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To say that the Los Angeles Rams improved in the 2017 NFL season would be a massive understatement. Not only did they capture their first playoff berth in over a decade but the offense made the jump from being worst to first. At the forefront of their success was the emergence of quarterback Jared Goff. […]

Last year, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller organized a quarterback’s worst nightmare in the form of a “pass rush summit.” Now it appears he is looking to keep it going every offseason from here on out. Miller started the festivities along with Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley. According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, he has already gotten a head […]

There were plenty of questions surrounding Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles going into the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, he was able to answer them by taking Jacksonville to the AFC Conference Championship. There were a number of factors that attributed to his success last season. However, according to ESPN’s Michael DiRocco, Bortles feels having the support of his […]

To no surprise, the NBA Finals will feature a fourth consecutive matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. While both teams getting to the championship was predictable, picking the best player in this series remains to be seen. Although the NBA season awards are not given until June, fans will at least be […]

It goes without saying that the 2017-18 NBA season for the Brooklyn Nets did not go as planned. However, that does not mean that there are any hard feelings between the players. That said, it seems former NBA player Jalen Rose did not get the memo when he suggested that Brooklyn was hardly a shining example […]

It has been an eventful offseason for the Miami Dolphins, to say the least. However, perhaps the biggest choice they made was the decision to keep  Ryan Tannehill as the only potential franchise quarterback around. Needless to say, there is plenty of doubt surrounding Tannehill’s status moving forward into the 2018 NFL season given his […]

The New York Jets have quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands this offseason. Things have gotten a bit more complex with quarterback Sam Darnold taking reps with the first-team offense. The move suggests that Darnold could have a very good chance of starting to open the 2018 NFL season. However, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, head coach […]

For a moment, it looked as though the Houston Rockets had the Golden State Warriors on the ropes in Game 7. Unfortunately, they were unable to avoid the dreaded third quarter onslaught by Golden State en route to a second straight loss in the Western Conference Finals. Needless to say, no one is perhaps more […]

It is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had some trouble getting running back Le’Veon Bell to show up to organized team activities. Fortunately, they have another running back in James Conner who is chomping at the bit to impress the coaches in any way he can. Following an inspirational road to the NFL, […]

There is no question that the Houston Texans’ roster is littered with star talent. As a result, it seems they have caught the attention of running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson has not had much luck finding a new home in free agency. However, he has made it clear that Houston is among the teams he would be […]

It has been an eventful offseason for Houston Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu. Fortunately, it appears things have gotten off on the right foot with his new team. Mathieu has noted that one of the main reasons he signed with Houston was their plan to keep him at his primary position. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston […]

The NFL is riddled with inspiring stories of players overcoming insurmountable odds to achieve their dreams of playing in the league. A prime example of that is New York Jets defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd. During his unorthodox journey to the NFL, he met former wide receiver Nate Burleson who inspired him to stick to playing football. Shepherd […]

The Houston Texans made a splash this offseason with the signing of safety Tyrann Mathieu. This gives the Texans another high-profile name in their star-studded defense. There were a number of reasons that attributed to Mathieu signing with Houston. However, according to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, the big one was the team’s intention to keep the Honey […]

The Houston Rockets managed to take the series lead with a thrilling win in Game 5 over the Golden State Warriors. Perhaps the most impressive part of their victory was the fact that shooting guard James Harden did not play particularly well. However, there is still some concern that his shooting woes will not help […]

For years, the New Orleans Saints have been known for their pass-heavy approach on offense. However, that changed during the 2017 NFL season thanks to their dynamic backfield pairing of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara. Fortunately, quarterback Drew Brees has no issue with the new balanced scheme. In fact, according to Herbie Teope of NFL.com, Brees is […]

There is no question that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is widely considered as the best in the NFL. As a result, Baltimore is trying to maximize his value with a rule change. The league has made headlines for some of its controversial changes to the game. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, […]

The Boston Celtics were unable to close out the Cleveland Cavaliers in a pivotal Game 6. Fortunately, they managed to avoid an injury scare involving small forward Jayson Tatum. Tatum was involved in a collision with power forward Kevin Love early in the game. According to Keith Smith of RealGM, head coach Brad Stevens said the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer’s career has gotten off to a rough start, to say the least. Fortunately, he now finds himself in an environment where he can truly develop his skill set behind quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It is not unusual for player’s of Rodgers’ caliber to take it easy in this portion of organized team […]

The Denver Broncos have made some serious changes to their personnel this NFL offseason. It seems their approach has carried over into the front office as well. The phrase, “Trust the Process,” has become a way of life for fans of the Philadelphia 76ers. However, it is one that could very well soon be followed […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has never returned a kick in the NFL. However, that did not stop him from partaking in the special teams drills during organized team activities. Kansas City has never been shy about looking into all their options on special teams. According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, it appears Watkins was […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made headlines when he criticized the team’s decision to select another quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has since reached out to Mason Rudolph, but it appears he is not the only quarterback on the team who felt indifferent toward the situation. The biggest story of the 2017 NFL […]

The Kansas City Chiefs kickstarted the offseason by trading long-time starting quarterback Alex Smith in favor of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Unfortunately, Mahomes has seemingly gotten off to a rough start at organized team activities. Despite his struggles, head coach Andy Reid admits the staff has been throwing a lot at the young gunslinger. That said, Reid […]

It goes without saying that Oakland Raiders’ cornerback Gareon Conley has had a rough start to his career. Fortunately, head coach Jon Gruden still has big plans for him in the 2018 NFL season. Ever since his arrival, Gruden has raved about Conley’s potential as a shutdown corner. According to Tyler Green of Silver and Black Pride, he […]

The Oakland Raiders’ offense endured a disastrous year during the 2017 campaign. As a result, they bolstered their offense with a number of proven options in both the passing game and the run game. Among the notable additions was the signing of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin. According to Levi Damien of […]

The Green Bay Packers made some major changes to their offense this offseason. It appears they were not finished looking for ways to bolster their personnel during organized team activities. Following an eventful offseason, former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis found himself as a free agent. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he has found a […]

The All-NBA teams were finally announced and to no surprise, it featured the usual names such as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden. However, perhaps the biggest darkhorse to make the first team was Portland Trailblazers point guard Damian Lillard. Needless to say, fans throughout the league have taken […]

There is no doubt that the Houston Rockets are led by a superstar backcourt pairing of James Harden and Chris Paul. However, there is one voter who feels that Houston may have their own version of a Big 3 on their hands. The league finally released the lineups for this year’s All-NBA teams. Among the players […]

After months of speculation, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel will be playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL. Unsurprisingly, Doug Flutie has taken an interest in Manziel’s next venture. As many know, Flutie had starred in the CFL before transitioning to the NFL. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, he says Manziel […]

If the Denver Broncos ever had a “No Fly Zone,” new quarterback Case Keenum certainly was not aware. At least, that is how he made it seem in response to a question about their diminishing status. Given the events of the offseason, there has been some speculation as to whether or not Denver still qualifies […]

The Dallas Cowboys have not been shy about setting their expectations high going into the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, linebacker Sean Lee will have to wait a bit longer to join his team as they prepare for a bounce-back year. The Cowboys have been understandably cautious with his progression from the hamstring issues that sidelined him last […]

Unlike most teams, the New York Jets have an abundance of talent under center going into organized team activities. As of right now, quarterback Josh McCown is the safest bet to be the starter and No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold is also likely in the running. However, it appears nothing is set in stone this […]

The Cleveland Browns have done a solid job of retooling the roster for their potential turnaround in the 2018 NFL season. It appears running back Duke Johnson is hoping to be a part of it for years to come. The former third-round pick has been discussing a potential contract extension with the team. According to ESPN’s Pat […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are locked in on defending their crown in the 2018 NFL season. However, there is one notable name missing from the early portion of organized team activities. Newly-signed defensive end Michael Bennett has yet to take part in any of the practices thus far. Despite his absence, head coach Doug Pederson is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been deadlocked in contract negotiations with running back Le’Veon Bell since last offseason. As a result, wide receiver Antonio Brown has sounded off on Bell’s absence from organized team activities. Bell’s decision to not attend practice should hardly come as any surprise. However, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Brown feels showing up will […]

With organized team activities in full swing, teams are doing what they can to make preparations for the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Chargers, there is one notable player missing from workouts. Linebacker Melvin Ingram has been a no-show thus far in the offseason. However, according to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles News Group, head coach […]

It is no secret that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, they have managed to revamp their roster with a number of star-studded additions to the defensive line. The Bucs were able to acquire the likes of defensive lineman such as Vinny Curry and Jason Pierre-Paul to play alongside […]

The Green Bay Packers spent most of free agency fortifying the offense around quarterback Aaron Rodgers. As a result, the defense received little attention throughout the offseason. The Packers managed to somewhat address this issue through the 2018 NFL Draft. However, linebacker Clay Matthews feels Green Bay is a bit thin on the edge going […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Oakland Raiders revamped personnel. Needless to say, it has started to rub off on wide receiver Amari Cooper. Head coach Jon Gruden made it known that Cooper will be featured heavily in the offense going into the 2018 NFL season. According to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, Gruden’s […]

There is no question that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will go down as one of the greatest of all time. However, there was a very good chance that his career could have been much different had it not been for the timing of two phone calls. The Buffalo Bills were ready to pull […]