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No fear. That’s the motto the Green Bay Packers are taking right now. From the lips of the team’s personnel boss to the media and eventually, to the entirety of Packers nation. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is not worried about finding a backup quarterback for the franchise. That is, […]

The time of dread for so many veterans who fall into the veteran cap casualty picture remains in full swing and on Friday, another one bites the dust in the Music City. Tennessee Titans safety Da’Norris Searcy has been cut by the team, according to the player’s agent, the extremely popular Universal Sports Management. Ian […]

Disturbing details have emerged surrounding the Jonathan Martin case—details nobody wants to hear or see. According to TMZ Sports who obtained court documents pertaining to the former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman’s arrest in late February, Martin was in possession of a gun, knife and ax when he was picked up by law enforcement. Of course, […]

On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers did their best to make Jimmy Garoppolo one happy quarterback. According to Josina Anderson of ESPN, San Fran re-signed wide receiver Marquise Goodwin to a three-year deal worth $20.3 million. The important portion of the deal is the $10 million in guaranteed dough, as is always the case under […]

Thirty-two teams in professional football. One champion. The Philadelphia Eagles. These are the important numbers as it pertains to NFL championship arithmetic given each season. What about the 33rd team? Despite Roger Goodell’s potential thirst for expansion, there is no 33rd team. You didn’t just wake up from a non-realizing coma or hibernate all winter long. […]

In reality, the man is absolutely 100 percent correct, and that’s what’s so sad about today’s social media-driven sports world. After checking out many negative comments on his Instagram account, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant fired back with an emotional message. “WTF are wrong with you people? I posted a f—ing picture … s— […]

“The process” can be used for more than just Philadelphia 76ers basketball. When prospects leave the college ranks for the league that plays for pay, the NBA “process” suddenly appears like small potatoes. From scouting attributes on the field to figuring out what type of personality the kid has to hiring private investigators to see […]

Move over San Francisco. You’re not the only NFL organization looking to acquire 2016 First-Team All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib. According to Mike Klis of KUSA, John Elway and his Denver Broncos are now “actively shopping” Talib. One such team in the running is his former squad, the New England Patriots. News surrounding Talib broke on […]

That dreaded franchise tag. It represents an extremely rich yet unstable situation leading to uncertain futures. Yes, it’s an awful, awful thing in the eyes of stud players looking to lockdown silly money. On Tuesday, one player avoided this dreaded place of pro football as the Jacksonville Jaguars have informed wide receiver Allen Robinson that […]

The biggest name in the pool of 2018 NFL free agents has once again shaken the landscape of football. According to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins has narrowed his list of destinations down to two teams, the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. Miller announced the news of the day on […]

The long-lasting ugly saga between the National Football League and Jerry Jones continues to march on. With it comes tempers, frustration and, most importantly to members of the media, juicy quotes. Jones decided Sunday was a nice day to get another NFL shot in, according to Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News. “He’s paid the […]

There’s no disputing the kid’s talent. It’s overwhelming. It’s amazing. It’s, at the risk of gushing all over the place, superhuman. The problem is obvious: Saquon Barkley plays running back, a devalued position that hurts all wishful NFL workhorses this time of year. This introduction invites us to an interesting scenario that could benefit beyond […]

It’s an ageless Indianapolis topic: Throw or not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine. Each class of collegiate quarterbacks head to the combine with that very topic in mind. Most throw. Others opt to pass up on showcasing that golden arm. The 2018 variety brought one individual who opted not to throw and he’s loving […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have finally reached the NFL mountaintop. Well, they’ve finally reached that mountaintop during the Super Bowl era. It’s funny how so many fans forget about the pre-Super Bowl era. In any event, the Eagles did fly in early February as they stunned the world by knocking off Tom Brady and the New […]

Dion Lewis, formerly of the New England Patriots and free-agent-to-be, is already receiving interest from many teams across the league. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, up to six or seven teams are already thinking about acquiring the services of one Mr. Lewis. The New York Jets, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis […]

It’s all over for Big Mo at Florham Park, New Jersey. The news everybody knew was coming at some point during this particular offseason has come down on the same day the proud Matt Forte announced his retirement. According to sources close to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New York Jets have notified defensive lineman Muhammad […]

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, marks the first official day of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. For many professional and amateur football talent evaluators, it’s the equivalent to baseball’s “is this heaven?” quote from a classic sports film set in Iowa. It’s where dreams come true for so many young ones ready to make their mark […]

It seems as though the man just can’t help himself and social media is usually the vehicle. This time, the Odell Beckham Jr. drama comes at us through the use of Twitter as, on Saturday morning, the electrifying New York Giants wide receiver responded to a fan’s question about preseason participation with the clean number […]

The Michael Vick Experience could be making a comeback at an NFL stadium near you in 2018. The former Atlanta Falcons draftee and quarterbacking revolution, Vick, recently told the world just how much Louisville’s Lamar Jackson reminds him of himself, he stated on the Move the Sticks Podcast with Daniel Jeremiah. “I could not believe […]

Perhaps the greatest question surrounding the Dallas Cowboys this offseason revolves around the status of wide receiver Dez Bryant and fortunately, another clue has been thrown into the rumor mix. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones recently proclaimed that the decision on whether or not Bryant will make a Big D return in 2018 will […]

One-hundred-and-ten million dollars. That number represents the conservative projection for what the Cleveland Browns have at their disposal this offseason. More accurately, it’s a total of $110.113 million, according to Over the Cap. It’s not a bad starting point for a team coming off a winless season. Interestingly enough, for these Browns and their pursuit […]

Arguably the best quarterback in the draft—now and at other times as soon as a month ago—UCLA’s Josh Rosen now finds himself in uncharted territory. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. revealed his latest mock draft and it has Rosen surprisingly outside of the top 10. Baker Mayfield is in and Josh Rosen is out in Mel […]

Historic. Monumental. Incredible. Drastic. Crazy? Whatever word you prefer in describing the money currently being dished out to those who man down the quarterback position in the NFL, it usually fits. It has reached that epic point in time. In about three weeks, the final 2018 offseason story of Kirk Cousins will bring us to […]

The Carolina Panthers have officially named interim general manager Marty Hurney to the full-time position. The team made the announcement on Wednesday morning, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The #Panthers just named Marty Hurney as their official GM. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2018 Bryan Strickland of the official […]

Snacks provides everybody a little truth about Odell Beckham Jr. this week. New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison recently joined FS1’s “Undisputed” with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe and revealed that Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t the major problem everybody makes him out to be, as relayed by John Healy of the New York Daily […]

Kirk Cousins is the big fish in the NFL free agency pond. Let’s get that out of the way immediately. Due to the money he’ll demand—an outrageous number that’d cause even the strongest GM stomach to turn sour—he represents free agent quarterback domino number one. What happens with Kirk will affect so much of the […]

A new team has emerged for the possible services of free agent cornerback Vontae Davis. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Davis flew out to San Francisco on Tuesday to meet with the 49ers. After visiting Buffalo and Cleveland, former Colts’ CB Vontae Davis is spending today with the 49ers as his free-agent tour continues, […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne will forever be immortalized by his franchise. The Colts announced that Wayne will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor at Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2018 season. “No one is more of a true Colt than Reggie Wayne,” Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a statement released […]

The search for Frank Reich’s replacement is officially getting serious. Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has now identified two potential replacements to fill his vacant offensive coordinator position. According to sources close to Tim McManus of ESPN, former Eagles running back Duce Staley and the son of Al Groh, Mike, will both be interviewing […]

Something may be brewing and speculation is leaning towards the idea that Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters is on the trade block. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk is speculating that recent moves have already tipped the Chiefs’ official hand in terms of their talented young cover-corner. “With the Chiefs adding veteran cornerback David Amerson and, […]

When running through classic NFL cloth and design, the Miami Dolphins rightly appear in one’s head. Granted, the little friendly dolphin never once instilled fear in opponents, but that’s part of the organization’s charm: your neighborhood-friendly ocean-dweller surrounded by South Beach-vibed colors. Despite that classic feel, the organization has tinkered with the look over the […]

It’s all good news for Carolina Panthers interim general manager Marty Hurney. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Hurney has been cleared of any wrongdoing thanks to a recent investigation looking into previous allegations of domestic violence, the NFL has stated. “We have conducted an investigation into the allegations against Carolina Panthers interim General […]

Meet Dr. J.J. Watt, ladies and gents. The man whose name is so closely tied to the football bloody face will have to make room on the mantle for yet another incredible recognition. Watt is slated to receive an honorary degree, a doctorate, from Baylor College of Medine, via ESPN. His local relief efforts after […]

It feels like 1998 all over again for Peyton Manning and his NFL suitors. Much like the year in question two decades ago, the NFL is clamoring for the service of the University of Tennessee product. Instead of chucking pigskins, he’ll be hurling football vocabulary at the viewers this time around. According to Andrew Marchand […]

To say Eli Apple’s short career with the New York Giants has been disappointing might be the greatest understatement of the decade. The first-round Ohio State product has been nothing but tough to take for the Giants organization and all of its fans. Now, it appears as though he may be a prime candidate to […]

Forget about if it happens. At this point in time, it’s purely about when it goes down. If there was ever a more obvious veteran cap casualty in recent memory, it’d be tough to cite. The New York Jets will be cutting ties with former star defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson and according to SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano, it’s […]

It’s comeback time. At the very least, that’s what Johnny Manziel is all about at the given moment. In his attempt to come back to the National Football League, the very same place he’s once failed as a first-round selection, Manziel has accepted an invitation to attend the Spring League Scouting Event. He provided words […]

Perhaps no man in the Pro Football Hall of Fame was as controversial a football player than Charles Haley. (Terrell Owens won’t be enshrined until this summer, so, yeah, Haley still owns the crown.) It’s why the media can’t get enough and why Haley’s words once again make headlines. During an appearance on 103.3 ESPN […]

Centerfielder for the New York Yankees. Point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Quarterback for any of the 32 NFL franchises. That’s right. Past tense used to specify quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys (in following the footsteps of Roger Staubach), for example, but when it comes to this prestigious American job, we’re forced to include […]