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If you want to watch the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs be ready to fork over some serious cash. The Niners won’t know their opponent until Sunday afternoon, but the demand for tickets has already driven up the price on secondary markets. According to Ticketmaster, via the Sacramento Bee, the average cost of a […]

San Francisco 49ers veteran Richard Sherman clapped back at his critics Friday after he was named to the NFL’s second All-Pro team. Sherman received a lot of heat for negotiating his own contract back in 2018 because it involved a lot of incentive-based qualifiers. Richard Sherman bet on himself and it worked, earning him an […]

Joe Gibbs hasn’t been the coach of the Washington Redskins since 2007, but he remains a vital team representation. So much so that Ron Rivera reached out to him before accepting the job. “I took it upon myself to reach out to Coach [Joe] Gibbs, who was tremendous,” Rivera told Larry Michael, the Voice of […]

The Carolina Panthers have a solid wide receiver corps, but adding Penn State wideout KJ Hamler would be a big upgrade, especially as the third guy. DJ Moore is under contract for a few more years, but Curtis Samuel is only under contract for next season, and there is no guarantee the team will sign […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has proven time and time again throughout his career that he is a diva. When things are going well, Beckham is usually quiet. But when the going gets bad, he loves to throw a fit. Beckham isn’t the first wide receiver though to try to always be the […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman received some heat for negotiating his own contract, but it has paid off in a big way. On Friday, Sherman was named to the All-Pro second team which earns him a $2 million incentive according to Field Yates of ESPN. Sherman also earned a $1 million incentive in December […]

The Green Bay Packers offense led by Aaron Rodgers has enjoyed success, but they have missed out on a lot of points because of big plays missed by just a couple of inches. There have been many questions about why the offense isn’t clicking more, and it’s something Rodgers is sick of talking about. Rodgers […]

The Green Bay Packers hiring Matt LaFleur was met with mixed reviews from fans and “experts” alike. After so many years with Mike McCarthy in charge, there was no doubt that a change was needed, but many believed LaFleur wasn’t the right guy. There were comments about how he was too young and he wouldn’t […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might have a need at running back this offseason and if that turns out to be the case, the team should look at Florida State back Cam Akers in the fourth round. Austin Ekeler is a restricted free agent this offseason, but all signs point towards him being back with the […]

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone and general manager David Caldwell have been retained for this season, but if they struggle it could be the end of the road, which makes this draft ultra-important. They need to hit on a player who can make an instant impact with the ninth overall pick. Let’s dive in […]

After a disappointing season, the Indianapolis Colts are set to pick 13th overall in April. This is a team that is only one or two players away from making it back to the playoffs, which makes this draft selection even more important. So who could the Colts take? Let’s take a look at three players […]

The Minnesota Vikings got some good news on Thursday with linebacker Eric Kendricks returning to the field for the first time since suffering a quad injury during the team’s Week 16 loss against the Green Bay Packers. Eric Kendricks (quad) returned to #Vikings practice today, a good sign ahead of Sunday in New Orleans. Jay […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will return to the field against the Buffalo Bills during Wild Card weekend and he’s not just going to be used as a decoy. Coach Bill O’Brien made very clear that Watt would have a significant role in Saturday’s game. “He’s playing,” O’Brien said, via Aaron Wilson of the […]

The Oakland Raiders didn’t make the playoffs in 2019, but improved greatly and there has to be some great optimism going forward for this squad. They are making the move to Las Vegas and it really looks like they can make the playoffs in 2020. Let’s break down four reasons for optimism. 4. Draft capital […]

ESPN insider Adam Schefter appearing on GetUp said he doesn’t think that former Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer will end up with the Dallas Cowboys. He did mention, however, that he does think the Cleveland Browns are an interesting team to watch in regards to Meyer. "I don't think he winds up as the […]

Most believed the Dallas Cowboys would have announced by now they were moving on from Jason Garrett, but it hasn’t happened and it has made some wonder if he will have some type of role with the team next season. All the talk surrounding the Cowboys heading into the season was Garrett needing a deep […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to try and create a one-two punch out of the backfield this year, and drafting Travis Etienne of the Clemson Tigers would get that job done. The teams just spent a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft on Ronald Jones and he has been strong for the Buccaneers. During […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a serious need at tight end. Therefore, it would make a lot of sense to draft Purdue Boilermakers’ standout Brycen Hopkins. Current starting tight end Jason Witten has said he will decide his future in the next few weeks, but even if he does come back, he is not a long […]

The Tennessee Titans are a popular pick to pull the upset on Saturday against the New England Patriots and for good reason—they are playing the better football right now. It’s going to be a tough battle, but when the clock hits zero the Titans are going to come out on top. Let’s breakdown four reasons […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard isn’t ready to commit to Jacoby Brissett long term. On Wednesday, when Ballard was asked about Brissett’s future with the team, he said the jury is still out. He did add that he expects Brissett to be team’s starting quarterback come Week 1 in 2020. However, things could change, […]

The Tennessee Titans look like they have found their quarterback for the next few years in Ryan Tannehill. However, it also wouldn’t be a bad idea for the team to take a strong look at Utah State quarterback Jordan Love. Love went through a coaching change this season and the new staff didn’t utilize him […]

The Atlanta Falcons are continuing to make changes on the defensive side under new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, defensive passing game coordinator Jerome Henderson and assistant DL coach Travis Jones are both leaving. More #Falcons changes on defense: Both defensive passing game coordinator Jerome Henderson and assistant DL […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has already had a lot of success during his NFL career, but when he steps on the field Sunday it will be his first time playing in a postseason game. Wentz has gone through a lot of injuries early in his career and is grateful to get a chance to […]

The Minnesota Vikings face off on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, and they are big underdogs. However, just because they are big underdogs doesn’t mean they can’t pull off the upset. They have had big wins already this season on the road, and this will be another one of them. Let’s breakdown four reasons […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sent out a motivational text to teammates to try and get them amped up heading into their Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills. According to running back Carlos Hyde, Watson sent out a text message to everyone on the offense, reminding them to be great. “Deshaun sent a mass […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was inspired by rookie Travis Homer during the team’s Week 17 loss against the San Francisco 49ers. In a Seahawks All Access video Lynch tried to keep Homer pumped up and motivated on the sideline. “I’m feeding off you,” Lynch told Homer. “You’re inspiring me right now. Keep inspiring […]

Former Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden has been away from the league for a couple of months but is hoping to change that soon. Gruden recently appeared on the RapSheet and Friends podcast and said he would still like a head coaching job this offseason but will take a year off if he needs to. […]

Bill Belichick has made it clear he did not know about the filming that was being done of the Cincinnati Bengals, and so far, the NFL agrees. The New England Patriots said they were in the wrong, but it was for a special for their website and had nothing to do with the gameday planning […]

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has no regrets with how he handled the Adam Vinatieri situation throughout the season. Vinatieri had plenty of struggles throughout the season but the team continued to support him. Even though Vinatieri cost the team a couple of chances at victory, Reich said he wouldn’t have changed how he handled […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper hasn’t gotten a contract offer yet, but he hopes that his career can continue in the black and red. Hooper is set to become an unrestricted free agent in March if the two can’t come to an agreement but he hopes it doesn’t reach that point. “I’m not going […]

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz hasn’t been cleared for contact yet and it’s hard to imagine he will be able to play against the Seattle Seahawks. Even though he hasn’t been cleared he is expected to participate in the team’s walkthrough on Wednesday according to Tim McManus of ESPN. Ian Rapoport had reported last […]

Baltimore Ravens Mark Ingram is on schedule to return to the field during the divisional round according to coach John Harbaugh. Ingram suffered a calf strain during the Ravens Week 16 victory over the Cleveland Browns. There was some concern when Ingram went down with the non-contact injury that it might be season-ending. “Mark Ingram […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wouldn’t be shocked if there were some changes to the coaching staff heading into the 2020 season. Tomlin started exit interviews with his players on Tuesday, and once he has gone through everyone on the team, he will move to the assistant coaches. One guy who could be on his […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller needs shoulder surgery for the second time in as many years general manager Ryan Pace announced on Tuesday. Miller was returned during the Bears week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings on a kick return. Miller dislocated his shoulder multiple times during the 2018 season which forced him to have […]

The Los Angeles Rams had a disappointing season missing the playoffs just one year after making the Super Bowl but general manager Les Snead is still happy with the position the team is in. The Rams also don’t have a first-round pick until 2022 which means a lot of their talent is going to have […]

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead knows that Todd Gurley wasn’t the same in 2019 but still has faith in him going forward. Gurley finished with career lows in rushing attempts, rushing yards, and yards from scrimmage. “This year, he wasn’t [the same running back],” Rams General Manager Les Snead said Tuesday, via Lindsey […]

Los Angeles Rams general manager has no regrets handing out such big contracts to quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley. “Those are human beings that gave a lot to this organization and deserve to be compensated,” Snead said Tuesday via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. After making it to the Super Bowl last year […]

The Washington Redskins and Ron Rivera didn’t waste any time locking up Jack Del Rio to be their defensive coordinator. There were a lot of rumors about the move happening right after Rivera was hired and according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the move is now official. New Washington HC Ron Rivera has hired former […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has interviews set up this week with the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. #Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy is scheduled to interview with the #Panthers for their head-coaching job on Thursday and he’ll meet with the #Giants on Saturday, source […]