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Beating the New England Patriots in a meaningful game is something that has very seldom been done over the last two decades. However, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller may have cracked the code. Having played his fair share of crucial games against the Patriots, Miller has accrued quite the scouting report. So much so, he even […]

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome has been one of the most prominent executives in the NFL over the last two decades. However, it seems his time is set to come to an end with the emergence of his successor, Eric DeCosta. Team owner Steve Bisciotti has been adamant about DeCosta assuming Newsome’s position at some […]

Soon-to-be free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to be the biggest name on the market this offseason after the Washington Redskins went ahead and traded for veteran quarterback Alex Smith. As a result, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has already gotten an early start on the recruiting process on behalf of the team. The Cardinals were […]

One of the most underrated parts of the Philadelphia Eagles’ success in the 2017 season is the job well done by general manager Howie Roseman. However, of all the deals he has successfully pulled off over the past few seasons that have helped the Eagles make an appearance in Super Bowl LII, Roseman is still […]

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, the Memphis Grizzlies have seemingly started to shift gears toward their rebuild. As a result, shooting guard Tyreke Evans’ departure has become an inevitability after he did not take part in Wednesday’s game versus the Indiana Pacers. It has been a disastrous 2017-18 NBA season for the Grizzlies, to […]

The 2017 season came and went without former New York Jets center Nick Mangold. Unfortunately, there still does not seem to be a set date for his return to the league. Mangold was released by the Jets last offseason after dealing with a lingering foot injury. During an appearance on The Michael Kay Show, ESPN […]

It seems like it was only yesterday that former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz took the NFL by storm. Despite his recent hiatus from the league, Cruz insists that his playing days are not over. The 2017 season came and went with Cruz playing the part of a spectator. However, he is adamant about giving […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has officially cleared the concussion protocol, making him available for Super Bowl LII. Needless to say, quarterback Tom Brady is ecstatic to have his star pass-catcher back in action. Patriots players have been making their rounds with the media in the week leading up to Sunday. According to Charean […]

It was a roller-coaster 2017 season for Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, to say the least. However, former Detroit wideout and current NFL analyst Nate Burleson has a bold prediction regarding Golladay’s future. The rookie largely served as Detroit’s third option at wide receiver this season. However, Burleson feels Golladay has what it takes […]

The New York Giants have made it clear that they intend to put an emphasis on improving their offensive line and running back depth this offseason. Apparently, the latter situation was nearly solved by star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. prior to the 2017 season. Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is on the verge of […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is well-known for the tatted arm sleeves he sports on Sundays. Now it seems he could be ready to make a new addition. Prior to the 2017 NFL season, Long had been reunited with his former defensive coordinator in Ken Flajole, who now serves as the Eagles’ linebackers coach. […]

The gashed hand of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been one of the notable headlines over the last several weeks. Amidst all the speculation of exactly how it went all down, the one thing people know for sure is that running back Rex Burkhead was somehow involved. However, the degree to which is still […]

The rumor mill continues to spin after the Phoenix Suns reportedly reached a buyout with center Greg Monroe. As a result, there are a number of teams waiting to sign the 27-year-old once he clears waivers — among those are the Boston Celtics. According to David Aldridge of NBA.com, the Celtics have already established themselves […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker has been at the center of the team’s trade rumors as of late. However, it seems he is not ready to leave without continuing to make his mark in franchise history. The Hornets went into the third game of their road trip hoping to get a much-needed to victory over the […]

Another year, another snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame for legendary San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig. Needless to say, Craig continues to be rather perplexed by the situation. The former Niners running back was left off the list 0f 15 finalists for this year’s induction. During an appearance on The 49ers Insider […]

The New England Patriots are the heavy favorites going into Super Bowl LII. However, Philadelphia Eagles players, like defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan, like their chances this Sunday. The Patriots have the clear edge in championship experience with head coach Bill Belichick and star quarterback Tom Brady leading the way. Still, according to Matt Lombardo of NJ […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made the surprising decision to stick with head coach Marvin Lewis after another disappointing season. However, the same can not be said for a number of players and personnel who will be departing this offseason, including running back Jeremy Hill. Hill is set to become a free agent after a grueling 2017 season. Despite coming […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made headlines for their blockbuster trade of quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick. Among Smith’s notable former teammates to express their dismay was tight end Travis Kelce. Smith is the only quarterback Kelce has played with through his first four years in […]

It goes without saying that Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is clearly fixated on beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. However, even Pederson could not help but express his dismay at hearing about the trade that sent Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. Washington kickstarted the offseason by acquiring […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson burst onto the scene in 2017 as one of the most promising young players in the NFL. Unfortunately, his rookie campaign was cut short due to a season-ending ACL tear suffered during practice in November. However, Watson feels it may not have been the sole cause of the injury. During […]

The Kansas City Chiefs officially kickstarted the NFL offseason with a blockbuster trade that sent three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick. As a result, Washington has essentially given their answer to the conundrum surrounding quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins will now be the […]

Few could have predicted that the 2012 NFL Draft would have such a profound effect on the league’s future. However, that is just what happened with the blockbuster deal that sent Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. One of the main cogs in that draft was quarterback Robert Griffin III — […]

There are many intriguing storylines surrounding Super Bowl 52. Among the most notable is the fact that Philadelphia Eagles’ running back LeGarrette Blount and defensive end Chris Long have not only made it to their second straight Super Bowl, but they will be facing off against their former team in the New England Patriots. As […]

It was a good day for the Detroit Pistons, to say the least. The 2017-18 NBA season got its first big shake-up of the year with the L.A. Clippers trading power forward Blake Griffin to the Pistons in exchange for a bevy of players and future draft picks. After the trade, it was announced that center […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made the first big splash of the offseason after trading quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick. Needless to say, Chiefs teammates were not happy about the news. Most were quick to post their dismay on social media. However, tight end […]

Free agent cornerback Leodis McKelvin came one season short of a potential Super Bowl LII appearance. He was among the slew of changes the Philadelphia Eagles made following the 2016 NFL season. As a result, he has been on quite a journey to get back on the field after failing to sign with a team […]

The New England Patriots have taken full advantage of the extra week off to ensure that the team is as healthy as possible for Super Bowl LII. Among the notable names still on the injury report is tight end Rob Gronkowski. Gronkowski suffered a concussion after taking an illegal hit from Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church in […]

Among the teams with notable quarterback situations following the 2017 NFL season were the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins. Now it seems both teams have killed two birds with one stone after making the first blockbuster trade of the offseason. The Chiefs have officially traded quarterback Alex Smith to the Redskins. Needless to say, Twitter has been […]

It is no secret that Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw and head coach Mike Tomlin have never exactly seen eye-to-eye. Needless to say, the same situation applies to the recent firing of former offensive coordinator Todd Haley. The Steelers’ offense fluctuated at times throughout the season, which ultimately resulted in the release of Haley. Still, […]

Before he became the primary running back for the New England Patriots, Dion Lewis was still trying to get his bearings in the league. Interestingly enough, his struggles began with the Philadelphia Eagles after they selected him in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Lewis rarely saw the field behind then-Eagles bell-cow back […]

Saying this has been a surprising journey for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is a massive understatement. In the span of just three years, he went from one of the greatest individual seasons in league history to NFL castoff. Foles was traded to the St. Louis Rams after failing to build on his dynamic 2013 season in […]

It was a rollercoaster 2017 NFL season for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, to say the least. After a hot start to the year, his team largely floundered the rest of the season en route to a first-round exit from the playoffs. However, that does not mean he plans on packing it in anytime […]

Super Bowl LII provides a bit of nostalgia for fans of both the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. However, for NFL legend Terrell Owens, it brings up some painful memories. Owens enjoyed a tumultuous tenure in Philadelphia during their run to Super Bowl XXXIX. On Tuesday, he expressed remorse for some of the things […]

The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of work to do this offseason if they hope to stay in the running for the NFC West division title. As a result, new head coach Steve Wilks indicated the team will be pull out all the stops in 2018 by expanding All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson’s role on the team. Peterson […]

The Minnesota Vikings have quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands this offseason. Although Sam Bradford was initially pegged as the starter for Teddy Bridgewater coming into the 2017 NFL season, his injury soon made way for the ascendance of Case Keenum. However, wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not ready to count Bridgewater out just yet. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have plenty of pondering to do regarding quarterback Blake Bortles. After a disappointing end to a stellar 2017 NFL season, there is speculation as to whether or not the Jaguars are going to stick with Bortles as their franchise quarterback beyond next year. Regardless, Jacksonville is still going to take every precaution they can […]

It is no secret that the New England Patriots enter Super Bowl 52 as the heavy favorites over Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have essentially made the Super Bowl an annual tradition of theirs over the last two decades. However, Belichick is not buying into any of the hype surrounding his […]

Another day, another shot taken at the Pittsburgh Steelers by New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison. This time, he dropped a bomb on the Steelers’ lack of travel amenities. There are plenty of changes that a player must get accustomed to when they switch teams during the season. However, Harrison revealed during Super Bowl LII […]

The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to play on one of the biggest stages in all of sports. Needless to say,  there is a bit of angst brewing for players on both teams in the week leading up to Super Bowl 52. Luckily for the Patriots, they have championship experience to spare […]