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Super Bowl 56 is expected to have a back-and-forth chess duel between Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. While the Bengals wide receiver corps features multiple speedy, game-changing talents, they are set to meet a Rams secondary led by Jalen Ramsey that finished regular season play with […]

While the San Francisco 49ers have not yet officially announced that Trey Lance will be their starting quarterback for the 2022 campaign, the first-year passer is already looking forward to the task ahead next season. Lance recently took some time to speak to the NFL Network, where he noted that he will be much prepared […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not yet officially named current Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as their new head coach. Barring any major surprises, this will all come to fruition following Super Bowl 56. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is much looking forward to what O’Connell will bring to the team’s offense. As he […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has certainly wowed plenty of his peers in the NFL over the past few months, including Los Angeles Rams passer Matthew Stafford. Burrow has upped his game in the Bengals’ ongoing playoff run, which includes a pair of game-winning drives. For Stafford, there has been one aspect of Burrow’s play […]

When Tom Brady entered the league 22 years ago, longtime San Francisco 49ers passer Joe Montana was widely regarded as the best quarterback in NFL history. But after seven Super Bowl wins and a multitude of records shattered, the now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has now been acclaimed as the greatest to ever play the position. […]

The Seattle Seahawks could end up seeing plenty of turnaround with their roster in the coming months. The Seahawks missed out on playing playoff football this season following their 7-10 finish in regular season play. From the several underachievers on the offensive side of the ball to the multiple injuries on defense, the Seahawks simply […]

The Tennessee Titans’ 2021 playoff run was one-and-done, as they came away with a one-score defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC divisional round. Much blame for the loss was centered on quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The veteran passer had his fair share of struggles in moving the ball downfield against the Bengals defense, as […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had quite a roller-coaster debut season in the NFL. At the least, he did come away from the campaign with multiple learning lessons. Lawrence recently took some time to speak to the NFL Network, where he reflected on his rookie season and the one major challenge he faced in the […]

Barring any major surprises in the coming months, the San Francisco 49ers will embark on the Trey Lance era in the 2022 campaign. For wide receiver Deebo Samuel, he is much confident in what Lance can bring to the 49ers offense. Samuel recently took some time to speak on ESPN’s “First Take” program, where he […]

A week removed from the closing of the winter transfer window, Barcelona club officials are already looking ahead to the summer window and the possibility of parting ways with one veteran forward. As noted by the Spanish-based outlet Sport, Barca will be open to offers for Dutch forward Memphis Depay in the summer transfer window […]

The Miami Dolphins opened up a new era in franchise history on Thursday when they officially introduced former San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as their new head coach. McDaniel will have a number of dilemmas to address in his first season with the Dolphins, which include exploiting the potential of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank sees that, as it stands, quarterback Matt Ryan will be under center for the team in the 2022 campaign. Blank recently took some time to speak to the NFL Network, where he noted that he believes the Falcons can still be a contender with Ryan as their starting quarterback. “Matt […]

Every player who will feature in next week’s Super Bowl 56 has his own unique way of preparing for the biggest game of the season. For Los Angeles Rams wideout Odell Beckham Jr., he is channeling his inner Bill Belichick for the clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. “Without trying to downplay it, I understand it’s […]

As the New Orleans Saints face an uncertain offseason ahead, veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan would at the least like to see quarterback Jameis Winston return for the 2022 campaign. Jordan recently took some time to speak to CBS Sports, where he noted that he aspires to see Winston under center for the Saints next […]

The Los Angeles Rams orchestrated arguably one of the more underwhelming performances in Super Bowl history three years ago against the New England Patriots. After a historic regular season where they set multiple franchise records and notched a keen 32.9 points per game average, the Rams wound up scoring a mere three points in Super Bowl […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez sees that his team’s crucial La Liga home win over Atletico Madrid could be just the result that can turn the tide on its season. Barca notched arguably its most convincing win of the league campaign on matchday 23, as it picked up a 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Catalan […]

Jalen Ramsey has had a multitude of stout coverage matchups in his third season with the Los Angeles Rams. Now, he is set for another arduous test in Super Bowl 56 against Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase. Not many defensive backs have had much of an answer for Chase in his rookie season, especially with […]

Every quarterback in the NFL has that one loss that they simply never get over. While quarterback Patrick Mahomes has already had multiple arduous defeats over his run with the Kansas City Chiefs so far, the 2022 AFC Championship Game loss to the Cincinnati Bengals may just be that game for the fifth-year passer. Speaking […]

Longtime wide receiver Torry Holt believes that a Super Bowl win for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford next week would take the passer’s legacy to “another level.” The former Rams wideout recently took some time to speak on the NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” program, where he lauded Stafford’s play in the ongoing playoffs […]

The Los Angeles Rams secondary has met a multitude of standout wideouts over the season so far, and the unit will meet another such talent in Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in Super Bowl 56. Rams head coach Sean McVay sees that Chase has been an instrumental player in the Bengals’ run to the […]

As was the case in the last offseason, the Houston Texans are expected to see a multitude of changes both on and off the field. The Texans have still not yet hired a new head coach, although the likes of former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores and Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon are […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars embarked on a new era on Saturday, as they officially introduced Doug Pederson as their next head coach. The Jaguars underwent an extensive search for a new head coach, and it all kicked off when they interviewed Pederson in late December. After bringing him back for a second interview earlier in the […]

Heading into the 2021 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals faced a dilemma that a multitude of other franchises have faced before regarding their young, promising quarterback. The Bengals had multiple key needs entering the draft. Among them, they sought to revamp their offensive line and also aimed to find a possible replacement for longtime wide […]

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt sees that winning the 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award would simply be a collective honor. Watt took some time to speak to the NFL Network on the first day of Pro Bowl practice, where he opened up on just what it would mean to win this […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez sees that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s sheer speed coupled with his work rate can be a crucial addition to the club at this point in the campaign. Aubameyang completed his multiyear free transfer move to Barca this past week. This came after he officially parted ways with Arsenal following a contract termination agreement. […]

After clinching a losing season for the second straight year, the Minnesota Vikings may very well be in for quite a chaotic offseason in the coming months. Although they were in contention for a wild-card spot in the NFC for much of the season, the Vikings fell short of making the playoffs for the second […]

Even after producing an all-around standout campaign over the 2021 regular season, Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu believes that Patrick Mahomes can still improve his game. In speaking during practice ahead of the 2022 Pro Bowl, Mathieu took some time to laud the Chiefs passer, where he also noted that he could very well […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is set to play in the biggest game of his run in the NFL later this month in Super Bowl 56, and his sheer mentality for it will be the same as he has had for any other contest in his career. In speaking during a press conference on […]

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has lauded Liverpool center-back Virgil van Dijk as the best player who he has played against in the Premier League. During a question-and-answer session with Prime Video Sport, Kane was asked on just who is the best talent he has ever faced in England’s top flight. Without much hesitation, the England […]

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll sees it is currently “unfair” to draw comparisons between Daniel Jones and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. During his four-season run as offensive coordinator for the Bills, Daboll helped to revitalize the team’s offense, which included orchestrating a keen scheme that simply got the best out of Allen’s […]

The Trey Lance era for the San Francisco 49ers unofficially began when Jimmy Garoppolo threw the late interception in the fourth quarter of the 2022 NFC Championship Game, which clinched a Super Bowl berth for the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers have yet to officially announce that they plan on parting ways with Garoppolo in […]

If there is one non-Los Angeles Rams coach in the NFL today who is much familiar with wideout Cooper Kupp’s development over the years, it sure is Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Even though Taylor coached for a mere two seasons in the Rams organization, he spent plenty of time working with Kupp, including […]

As will be the case for a multitude of other teams that missed out on playing playoff football this season, the Atlanta Falcons head into the upcoming offseason with multiple notable dilemmas on both sides of the ball. The Falcons did not have many expectations entering the 2021 NFL regular season, especially as the team […]

New Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang aims to provide versatility to the Catalan side’s attack for the remainder of the season. Barca club officials completed their winter transfer window activity with the signing of Aubameyang. After the veteran forward and Arsenal club officials came to terms on a contract termination agreement, Barca swooped in to haul […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart sees that the sky is the limit for center Robert Williams as an all-around defensive talent. In speaking following the Celtics’ key 113-103 home win against the Charlotte Hornets, Smart touched on what he said to Williams during the game, where he also lauded the fourth-year center’s growing prowess as […]

After much speculation over the past week, now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady elected to call it a career on Tuesday after 22 seasons in the NFL. Longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre watched Brady’s career as both a competitor and as a fan. As the Hall of Fame passer explained to SiriusXM […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has received a multitude of tributes and farewell messages ever since he decided to officially retire on Tuesday. Now, EA Sports’ Madden NFL video game series has elected to say its goodbyes to the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback with a special honor. The official Twitter account for Madden […]

After a notable wait, Caleb Williams officially announced earlier this week his decision to transfer to the USC Trojans to reunite with former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley. Williams had a multitude of options on the table once he opted to enter the transfer portal, from returning to Oklahoma to play under new head […]

Amid the head coaching carousel that has transpired over the past few months in the world of college football, Ohio State can at least feel assured that Ryan Day will not be leaving the program anytime soon. Over the 2021 regular season, Day was often in the rumor mill regarding a potential move to the […]