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The Houston Texans locked up one of their key defensive players in linebacker Benardrick McKinney last week. Needless to say, head coach Bill O’Brien is excited about what he is bringing to the table this season. McKinney has played a major role in the Texans’ defense for quite some time now. However, O’Brien says McKinney is […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel was never short of confidence as a player. However, coaching has become a different challenge altogether for him. Vrabel has been praised for his charismatic approach to his first stint as a head coach. According to Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com, he is still unsure if he will ever feel confident as […]

The 2017 campaign came to a disappointing end for the Tennessee Titans after they were dominated by the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round. Unfortunately, got worse when it was revealed that right tackle Jack Conklin had suffered a torn ACL. Needless to say, not much time has passed for Conklin to completely […]

The 2018 NBA Draft came and went without the Philadelphia 76ers pulling the trigger on a potential deal. However, that does not mean the Sixers ruled out fielding interest on point guard Markelle Fultz. The Sixers have been adamant about wanting to keep Fultz around. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, these reports were refuted by […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Phoenix Suns and for good reason. They have finally locked down a solid young core with the recent addition of center Deandre Ayton with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Now it appears the Suns will rely on free agency to help fill […]

The Chicago Bulls may have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this year. However, that does not seem to be the case for much longer. Teams like the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have finally flourished after years of speculation about their potential. Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin said during […]

The New York Knicks are coming off another disappointing finish in the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result, it appears center Enes Kanter is weighing out all his options this offseason. Opting in for an $18.6 million deal may seem like a no-brainer for Kanter. However, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley, his looming status has caught the attention […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash when they traded up to select former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It is safe to say that Jackson’s journey to becoming a first-rounder did not come without its fair share of controversy. Despite being one of the most talented quarterbacks in […]

The Houston Texans were dealt their first obstacle of the 2018 NFL season when safety Andre Hal was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It appears they have already found a viable option in cornerback Kareem Jackson. Jackson was asked to take reps at safety this offseason as a potential contingency plan. According to John McClain of […]

There is no doubt that Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has established himself as one of the premier players in today’s NBA. As with most great players, there is always speculation about how their game would have fared back in the league’s more physical eras. Irving’s electrifying style of play makes him a seamless fit […]

One of the most highly-discussed debates of the 2017-18 NBA season is which player between Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons should take home Rookie of the Year honors. It appears Phoenix Suns small forward Josh Jackson is leaning toward the former on this one. The basis of this […]

With the 2018 NBA Draft officially in the books, the Los Angeles Lakers have shifted gears toward free agency. Needless to say, their prospects are looking extremely bright with reported interest from a number of star players around the league. At the forefront of their recruitment process is undoubtedly Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James. According to […]

The New York Giants have gone the majority of offseason activities without wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on the field. Fortunately, he was still spotted taking part in some individual drills during mandatory minicamp. While it is still early, quarterback Eli Manning is already liking what he sees. According to Rhett Lewis of NFL Media, Manning had an […]

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning retired as the most prolific passer in NFL history thanks to his countless number of records. However, he is well-aware that it is only a matter of time before they are claimed by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Brees is on the verge of breaking several notable NFL passing […]

The biggest storylines of the 2018 NBA Draft were mostly centered around which players were going to be lottery picks. However, point guard Isaiah Thomas made it clear is interest was in the last pick of the draft. Enter: Kostas Antetokounmpo. As a former titleholder of “Mr. Irrelevant”, Thomas offered his services to the newest member of […]

The New York Giants recently received some good news when star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. promised to be in attendance for training camp. However, there has been little indication about both sides agreeing to a new lucrative contract extension any time soon. So despite Beckham’s public declaration to attend training camp, he may still opt to […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross has gotten off to a rough start to his NFL career. Needless to say, Ross has heard all the doubts surrounding his status as a former first-rounder. He has had to deal with his fair share of challenges early on. Ross said during an appearance on Sirius XM NFL Radio that […]

There were plenty of notable moments in the 2017 NFL season. However, it is hard to find one more remarkable than the “Minneapolis Miracle”. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum’s last-second prayer to wide receiver Stefon Diggs to beat the New Orleans Saints will go down as one of the greatest plays in NFL history. That said, […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers amidst all the changes they made this offseason. They finally made sure to take care of one of their own as well in left guard Laken Tomlinson. Tomlinson enjoyed a solid 2017 campaign in San Francisco. As a result, they have awarded him with a […]

With the offseason drawing to a close, there are still some quality safeties still left on the market. Among them is former Los Angeles Chargers safety, Tre Boston. Boston has visited with a few teams in NFL free agency including the Arizona Cardinals. Unfortunately, he revealed during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio that their offer […]

Former New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa has not had much luck finding a new home this offseason. Fortunately, he may be one step closer to making his return. Darkwa underwent surgery to remove a plate in his leg last month. He announced that he is now cleared to play with a post on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrleansDarkwa/status/1009925118859071490 This […]

It is no secret that there have been some disagreements between the Atlanta Falcons and star wide receiver Julio Jones over his desire for a new contract. However, Cincinnati Bengals wideout A.J. Green supports Jones’ endeavor. Jones has been absent for the team’s offseason portion of practices. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Green […]

It is no secret that New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson has gotten into his fair share of trouble in recent years. Fortunately, it appears things are finally looking up for him. Anderson had been facing four charges stemming from two arrests during a nine-month span. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Anderson must serve […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Oakland Raiders amidst all the changes they made this offseason. Unfortunately, it could mean the beginning of the end for left tackle Donald Penn. The writing is essentially on the wall after Oakland selected former UCLA left tackle Kolton Miller with the 15th overall pick in […]

Although the Seattle Seahawks ushered in a bit of a youth movement this offseason, they still managed to bring in some veteran players to the roster. Among the more notable names is wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Marshall boasts arguably the most impressive resume of any players in Seattle. However, according to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, he is still […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make another splash in the 2018 NBA Draft with the 10th and 26th overall picks. It appears Missouri small forward Michael Porter Jr. has shown up on Philadelphia’s radar. Porter may be a bit out of reach considering he is projected to be a lottery pick. According to Michael Scotto […]

With the 2018 NBA Draft just hours away, rumors are flying off the board about the order of selections. However, it appears nothing is set in stone outside of the No. 1 overall pick. The Sacramento Kings had been reportedly looking to take former Duke Power forward Marvin Bagley III with the second pick in the […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Ben Mayowa is entering the 2018 NFL season trying to prove himself once again. He feels his time with the Dallas Cowboys has prepared him to take advantage of every opportunity that comes his way. It goes without saying that playing for “America’s Team” can be a unique experience for players. According to Darren […]

Free agent safety T.J. Ward has endured a bit of a rough stretch, to say the least. Fortunately, things may have taken a turn for the better after he was cleared of all criminal charges this month. Despite his recent struggles both on and off the field, Ward is convinced he can still play at […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign. Unfortunately, their 2018 NFL season is poised tog get off to another bad start with the looming suspension of quarterback Jameis Winston. The penalty is due to Winston’s failure to report an incident with an Uber driver he was involved in a couple years […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien has been extremely optimistic about the injury status of his star-studded roster. It appears the same can be said for defensive end J.J. Watt. O’Brien has taken a cautious approach when discussing Watt’s recovery. However, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, he is more comfortable with his expectations thanks to the […]

This time last year, there was plenty of talk about how the Dallas Cowboys found their next franchise quarterback in Dak Prescott. However, those discussions have died down amidst Prescott’s struggles in the 2017 campaign. His inability to follow up on a spectacular rookie season has raised some concern about whether or not he is the […]

Although the 2017 NFL season did not go quite as planned, the Houston Texans were finally able to identify their franchise quarterback of the future in Deshaun Watson. Needless to say, no one is more excited about their discovery than head coach Bill O’Brien. O’Brien agreed to a lucrative extension with the team this offseason. However, […]

It goes without saying that the Dallas Cowboys are coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign. At the forefront of their issues was the mediocre performance of quarterback Dak Prescott. There are plenty of reasons that attributed to Prescott’s sophomore slump. He said, during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, that the loss of running back Ezekiel Elliott played a major […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the San Francisco 49ers heading into the 2018 NFL season. It appears the team’s two biggest stars in quarterback Jimmy Garappolo and cornerback Richard Sherman have already gotten acquainted with each other. As the leaders on both sides on the ball, it is on them to do what […]

The Washington Redskins made some major changes this offseason amidst their disappointing finish to the 2017 campaign. However, it appears their expectations remain as high as ever for some players on the team. Among them is running back Kapri Bibbs. According to Stephen Czarda of the team’s official website, Bibbs is hoping to end the year with […]

It is no secret that wide receiver Terrelle Pryor’s lone season with the Washington Redskins did not go quite as planned. It seems he has now given a more clear indication of why. Pryor injured his right ankle early on in the year and was never able to etch out a role for himself in Washington’s offense. […]

The free agency was already poised to be one of the most star-studded events in the offseason. However, things kicked up a notch when rumors surfaced about San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard wanting to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. There have been countless scenarios regarding what it would take for the […]

The New York Giants made headlines when they passed on a slew of promising quarterback prospects to take former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Many respected the move since Barkley was widely considered the best overall player in the draft. However, it was likely indicative of […]