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The NFL season is finally upon us after the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio between the Broncos and Falcons. It was the head coaching debut of Vic Fangio, who put together a 14-10 preseason win. A solid start for Fangio in this new chapter of his career. However, he still had many criticisms […]

In his Lamar Jackson’s first year in the league, he put together the most rushing attempts by a quarterback with 147. That’s an average of 17 carries per game from the seven games he started and the few others that he was featured for special packages. His talents in rushing the ball are something that […]

Another essential addition is coming in for the Philadelphia Eagles as they’ve signed safety Johnathan Cyprien to a one-year deal. Former Titans’ S Johnathan Cyprien is signing a 1-year deal with the Eagles, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 2, 2019 The 29-year-old defensive back is looking to make an impact for a stacked […]

New Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson is turning heads and making his mark with his new team. And it isn’t only because of exceptional play that he’s showing in training camp practices; it’s because of his mentoring that he’s providing for the Lions’ second-year back, Kerryon Johnson. Anderson has plenty to teach the 22-year-old […]

With training camp almost in full swing for the Dallas Cowboys, no player is more prepared to get back to the football field than center Travis Frederick. After having missed all of last season while recovering from Guillan-Barré Syndrome, he is trying to maximize his chance to regain the All-Pro level of performance he once […]

The release of veteran pass rusher Mike Daniels is something that has caused a serious shift in the dynamic of the Green Bay Packers’ defense. In his seven seasons with Green Bay, he put together 29 sacks from the interior of the defensive line and earned a 2017 Pro Bowl selection. But now as he […]

Training camp can be a stressful period for players. Some players are looking to keeping their NFL dream alive, and others are looking to meet up to more significant expectations going into next season. Even for a guy like wide receiver Devin Funchess, who is a new addition for the Indianapolis Colts that’s trying to […]

Training camp is only days away for the San Francisco 49ers. With this comes the likelihood of a player’s career being derailed by a roster cut. It’s one of the most unfortunate parts of the NFL season, when many players try to show what they can add to their respective teams. However, this league is […]

It’s a big second year coming up for Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. After proving many of his doubters wrong with one of the best rookie seasons by a quarterback in league history, he hopes to ride that momentum into 2019. Baker Mayfield became the first quarterback in the league to throw 27 touchdown […]

The San Francisco 49ers may have found their new secret weapon in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. They chose a standout versatile offensive player, Jalen Hurd, who can affect the game in more ways than just being a receiver. During his college football career, Hurd performed remarkably as both a Tennessee Volunteer […]

The San Francisco 49ers made one of the more surprising moves in the offseason when they signed Tevin Coleman to a two-year, $10 million deal. It’s an effort by the team to provide as versatile an offense as possible with a backfield already with Matt Breida and Jerick McKinnon there. It’s an exciting transaction that […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed undrafted free agent Marcus Simms after he wasn’t selected in the NFL Supplemental Draft. Simms was a player that was expected to be drafted, but teams decided to take a pass on him. A lot of this is due to off-the-field issues that he had back in Morgantown involving two […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4-12 campaign last season. And the best way for them to do this is by getting the most out of their players with training camp coming closer each week. Training camp is a time in the season when players must prove their worth […]

It’s strange to hear that a player that’s labeled as the franchise quarterback only a year ago is in a make or break situation. Even more unusual when it’s after him coming off of an ACL tear in the third week of last season. But that’s where quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo finds himself in his second […]

The Los Angeles Rams have found relative success in getting into the title picture recently. After years of underperforming and underutilizing talent, they’ve found their groove with the current regime and players. Los Angeles features one of the brightest offensive minds at head coach with Sean McVay, as well as some incredible cornerstones. They’ve worked […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis is making quite the impression with fans. His strong play at the end of his rookie season is catapulting himself to being a fan favorite. He finished last season with 27 catches for 467 yards and five touchdowns; most of his statistics came from the final six games […]

With training camp around the corner, many players are looking to impress coaches. Some fighting for more prominent roles on their team and others are fighting for their careers. And this can be said about many players on this San Francisco 49ers squad. With the 49ers looking to finish their rebuild in the 2019 season, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are making strides in finishing their rebuild. They seem to be on the cusp of where the John Lynch-Kyle Shanahan regime wants them to be. However, they’re still a long way away from the playoffs. It’s not the likeliest transition for a team to go from 4-12 to a playoff team, […]

The San Francisco 49ers may have finally turned the corner with their acquisitions this offseason. After major signings and trades and a successful draft haul by general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, the team is looking like a severe sleeper in the NFC. However, many are still skeptical of a team that […]

To put it lightly, it’s an overwhelming offseason for Josh Rosen. The UCLA product went from a top 10 overall selection in the 2018 Draft to being traded to a new team after his former team picked a new quarterback with the first pick. All of it is coming after one of the most grueling rookie […]

With the 2019 regular season coming closer and hype from fans, the San Francisco 49ers have a lot to overcome. After a year in which many of their biggest names were dealing with injuries and a 4-12 record after high expectations, the team will need to perform better. The team has plenty to work with […]

What’s there left to say about Tom Brady? A six-time Super Bowl champion, three-time league MVP, and 14-time Pro Bowler goes to show that he’s the greatest quarterback to play the game. It will be a long time before someone matches what Brady has done in the NFL. But one of the highest marks to […]

With two months until training camps open up, so many changes have come since the beginning of the offseason. From critical free agent acquisitions to surprising trades that have reshaped the NFL landscape, teams are looking much different from a year ago. The same can be said for the San Francisco 49ers as they’ve gone […]

The New York Jets are going through a great deal of drama. Three months into the offseason, the Jets fired general manager Mike Maccagnan after letting him run the draft and reduce the team’s cap space with several signings, including Le’Veon Bell. New head coach Adam Gase didn’t want the former GM to sign the […]

Trades are something that can completely change an NFL team and a player’s fortune. Look at the trades of Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears or even Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys. Both situations resulted in players reaching new heights and turning teams from pretenders to contenders. With the draft two weeks over and […]

With the NFL schedules having come out, many fans (even casual ones) are looking forward to the primetime games coming in 2019. From divisional rivals looking for supremacy to the matchups that look like postseason previews, there’s something for everyone. Even the people that willingly watch Thursday Night Football. But it’s important to note the […]

Earlier in the offseason, the San Francisco 49ers appeared to have a blessing placed in front of them. It looked as if the Arizona Cardinals were going to make a surprise play for Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray at quarterback instead of going after the best player available. In turn, the best possible (Nick Bosa) will go […]

In a shocking turn in the sports world, one of the NFL greats in tight end Rob Gronkowski retired at the age of 29. It’s something that some pundits expected with the many injuries that have plagued him throughout his professional career. Gronkowski wasn’t able to play a full season since 2011, while dealing with […]

The NFL Draft is a little over a month away, and a lot of buzz is being made about who will be selected. From surprises from draft risers and unanimous picks coming into the fold, fans are expecting everything goes the way that mock drafts have looked since the start of the offseason. However, there’s […]

As far as bold predictions went for the San Francisco 49ers, the team was full of buzz going into the 2018 season. From a five-game winning streak in the previous season and much buzz around the team and their new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, many thought the team had what it took to make a playoff […]

There’s a lot of rumors about the Arizona Cardinals wanting to take Kyle Murray with the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The rumor mill for this has been spinning for months after new head coach Kliff Kingsbury’s comments came out that he would take the Oklahoma quarterback with that pick if he […]

After a notable performance in a Super Bowl victory for New England, Julian Edelman is gaining more attention and praise. With 10 catches and 141 receiving yards, the 32-year-old receiver won Super Bowl MVP to go along with his third championship. Since then, people have been debating on whether the former Kent State quarterback is […]

To say that the Oakland Raiders are in a weird place right now is an understatement. From all of the massive changes throughout the regular season, with star players like pass rusher Khalil Mack and wide receiver Amari Cooper being traded, to the questioning of Jon Gruden’s decisions on and off the field. With the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to get everything sorted out before year three of their rebuild. The team is coming off of a 4-12 record after so much turmoil during 2018. From their star quarterback and starting running back being injured for the year, to a young building block in Reuben Foster being cut […]

After the Baltimore Ravens’ season came to a close, so too will the era of quarterback Joe Flacco. With the injury of the Super Bowl XLVII MVP that allowed for rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson to come in and lead the Ravens to the playoffs, Flacco will be on another team in 2019. However, the market is […]

At times, the NFL can be incredibly mind-boggling and unusual. This can be especially true with the year of 2018 and this league. All of the teams have dealt with their form of a bizarre storyline and distraction. However, some stand out than most others from players ending their careers (even on their terms) or […]

When struggling teams acquire a big-name player in a trade, they’re looking to change their fortunes and enter the NFL playoff picture. Others are looking to gain an edge ahead on the competition, and some are looking for that missing piece that helps their team turn the corner. That’s the case with the trades that […]

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to make serious moves before year three of their rebuild in the regime of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. And this means changing so much in regards to positions that are in dire need of improvement. One of these areas is at wide receiver, where much of the talent […]

The Blake Bortles era is coming to a close in Jacksonville. After having his starting job usurped by Cody Kessler, the Jaguars are looking to move on from the former first-round pick. The plan is unclear as to what the team will do regarding replacing the UCF product. However, it’s clear as to what they’re […]