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The Los Angeles Rams were extremely active this offseason in their attempts to capitalize on a stellar 2017 NFL season. Among their notable additions was that of All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Training camp is rapidly approaching for the NFL. However, that has not stopped Suh from getting his basketball fix at the NBA Summer […]

The Los Angeles Rams made headlines last year when they paired the youngest head coach in NFL history with the oldest coach in the league. However, it is clear that the duo of Sean McVay and Wade Phillips have established something special in Los Angeles. It goes without saying that Phillips has worked with his […]

Head coach Mike Tomlin was adamant about some good news regarding running back Le’Veon Bell’s contract negotiations. Unfortunately, it does not appear as though he will be able to follow through. Bell and the Steelers have long been deadlocked on a potential long-term deal. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, it is not looking like […]

The Los Angeles Rams made headlines with the acquisition of All-Pro cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib this offseason. However, they managed to secure the secondary by slapping the franchise tag on safety Lamarcus Joyner. Despite the tag, the Rams still expressed plenty of optimism that they would get a long0-term deal done by the […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles had considered retirement after a broken arm and torn ACL ended his 2017 NFL season early. However, he has returned with the desire to potentially make history. Sproles has long been the quintessential all-purpose back. He said on his official website that he hopes to solidify his place in NFL history by […]

There were plenty of moments where the Philadelphia Eagles knew they had secured a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. However, safety Malcolm Jenkins had an interesting take on when he believed Philadelphia was going to win. The Eagles were adamant about the team coming out to Meek Mill’s Dream and Nightmares […]

With training camp rapidly approaching, fans are paying close attention to more than just their favorite teams. The time has now come for those involved in fantasy football to start making preparations for their drafts. NFL Network’s Rich Eisen recently sounded off on which players should be taken first. He even included a potential sleeper […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the New York Giants going into the 2018 NFL season. Tight end Evan Engram is among those who are adamant about a bounce-back year in New York. The reason being is the team’s decision to stick with quarterback Eli Manning under center. According to Zach Braziller of the […]

The New England Patriots have parted ways with a number of key players on offense from last season. The departure of left tackle Nate Solder in free agency has left them without their best offensive lineman. Now their attention has turned toward keeping guard Shaq Mason for the long haul. According to Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald, the […]

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur suggested that running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis will be labeled as 1A and 1B on the depth chart. It appears that notion has remained true heading into training camp. Tennessee has made it clear that they plan on relying on a versatile rushing attack much like they have […]

The Denver Broncos managed to bring in some serious stability under center with the addition of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum. However, it appears Keenum was more excited about the signing than anyone. After all, it is not every day that a Hall of Fame quarterback wants to hand the reigns of his team […]

The Los Angeles Rams managed to add a bevy of star veterans to their roster this offseason. However, defensive tackle Michael Brockers is still looking to kick things up a notch in the 2018 NFL season. Brockers has played an integral role in this defense for some time now. According to Rams Insider Myles Simmons, he is […]

There were a number of issues that factored into the Arizona Cardinals tumultuous 2017 NFL season. However, the absence of running back David Johnson certainly did not help their cause. There has been some concern about the surgically-repaired wrist that ended Johnson’s campaign early. Fortunately, he appears to be at full strength for the start […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 season. Fortunately, the high expectations have only seemed to fuel the team’s chemistry. At least, that is how kicker Robbie Gould feels. According to Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle, Gould says this is the best locker room he has ever been a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles defied the odds when they managed to defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. One of the biggest reasons they managed to pull off their unlikely feat was the wizardry of head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson, an heir to Andy Reid, is credited with making a number of gutsy, game-winning […]

The New York Giants made quite the investment when they selected running back Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it will be well worth it if he can do what Eli Manning hopes. It goes without saying that having a balanced offensive attack is crucial to scoring points […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum is coming off a stellar 2017 campaign. However, its disappointing ending has left some unfinished business for the veteran. Keenum knows full well the reason why Denver signed him was to help get them back into playoff contention. However, according to Zack Kelberman of 247 Sports, Keenum has his eyes set on […]

The 2018 NFL season will be a crucial one for Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate. The veteran is entering the final year of his contract under a new coaching staff. Tate is not concerned about his ability to perform at a high level much like he has over the last several years. However, he […]

Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones was not shy about expressing his dismay over the Philadelphia Eagles’ win in Super Bowl LII. It appears he is not the only one in the NFC East that feels this way with a New York Giants star expressing the same sentiment. It is no secret that quarterback Eli […]

The Chicago Bears have done what they can this offseason to help with the progression of quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Now guard Kyle Long feels the time has come for Trubisky to show why he was the former No. 2 overall pick. Trubisky and the Bears endured a rough 2017 campaign. However, according to Madeline Kenney of […]

With the NBA free agency at the two-week mark, there are still a number of notable players left on the market. Among them is Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart. Both sides have been unable to work out a long-term deal up to this point. According to Jay King of The Athletic, shooting guard Jaylen Brown is adamant […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has not been shy about his praise for running back Saquon Barkley. However, even he knows that physical prowess means nothing until the pads come on. Barkley has enamored the NFL world with his freakish athletic ability. Regardless, Manning said during an appearance on The Simms and Lefkoe podcast that his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will be looking to defend their title in the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, they boast one of the most talented defensive units in the league to help them. At least, that is how cornerback Rasul Douglas feels. Douglas said during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the Eagles not only have the […]

It goes without saying that the Miami Heat have quite the frontcourt conundrum on their hands. Fortunately, power forward Kelly Olynyk does not seem too concerned by it. The Heat currently boasts three viable options down low with Olynyk, Bam Adebayo, and Hassan Whiteside. According to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, the former is […]

With training camp rapidly approaching, New York Giants players have been sure to let everyone know they are getting their work in. Needless to say, quarterback Eli Manning is pleased with what he has seen from his teammates. Among the most notable have been the incredible displays of athleticism from wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made the biggest splash in free agency with the signing of small forward LeBron James. The move solidified a promising start for the front office duo of Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka. However, L.A. Clippers front office executive Jerry West does not think that the Lakers had to campaign very hard […]

The New York Giants underwent some major changes this NFL offseason. However, they made it clear that quarterback Eli Manning will be under center until for the time being. Manning has essentially been granted a clean slate to prove himself after a tumultuous 2017 campaign. In a lot of ways, it is similar to when his […]

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has done a stellar job of establishing his role as the team’s early-down back. Unfortunately, his lackluster hands have largely prevented him from stepping into a true workhorse role. Howard has had some trouble in the receiving game in his career. According to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune, he […]

It goes without saying that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has never been one to rely on his mobility. Fortunately, that has not prevented him from occasionally creating plays with his legs in the pocket. It is a trait that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins mentioned during the NFL Network’s unveiling of Brady as the No. […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley kickstarted the offseason by putting on one of the best performances in NFL Combine history. He has now kicked things up a notch with training camp rapidly approaching. Barkley’s physical prowess is one of the reasons why he was widely considered the most talented prospect in the draft. […]

The 2018 NFL Draft was highly touted for its bevy of potential star players. However, NFL legends Ronnie Lott and Kenny Easley feel this class and every other one pales in comparison to the 1981 NFL Draft. It goes without saying that the 1981 draft boasted a number of Hall of Fame-caliber players. Lott and Easley even went […]

With training camp rapidly approaching, there are still a number of notable free agents left on the market. Among them is outside linebacker Connor Barwin. There are some reasons why Barwin may still be available. However, he said during an appearance on Sirius XM NFL Radio that he only intends to sign with a Super Bowl […]

The Washington Redskins made some substantial changes to the roster this NFL offseason. Among their notable additions was that of former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick. The acquisition brings some much-needed experience to the Redskins’ secondary. According to Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, wide receiver Josh Doctson says Scandrick has already started to make an impression […]

With training camp just around the corner, free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant still finds himself without a new team. However, there has been some speculation that the San Francisco 49ers could have him on their radar. Bryant made it known that he would prefer to sign with San Francisco. According to Bleacher Report’s Mike […]

The New Orleans Saints were dealt with their first obstacle of the 2018 season with the suspension of running back Mark Ingram. As a result, they have spent the entire offseason looking for a viable replacement outside of running back Alvin Kamara. It goes without saying that Kamara will see an uptick in touches. However, […]

The Houston Texans have the potential to be one of the most explosive offenses in the league in the 2018 NFL season. First, they will need to determine the pecking order of their tight end position. The retirement of tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz has left a void on the offensive line as well as the passing […]

The NFL handed down three more suspensions on Tuesday. Among them is Los Angeles Rams right guard Jamon Brown. Brown has been suspended for the first two games of the 2018 NFL season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. He has since responded to the suspension with a heartfelt apology on Twitter: “I have always […]

The Golden State Warriors have been at the center of scathing criticism for some time now due to the formation of their superteam. Needless to say, Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley has never been shy about expressing his dismay at Golden State’s success over the past several years. He doubled down on his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a splash landing small forward LeBron James. Unfortunately, it was soon overshadowed by the Golden State Warriors’ acquisition of center DeMarcus Cousins. The NBA world was baffled at how Golden State managed to add yet another star player to the mix. However, according to Marc Stein of the New York […]