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Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is known for his absolutely-direct approach to answering questions thrown at him by reporters. However, with the 2018 NBA All-Star break finally here, the media has had the benefit of dealing with a much more relaxed version of the 2017 Most Valuable Player. With the season on pause, reporters […]

The Chicago Bears did not have the highest of expectations going into the 2017 NFL season. Still, their 5-11 finish was hardly what they had in mind for a rebuild moving forward. As a result, the Bears will be looking to get rid of several undesirable contracts this offseason. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS […]

The Indianapolis Colts found their man in head coach Frank Reich after Josh McDaniels backed out of his initial agreement. Although he may not have been their first choice, there is plenty of optimism that he could be the right one. Among the believers is former NFL head coach Tony Dungy. During an appearance on […]

The Washington Redskins have already undergone an eventful offseason in terms of their look for the 2018 NFL season. Now it seems another notable member of last year’s team could be on his way out. Cornerback Josh Norman has served as a leader on the defensive side of the ball since coming over prior to the 2016 NFL season. […]

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the most surprising teams of the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result, they were one of the quietest teams at this year’s trade deadline. That is not to say general manager Kevin Pritchard had no intentions of making a move, as he did his due diligence. According to […]

It was a disappointing 2017 NFL season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by all accounts. However, it became evident that a solid backup quarterback will be a necessity for the Bucs moving forward. Fortunately, a familiar face may be on the market this offseason. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, Chicago Bears quarterback Mike Glennon could be on his way […]

The Houston Texans suffered severe injuries to their biggest stars in the 2017 NFL season. Which is why they have been adamant about locking up current key players to long-term deals. The Texans announced their desire to make defensive end Jadeveon Clowney the highest-paid non-QB in the league. Unfortunately, linebacker Brian Cushing may become a casualty […]

It goes without saying that the Seattle Seahawks took a huge step back amidst an injury-riddled 2017 season. As a result, there have been questions regarding the uncertain future of Seattle’s “Legion of Boom.” Several of its members are either nursing severe injuries or still engaging in talks of a new contract, and speculation of possible […]

It became clear that the Green Bay Packers had some seriousness player personnel issues that were brought to light as a result of the injury to quarterback Aaron Rodgers. As a result, rumors have swirled about the uncertain futures of wide receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb as we head into the offseason toward free […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a huge splash last offseason with the addition of safety Tre Boston and while the kid enjoyed a stellar year with the Bolts, his future with the team is anything but guaranteed.Boston is set to become a free agent this offseason after the Chargers got him for a bargain price last […]

It goes without saying that the Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams of the 2017 NFL season. However, team owner Jerry Jones expressed faith in his current staff by dismissing any notion of parting ways with head coach Jason Garrett. Despite the vote of confidence, Garrett will still be on the hot seat […]

The Washington Redskins made headlines after their blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith quarterback. As a result, quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to become the biggest free agent on the market this offseason. However, it seems Washington may have other plans for Cousins. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Redskins may […]

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has emerged as a serious darkhorse candidate to be the first signal-caller taken in the 2018 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, lingering concerns about his height have seemingly prevented him from becoming a bonafide No. 1 overall pick. Needless to say, Mayfield has taken offense to the doubts surrounding his game due to a lack of size. According to Steve Serby of the New York Post, he feels height is hardly a […]

Quarterback AJ McCarron officially won his grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals after they placed him on the non-football injury list prior to the 2014 NFL season. He now finds himself set to explore the offseason as an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Since the decision was announced, McCarron’s name has been linked […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered some key losses on their coaching staff with the departure of offensive coordinator Frank Reich and quarterback coach John DeFilippo shortly after the franchise won its first Super Bowl over the New England Patriots. Regardless of their current situation, head coach Doug Pederson does not seem to be phased by the new changes. Most teams have already assembled their entirely new […]

The Cincinnati Bengals surprisingly decided not to undergo any major changes despite a disappointing 2017 season. However, the same cannot be said for quarterback AJ McCarron. McCarron had been stuck in football purgatory ever since he filed a grievance against the Bengals. After winning the decision, he is excited to finally test the waters of free agency, according […]

The Detroit Lions have a new head coach in former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. However, he might not be the only Pat who could be calling Detroit home next season. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, the Lions will likely make a push to acquire the services of Patriots running back […]

The Washington Redskins made headlines with their blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith. One of the most overlooked parts of the trade is that it sent promising young cornerback Kendall Fuller to the Chiefs. While getting traded is a difficult process for any player, there is an added measure of disappointment for Fuller as a […]

The Washington Redskins were one of the more injury-riddled teams in the 2017 NFL season. However, Washington had issues on the offensive side of the ball even before the injuries. Perhaps their biggest disappointment on offense was the performance of wide receiver Terrelle Pryor. As a result, Pryor could be on his way out after just […]

The Green Bay Packers had quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands once Aaron Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone. Despite his fluctuating performance, backup Brett Hundley had his moments during a brief stint as the starter. However, it seems the Packers could be in search of more stability behind Rodgers moving forward. According […]

The Buffalo Bills were one of the surprise teams that made it to the playoffs despite their tumultuous quarterback situation. Now, the question moving forward is whether Buffalo will stick with Tyrod Taylor for the long haul. The Bills’ 2017 season was highlighted by their failed experiment with backup Nathan Peterman. As a result, they could […]

The Cleveland Browns have made it clear that their search for a franchise quarterback ends this offseason. They even brought in offensive coordinator Todd Haley to help assist with the decision-making process. Haley has seen firsthand what it takes to become an elite quarterback in the NFL after spending the last six seasons with the Pittsburgh […]

The New York Giants endured a nightmare 2017 season by all accounts. However, it goes without saying that their issues stemmed from the slew of key injuries early on, especially with the receiving corps. Among the notable players whose season was cut short was wide receiver Brandon Marshall. According to Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News, his tenure […]

The Tennessee Titans are in the midst of a complete rebuild on the offensive side of the ball. As a result, there has been speculation that they may decide to part ways with veteran running back DeMarco Murray this offseason. Murray has two years and more than $13 million left on his current deal. However, his latest […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has been vocal about the highs and lows of point guard Dennis Smith Jr.’s performance throughout the 2017-18 NBA season. Needless to say, he was pleased with the rookie’s outing against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Despite losing 97-104 to the Rockets, Carlisle feels Smith Jr. may have […]

The Golden State Warriors made headlines after head coach Steve Kerr was seen handing the reigns over to small forward Andre Iguodala during their blowout win over the Phoenix Suns. Although Kerr has received praise for empowering his players, they have also taken their fair share of criticism for seemingly disrespecting their opponents. Players and […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt burst onto the scene in the 2017 season as one of the most promising young players in the league. Despite being a rookie, he also proved to be one of the most difficult backs to bring down. Although he finished the year as the NFL’s leading rusher, it seems […]

The Arizona Cardinals suffered some key losses following their disappointing 2017 season with the retirement of head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Carson Palmer. Although they have managed to find their new head coach in Steve Wilks, the Cardinals still have a glaring void under center. However, team owner Michael Bidwill is confident Arizona will acquire their […]

The Indianapolis Colts were blindsided by Josh McDaniels’ decision to remain the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots after agreeing to become their next head coach. Fortunately, thy found their man in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich. Although Reich may not have been their first choice, there is plenty of optimism surrounding his […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been adamant about retooling their roster this offseason, which has led to a large amount of speculation for the 2018 season. Among the changes is a potential position switch for current safety Byron Jones. Jones has played the position for two seasons with the Cowboys. However, the coaching staff is considering […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made another notable move after announcing their decision to part ways with linebacker Derrick Johnson’s. However, the 35-year-old has no intention of hanging his cleats up. The Chiefs made it clear they have chosen to go in a much more youthful direction. Meanwhile, Johnson is looking to play for at least two more seasons […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it clear they plan to go in a more youthful direction this offseason. As a result, veterans like quarterback Alex Smith and linebacker Derrick Johnson will not be part of the team’s long-term plans. Although there was one year left on Johnson’s deal, the Chiefs have decided to void […]

The 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction featured one of the more star-studded classes in recent years. Among the notable names was Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss. Although he would eventually become one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, the verdict was still out on Moss before his career even started due […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green is regarded as the quintessential 3-and-D player. He proved that once again in the 2017-18 NBA season with a rather impressive feat. It goes without saying that players make certain sacrifices when donning the Spurs colors. However, Green has made the most of his opportunities by becoming the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is known for his somewhat unorthodox approach to coaching. However, he managed to take it up a notch against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. During the first half of their showdown with the Suns, Kerr seemingly handed over playcalling duties to small forward Andrew Iguodala during a break in […]

The Arizona Cardinals found their man in head coach Steve Wilks. Now the team has officially packaged him with general manager Steve Keim for the foreseeable future. Keim was entering the final season of the four-year deal he signed back in 2015. According to Darren Urban of azcardinals.com, Cardinals president Michael Bidwill says both he and Wilks […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield lit up the 2017 college football season. However, his boisterous personality on and off the field has drawn him comparisons to troublesome quarterback Johnny Manziel. As a result, Mayfield’s stock may have taken a bit of hit for teams looking for low-risk, high-reward players. Despite their similarities, Manziel acknowledged during […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ brass has expressed nothing but sheer disappointment since their division rival Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII. Needless to say, they will need to have a big offseason if they are to reclaim spot atop the NFC East. As a result, the Cowboys will be sure to do their due diligence in free […]

Although he was not initially pegged for the job, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has received a tremendous amount of praise for his recent hiring. Among his former players to offer their full-fledged support is Pat McAfee. The former punter spent a few seasons with Reich in Indianapolis from 2009-2011. Needless to say, McAfee expressed […]