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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff took that major step up from rookie to sophomore campaign in 2018. Perhaps the key lied within a gift from one of the greats. A year ago, New England Patriots legend Tom Brady gifted an autographed copy of the TB12 Method to the young Goff, the young Rams quarterback […]

His tackles were legendary. His passion was legendary. His speeches were legendary and lucky us, he has one more big one left in him. Baltimore Ravens legendary middle linebacker Ray Lewis promises a Pro Football Hall of Fame speech for the ages this summer. He’s already labeled it an unforgettable “roller coaster,” via Jamison Hensley […]

Von Miller plays linebacker. Well, actually, he’s an edge pass rusher whether it comes in the form of 3-4 outside linebacker or 4-3 defensive lineman. His hero growing up didn’t even play defense. Per ESPN, the Denver Broncos edge sensation explains why Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys were his heroes growing up. “When I […]

The longest-lasting, most made-fun-of NBA feud has finally come to its conclusion. TMZ caught up with Matt Barnes recently who claims his silly feud with Derek Fisher is finally over. In fact, Barnes recently invited the former New York Knicks head coach to a charity event. “Yeah, we’re good … we’re fine,” Barnes said. “The […]

There goes my hero … and he’s not a Pro Bowler. Not all National Football League heroes are built on the field. In fact, New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Mitchell Loewen is the perfect case in point when he decided to save a man who was facing a life or death situation while trapped in […]

If anybody would know, it’d be Chris Long. The former New England Patriots employee understands the Patriots Way. This is why he believes the organization wasn’t impacted in the least regarding all of the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady nonsense a year ago, via the Big Lead. “I just think any NFL team, any NFL locker room […]

Western Michigan cornerback Sam Beal entered the supplemental draft the top dog and left it that way as well. Dave Gettleman and the New York Giants made sure of that when they selected him in the third round on Wednesday. High praise for @BigBeal_ from GM Dave Gettleman! pic.twitter.com/NtIiwlTdaE — New York Giants (@Giants) July […]

It didn’t take long for Mississippi State safety Brandon Bryant to find an NFL team after going undrafted in Wednesday’s supplemental draft. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, it’s the New York Jets who emerge as Bryant’s first NFL team. The #Jets are expected to sign former Mississippi State safety Brandon Bryant, source said. […]

Eric Winston is one of the good guys. He’s always been one of the good guys and as NFLPA president, it’s been common knowledge around the league for a good period of time. Per all of the trouble the National Anthem topic has caused for the league and its players, Winston, a current free agent, […]

It looks as though the old ball coach is smitten and won’t shut up about it. Steve Spurrier, head coach of AAF Orlando, is all about one specific NFL player and his name is Shaquem Griffin of the Seattle Seahawks. He’s made it crystal clear his team will take the state of Florida product on if […]

Robert Griffin III is back in the NFL and this time isn’t taking anything for granted. Or, at least so he says. In a catch-up with the Baltimore Ravens quarterback by TMZ, RGIII vows that he’s been “working hard” in anticipation for the upcoming quarterback battle this summer. Griffin III, 28, is back after a […]

Young Eli Apple isn’t thinking any more negative thoughts. Oh, no, the kid is now focused on “being more positive” as he moves forward with his NFL career. The third-year New York Giants cover man admitted his positive thoughts on Monday via Dan Salomone of the team’s official website. “I’m definitely excited,” Apple said, via the […]

The top five has been announced and there’s an enormous gap between the two elites and the rest. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have been graced with the prestigious 99 rating for “Madden NFL 19.” Coming in at No. 3 is Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with […]

Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan has taken up an interesting activity as of late with an interesting training partner. The New Jersey product has been boxing this offseason with Titans great Eddie George, via Jim Wyatt of the Titans official website. “[Boxing] translates to you being on the football field, especially for a guy like Logan,” […]

The Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings—though several examples rank ahead of the hated NFC Norris rivals, it’s a bitter back-and-forth that showcases deep-seeded roots throughout NFL history. A perfect case and point comes when Brett Favre literally jumped to the New York Jets for a season prior to ending up with the team […]

Defense wins championships. Offense puts fannies in the seats. This is the classic “go-to” when front office personnel attempt to differentiate between offensive and defensive football in the NFL. But has the narrative changed? Has this high-flying pursuit of aerial dominance in the league where they play for pay led to a massive importance on […]

Players aren’t the only employes of the 32 organizations that make up what’s known as the most powerful sports entity in the country. Individuals within the front office and even owners, too, find themselves in hot water at times. Queue Steve Keim. The Arizona Cardinals general manager has been cited for D.U.I. (driving under the […]

It’s been a rough beginning for Jason Verrett. Drafted 25th overall in 2014, the Los Angeles Chargers cornerback has experienced the shelf far more than the playing field. Playing in just 25 games of a possible 64, frustration has built up in not only the franchise and its fans, but Verrett himself. But he’s ready to […]

The duo of LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore is one powerhouse backfield—that is of pre-1980s when both backs routinely carried the ball. Nowadays, each has represented the workhorse back of their respective squads. Not only do they each share respect, they’re working out together this summer, via McCoy’s official Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk5KWq7BJJr/?taken-by=shadymccoy “When you talk about […]

Duce Staley has just announced to the NFL world he is ready. The former Philadelphia Eagles running back and active coach of the same position has just announced that he’s not concerned at all about eventually taking an offensive coordinator job and handling its duties, via Marcus Hayes of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m not worried about […]

Don’t you dare snitch on other PED users. If you do, Lane Johnson won’t like it very much. The Philadelphia Eagles tackle made reference to the idea he wouldn’t like it through a tweet put out on Friday via his official account. No snitchin' 🚫🙅‍♂️ https://t.co/LXloiaDTrF — Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) July 5, 2018 Johnson, 28, is […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is all good with the doubters. In fact, he uses them to his advantage. The new big-money NFL QB announced that he uses the doubt as motivation, via Chad Graff of The Athletic. “I see it as there still are doubters,” Cousins countered. “I see it as there are just […]

It’s official. Tom Brady is that dude at the family coffee table who’d cheat at Monopoly to get a leg up. He’ll do whatever it takes to win. In a video obtained by TMZ, the New England Patriots quarterback was caught on video savagely beaning his own mom (among others) in a game of dodgeball. […]

In what world would any professional be satisfied with shorter contracts? The answer? The National Football League—under a big-time exception. Buffalo Bills linebacker and member of the NFLPA’s executive committee explains that his fellow professionals would feel completely comfortable with shorter contracts if the money was fully guaranteed. The veteran backer revealed these sentiments on […]

Oh, Odell … are you still with us? New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.—either showcasing that hilarious and goofy personality or with a few screws loose—showed all of us how to eat a breakfast of champions with a little Kyrie Irving flavor. .@OBJ_3 got his package from Kyrie and didn’t know how to […]

Kids, it’s your time to hysterically react. Becoming an annual treat for all fans, the 2018 crop of NFL rookies have now officially reacted to their initial “Madden NFL 19” ratings. We let NFL rookies pick their #Madden19 Ratings It didn't go as expected: https://t.co/iN0oAkysUS pic.twitter.com/2QboAdFyCF — Madden NFL 24 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 3, 2018 It’s […]

It appears as though Cliff Avril and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks didn’t take Earl Thomas seriously. They knew his love for the Dallas Cowboys. They just never thought he’d get his wish to play for Big D, Avril admits while on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Tuesday. .@cliffavril on @Earl_Thomas saying he wants to […]

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, represents the day before Independence Day in the United States of America. This means it’s, for all intents and purposes, a Friday in the world of online news media. It’s garbage dump day and the NFL is taking advantage by announcing a swell of suspensions. One such suspension includes Green Bay Packers running […]

Forget on-field play. When situations like these arise, on-field play is the last of anybody worries. This is why nobody cares about Reuben Foster’s on-field grade at the moment. The young professional has finally touched on the two-game suspension handed down by the NFL through a statement, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Following […]

Talk about your blatant disrespect for a specific city. Former San Diego Chargers great Dan Fouts doesn’t ever want to be associated with the city of Los Angeles, his franchise’s new home, via Ryan Phillips of The Big Lead. “Don’t ever refer to me as a Los Angeles Charger,” Fouts replied. “I am proud to be […]

Just imagine a world in which the two-back set routinely featured two beastly running backs instead of a fullback. (It’s really a world we saw in the 1960s through 80s, but I digress). In this world, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and New York Giants rookie beast Saquon Barkley would make for one dynamic […]

Leave it to Colin Cowherd to get that hot take swirling around social media out for the specific day. And on this particular afternoon, it comes by way of the NFL. According to Cowherd, those New York Football Giants are a “dark horse” squad to make the Super Bowl, as transcribed by Dan Schneier of […]

Watch out, Snacks (Damon Harrison). Chris Baker is gunning for you. The Cincinnati Bengals new employee firmly believes he can return to playing at the highest of levels in the NFL, as the best defensive tackle in the game, via Dan Hoard of the Bengals official website. “I know the type of player that I […]

Ah, yes, it’s the Andrew Luck plan. The idea of tanking at the right time with the express purpose to draft a generational quarterback only to get him crushed by signing the likes of Frank Gore and Andre Johnson instead of shoring up the offensive line. Fast-forward years of misery and the world’s most famous […]

Let’s just say Sean Payton lost this one. During a round of golf at the league meetings this offseason, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and the New Orleans Saints head coach came up with an interesting wager. Due to Payton’s golf ball landing in the water, the Super Bowl 52 champs will now wear […]

Yes, many of Chip Kelly’s schematic elements still remain firmly entrenched as it concerns the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Surprisingly, he wants no credit for any of it and makes it well known, via Albert Breer of Monday Morning Quarterback (Sports Illustrated). “I don’t really look at it like that,” Kelly said in reference […]

The professional game moves by quickly for rookies. It’s only those rare, special youngsters who can adapt to the extremely different speeds of the NFL and the Division I collegiate game. For New York Jets inside linebacker Darron Lee, his rookie season did move pretty quickly. Now that he’s entering his third, his employer believes […]

Can it become any more ironic and sad than this? Jameis Winston, suspended quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who’s been forced to take his lumps after the dark incident with Uber Driver Kate, discussed “wanting to be that perfect role model” for kids just one month ago, via Joe Bucs Fan. “Hearing a parent […]

The term “field general” didn’t just derive from nothing. It didn’t pop up as a major football term out of thin air. It accurately describes the quarterback position for that man is the point man, the individual who spreads the wealth and runs the machine. In the case of the Jacksonville Jaguars, offensive coordinator Nathaniel […]