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The Los Angeles Rams have done some serious spending this offseason in their efforts to compete for a championship. They managed to once again secure another integral piece of their offense in right tackle Rob Havenstein. According to a press release sent out by the Rams (obtained by ClutchPoints’ Bob Garcia), Los Angeles has signed Havenstein […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers going into the 2018-19 NBA season. Not only do they have the best player in the league in small forward LeBron James, but their promising young core has given them an opportunity to seriously compete for a championship in the near future. Of course, there […]

The Los Angeles Chargers managed to secure their first win of the preseason with a 24-14 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The highlight of the day was provided by none other than wide receiver Mike Williams after he made the most of his lone reception by going up and over the defender for a 25-yard touchdown. Needless […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey made headlines recently for his hot takes on the quarterbacks in the NFL. Needless to say, he did not mince words when it came to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. Ramsey’s unsavory comments have drawn some responses around the league. However, according to Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun, Flacco did not […]

The Los Angeles Rams managed to secure running back Todd Gurley with a lucrative four-year, $60 million contract extension this offseason. The deal has now set the bar for other elite running backs looking to get paid in the near future. There are many that feel the price tag may have been a bit steep […]

The Los Angeles Rams were declared one of the biggest winners of the NFL offseason when they managed to add not one, but two Pro Bowl-caliber cornerbacks in Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. It appears Peters is already looking ahead toward the benefits of playing alongside a player like Talib. His prowess for picking off quarterbacks […]

It goes without saying that the Seattle Seahawks underwent a major overhaul of their roster this offseason. Among the notable additions they made was that of wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Marshall was seen by many as a bit of a longshot to stick around in Seattle. However, according to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, head coach Pete Carroll is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have ushered in quite the youth movement over the last couple of years. This has resulted in the departure of several key players on both sides of the ball. Despite now being one of the veteran players on the team, wide receiver A.J. Green is not worried about any uncertainty regarding his […]

The Seattle Seahawks made quite the investment in their backfield by selecting running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, Penny feels he was still overlooked in a lot of ways compared to New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley. Although there were a number of talented backs […]

One of the biggest storylines in camp for the Oakland Raiders this offseason has been the fluctuating performance of wide receiver Martavis Bryant. As a result, it appears head coach Jon Gruden has come up with a nickname for the new wideout. Bryant’s arrival in Oakland has been riddled with notable performances both good and bad. According […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield dominated headlines with his stellar performance in the preseason opener versus the New York Giants. Of course, he had plenty of opportunities with Cleveland pulling quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the game after just two drives. However, it appears the Browns will be more generous with his playing time. According to Mary […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears this offseason. Part of the reason has been the addition of a bonafide No. 1 wide receiver in Allen Robinson. Robinson has been slowly working his way back from the ACL tear he suffered last season. According to NFL Network’s James Palmer, he will make […]

The Chicago Bears were able to let off some steam in a joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. It appears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky made quite the impression of linebacker Von Miller. The jury is still out on Trubisky’s status as a franchise quarterback. However, Miller said he has high expectations for him going into the 2018 […]

The Cleveland Browns have not been shy about a potential turnaround in the 2018 NFL season. Fans have been granted access to some of the inner workings to their rebuild with the team being featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks. However, an awkward encounter between head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley has raised some […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey made headlines with his recent tirade against nearly every starting quarterback in the NFL. Needless to say, Ramsey was not shy about expressing his true feelings regarding his opponents. One player that was surprisingly spared from his criticisms was Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Ramsey actually had high praise for […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady saw a serious overhaul of his receiving corps this offseason. Fortunately, the presence of his favorite target has helped put him at ease. He and tight end Rob Gronkowski have enjoyed massive success as one of the best duos in the league for quite some time. According to Tyler […]

When discussing the NFL’s elite group of wide receivers, names like Antonio Brown and Julio Jones are usually the first ones that come to mind. However, there is one wideout looking to get in the discussion. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has firmly established himself as one of the most promising wideouts in […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to add some serious stability under center with the addition of quarterback Tyrod Taylor this offseason. Needless to say, Taylor has not forgotten about his unceremonial departure from the Buffalo Bills. He will not have to wait long to see them again with their Week 2 preseason matchup on Friday. According to […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals going into the 2018 NFL season. As a result, quarterback Andy Dalton has not been shy about the expectations for himself and wide receiver A.J. Green. Dalton is coming off a rather disappointing 2017 campaign. However, according to Bleacher Report’s Tyler Dunne, he is still […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost their most viable receiving option with the departure of Allen Robinson this NFL offseason. Fortunately, they are optimistic about the state of their receiving corps heading into the 2018 NFL season. One player that has turned heads during training camp was receiver Dede Westbrook. According to John Oehser of the team’s […]

There has been plenty of optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears this offseason. At the forefront of this excitement has been the development of quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Unfortunately, Trubisky has yet to show any signs of consistency through training camp. According to Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune, he has had some trouble grasping head coach Matt Nagy’s new scheme […]

Despite his limited action, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver has managed to capture headlines in training camp this offseason. Unfortunately, his return to practice was short-lived after another minor setback. Brown had missed over a week with a quadriceps injury before getting some action in last Saturday. However, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he […]

The Cleveland Browns were never shy about designating quarterback Tyrod Taylor as the starter going into training camp. However, quarterback Baker Mayfield’s stellar preseason debut has raised speculation regarding whether or not that notion still holds true. It appears quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese has not swayed from the decision one bit. According to Mary Kay Cabot […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the return of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. He has made it clear that he is looking to bounce back from a suspension-riddled 2017 campaign. Elliott recently gave some insight on what he added to the repertoire over the offseason. According to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, he […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem poised to boast an entirely new look on offense to start the 2018 NFL season. It appears they have already decided on the potential pecking order in the backfield. Tampa Bay has featured running back Peyton Barber ahead of Ronald Jones thus far in the preseason. According to Rick Stroud […]

With the preseason in full swing, teams like the Green Bay Packers are looking to integrate some of the new faces into their offense. It appears quarterback Aaron Rodgers still wants in on the action. Green Bay is looking to keep their momentum going at home this week versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Doug Russell […]

The Los Angeles Rams made waves this offseason with the addition of Pro Bowl players such defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh alongside cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. Meanwhile, the looming return of defensive tackle Aaron Donald has created plenty of hype around the defense. However, one player that has flown under the radar is defensive tackle […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has spent the last several days expressing his displeasure with the team’s effort in the preseason opener. However, he could not help but acknowledge the intrigue surrounding the matchup with Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden this week. The showdown with Gruden is sure to bring up a sense […]

Although the preseason just started, it is never too early for petty nonsense. This was made clear by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin following a somewhat heated exchange. It appears Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed was not a big fan of Benjamin’s actions. He said via TMZ Sports that […]

The Dallas Cowboys may have lost their preseason opener versus the San Francisco 49ers, however, they were pleased with what they saw from quarterback Dak Prescott. Regardless, fans still had to hold their breath when Prescott decided to tuck the ball and run for a 12-yard gain. This raised questions as to whether or not it […]

Things have gotten off to a rough start for the San Francisco 49ers following an injury-riddled preseason opener. Fortunately, it appears they managed to dodge a couple of bullets on the night. Running back Matt Breida and tight end Greg Kittle were forced to exit the game early with apparent shoulder injuries. According to Matt […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Denver Broncos going into the 2018 NFL season. Head coach Vance Joseph has made it clear where he feels the strength of the team now lies. The Broncos have made some solid additions to their pass-rush this offseason. Joseph said during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed the team’s preseason opener with a sore back. However, that did not prevent him and the Patriots from putting the final details on his contract for the 2018 NFL season. Both sides have been mired in negotiations for quite some time now. The details of his incentive-based contract have […]

What gets lost in all the excitement of the NFL preseason is the risk of injuries that comes with it. The San Francisco 49ers learned that the hard way Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. Running back Matt Breida was among those that were forced to exit the game early. Fortunately, the shoulder injury he […]

There were plenty of positive moments to take away from the Indianapolis Colts’s 19-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the preseason. Unfortunately, there was also some bad as well. Running back Marlon Mack was seen exiting the game with an apparent leg injury near the end of the first quarter. According to […]

The Minnesota Vikings welcomed back two of their most notable players in wide receiver Stefon Diggs and cornerback Xavier Rhodes to practice after they were forced to miss Wednesday’s session at the request of head coach Mike Zimmer. It appears all is well between the teammates moving forward. Zimmer had reportedly booted them from practice following […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden recently made it known that wide receiver Martvis Bryant has struggled a bit through training camp. It appears he received Gruden’s message loud and clear. Bryant has had some difficulty getting a grasp of the new playbook. However, according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area, quarterback Derek Carr says […]

In case the power shift in the NBA was not noticeable before, it certainly is now with superstar forward LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, James’ former victims are now clamoring for his throne in the Eastern Conference. Among the hopefuls are the Washington Wizards. According to Michael Lee of Yahoo Sports, point […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a bevy of moves this offseason with the hope that their young core can continue to develop. It goes without saying that point guard Lonzo Ball will perhaps be under the biggest microscope going into the 2018-19 NBA season. The consensus is seemingly split on whether or not Ball will […]