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Transitioning to the NFL can pose a bit of a challenge for some players that were successful at the college level. Fortunately, there is a sense of familiarity for Miami Dolphins cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick spent his college years under the tutelage of Alabama head coach Nick Saban. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football […]

The 2017 NFL season was an emotional one for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Not only was the team enduring its worst stretch in years but he was even benched for reasons that never really made sense, to begin with. Fortunately, Manning has not given up on the Giants and it appears they have not given […]

The New York Jets have undergone some major changes on the defensive end in recent years. However, there is no question that defensive tackle Leonard Williams has established himself as the anchor of this group. Whether or not New York is hoping to keep it this way remains to be seen. However, according to Brian Costello […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield spent the first few sessions of organized team activities running with the third-team offense. That changed when he was bumped up to the second-team in front of quarterback Drew Stanton. The move could be an indication of Mayfield’s potential rise to the starting job. However, head coach he Jackson insists that […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans endured quite the injury-riddle 2017 campaign. However, there is a newfound sense of optimism going into the 2018 NFL season. At the center of their resurgence is defensive end J.J. Watt. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, defensive line coach Anthony Weaver feels Watt will be able […]

The Cleveland Browns’ busy offseason shopping spree continued with the signing of former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks. However, there has been plenty of speculation as to where he fits in Cleveland’s new-look defense. Fortunately, head coach Hue Jackson already has an idea on Kendricks’ role for this season. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland […]

The Arizona Cardinals have undergone some major changes on offense this offseason. However, the team is still in need of a true passing threat outside of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The Cardinals brought in plenty of candidates to compete for the No. 2 wideout spot in the offense. According to Darren Urban of the team website, head coach […]

The Cleveland Browns shocked the consensus when they selected former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. They made it clear soon afterward that they intended to use him as their shutdown corner in the 2018 NFL season. In order to do so, he must first work his way […]

The Los Angeles Rams have not been shy about bringing in some star power into their organization. That approach has not changed during organized team activities with Rams legend Torry Holt in attendance. The former star wide receiver was seen working with the team’s group of wideouts. According to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, he is attempting […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill missed the entire 2017 NFL season with a knee injury he suffered during a non-contact drill in practice last offseason. As a result, there was some speculation that he may temper his mobility in the 2018 NFL season. However, it appears Tannehill has no intention of doing so. According to Barry […]

It was reported that the San Francisco 49ers had signed former Pittsburgh Steelers safety J.J. Wilcox. However, it appears the free agent had a last-minute change-of-heart. Wilcox was reportedly in the building ready to sign with San Francisco before he unexpectedly left the building without reaching a deal. Now he is getting ready to join the […]

The Tennessee Titans have undergone some new changes this offseason. However, their commitment to the run game has yet to waver with the addition of running back Dion Lewis, joining a backfield headed by running back Derrick Henry. According to Jason Wolf of the Tennessean, offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur says both players will be splitting time with the first […]

It goes without saying that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has long been one of the more social media-savvy players in the NFL. Unfortunately, things have taken an awkward turn on his timeline recently. Brown has never been shy about expressing his thoughts through his various social media handles. However, his latest post on […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been busy upgrading their roster this offseason after a disappointing 2017 campaign. However, the team has also spent some time tackling other issues off the field as well. General manager Jason Licht made headlines when he shaved his head in the team’s annual “Cut for a Cure” fundraiser. As a result, […]

It goes without saying that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is one of the most talented players in the NFL. However, it appears those talents do not translate to every other physical activity. Jones has a knack for making the impossible looking easy on the gridiron. Unfortunately, he managed to do the opposite at […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt their first major blow of the year with the season-ending knee injury to tight end Hunter Henry. He has finally issued a statement on the disappointing series of events. Henry tore his ACL during a non-contact portion of organized team activities. He put up a heartfelt post on Instagram […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to bring in a bevy of talent through the 2018 NFL Draft. Among that flurry was their selection of former Georgia running back Nick Chubb in the second round. It appears both sides have already taken care of business off the field. According to SportsTrust Advisors, Chubb and the Browns have agreed […]

It goes without saying that Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was at the forefront of the team’s success in Game 2. His late stretch from deep helped put the game out of reach en route to a 2-0 series lead. However, power forward Draymond Green says Curry’s 3-point shooting was not the most demoralizing to […]

It goes without saying that there is no love lost between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans were reminded of that during a minor exchange between point guard Stephen Curry and center Kendrick Perkins. With the third quarter coming to a close, Curry had slipped over the feet of Perkins on the sideline […]

Aside from their controversial win in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors managed to avoid quite a scare with the ankle injury to shooting guard Klay Thompson. Although he was able to continue, there was some concern about his status moving forward. Fortunately, Thompson looked like his usual self in Game 2. Even power forward […]

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enuwa was forced to miss the entire 2017 campaign as he recovered from a lingering neck injury. Fortunately, he feels he is ready to resume his position as New York’s top option in the passing game this offseason. Unlike other injuries, this one seemed to get worse for Enuwa […]

There is no question Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen established himself as one of the best pass-catchers in the league. Needless to say, he has come a long way from signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. One of his biggest obstacles early on was trying to look the part of an NFL […]

The New Orleans Saints struck gold in the 2017 NFL Draft when they selected cornerback Marshon Lattimore with the 11th overall pick. It appears he has not lost any of his motivation going into the 2018 NFL season. Lattimore has established himself as one of the best young cornerbacks in the league. However, according to Nick […]

The Miami Dolphins made some significant changes to their roster this offseason. As a result, they made it a point to keep around at least a few familiar faces. Among them is the signing of cornerback Bobby McCain. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, they have agreed to a four-year, $27 million extension: The Miami Dolphins have signed cornerback Bobby […]

The Washington Redskins made some pretty substantial changes over the NFL offseason. However, the goal to get tight end Jordan Reed as healthy as possible remains the same. Fortunately, there are optimistic reports coming out of organized team activities. According to ESPN’s John Keim, Reed was spotted doing agility drills during practice. Tight end Jordan Reed among […]

The New England Patriots have taken criticism for their successful albeit unenthusiastic approach to the game. As a result, safety Devin McCourty has provided an interesting perspective on what fun really is. He even used his twin brother and cornerback Jason McCourty to help prove his point. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, McCourty mentioned how […]

There is no question that the 2017 NFL season was a somewhat disappointing one for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan coming off his MVP campaign. Fortunately, there may be a bit of a silver lining to it as it appears that his numbers were heavily skewed by his teammates. Ryan finished the year with a rather […]

This time last year, the Miami Dolphins were not shy about expressing their high expectations for wide receiver DeVante Parker. However, it appears they have decided to take a different approach going into the 2018 NFL season. Miami has been enamored with Parker’s skill set for quite some time now. That said, they have realized […]

Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals ended with a bang after Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was ejected for an inadvertent elbow to Golden State Warriors point guard Shaun Livingston following his attempt with the shot clock running out. Head coach Steve Kerr has since come to Livingston’s defense for not taking the turnover. His […]

For a moment, it appeared as though the Cleveland Cavaliers were on the verge of securing a Game 1 upset in the 2018 NBA Finals. However, the Golden State Warriors caught a break when small forward Kevin Durant’s charge call was later overturned after an official review late in the fourth quarter. Needless to say, there has […]

The Chicago Bears have spent the last few NFL offseasons hoping to shore up its group of talented players on offense. However, there is no question that running back Jordan Howard will still be the focal point on that side of the ball. New head coach Matt Nagy is well-aware of what his workhorse is […]

The stars were aligned over the weekend at the PGA’s Memorial Pro-Am. The most notable pairing at the event was former Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and star golfer Tiger Woods. Woods has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence recently as he continues to recover from a back fusion surgery. According to TMZ, Manning […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen made his intention to earn the starting job very clear this NFL offseason. It seems he is already well on his way to doing so in organized team activities. The Cardinals hoped to stabilize the position by signing former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford. However, according to Albert Breer of […]

It is no secret that the Atlanta Falcons boast one of the best backfield tandems in Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. It appears that the latter may be poised for an increased role in the offense this upcoming season. Coleman is entering the final year of his rookie contract. As a result, he is expecting a […]

The Green Bay Packers capped their eventful offseason with the signing of former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis. It was a move that not even Lewis thought was going to happen. Prior to his signing, the veteran had not really planned on signing with Green Bay. However, according to the Packer Report, that all changed when he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to acquire yet another late first-round pick his summer thanks to their splash trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the 2018 NBA trade deadline. It appears they have wasted no time revealing their plans on what they intend to do with it. Rumors surfaced that the Lakers promised to take […]

Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, it was almost a foregone conclusion that this year’s NBA Finals would feature yet another matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Although it may have been expected, it did not make it any easier for NBA fans to come to grips with. One person who is […]

The 2017-18 NBA season may have ended for the Houston Rockets, however, they have wasted no time in shifting gears toward the offseason. Point guard Chris Paul has reportedly already gotten a head start on recruiting Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James. Now it appears Houston may have another superstar on their radar in free […]

With the NBA Finals just a day away, one of the biggest storylines is the status of small forward Andre Iguodala. The veteran has already been ruled out for Game 1 as he deals with a knee injury. Fortunately, Iguodala is confident about his looming return. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, he could soon be back out […]