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It goes without saying that the Los Angeles Rams have shelled out some serious cash this offseason. However, they made their most lucrative investment yet after agreeing to terms on a four-year, $60 million deal with $45 million guaranteed. There is no doubt that Gurley is well-deserving of his new long-term contract. NFL Twitter posted his top […]

The Los Angeles Rams have managed to capitalize on their stellar 2017 campaign with the addition of some serious star power this NFL offseason. As a result, they have emerged as potential favorites to win Super Bowl LIII. However, Rams players have been adamant about ignoring the hype and focusing on their preparation. Quarterback Jared Goff doubled […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers failed once again to reach a long-term deal with running back Le’Veon Bell, the Los Angeles Rams managed to take care of one of their own in running back Todd Gurley. It is reported that Gurley and the Rams have agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with $45 million guaranteed. […]

It has been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Rams, to say the least. They have now managed to lock up one of their most important players in running back Todd Gurley after agreeing to a four-year deal worth up to $60 million. However, the extension has raised further questions about the status of […]

Left tackle Kolton Miller turned heads at the NFL Scouting Combine with his rare blend of size and explosiveness. However, it appears the Oakland Raiders still had a few things for him to brush up on before the start of training camp. Head coach Jon Gruden made it clear that he wanted the rookie to […]

For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Rams managed to add a Pro Bowl-caliber wideout. However, unlike their first acquisition, the Rams made sure to keep wide receiver Brandin Cooks around for the long haul. Needless to say, quarterback Jared Goff is excited about Cooks’ signing. Goff is confident that he will […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears this NFL offseason amidst all the changes they made. As a result, there are a number of players looking to prove themselves in the 2018 NFL season. Among them are quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and wide receiver Kevin White, who have gotten an early start on building their […]

The San Francisco 49ers made some significant changes this NFL offseason. Among the most notable was the departure of running back Carlos Hyde. Fortunately, San Francisco feels they found a viable replacement in running back Jerrick McKinnon. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, he could be poised for a big year under head coach Mike Shanahan. […]

The Buffalo Bills had a legitimate starting quarterback in Tyrod Taylor. Yet, for some reason, they still felt the need to experiment with other options such as quarterback Nathan Peterman last season. Needless to say, the decision did not pan out like they wanted to. However, according to Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, head coach […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made quite the transition this offseason after parting ways with quarterback Alex Smith in favor of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. As a result, head coach Andy Reid is taking a cautious approach with Mahomes’ development prior to the 2018 NFL season. Despite appearing in just one game in the 2017 campaign, the second-year […]

The 2004 NFL Draft featured a bevy of future franchise quarterbacks. The New York Giants and then-San Diego Chargers both managed to benefit from their swapping of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers. The Chargers made Manning the No. 1 overall pick before subsequently trading him to the Giants. However, he admitted during an appearance on The […]

The Kansas City Chiefs officially ushered in the Patrick Mahomes era when they parted ways with quarterback Alex Smith. However, their expectations moving forward have not changed despite the second-year quarterback taking over under center. It appears no one knows this better than Mahomes himself. According to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, the feeling of pressure […]

News of the failed contract negotiations between the Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le’Veon Bell sent shockwaves throughout the league. Needless to say, the ordeal has caught the attention of players around the NFL. Among them is Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley. According to Cameron DaSilva of the Rams Wire, Gurley feels players may have […]

The NFL paid homage to legendary cornerback Darrelle Revis when he announced his retirement earlier this week. To no surprise, Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson has wasted no time in singing his praises. Revis was the best corner of his generation and arguably one of the greatest of all time. Jackson says his resume speaks […]

The Toronto Raptors made headlines for all the wrong reasons after essentially trading shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for small forward Kawhi Leonard. Former Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, now with the Detroit Pistons, had a rather interesting take on the whole ordeal. Many have criticized the Raptors for trading their […]

LaVar Ball has never been shy about criticizing Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton. To no surprise, he has wasted no time in giving some subtle advice to Walton following the signing of small forward LeBron James and, of course, it also has something to do about Lonzo Ball. There has been plenty of speculation […]

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma was undoubtedly one of the biggest surprises of the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result, he had hoped that the days of flying under the radar were long behind him. However, it is clear that NBA2K19 did not get the memo when they rated him a 78 overall, according […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft when they traded into the first round to select quarterback Lamar Jackson. As a result, there has been plenty of speculation regarding how long it will take for him to replace quarterback Joe Flacco. Needless to say, Flacco has heard all the questions about […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made it clear that he would be taking a different approach to this year’s training camp. It appears the changes are not limited to just how the practices are conducted. Baltimore’s new personnel allows them to experiment with the playbook a little bit. According to NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala, the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been extremely optimistic about the health of quarterback Andrew Luck this offseason. However, they managed to solidify this notion with the most encouraging update yet. The latest reports suggested that Luck was well on his way to a return. According to Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, general manager Chris Ballard says he […]

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson is adamant that his off-field troubles are behind him. Now he can focus on taking his game to the next level in the 2018 NFL season. It appears he has made believers out of his team as well. According to Dillon Coyne of the team’s official website, wide receivers […]

There has been plenty of excitement building around the Houston Texans ahead of training camp. At the forefront of this optimism is the health of quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson has made some tremendous strides in his recovery. He said during an appearance on the NFL Network that he will be good to go by training camp, […]

The New York Jets paid homage to franchise legend Darrelle Revis following his announcement to retire. To no surprise, former head coach Rex Ryan wasted no time in singing his praises as well. It goes without saying that Revis cemented his place as one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever play this game. However, according to […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Cleveland Browns going into the 2018 NFL season. They made that very clear with their most recent post on social media. Various members of the Browns took part in their very own parody of The Office. The skit even included defensive end Myles Garrett dressed as […]

There is no question the Cincinnati Bengals suffered from a severe lack of firepower on offense last season. As a result, running back Joe Mixon has taken it upon himself to kick things up a notch. Mixon showed up to workouts looking noticeably slimmer this offseason. According to Geoff Hobson of the team’s official website, he credited […]

The Oakland Raiders made headlines when they managed to bring head coach Jon Gruden out of retirement to help turn their fortunes around. It appears he has already gotten off to a good start with quarterback Derek Carr. There was plenty of optimism that the two would hit it off. Carr solidified that notion during […]

NFL legend Darrelle Revis officially announced his retirement this week. The New York Jets have wasted no time in paying their respects to a franchise great. Revis spent his prime years as the best cornerback in the league with the Jets. CEO Christopher Johnson was among those to pay homage to him via the team’s official […]

There are a number of players aiming for a bounce-back year in the 2018 NFL season. It appears New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees already has a good idea of who will be able to return with a vengeance. Brees knows full well that the Saints have some unfinished business to take care of this […]

Los Angeles Rams punter Johnny Hekker provided one of the more comical highlights in recent history when he planted Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril on the floor with a blindside hit back in 2015. It appears the two have now officially buried the hatchet. Although he got the better of Avril on the play, […]

There is no doubt that the Seattle Seahawks have undergone some major changes during this NFL offseason. It appears wide receiver Doug Baldwin has already started to feel the difference ahead of training camp. The Seahawks parted ways with almost every one of their key players in an attempt to salvage a rebuild moving forward. […]

The Baltimore Ravens have done what they can to try and bolster their offense this NFL offseason. Now the group is taking it upon themselves to make sure they are on the same page come training camp. Among the notable additions Baltimore made was that of wide receiver Willie Snead. Snead said via Ravens Twitter that he […]

The Chicago Bears made quite the investment when they traded up to select quarterback Mitch Trubisky with the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, he left much to be desired after enduring a rough rookie campaign. As a result, the verdict is still out on Trubisky about whether or not he is capable […]

It goes without saying that the Miami Dolphins have made some major changes this offseason. As a result, they will be relying heavily on the remaining players that have shown potential in recent years. Among the players Miami is hoping to see a big jump from is linebacker Kiko Alonso. According to Hal Habib of […]

The Los Angeles Rams were busy this offseason attempting to build on their magnificent 2017 NFL season. They managed to fill a huge void with the acquisition of wide receiver Brandin Cooks. They have since wasted no time in signing Cooks to a five-year, $80 million extension to lock him up for the long haul and has […]

Today’s NFL quarterbacks have openly accepted the challenge brought on them by Father Time. Among the notable players still going strong is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. There are a number of reasons why Brees is still one of the most efficient players in the league and head coach Sean Payton knows it. During […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Cleveland Browns going into the 2018 NFL season. It appears the Browns even have some firm believers in Hollywood as well. Actor and known New England Patriots fan Mark Wahlberg is adamant about a Super Bowl rematch between his team and Philadelphia Eagles. Wahlberg told TMZ that he […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 NFL season. Most of it has been due to the emergence of quarterback Jimmy Garappolo down the stretch of the 2017 campaign. However, it appears the team may even be more optimistic about its batch of pass-rushers this season. According to […]

The Cleveland Browns had their choice when it came to this year’s crop of quarterbacks in the 2018 NFL Draft. They ultimately went with former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the No. 1 overall pick. Cleveland is, by all accounts, convinced that he was the best of the bunch. However, according to Paul Schwartz of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le’Veon Bell have failed to come to terms on a long-term deal once again. As a result, the latest stalled negotiations could have some serious repercussions following the 2018 NFL season. Bell has expressed his desire to retire as a Steeler. Unfortunately, his agent Adisa Bakari says he has changed […]