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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is coming off a solid yet unspectacular rookie campaign. Fortunately, it appears as though he is already looking to make improvements. There is no question that Fournette’s combination of size and speed make him one of the most exciting, young backs in the NFL. It seems he has stepped […]

Following an eventful offseason, the New York Jets had one of the most crowded quarterback groups in the entire league. As a result, it appears quarterback Christian Hackenberg was the odd man out. Ever since the Jets acquired quarterback Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Jets have made it known […]

The 2017 NFL season was undoubtedly a forgettable one for New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor. Unfortunately, he has not had much better luck getting prepared this offseason. Pryor had suffered multiple ankle injuries during his lone season with the Washington Redskins. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the issue has carried over into […]

The Washington Redskins kickstarted the offseason by trading for former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith. It appears he has already started to have a positive impact on this year’s incoming rookies. Running back Derrius Guice is among the new additions to the team going into the 2018 NFL season. According to Benjamin Standig of the […]

The Cleveland Browns have made it clear that quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be the starter going into the 2018 NFL season. However, that does not mean there won’t be endless questions about competing against rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield every week. The first overall pick in this year’s draft has been adamant about wanting to start right away. […]

One of the biggest headlines of the offseason was the Green BayPackers’ decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Fortunately, he was quickly able to find a new home with the Oakland Raiders. It is not unusual for players to use a surprising move like this one as added motivation moving forward. However, according […]

It is usually teams or NFL insiders that break the news on offseason signings. However, it appears wide receiver Russell Shepard, potential new addition to the New York Giants receiving corps, took matters into his own hands. Shepard had been released from the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason. However, he announced that he has joined the […]

The New Orleans Saints were given their first obstacle of the year with running back Mark Ingram suspended for the first four games in 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, running back Alvin Kamara is not worried about how it affects his role to start. New Orleans unearthed a gem in Kamara last season. According to Mike Triplett of […]

It had been a rough start to the series versus for Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Fortunately, he managed to bounce back with a dominant performance in Golden state’s 126-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3. Curry’s performance was culminated by a three-pointer over shooting guard James Harden in the third […]

The Denver Broncos had to make some key moves this offseason in order to get back into the playoff picture in the 2018 NFL season. Among them was the decision to decline linebacker Shane Ray’s fifth-year option. Rather than sulk on Denver’s choice, it appears Ray is using it as an added chip o his […]

Despite the physicality of the NFL, there are a number of star quarterbacks who continue to flourish in their veteran years. As a result, playing well into their forties has not become too far-fetched. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hoping to become one of them. According to Aaron Nagler of PackersNews.com, Rodgers is motivated by the possibility […]

Prior to the series, Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris was adamant about the importance of containing Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James in this series. Boston managed to do a solid job of doing so up until their embarrassing loss in Game 3 on Saturday night. Morris has since taken responsibility for James’ stellar outing […]

Despite his short rookie year, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson established himself as one of the most promising young players in the NFL. Even Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has confirmed as much going into the 2018 NFL season. Watson’s playmaking ability has drawn comparisons to the likes of Rodgers. The Packers’ star gunslinger praised […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers have a big offseason ahead of them in free agency. Before that, the Lakers hope to refine their roster through the 2018 NBA Draft. It appears the Lakers’ brass has gotten a head start on the process by showing heavy interest in one prospect in particular. According […]

There was plenty of hype surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers going into the 2017-18 NBA Playoffs. Needless to say, they managed to live up to it with a third-place finish in the East followed by an impressive playoff run. At the forefront of their success was center Joel Embiid. According to Keith Pompey of philly.com, Embiid is looking […]

The Boston Celtics took the NBA world by surprise when they jumped out to a 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, their early success is what ultimately led to their downfall in Game 3 with a 30-point loss. Fortunately, point guard Terry Rozier is not too distraught with […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been locked in on defending their crown in the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, they have had to deal with their first minor inconvenience following the troubling reports concerning running back Jay Ajayi. Ajayi is reportedly being sued for allegedly vandalizing a mansion in Los Angeles and pushing the homeowner. However, according […]

It is no secret that the Green Bay Packers endured a disappointing year. Their campaign essentially ended when quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down for the bulk of the year. However, there are many who believe Rodgers is poised for quite a comeback. He was recently pegged by ESPN as the favorite to win the NFL’s […]

There is no question that New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the most electrifying playmakers in the NFL. However, it appears he is a man of many talents Despite his football stardom, Beckham Jr. is no stranger to the batter’s box. He proved it by going yard in batting practice prior to […]

It is no secret that Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry has not been his usual self lately. Fortunately, small forward Kevin Durant is not worried about his teammate’s recent slump. In fact, he is adamant that it is only a matter of time before Curry regains his touch. Durant even confirmed that the Warriors […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a crucial offseason ahead of them following a disappointing end to the 2017-18 NBA season. The biggest question at the moment is the uncertain future of small forward Paul George. Fortunately, there is one other player who the Thunder may have a better chance of re-signing. According to ESPN’s Royce Young, forward Jerami Grant […]

With this year’s NBA Draft Lottery in the books, the Phonix Suns have risen out of the ashes with the No. 1 overall pick. It appears the Suns have already begun to do their due diligence on the prospects in the draft. Among the notable names projected to go near the top is Real Madrid […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off one of the most impressive Super Bowl runs in NFL history. However, the other teams in the NFC East are adamant about the division being up for grabs. Teams like the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, and Dallas Cowboys have undergone some major changes this NFL offseason. However, according […]

The Seattle Seahawks have undergone some major changes this offseason following a disappointing 2017 NFL season. Perhaps the most notable move they made was the decision to part ways with cornerback Richard Sherman. His subsequent signing with an NFC Rival like the San Franciso 49ers makes it an even more bitter pill to swallow. However, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to do the improbable by capping the 2017 NFL season with a victory in Super Bowl LII. Now they are looking to avoid the dreaded hangover that comes with it. As impressive as their championship run was last season, there has been some concern about whether or not the Eagles can defend their […]

The Golden State Warriors started the series on a strong note with a dominant win in Game 1. However, the Houston Rockets managed to bounce back with an even bigger win in Game 2. Perhaps the biggest concern was how the Warriors’ infamous “Hamptons Five” lineup was rendered useless all game. According to Tim Kawakami of […]

The Cleveland Browns put the finishing touches on their impressive offseason by taking two of the top prospects in the 2018  NFL Draft. It appears defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has already made an impression on one of those rookies. Cornerback Denzel Ward is among a slew of young Browns players getting accustomed to his new team. […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to cash in on their two top-five picks in the 2018 NFL Draft with the selection of quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward. It goes without saying that the Browns do not expect Mayfield to start for them right away with quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the mix. However, the same cannot be […]

Transitioning to the NFL can be a challenge for any rookie. This is why it helps to have a familiar face around to help with the journey. That is certainly the case for Pittsburgh Steelers rookies Mason Rudolph and James Washington. According to Chase Goodbread of NFL.com, the chemistry they had at Oklahoma State has carried […]

The Denver Broncos made some major changes to their roster this offseason. However, they made it clear early on that they were not ready to part ways from their wide receiver duo of Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. One player who is happy about the decision is rookie wideout Courtland Sutton. According to Chase Goodbread of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently landed in some hot water for his reluctance toward new quarterback Mason Rudolph. However, Rudolph does not seem to be bothered by it. Roethlisberger managed to break the ice between these two with a text prior to minicamp. According to Chase Goodbread of NFL.com, Rudolph is excited to meet the veteran in […]

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has wasted no time in getting acquainted with his new teammates after being taken with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It appears that approach has carried over into practice. The first days of practice are always tough for a rookie quarterback as they get adjusted […]

It is no secret that the Arizona Cardinals are coming off an injury-riddled 2017 NFL season. That said, head coach Steve Wilks is happy to be getting a fresh start with a healthy squad. The one player who has Wilks feeling extra giddy is running back David Johnson. According to Mike Jurecki on Twitter, he was happy to […]

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a disappointing end to the 2017 campaign. As a result, they have undergone some major changes this offseason. Most of their rebuild thus far has been through the 2018 NFL Draft. They managed to lock down one of their new picks in cornerback Jaire Alexander. General manager Brian Gutekunst […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to bounce back from a rough debut season in their new home. In order to do so, they will need the likes of wide receiver Mike Williams to provide some return on the investment the team committed to a year ago. It was a disappointing rookie campaign for Williams. […]

Following their disastrous 2016 campaign, Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson vowed that the team would not endure another year like the one they did. Unfortunately, the 2017 NFL season was even worse as they failed to win a game all year. As a result, it is time to pay the piper. According to Mary Kay […]

The Houston Rockets were unable to get off on the right foot following their 119-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Fortunately, the same cannot be said for shooting guard James Harden. Harden has managed to kick off each series with a bang this postseason and this […]

There was plenty of optimism surrounding the Houston Rockets’ chances at challenging the Golden State Warriors. However, it has quickly been deterred by the 119-106 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. It is no secret that playing a team like Golden State can sometimes force opponents into being too scared to make […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to get off on the right foot with a 119-106 win versus the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. However, small forward Kevin Durant is not satisfied with the team’s performance to start the series. It was an impressive win considering the Warriors were underdogs going […]