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The Houston Texans took the NFL by storm in 2023. A year after finishing 3-13-1, they responded by not only going 10-7 the following season, but winning the AFC South along the way. Houston went on to win their Wild Card matchup over the Cleveland Browns as well. They are poised to build upon that, […]

The Los Angeles Rams look to build upon a bounce-back 2023 season. The Rams found themselves in the postseason once again a year after a tumultuous 2022 that saw them go 5-12. But before they can look to make a return to the playoffs, the Rams must first complete their roster in the preseason for […]

The New England Patriots are embarking on a new era. They drafted their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye and look to hand the reins to him sooner rather than later. That could happen as soon as Week 1 if he performs well in the training camp and the preseason. Maye isn’t the only Patriots player […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have enjoyed a largely quiet and serene offseason. Their move to draft two-time Naismith award winner Zach Edey garnered a lot of headlines, but they haven’t done much outside of that. They are instead banking on better injury luck to restore what was a 51-win team in the 2022-23 season. So while […]

The Denver Broncos have a lot to sort out with their roster during the 2024 NFL preseason. The biggest and most notable of those is determining who is going to start the year under center. But that’s at the top of their roster. The bottom of it will be filled by players who shine in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have shuffled their franchise and roster immensely this offseason. They completely overhauled their front office and their coaching staff. New general manager Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh have already made big changes to the Chargers’ roster and that will continue during the NFL preseason. Having said that, some players, like Isaiah […]

The Green Bay Packers just addressed the most important pressing matter on their roster for the 2024 NFL preseason. That was agreeing to a new extension with franchise quarterback Jordan Love, who inked a four-year $220 million deal a few days ago. But there is more that needs to be done. The Packers have to […]

Louisville football broke out in a big way in 2023. They made their way to the ACC Championship Game en route to a stellar 10-3 regular season. However, a number of key players from that team are gone and now in the NFL. That includes the likes of Jack Plummer, Jawhar Jordan, Isaac Guerendo, Jamari […]

The 2023 NFL season was a big rebound for the Los Angeles Rams. A year after an abysmal 5-12 campaign, the Rams fought their way back into the postseason. They gave the Detroit Lions all they could handle before falling by a final score of 24-23. They will look to keep the positive momentum going […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 campaign was a roller coaster. A 3-5 start and a disappointing Monday Night loss to the Detroit Lions prompted them to fire head coach Josh McDaniels. Things turned since then. Las Vegas promoted Antonio Pierce to interim head coach and made rookie Aidan O’Connell their starting quarterback. They ended the […]

UCLA football is entering a state of transition in 2024. They are no longer in the now-defunct PAC-12 and have made the move to the Big 10 conference. UCLA joins former conference rivals USC, Oregon, and Washington in the switch in conferences. With them joining a new league, they are going to need all hands […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the busiest teams in the NFL during the offseason. They acquired a second first-round pick from the Houston Texans and moved up twice during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings did so to acquire Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner. But there is still a […]

The Washington Commanders are on the rise. They drafted their quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels and made a number of marquee signings. But now the real work starts. Washington went just 4-13 last year. They shifted their roster and overhauled their coaching staff. They have to make progress and that starts in training […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars hope to rebound strong this year. Their 2023 campaign looked like it would be a very prosperous after they got off to a strong 8-3 start. But, they faltered down the stretch and finished the year 9-8 and out of the playoffs. Jacksonville hopes to avoid that fate this year. However, the […]

There is a lot going on with the Dallas Cowboys at the moment. They were strangely inactive during the offseason when it came to adding to their roster. Dallas also has contract negotiations with their three biggest stars in Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons looming over their heads. On top of that, the […]

The 2023 campaign was a lost season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe Burrow injured his lower leg during training camp last season, which impacted the quarterback’s play during the opening weeks of the year. His week 11 wrist injury derailed Cincinnati’s playoff hopes too. He’s healthy now and the Bengals remain one of the best […]

North Carolina football has some things to figure out before the 2024 season. Star quarterback Drake Maye has made his way to the NFL and won’t be returning to the program. While his absence will certainly be felt, that doesn’t mean that North Carolina football won’t be competitive without him. The Tar Heels return players […]

SMU football is preparing for a step up in competition heading into the 2024 college football season. They are embarking on their move to the ACC after years of playing in the AAC. The Mustangs are going to need all hands on deck for their transition into a power conference. Luckily, SMU football returns three […]

Despite Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams returning, the USC Trojans football team took a step back last season. They went from an 11-2 season with a New Year’s Six bowl appearance to a disappointing 8-5 campaign. Though Williams and others from last year’s team are gone to the NFL, the Trojans should bounce back this year. […]

The Clemson Tigers’ 2023 season did not meet their standard. For a program used to winning National Championships and making the College Football Playoff, going 8-4 in the regular season is considered a disappointment. But a new season brings with it a new opportunity. The Tigers certainly have the talent and coaching to get back […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes may not be the prettiest football team to watch, but they are at least consistent. They have won at least 61.5% of their games in every season since 2015. On top of that, they have made three appearances in the Big Ten Championship Game in that span. That includes a birth last […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hope to avoid a repeat of last year. Injuries, poor play, and questionable coaching all played a part in the Chargers finishing 2023 with a disastrous 5-12 record. But, everyone is healthy now and Los Angeles brings in Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach. While there is plenty of room […]

Ohio State football’s 2023 season did not go how they hoped it would. They missed out on the College Football Playoff after falling to their rival Michigan. Despite their previous downfall and losing a number of key players to the NFL, Ohio State football is loaded once again. The Buckeyes return a number of key […]

A lot has changed with the Denver Broncos over the last couple of years. The most notable was benching and then releasing Russell Wilson to pave the way for the addition of Bo Nix during the 2024 NFL Draft. Everything is fresh for the Broncos heading into the 2024 NFL season, but they also have […]

The Green Bay Packers were a bit of a surprise last season. Not many expected them back into the playoffs immediately after Aaron Rodgers’ departure from the team. But Jordan Love took the league by storm and Green Bay found themselves in the postseason again. The Packers are looking to build upon that success heading […]

A lot is expected of the Buffalo Bills. They have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Josh Allen and a very strong team around him. Last season was maybe their best shot at a Super Bowl, but they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs at home in the playoffs. This year, they […]

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t made a ton of moves during the 2024 NBA free agency period. They did trade their All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans but haven’t done much else. Atlanta got a solid haul in return, as they got back Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, and two future first-round picks. […]

The New England Patriots are in a state of transition. However, that doesn’t mean that this year won’t be important for them. The Patriots want to set a foundation that they can grow and build upon for the years to come. That growth needs to come on offense, where a lot is in the air […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been very quiet in regards to upgrading their roster. It’s a bit ironic considering how loud the moves the Lakers have made elsewhere have been. They hired JJ Redick as their head coach and drafted both Dalton Knecht and Bronny James during the 2024 NBA Draft. Los Angeles also agreed […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a lot to sort out this offseason. That hasn’t been borne out with additions to their roster, however. They haven’t made any such moves outside of drafting Jaylon Tyson with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Cleveland also hired a new coach in Kenny Atkinson and re-signed […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had a splashy offseason by any means. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a busy one. They made a change at head coach, drafted French forward Tidjane Salaun with the eighth overall pick and re-signed Miles Bridges to a three-year $25 million deal. But the best move the Hornets made […]

Oklahoma football is a team in transition for the 2024 season. The Sooners are embarking on a new challenge in entering the SEC after years of dominance in the Big 12. Having a solid recruiting class and assortment of newcomers from the transfer portal helps, but more important than that are players who returning to […]

Ole Miss football look every bit the part of a sleeper team in the SEC in 2024. They were very active during the offseason and landed players like Walter Nolen, Chris Paul Jr., and Princely Umanmielen in the transfer portal. Their incoming 2024 recruiting class also ranks 21st in the nation, via 247Sports. Perhaps more […]

LSU football is going to be a team to watch in 2024. Yes, they are losing a lot of firepower, including three first-round picks. Jayden Daniels, Malik Naber, and Brian Thomas Jr. were all instrumental pieces for the Tigers’ offense last year that led the nation in yards (543.5) and points (45.5) per game. But […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls are two of the biggest losers of the 2024 NBA offseason. The Clippers lost Paul George in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers for nothing. The Bulls managed to trade both Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan without recouping a single first-round pick in return. However, both teams can […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars ended the 2023 season as poorly as an NFL team could. An 8-3 start that saw them seize control of the AFC South was upended by a disastrous 1-6 finish. But the Jaguars are entering the 2024 campaign with an optimistic outlook. They added plenty of help through the draft with the […]

Texas football is in a state of transition. The Longhorns made the most of their last season in the Big 12 with a birth in the College Football Playoff. But now they are taking a big step up in competition with their move to the SEC. Luckily for them, they had a couple of warm-ups […]

The Georgia Bulldogs’ 2023 season did not go how they planned it would. The two-time defending National Championships were robbed a chance of a three-peat after losing in the SEC Championship Game to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Though a large portion of last year’s team departed for the NFL, they retain another powerhouse in Athens. […]

The Seattle Mariners have a lot of work to do at the MLB trade deadline. Their once large lead over the AL West has diminished to a mere one game. The Houston Astros have actually caught up to Seattle in the loss column and have a better run differential (+49) than the Mariners do (+19). […]