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The Kansas City Chiefs will have their work cut out for them in 2019. After a 12-4 campaign last season, it’s a fair to wonder if the magic of 2018 can be captured again. Can quarterback Patrick Mahomes replicate a breakout season? Will they light up the scoreboard as they did in so many games in […]

The 2019 NFL Draft could have been a watershed moment for the New York Giants. The problem is it wasn’t. Their draft falls between average to dumpster fire and anything in between. For fans in Gotham, the number six selection of quarterback Daniel Jones from Duke is meeting significant discontent, and will likely make the […]

Say what you want about the Oakland Raiders, just don’t call them predictable. While many read the smokescreens and wondered about Jon Gruden and Co. taking a quarterback, they didn’t. They were, for the most part, restrained. The Raiders looked poised to possible jump up or jump all in at the fourth selection and replace […]

The drama of the 2019 NFL Draft was short-lived, as the Arizona Cardinals selected Kyler Murray with their top pick. It may not have come as a surprise to most draft analysts, but it now adds an interesting wrinkle to the NFC West. Think for one moment if you will. The Seattle Seahawks have Russell Wilson. […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not your average run of the mill quarterback. Entering year two as a starter in the NFL, he’s become a hot topic both on and off the field. Baker Reagan Mayfield was born on April 14, 1995, in Austin Texas. His path to the NFL began in the Lone […]

Kyler Murray has been the flavor of the 2019 NFL Draft since he won the Heisman Trophy last year. Now, questions swirl about his lock on the top spot come Thursday night in Nashville. The biggest concern or ”red flag” comes from a media wondering if he’s really all in on football or if baseball […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft a week away, quarterback-needy teams are sure to take a signal caller early. That said, two teams with QB’s in the twilight of their careers should also take a look. The Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots have quarterbacks who are aging. Not necessarily breaking down, but much […]

With three picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders have options, especially at the quarterback position. The Oakland Raiders have been anything but predictable. Since the return of Jon Gruden, the Silver and Black have been a riddle for fans and the NFL media at large. So don’t think the 2019 NFL Draft […]

The 2019 NFL Draft is sure to offer its fair share of surprises in the first round. In a year where ”can’t miss” quarterbacks seem limited, and the talk continues to be centered on the potential of Kyler Murray, expect a sleeper to sneak into opening night. Note that the sleeper could be quarterback Will […]

The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson are at that inevitable place contracts often lead. For the home team, it’s about how much and when to spend. For the QB, it’s about how much is guaranteed and in his pocket on signing day. Wilson has been a stand-up guy in Seattle and is looking to […]

The Ryan Tannehill years in Miami are tough to assess, as Dolphins fans can readily note the mediocrity the franchise is currently mired in. Tannehill is now part of the riddle that is Tennessee Titans football. He’s also looking for a fresh start. Given the quarterback fortunes of Marcus Mariota, it may also be an opportunity to […]

The Los Angeles Rams made another big signing this offseason, perhaps in name only, when they inked veteran linebacker Clay Matthews to a two-year deal. Matthews spent all of his 10 NFL seasons playing at Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers before signing with the Rams for a max value of $16.75 million. LA, […]

Blake Bortles is going to be the backup quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, and that’s a very good thing. Bortles, who managed to go bust with the Jacksonville Jaguars after signing a three-year extension for $54 million ($26.5 million guaranteed) after a successful performance in the 2017-18 playoffs, will look to rebound […]

You have to admire New Orleans Saints backup quarterback and million dollar clip board holder Teddy Bridgewater. The one-time starter for the Minnesota Vikings decided to remain as the understudy to Drew Brees for at least one more season in the Big Easy. He also passed on what looked to be an absolute lock as the quarterback of the […]

The Oakland Raiders were rumored to be in the running for Antonio Brown. When the disgruntled receiver finally landed with the Silver and Black, one wondered if it was the end or beginning of more drama for the NFL’s ultimate diva. In all honesty, it could be a lot or a little of both. AB does […]

Kyler Murray probably didn’t need a good or even a great Pro Day. The Heisman Trophy winner needed to show up, complete a number of pass attempts, and let the media take it from there. Mission accomplished. Murray, who could be the number one selection in the upcoming NFL Draft, had taken some criticism during […]

With the 10th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos have some curious options. Some draft networks have the team trading up, wanting to select a quarterback. Others have them standing pat and going defense-specifically addressing the D-line, while others think offensive tackle and even the potential for a wide receiver to compliment the […]

Rival startups to the National Football League have all met a similar demise. Splashy on opening day, then an all too predictable limp to the finish and ultimate shuttering. The Alliance of American Football might be the one who not just survives, but succeeds as a tandem partner to their would be big brother. For […]

The 2018 NFL season didn’t end well for the New Orleans Saints. After a stunning loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game, fans in the Big Easy turned to lawsuits and petitions to settle a score not resolved on the field of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. This happened, mind you, after another […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some big opportunities this offseason. They hold the second overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, possess a lot of cap space, and they hopefully will have a healthy Jimmy Garoppolo back at quarterback. They may also be a potential landing spot via trade for the services of wide receiver Antonio Brown. […]

The 2019 NFL Combine is history. With free agency in sight and the draft not far down the road, the parsing of who ran fast, jumped high and lifted a lot of weight will remain center stage, at least for a few more days. A long weekend in Indianapolis produced the usual hype, in addition […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown continues on the offensive against his current team and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. In a media tour bordering on the bizarre, AB continues to look like a petulant child determined to get his way. The Steelers to their credit, have not aided Brown in his desire for a public spat. While media […]

Say what you want about former Cleveland Browns, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Montreal Alouettes quarterback Johnny Manziel: he does garner attention. Even on his best day, he’s a dumpster fire fans and the media love to watch. And by dumpster fire, I mean his uneventful if not predictable career, personal life, and rambunctious qualities. Manziel, who has […]

Don’t fool yourself, or better yet, don’t let the media fool you. Jason Witten returning to the Dallas Cowboys is significant. It changes the landscape not just in the NFC East, but in the NFC as a whole. The one and done ESPN Monday Night Football analyst cut bait on a broadcasting career that had offered only […]

Are the Dallas Cowboys a serious contender for a run at a Super Bowl? Given a watershed kind of win against the New Orleans Saints and a dramatic victory over the rival Philadelphia Eagles, maybe playing after the New Year is part of the plan in Big D. The Dallas Cowboys, as is the story […]