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The New Orleans Saints struggled early in the franchise’s history but the last decade-plus they have turned their fortunes around. This is a team that has finally won a Super Bowl, and a big reason is because one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history. Outside of him, however, there have been a lot of […]

In terms of wins and losses, the Detroit Lions franchise hasn’t been all that successful, but they have still had some elite players throughout their history. One of the most exciting offensive players in NFL history was on the Lions, and he’s obviously among the best to ever play for the franchise. Let’s take a […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has some high expectations for wide receiver Calvin Ridley heading into the 2020 season. Not being in the facility with everyone has been a problem for most, but Ryan thinks it might actually be a blessing for Ridley. With all the one-on-one work that Ridley has been able to do, […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo knows that the NFL is a business, so he wasn’t all that shocked the team took a look at Tom Brady when he was a free agent: “It kind of comes with the territory,” the 49ers quarterback said after a player-organized throwing session in San Jose last week via […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has provided on update on Alshon Jeffery, who is still rehabbing from a Lisfranc injury. According to Pederson, Jeffery is doing well with the rehab, but there are still some big question marks about when he is going to be able to return to the field. The Eagles added a […]

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t won a Super Bowl yet, but they have still found a lot of success, led by a lot of top-notch players. There are really probably 10 or more players who could be in the top five, but we have narrowed it down to five. Let’s break down the five greatest Falcons […]

New England Patriots running back James White is ready to take on more of a leadership role with the team with Tom Brady no longer around. White made an appearance on the McCourty brothers’ podcast and talked about all things football. White admitted that he is a pretty quiet guy overall, but he is trying […]

The Madden 21 covers with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on the cover have been officially released. There are three different covers for the three different versions of the Madden 21 game being released. Madden 21 covers are out… pic.twitter.com/yUaj2uQPyN — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 16, 2020 There is the base Madden that has Jackson […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan released a statement regarding the death of Rayshard Brooks who was shot by police in Atlanta last Friday night. In a statement posted on Twitter, Ryan said he spent the weekend trying to wrap his head around the death of Brooks, but he couldn’t, because Brooks should still be alive. […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ first team was in 1996, but they have still found plenty of success during their short franchise history. Their success has been led by some elite players who were not only good for the Ravens but some of the best in NFL history. Let’s look at the five greatest Ravens team of […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is “fine” after falling over a jet ski. Jackson was playing football on a beach when he scrambled full speed towards the jet ski. He tried to slow down at the last minute to avoid it but ended up tumbling over it and falling into the water. .@Lj_era8 scrambling on […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been picking the brain of Tony Romo this offseason as he tries to take another big step forward in the 2020 season. Allen has spent most of the quarantine in Orange County to try and stay close with his quarterback coach, Jordan Palmer, along with Jets quarterback Sam Darnold […]

Several Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. None of the players are believed to have been in the teams’ facilities, but as the NFL tries to get ready for a full season, players testing positive is concerning. Several #Cowboys players & several #Texans […]

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins has been hired by CNN to be a contributor on race and social justice issues. As part of his duties, he will appear on a couple of different CNN studio shows. Jenkins has been very outspoken about social justice issues, including kneeling. He was very outspoken when Drew Brees […]

All eyes are on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys as they try to work out a long term deal before next month’s deadline. NFL contract and salary cap expert Joel Corry has heard all the chatter about Prescott and Cowboys, but he still has confidence the two sides will reach a long term agreement. […]

The Indianapolis Colts have announced that they will be inducting Robert Mathis, the team’s all-time sack leader, into their Ring of Honor on November 22. Colts announced DE Robert Mathis will be inducted into their Ring of Honor on November 22. He’s the franchise’s all-time sack leader and played 14 seasons in Indianapolis. — Adam […]

Chad Johnson only needed one tweet and two words to make it clear how he feels about Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin. On Saturday, Johnson made his feelings known in a very NSFW way. “Terry McLaurin…… that’s it, that’s the f**ing tweet,” Johnson wrote. Terry McLaurin…… that’s it, that’s the fucking tweet 💎 — […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars expect CJ Henderson and K’Lavon Chaisson to be impact players starting Week 1 of the 2020 season. Both guys were first-round draft picks, but don’t expect the Jaguars to try and ease them into their new roles, as they are going to be a big part of the defense next season: “Well, […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is putting some pressure on Javon Kinlaw before he has even stepped onto the field for his rookie season. Kinlaw was selected in the first round by the 49ers during the 2020 NFL Draft to fill the role of DeForest Buckner, who was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield still has a lot of proving to do on the field this season, but he has already made a huge impact on his teammates during the offseason program. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Mayfield has been doing everything right this offseason, including making sure he is in different […]

The NFL and players have approved adding a 17th regular-season game, but there are plenty of people against that idea, including former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy and former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick. Michael MacCambridge discussed in Peter King’s Football Morning in America column that he talked to many different individuals about the NFL […]

Minnesota Vikings running book Dalvin Cook is holding out of offseason workouts until he gets offered a new contract, something that Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated believes is a big risk. The old CBA required players to report 30 days before camp to get the season credited towards free agency, but now players have to […]

The Cleveland Browns could be willing to offer Jadeveon Clowney a one year deal worth $15 million, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Breer believes Clowney not taking that deal if he was offered might explain a couple of things about his mindset at this point in the negotiations: Jadeveon Clowney’s situation continues to […]

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench in the NFL’s offseason, but Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been through something like it before. Nine years ago, the NFL went through a lockout, something that created a similar offseason to this one. It caused quarterbacks to have to get players together outside of the practice […]

Deshaun Watson isn’t just a star quarterback for the Houston Texans. Now, he’s also about to be published author. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Watson has authored a book called “Pass It On.” In the book, the Texans star “illustrates how the seven qualities of a servant leader can lead to a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of good teams since coming into the NFL in 1961. Even though they haven’t lifted a Lombardi Trophy yet, this is a team that has had a lot of elite players throughout their history. Let’s rank the five best players in Vikings franchise history. 5. John Randle John […]

The New Orleans Saints have made a lot of solid free agent signings as of late, but there was a time where they seemed to be striking out on most of their signings. Let’s take a look at the five worst free agent signings in Saints history. 5. Heath Shuler Heath Shuler might be a […]

Robert Ayers is the latest former player to say he butted heads with Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia. In 2018, Ayers was signed to a one-year deal by the Lions, but 24 hours later he was released. Ayers said he did respect Patricia, but the two didn’t agree on some things, so it was decided […]

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins is ready to prove himself as the leader of the Washington Redskins. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been working out with Haskins for the last month and says he has seen a change in the former number two overall pick. McLaurin knows the pressure that Haskins is under, but he thinks he […]

The NFC South is a loaded division, but Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan isn’t intimidated by any team in the NFC South. Ryan knows it’s going to be tough playing in the division, but he wants to remind everyone that they will also have to face the Falcons. They really struggled early in the 2019 […]

A new poll conducted by Yahoo News/YouGov has found that a majority of Americans are okay with NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. 52 percent of women and men that were polled during the survey were okay with players kneeling to protest police killings of African Americans. The younger a person was, the more […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is getting work in with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and some of his other teammates. “It was like, ‘I’m on the field right now catching passes from Jimmy G,’” Aiyuk said, via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. “That’s when it kind of hit me.” Leading up […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hasn’t been afraid to take chances with his passes so far during his career, something that has gotten him into trouble at times. There have been some questions about if he is going to be more careful going forward, but with his latest answer, it’s clear he won’t be. The […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is recovering from foot surgery he had back in May according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. According to sources, the surgery is more about maintenance to help with some discomfort that he has been dealing with. Michel is already back in Foxbourgh rehabbing and there is a chance […]

Chad Johnson knows a thing or two about good wide receivers, and he has some high praise for the Denver Broncos pass catchers. Johnson tweeted out that this is the first time he has ever seen three true number one wideouts on the roster, referencing Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler. Can i talk football […]

The Seattle Seahawks overall had plenty of success since becoming a franchise but like every other team, they have had plenty of terrible free agent signings. There has been plenty of free agent signings that they gave out big money too — which obviously did not work out. Let’s look at the five worst free […]

The Denver Broncos have won three Super Bowls in their history, and even in years they didn’t win the big game, they have had plenty of successful seasons. Narrowing it down to just one team in Broncos history that is the best is tough, but it’s hard to ignore a team’s first Super Bowl win. […]

Houston Texans defensive end Justin Reid has been impressed with coach Bill O’Brien’s message and actions the last few weeks in regard to social activism. Since the death of George Floyd while in police custody, O’Brien has talked publicly and privately with the team about issues surrounding police brutality. According to Reid, during the private […]

Chicago Bears tight end Demetrius Harris is ready to have a breakout season in 2020. The Bears brought in several different tight ends this offseason, including Jimmy Graham to help improve the offense. All the talk has been about Graham, and not have talked about Harris, probably for good reason because he has never had […]