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Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert knows exactly which player he should emulate to have a successful NFL career. In a 30-minute interview on the Chargers’ YouTube channel, the former Oregon Ducks signal-caller was asked about a number of things, including how he’s acclimating to his new city.  However, perhaps the most intriguing question […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Rams unveiled their new uniforms for the upcoming 2020 season. The threads come with a new, brighter color scheme, as well as a change in the team’s logo. Unfortunately, one prominent former Ram did not agree with the changes. Rams legendary running back Eric Dickerson, who also serves as their […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been an NFL franchise for more than half a century. A team with that long history has featured some great players along the way, with a number of them acquired via free agency. There are a few among those that stood out as cream of the crop acquisitions, and made their […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been an NFL franchise for 25 years now, and throughout it’s two and a half-decade of history, they fielded a tremendous amount of great players. Some of those players were acquired via free agency and made a huge impact on the team from its early days to its current iteration. A […]

Last March, the Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to a one-year deal. Dorsett, who played for the New England Patriots last season, seems to have some kind of regret in his decision to join the multiple-time Super Bowl champions in retrospect. In a video call with reporters, the 27-year-old wideout expressed how he […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is taking the next step on his way back to the field. According to NFL Network’s Michael Giardi, the 30-year-old wideout has shed the cast/boot of his surgically-repaired right ankle and has now begun rehabilitation in preparation for the upcoming season. Mohamed Sanu has the cast/boot off his […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones is very excited about what the upcoming season has to offer. The 30-year-old spoke to the Associated Press and gave high praise to the offseason moves the Cardinals made in the last couple of months, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Pro-Bowl pass rusher summed up […]

On March 2019, the New York Jets made football waves by signing free-agent running back Le’Veon Bell to a four-year contract. Despite a somewhat disappointing first season, Bell is one of a few key free-agent acquisitions that the Jets had throughout their history, with many of them have contributed to their success over the years. […]

When thinking about free-agent destinations, small-market franchises such as the Buffalo Bills are usually ones free agents shy away from signing with. Whether it’s the location or the relative lack of current success of the franchise, the Bills are not what anyone would consider as an attractive market. But despite the limitations, the Buffalo still […]

In 2012, former NFL running back Brandon Jacobs was released by the New York Giants due to the franchise’s belief it could not afford him. The news did not sit well with a young fan. Joe Armento, who was six years old at the time, took the news of Jacobs leaving and signing with the […]

In the 1990s, the San Diego Chargers had a good share of excitement and energy within their team, and that was a big product of Junior Seau. One of the best linebackers to ever laced a boot, Seau exudes passion and explosiveness that was infectious. In a career that spans two decades, Seau dominated through […]

The NFL has released their schedule last Thursday, and with it teams now know their paths to the Super Bowl. In the NFC West, the road could not be more difficult. The games within division itself are competitive enough as it is, but clashes outside of the NFC West could make winning the division all […]

The NFL has released the league schedule for every team last Thursday, and each squads’ path to the Super Bowl is now laid. The NFC North featured two teams with 10 or more wins last season, with both the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings making the playoffs. With the schedule for each team […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is all in. In a video posted by ESPN on Twitter, the multi-time winning owner will auction off his Super Bowl LI championship ring as part of the All-In Challenge that aims to raise funds for COVID-19 relief efforts. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is going all in by offering […]

On June 4th, 2009, the NFL and football world was shocked when former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair was reported murdered. Despite the tragedy, there is some solace in the fact that McNair left a lasting legacy in the NFL that no football fan will ever forget. From his humble beginnings playing […]

The National Football League has released their schedule last Thursday, giving starved and hungry sports fans some much-needed excitement. With the 2020 season nearly here, and the NFL schedule being released, here are the 10 must-watch games every fan has to consume. 10. Bengals vs Dolphins (Week 13)  It’s Joe Burrow vs Tua Tagovailoa! The […]

It seems like new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is not as perfect as people think he is. Ahead of his upcoming charity golf game with Peyton Manning, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, Brady appeared in an interview with TNT’s Ernie Johnson to promote the event. When asked where he sees his golf game, […]

It seems that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has gotten into the “Tiger King” craze during the quarantine period. While the All-Pro Ravens kicker is a great performer on the football field, Tucker is more than capable of stepping up on a different art. He showed that he has some musical chops by masterfully covering […]

In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears drafted University of North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky with the second overall pick. Fast forward to the 2020 offseason, the Bears declined Trubisky’s fifth-year option and the 25-year-old signal-caller could be playing his last year in Chicago. The two quarterbacks that were taken after Trubisky were Houston […]

The NFL has released the 2020 schedule on Thursday, and it looks like the New Orleans Saints just got the short end of the stick. It’s tough enough as it is to win on the road, but in the case of New Orleans, they are going to have to try and be victorious in three […]

Revenge games are one of the most exciting and anticipated games in an NFL schedule. It’s not about just winning when it comes to these clashes, it’s also about sending a message or proving a point. And with all 256 games now being released by the NFL, players, coaches, and fans alike can now start […]

The NFL released the full 2020 schedule on Thursday evening, and with it comes this year’s Thanksgiving slate of games. Via James Palmer of NFL Network Thanksgiving Games: Texans at Lions 12:30 CBSRedskins at Cowboys 4:30 FOXRavens at Steelers 8:20 NBC — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) May 8, 2020 The Thanksgiving games will involve the Houston […]

Making an appearance on the NFL Network schedule reveal show, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave his thoughts about their upcoming 2020-21 schedule. When asked about the Pats’ quarterback situation, the 6-time Super Bowl-winning coach gave praise to his 2nd-year signal-caller Jarrett Stidham, and alluded to his potential Week 1 starter’s readiness. Via […]

Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp was a polarizing figure in the National Football League. His brash persona, his rough and sometimes dirty style of play, and the incessant trash talking either brought in fans wanting more, or rubbed them the wrong way. But the one undeniable thing is that when Sapp was on […]

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones has fended off rumors surrounding his team’s quarterback situation with Dak Prescott and Andy Dalton. Speaking 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones claimed that acquiring the former Cincinnati Bengals QB has no bearing on the team’s continued pursuit of signing Prescott to a long-term contract. Per Ed Werder […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman was once the biggest enemy of his current team. Then playing for rivals Seattle Seahawks, Sherman was no stranger into getting into a war of words with his opponents. In the case of his former 49ers teammate Joe Staley, it’s no different. Speaking on KNBR’s Murph and Mac Show […]

A Super Bowl victory would have capped an amazing rookie year for San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, but that wasn’t the case. Coming up short in the championship game, Bosa was seen dejected and in tears after the Kansas City Cheifs defeated his team on their way to lift the Lombardi Trophy. In […]

Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas took to social media to reveal a personal incident that he expected to be reported by gossip site TMZ. The 31-year-old offered details of the said incident to get ahead of TMZ, whom he said was able to obtain a police report of his case. Speaking on Instagram looking somewhat […]

Despite being a long-suffering franchise, the Arizona Cardinals have boasted a slew of great NFL players. There are some seasons when the Cardinals had moments making smart decisions in acquiring players via free-agency. Sadly, none of their free-agent signings throughout their history brought in a Super Bowl title in Arizona (yet), but a few notable […]

Both the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers came into the 2020 NFL Draft needing to address their hole at wide receiver. Luckily for both squads, this was one of the deepest drafts for the said position in years. Philadelphia went on and picked TCU’s Jalen Reagor 21st overall, while San Francisco ended up […]

The Denver Broncos had an amazing offseason and 2020 NFL Draft, and there’s no one happier in what transpired than quarterback Drew Lock. After being named as the starter for the upcoming NFL season by Broncos general manager John Elway, Lock commented about the terrific job his team has done in the offseason. “I’m super […]

Still in search for a team to play for, NFL free agent Jadeveon Clowney is letting the league know that whichever team signs him will be really lucky. Speaking to Mark Berman of FOX 26 in Houston, the 27-year-old Pro-Bowl defensive end mentioned that his work and rehabilitation is progressing well. In fact, he claimed […]

The Green Bay Packers finished the season with a 13-3 record, en route to winning their 19th NFC North Division Title. The Minnesota Vikings were not far behind at 10-6, and appear poised to take over as the top team in the NFC North come next season. NFL pundits like ESPN’s Mike Clay are projecting […]

The Atlanta Falcons are not new when it comes to disappointment. Among those head-scratching moments are questionable decisions in obtaining players thru free agency. Whether it’s giving big contracts to players that failed to produce, or to sign someone to bolster their needs only to make it worse, Atlanta had their fair share of swings […]

Last March, the Indianapolis Colts made headlines when they signed free agent quarterback Philip Rivers. The Colts are hoping that this free-agent acquisition will be as successful as the ones they have had through their 67-year history. A few of those signings stood out more than the others, and were very instrumental in the Colts […]

Cleveland Browns star Odell Beckham, Jr. is confident that the upcoming season will one of his best. Providing an update on his YouTube channel, the Browns wide receiver predicted that he is bound to have a stellar year. Per Jake Trotter of ESPN: “I would honestly say this is probably going to be one of […]