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It goes without saying that the Los Angeles Rams enjoyed quite the eventful offseason. As a result, they have emerged as a Super Bowl favorite going into the 2018 season. However, defensive tackle Michael Brockers is not buying into the hype. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Brockers said the Rams must stay focused on […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to pull off the unthinkable when they signed center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year deal worth just over $5 million on Monday evening. As a result, a whirlwind of speculation has picked up regarding what led to this unlikely unification. Rumors have surfaced that Cousins made the deal due to a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made quite the transition this offseason when they handed the reins over to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. However, it appears the decision was much easier than some may have thought. Mahomes has received plenty of praise from coaches and teammates for his similarities to Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. According to BJ Kissel […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made the surprising move to part ways with tight end Antonio Gates this offseason. The Chargers legend still has yet to sign with any team as a free agent. Former running back LaDainian Tomlinson feel there is a good reason for that. Tomlinson said during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio that Gates […]

The 2015 NFL Draft boasted two bonafide future franchise quarterbacks in Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. However, it appears choosing between the two was not as difficult as some may have assumed. Former Titans director of scouting Blake Beddingfield was among those in the Titans front office at the time. He said during an appearance on 104.5 The […]

There is a new-found sense of optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears going into the 2018 NFL season and it’s shared by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Chicago has made a number of changes to help turn the franchise around. Trubisky said, during an appearance on the Bernstein & McKnight Show on 670 The Score: “Everybody’s got their outside opinions,” Trubisky […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to pull off the biggest signing in free agency with the addition of small forward LeBron James. That said, Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum feels there is a more long-term plan at work. There were a number of factors that played into the decision. However, McCollum said on Twitter that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have recovered nicely from the start of free agency by managing to win the LeBron James Sweepstakes. Now comes the part where they put together a roster capable of competing for a championship. There are a number of notable free agents still left on the market. However, one intriguing option that could […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have landed the crown jewel of free agency after agreeing to terms with small forward LeBron James. With his new contract, James will join elite company from a financial standpoint. James has long been one of the most highest-paid players in the league. However, according to NBA reporter Sean Highkin, his new four-year,$154 million […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took their first loss of the summer after they were snubbed by Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George. Now it appears their discussions with the San Antonio Spurs for small forward Kawhi Leonard are at a standstill. The Lakers and Spurs have been negotiating a potential deal for some time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans have managed to secure meetings with free agent center DeMarcus Cousins. However, it appears they are not the only ones looking to acquire the versatile big man. While the Lakers and Pelicans have emerged as the favorites to sign Cousins, this has not topped the Washington Wizards […]

With NBA free agency in full swing, all eyes are fixated on where small forward LeBron James will end up. Needless to say, all indications point towards the Los Angeles Lakers as his next destination. Of course, this has been refuted by reports of James fielding interest from a number of other potential suitors. However, […]

The Boston Celtics have been at the forefront of offseason rumors thus far. However, they managed to lock up one of their own for the near future. There had been plenty of speculation that the Celtics would bring back center Aron Baynes. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Baynes has agreed to a two-year, $11 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars found their bread and butter with a formidable rushing attack in the 2017 campaign. At the forefront of their success on the ground was running back Leonard Fournette. Despite being a rookie, Fournette established himself as one of the most powerful runners in the league. However, according to John Reid of the Florida […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder kickstarted free agency with the surprising signing of small forward Paul George. They have now managed to lock up another one of their players as well. Small forward Jerami Grant was reportedly among Oklahoma City’s top priorities this offseason. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, both sides have come to terms on a three-year, $27 […]

The first domino of free agency has fallen with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s signing of small forward Paul George. Now the attention has been funneled toward where all the other superstars on the market will go. Among them is center DeMarcus Cousins. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, he has scheduled meetings with the Los […]

The Green Bay Packers have undergone some substantial changes this offseason to both their team and front office personnel. However, team president and CEO Mark Murphy is pleased with all the moves thus far. It goes without saying that Green Bay’s eventful offseason is uncharacteristic of their usual approach. According to Rob Reischel of Forbes.com, Murphy […]

It goes without saying New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is a man of many talents. He flaunted his athletic prowess on the diamond once again, this time for the New York Yankees. Prior to their matchup with the rival Boston Red Sox, Beckham was showing off his swing for fans and members […]

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley has had a rough start to his career. Fortunately, he has made a believer in head coach Jon Gruden. Injury ravaged Conley’s rookie campaign. However, according to ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, Gruden has been rather understanding of his struggles up to this point: “It’s been a dark world that he’s been in, this […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to defend their crown in the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, linebacker Nigel Bradham will have a delayed start to the year. The NFL recently announced a one-game suspension for Bradham. Philadelphia has since released a statement via Twitter: “We have been in contact with Nigel and the NFL regarding his […]

The Tennessee Titans got plenty of bang for their buck from cornerback Adoree Jackson in the 2017 NFL season. However, it appears Jackson is looking for an even bigger role this year. Jackson’s dynamic skill set allowed the Titans to line him up at a number of positions on the defensive side of the ball. […]

One of the most underrated aspects of the Los Angeles Rams success in the 2017 NFL season was the stellar play of their special teams. Among the players at the forefront of this unit is return man Pharoh Cooper. Cooper established himself as one of the best returners in the NFL last season. However, he […]

The Chicago Bears have made some major moves this offseason. However, their success in the 2018 NFL season will rely on quarterback Mitchell Trubisky thus far. Fortunately, it appears Trubisky has managed to turn some heads in practice. Backup quarterback Chase Daniel admitted during an appearance on 670 The Score in Chicago that he is impressed with […]

It goes without saying that the New Orleans Pelicans have a big offseason ahead of them this summer. Among their notable key players set to hit the market is point guard Rajon Rondo. History would suggest that the veteran could be seeking another one-year deal. However, according to John Gambadoro from ArizonaSports.com, Rondo is reportedly looking for a […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL History. However, it appears even he has had his occasional lapses of judgment on the football field. It all happened when he was still an up-and-coming defensive coordinator for the New York Giants. Quarterback Jeff Hostetler revealed during […]

There was a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Charlotte Hornets prior to the 2017-18 NBA season. Unfortunately, it resulted in yet another disappointing finish that ended without postseason play for the second year in a row. Point guard Kemba Walker is among those who are frustrated by Charlotte’s lackluster year. He said that the team […]

The Arizona Cardinals managed to solidify the quarterback situation this offseason with the additions of Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen. Now the question remains as to who will start going into the 2018 NFL season. It appears wide receiver Chrisitan Kirk may already have an idea of who it is going to be. Kirk said […]

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman has never been on to shy away from trash talk. However, he finally admitted that he might have been a bit overzealous toward Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper. Some may have recalled Norman’s tirade in response to Cooper’s alleged “trash talk” following Washington’s win over Oakland in Week 3 […]

It is no secret that the Dallas Cowboys have undergone some significant changes this NFL offseason. However, it seems the high expectations for each year remains the same. At least, that is how cornerback Byron Jones feels. He said during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the Cowboys have Super Bowl expectations for the 2018 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles seemingly had quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands following a spectacular finish to the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears Nick Foles is more than willing to get back to his role as the backup behind Carson Wentz. It goes without saying that Foles has earned the right to lead his […]

Most of the headlines surrounding the Cleveland Browns have been focused on their one-sided quarterback duel. However, perhaps the most intriguing position battle comes in the backfield. Cleveland fortified the group this offseason with the additions of running backs Carlos Hyde and Nick Chubb. It appears Chubb has given Hyde and running back Duke Johnson […]

The Chicago Bears have done a solid job of adding some firepower to their offense this offseason. However, it appears head coach Matt Nagy already has big plans for one of Chicago’s key weapons from last season. Running back Tarik Cohen has expressed how excited he is to be utilized this year. Cohen said during […]

The NFL Network finally wrapped up its countdown of the league’s top 100 players. To no surprise, the list came with its fair share of questionable rankings. Among the more notable was Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s doubts about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garappolo’s legitimacy. Ramsey clarified his comments during an appearance on the NFL Network. […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones is coming off a career-year in the 2017 NFL season. However, his stellar outing seemed to largely fly under the radar compared to the other efforts in the league. Fortunately, Jones is not too distraught about the lack of attention. According to Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic, he is more […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had to do some micro-managing as of late amidst the recent jabs traded between point guard Lonzo Ball and power forward Kyle Kuzma. As a result, both players have had to tone down their engagement on social media. The two have had some rather comical exchanges that apparently started to […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season officially in the books, fans have now had their questions answered on a number of highly-discussed debates. Among the most notable was which player between Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James would take home the MVP award. To no surprise, Harden managed to walk away […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 NFL season. At the forefront of this camaraderie is the emergence of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo‘s stellar start to his career has resulted in some high expectations for San Francisco. Even former NFL quarterback David Carr listed him as the 10th-best quarterback on […]

The Green Bay Packers have done a solid job of re-tooling the offense this NFL offseason. Running back Ty Montgomery is hoping to play a vital role on the team now that he is healthy. Montgomery’s versatile skill set makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. According to Mike Spofford of the team’s official website, he […]

The New York Giants made somewhat of a bold move when they selected running back Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Fortunately, he seems to already understand his role in the offense. Barkley’s explosiveness is part of what made him such an elite prospect. However, according to ESPN’s Hallie Grossman, he […]