him. Still, in spite of Rudolph’s financial dispute with the club, he showed up for the first day of organized team activities. “I could […]

For the first time in Randall Cobb’s NFL career, he will be playing for a team other than the Green Bay Packers heading into 2019. The wide receiver is now a member of the Dallas Cowboys and is looking to get back on track after just having what was his least productive season since his […]

The main reason why Antonio Brown was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders was because of his tense relationship with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. So, is Raiders head coach Jon Gruden worried about the bond between Brown and Oakland quarterback Derek Carr and the rest of his new Raiders teammates? Not at all. […]

For the first time in Aaron Rodgers’ career, he is entering a season playing for a head coach other than Mike McCarthy, as the Green Bay Packers fired McCarthy in the latter half of the 2018 campaign. McCarthy had been at the helm for the Packers since 2006, two years before Rodgers succeeded Brett Favre […]

Derek Carr never wavered in his confidence that he would be the Oakland Raiders’ starting quarterback for 2019, stating that he never doubted his status in spite of rumors that the Raiders could draft a quarterback with the fourth overall pick last month. So, just how little was Carr’s concern? “About negative 47 percent if […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster may have posted No. 1 receiver numbers this past season, but due to the presence of Antonio Brown, he was still technically the Steelers’ No. 2 wideout. But now, Brown is in Oakland, opening the door for Smith-Schuster to become Pittsburgh’s top receiver, and the 22-year-old is looking forward […]

The Dallas Cowboys are prioritizing quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper in extension talks, but they have also engaged in discussions with running back Ezekiel Elliott and both sides are on the same page, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Elliott is entering 2019 with two years remaining on his current deal […]

The Oakland Raiders underwent a massive overhaul this offseason, and part of that overhaul included reconstructing the receiving corps. The Raiders not only signed former Los Angeles Chargers wideout Tyrell Williams and drafted Clemson’s Hunter Renfrow, but they also traded for Antonio Brown in one of the biggest splashes of the offseason. Oakland quarterback Derek […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph may be without a new contract and he may have heard his name thrown around in trade rumors recently, but he will still be on the field with his teammates at organized team activities on Tuesday, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Rudolph and the Vikings […]

For the first time since his rookie campaign in 2016, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is entering the season without Nick Foles behind him, and while Wentz surely doesn’t miss those clamoring for Foles to start, he does miss Foles as a person…and for his ability to make good coffee, apparently: “I just miss his […]

There was plenty of speculation in the lead-up to the 2019 NFL Draft that the Oakland Raiders could take a quarterback with the fourth overall pick, but they ended up selecting Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr never had any doubt that Oakland was committed to him moving forward, and he made […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown missed the first day of organized team activities, something that is sure to raise the hairs of fans and media members. However, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden isn’t thinking much of it, saying he “wouldn’t read much into” the situation but adding that he’s “sure people will,” according to […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will miss organized team activities as a result of a calf strain, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Luck apparently suffered the injury during a training session: “During the training session, just a little tweak, a little strain,” Reich said of Luck’s injury. “My whole mode and […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown was not present at the team’s first day of organized team activities on Tuesday, according to MJ Acosta of NFL Network. It’s worth noting that these workouts are voluntary, and Brown was an active participant at the first round of offseason workouts. The Raiders acquired Brown in a trade […]

If there is one thing Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t having over the last couple of years, it was fun, but apparently, that is changing. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says that he is enjoying his time with Rodgers thus far, and the feeling appears to be mutual. “I think it’s going great, […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley is not practicing at Bills organized team activities as a result of undergoing core muscle surgery a few weeks ago, according to Chris Brown of the Bills’ official team website. The Bills signed Beasley to a four-year, $29 million contract back in March. Beasley spent the 2018 campaign with […]

Just when we thought all of the talk about the condition of Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley’s knee was finally starting to die down, it’s probably going to start ramping up again. Gurley has not yet been in attendance at organized team activities, joining cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters and pass rusher […]

Houston Texans pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is angling for a new contract, and as a result, he has not been present during the Texans’ offseason program thus far. According to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle, Texans head coach Bill O’Brien has “no idea” when Clowney is going to report, saying that “it’s up to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly expected to give Damian Lillard a four-year, $191 million supermax contract extension this summer, a deal that would take him through 2025 (pending any opt outs). It is a well-deserved pay day for Lillard, who had arguably the best season of his career this year and led the Blazers […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finalizing a one-year contract with free-agent defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter adds that the deal is just about done “barring any late hangups.” The deal also comes on the heels of the Buccaneers releasing fellow defensive lineman Gerald McCoy on Monday. Suh spent the […]

During an interview with Bob Pompeani of WDKA, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger apologized for his role in the feud between him and now former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. In addition to saying he was sorry, he also said that he and Brown were among the best quarterback-receiver duos in the history of the […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft last week, fans and media pundits immediately assumed that Zion Williamson was devastated and that he did not want to play in New Orleans. However, we don’t really have any real evidence of that, and Pelicans general manager David Griffin […]

When the Washington Redskins selected Dwayne Haskins with the 15th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft late last month, the general consensus was that Haskins would win the starting quarterback job heading into next season. However, the Redskins are clearly not just going to hand him the position, as the first reps at organized […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron enjoyed what was easily the best year of his career this past season, hauling in 66 receptions for 750 yards and 13 touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl appearance. It was a prime example of what a difference a year (and a change of scenery) makes, as in […]

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz had a monster year this past season, hauling in 116 receptions for 1,163 yards and eight touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl appearance. Is it possible that Ertz can replicate that production in 2019? ESPN doesn’t think so. While ESPN still has Ertz having a big year, its […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is coming off of a spectacular 2018 campaign in which he broke the single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end with 1,377 yards to go along with 88 receptions and five touchdowns. What, then, will he do for an encore? Well, ESPN feels that he will […]