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The end of the century saw several talented HBCU Players get selected out of HBCUs. Some of the players selected are known today for their contributions off of the field like Reggie Barlow, who became an HBCU head coaching mainstay for Alabama State and Virginia State. He now serves as head coach for the DC […]

As the Los Angeles Rams look to better position themselves to sign their targets this offseason, they have decided to part ways with veteran center Brian Allen. The Rams made the decision on Wednesday, with reports noting that the team has already informed Allen of his release after five seasons. With the move, LA is […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields could find himself in a trade during the 2024 NFL offseason. Fields showed improvement and led the Bears to a 7-10 record in 2023. However, the Atlanta Falcons could be top trade suitors for him. Fields gave his thoughts on the franchise in a social media discussion. Bears’ Justin Fields […]

Las Vegas Raiders Antonio Pierce is already gameplanning for his team’s upcoming matchups with divisional rivals Kansas City Chiefs and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Pierce joined The Rushpodcast with Maxx Crosby and talked about his strategy to limit Mahomes, which he’s calling the “Mahomes Rules”–inspired by the popular Jordan Rules in the NBA. “We’ve got […]

The Houston Texans emerged from out of nowhere in 2023. While it was expected that at some point soon the Texans would become playoff hopefuls after drafting CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. in last year’s draft, doing so in their rookie seasons was not. This meteoric rise in Houston was in large part due […]

The NFL Scouting Combine is the event that really gets the NFL Draft juices flowing. The top draft prospects are put through a number of physical and mental tests that will usually directly impact where they are drafted. It is the biggest event in the pre-draft process, and it is just around the corner. Prospects […]

USC football quarterback Caleb Williams has decided to not hire an agent as he is going through the 2024 NFL Draft process, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Caleb Williams was not on a list of draft-eligible players and their agents that was published by the NFL Players Association on Wednesday, and he […]

Many NFL fans saw that Justin Fields unfollowed the Chicago Bears on Instagram and assumed he was on the verge of being traded. Fields used an eye-opening analogy to explain his unfollowing decision. “I’m glad we’re talking about it,” Fields said, via The 33rd Team. “Why do people take social media so serious? Like I […]

The Miami Dolphins fumbled away an AFC East title and had the unfortunate honor of losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in one of the coldest games in NFL history to end their season. Despite the late-season woes, which included a collapse against the Tennessee Titans in Week 14 before an embarrassing blowout loss to […]

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel’s battle with depression is well-documented, and he opened up in a conversation with Shannon Sharpe about how LeBron James tried to be there for him while he was in Cleveland at the same point in time playing for the Cavaliers. “And I remember, this is how bad off I […]

After the San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their season with a loss in Super Bowl 58 to the Kansas City Chiefs, there have been rumors about Brandon Aiyuk departing from the team, even though he is under contract for one more year. New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner took to X to say that Aiyuk […]

Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone is set to enter free agency for the first time in his NFL career. Coming off a breakout season in 2023, Stone is looking forward to the process and isn’t ready to back down on what he thinks his value is. He made a home for himself in Baltimore, but […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have some clearly defined needs in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with quarterback. Antonio Pierce’s team also needs help on the offensive line, with three starters becoming free agents, and on defense at cornerback and defensive tackle. Due to these needs, the two sneaky good players the Raiders must take in […]

One play that is getting more and more popular in the NFL is the tush push. The tush push is when the quarterback gets the snap and he has two players behind them that push him to the line to gain. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles have made the play popular, but one former […]

With Miami Dolphins Terron Armstead battling numerous injuries throughout the 2023 season, many expected that he would retire from the NFL. However, entering his age-33 season, Armstead still has more to give to the Dolphins. The left tackle is planning on returning for the 2024 season, via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Armstead’s contract […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the most puzzling seasons in the NFL this past year. The Eagles looked like a Super Bowl contender for most of the season, until things started to unravel. Philadelphia started the season 10-1 and looked like the best team in the league, but they lost five of their last […]

The Dallas Cowboys and star quarterback Dak Prescott fell short in the playoffs again after another impressive regular season this year, but there is a good chance that won’t stop Prescott from cashing in on his next contract. With only one year remaining on his contract, Prescott holds significant leverage when it comes to extension […]

Former Miami Dolphins executive vice president of football operations, Mike Tannenbaum, wants his old team to make a Jaylen Waddle trade. While the deal Tannenbaum floated would improve the Dolphins defense by bringing in Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, it would also downgrade one of the team’s biggest strengths, its wide receiver corps. “Trent […]

Despite having Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts on their roster, the Atlanta Falcons still struggled to move the ball. With the Falcons taking on a new offensive approaching, Atlanta is looking for Pitts to help Robinson. Former Los Angeles Rams assistant Zac Robinson has taken over as offensive coordinator. Kevin Koger is the tight ends […]

The Chicago Bears have a big decision to make at quarterback this offseason. Armed with the top overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears could select USC’s Caleb Williams to be their new quarterback, or they could move on from that pick and stick with Justin Fields at quarterback. Of course, if Chicago […]

With the curtain falling on yet another NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars stand at a pivotal juncture. They narrowly missed out on the 2023-24 postseason with a 9-8 record. Armed with a promising young core and a hungry fanbase yearning for success, General Manager Trent Baalke faces critical decisions in navigating the upcoming free agency […]

The Houston Texans had an impressive 2023 campaign. They made significant strides, including a playoff appearance reaching the Divisional Round. Now, the team is poised for continued growth. To sustain their positive momentum, the Texans must strategically address key positions during the upcoming free agency window. This analysis examines four talented free agents whose addition […]

Ohio State football does not have the best reputation when it comes to their quarterbacks making the leap to the NFL. For years, fans would instantly groan when they saw a Buckeyes signal-caller being projected to their team in a mock draft. CJ Stroud effectively shattered that stigma by leading the Houston Texans to a […]

Shane Steichen is slowly helping the Indianapolis Colts rise from their once-horrid past. They came off a four-win season the year before and have improved by a large degree in this year’s campaign. They were still third in the AFC South but their nine wins can speak for themselves. Gardner Minshew was a stable presence […]

Fresh off a third Super Bowl Championship, Patrick Mahomes continues to cement his name among the greats. In fact, there’s already an ongoing debate involving the Kansas City Chiefs superstar and NFL legend Tom Brady. Many are comparing Mahomes and Brady’s accolades during their first seven seasons in the NFL, and this was touched on […]

Saquon Barkley was one of the main headliners of last offseason, as his ongoing and ultimately unsuccessful long-term contract negotiations with the New York Giants served as a driving force for a running back financial compensation debate. There might not be much of a struggle between the two sides this year, however. The Giants are […]

The Cleveland Browns look to reload after a solid 2023 NFL season. The Browns are looking to make changes to Nick Chubb’s contract to keep him; however, Deshaun Watson is a major source of buzz. Fans are using Watson as fuel for their disdain of the team’s potential plans with Chubb. Browns fans are not […]

The Chicago Bears had a rough season in 2023-2024, and are leaving all options on the table as news of a potential Justin Fields trade has broken. The latest odds have Fields favored to head to Pittsburgh to play for Coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers should a trade happen. As the buzz continues to […]

Could Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson be headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers? If we’re to believe Chad Ochocinco, the answer is yes. On the latest edition of the Nightcap Podcast, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver told Shannon Sharpe that he has heard that Wilson is destined to become the next Steelers quarterback: “A little […]

The New Orleans Saints finished last season with a 9-8 record, the same as the division champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Recently Head Coach Dennis Allen spoke about the improvement of the Saints’ defense, the team’s strategy for improving it, and how they can apply that logic to the quarterback position in the upcoming 2024 NFL […]

After letting Pete Carmichael go, the New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak early last week. Head coach Dennis Allen today explained why he believes Kubiak is the perfect person to run the Saints’ offense, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football: “Dennis Allen to @JamesPalmerTV and @wyche89 on Klint Kubiak: ‘I […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a lot of work to do. They finished the 2023 season 5-12 and fired head coach Brandon Staley after getting routed 63-21 on national television at the hands of Las Vegas. However, the Chargers have what they need to make a quick turnaround. Justin Herbert is one of the best […]

Last Wednesday, what was supposed to be a celebratory day for the Kansas City Chiefs and their fans turned tragic when a shooting took place at the Super Bowl parade, killing one person and injuring over 22 others. The shooting took place toward the end of the festivities, with multiple Chiefs players still on the […]

With the NFL Draft approaching and the Chicago Bears holding on to the #1 pick, a lot of people are wondering what’s going to happen with Justin Fields. The Bears could decide that they want to keep Fields, or they could draft Caleb Williams with the #1 pick. Rumors are starting to swirl that they […]

On February 11, head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers, along with their entire fanbase, had their souls ripped out of their bodies with an excruciating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of Super Bowl 58, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The 49ers raced out to a 10-0 lead […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ fall from grace in 2023 was tough to watch. After falling short in Super Bowl 57 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Eagles came out of the gates hot in 2023. They began the season 10-1 with impressive wins over playoff contenders like the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have made a killing in the NFL Draft over the past few years. Obviously, it helps to draft guys like Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, but players like Tee Higgins, Jessie Bates, Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson, among others, have been big hits outside of the first round. They have the chance […]

The NFL offseason is here and it is going to be a busy one for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders want to find a way to get into the postseason, and they are making some new hires to get ready for the 2024 season. Las Vegas just made a big move on Tuesday as […]

In one of the best games of the Wild Card Round so far, the Los Angeles Rams nearly upset the NFC North champion Detroit Lions only to fall short. Three LA red-zone trips resulting in field goals instead of touchdowns were the difference in the end as the Rams fell 24-23. Matthew Stafford was superb […]