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HBCU football players continued to be drafted into the NFL as the 1970s rolled on. Multiple teams started to select HBCU players, even spending first-round capital on select players that they believed would be game changers. 1976 saw Jackie Slater enter the league after dominating in the SWAC alongside Walter Payton and Robert Brazile on […]

The Kansas City Chiefs defied the odds and advanced to their third Super Bowl in four years. The Chiefs are taking on the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of 2020’s Super Bowl LIV. Patrick Mahomes and company received a positive update on veteran offensive weapon Jerick McKinnon before the big game. The Chiefs could […]

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams is talking about his future as his team gets ready to play in Super Bowl 58. Williams isn’t ready to decide whether or not to retire, as his team goes for a title on Sunday. “I haven’t thought about an end,” Williams said, per Sports Illustrated. “I know […]

We’re just days away from Super Bowl 58 and players from both teams are finalizing media interactions. Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers has been one of the most talked about players leading up to the championship game. Now, it appears Patrick Mahomes’ backup shared his opinion on the young quarterback. Blaine Gabbert of […]

Super Bowl 58 is just a mere 24 hours away, and at the conclusion of Sunday night’s game, one member of the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers will be named Super Bowl MVP. The 49ers are searching for their first Super Bowl victory since 1995, but on the Chiefs side, Patrick Mahomes […]

After having a slow start to the season, Jordan Love turned on the jets and led the Green Bay Packers to the playoffs. He even dominated the Dallas Cowboys in the opening round, despite Dallas having one of the best defenses in the league. Now, Love reveals how he led his team to the upset […]

Kyle Shanahan’s love for football came from his father, Mike. That love made Kyle want to be a coach, like Mike, and now Kyle is leading the San Francisco 49ers to his second Super Bowl as a head coach. Will Kyle pass that love of football down to his children: Carter, Stella, and Lexi? Kyle […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is revealing the key trait that he always admired in the gunslingers who came before him. Purdy is especially appreciative of watching retired NFL quarterback Drew Brees, who won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints. Purdy said he paid close attention to how Brees used his feet […]

Andy Reid has had a long life in football, and along the way, he has had to raise his five children. Tammy and Andy Reid have raised Britt, Garrett, Spencer, Drew Ann, and Crosby. Andy began coaching with the Green Bay Packers, serving as an offensive assistant from 1992 to 1998, winning a Super Bowl. […]

For most of the 2023-2024 NFL season, Taylor Swift could be seen at as many Kansas City Chiefs game as she could get to support her boyfriend and all-star tight end Travis Kelce during the team’s march to the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. It appears the pop star is intent on making […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley recently spoke on his time in the NFL, sharing some insight on his professional goals. Just like every other NFL player, Barkley’s ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl, but he’ll need to answer the real question of whether the money or championship is more important next […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had the opportunity to grow up alongside his siblings, who were also elite athletes. Chubba and Whittney Purdy are both collegiate athletes, with Chubba following in Brock’s footsteps as a quarterback and Whittney being a former softball player. The sibling’s sports careers started at Perry High School in Gilbert, […]

Once again, the Chicago Bears find themselves playing with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. Unlike last season, though, Chicago has a much different plan with the top prize of the 2024 NFL Draft. It seems like the team is intent on using the pick to select a quarterback from this year’s loaded […]

Brock Purdy’s best supporters during his rise to starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers have been his parents. Shawn and Carrie Purdy are frequently seen at Brock’s games and will be hoping to be in attendance for a victory in his first-ever Super Bowl. Brock’s football career started at Perry High School in Gilbert, […]

Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is seeming to enjoy his off-season so far as he was seen playing guitar alongside musician Darius Rucker at a show in Las Vegas. It is expected that the signal-caller for the Dolphins is in Las Vegas since that is where the Super Bowl will take place Sunday as […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking for redemption. A few years ago, they stood against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. The result of that game was one that Bay Area fans would rather forget. Against the budding dynasty, San Francisco crumbled at the worst possible time. The result was the Chiefs’ first […]

Randy Gradishar’s career as a linebacker for the Denver Broncos has finally culminated in a well-deserved honor: induction into the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame class. Gradishar’s journey to football immortality began when he was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft. It didn’t take long for him to […]

The 13th annual NFL Honors concluded on Thursday with the season’s winners being named after months of speculation. Of course, in every major awarding ceremony, there will be fans who approve of the awardees, while others would argue and make a case for losing finalists. This year was no different. One category that caused plenty […]

So much for Ryan Grubb staying in Tuscaloosa. Two days after publicly introducing himself to Crimson Tide fans as Alabama football’s new offensive coordinator, Grubb has been hired for that same role with the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Seahawks are expected to hire #Bama OC and QBs coach Ryan Grubb […]

The Tennessee Titans stand at a pivotal juncture as they approach the 2024 NFL offseason. Following a disappointing 6-11 record in the 2023 season and an absence from the playoffs, the team confronts difficult decisions regarding its roster. This analysis will explore the possible departure of key players and its implications for the team. Titans’ […]

LeBron James has already insisted otherwise, but it’s safe to say the NBA trade deadline didn’t go the way he wanted. Any quiet frustration the four-time champion might be feeling in response to his team’s status quo, though didn’t keep James from acknowledging the historic achievement of Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett. Garrett won NFL […]

The Houston Texans stand at a crucial juncture as they brace themselves for a pivotal offseason. They wish to fortify their roster for the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Following a 10-7 performance in 2023 that enabled them to secure a playoff berth, the Texans find themselves in the midst of evaluating strategic player acquisitions and […]

The quarterback matchup in Super Bowl 58 is bound to play a huge role in the outcome of the game. In the eyes of most observers, the Kansas City Chiefs have a huge advantage at the position because Patrick Mahomes has already led the team to two Super Bowl titles and is one of the […]

On Thursday evening, Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson won the second MVP award of his young career at the NFL Honors Show. Jackson led what was a dominant season for the Ravens this year, which fizzled out in underwhelming fashion with a lackluster performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game […]

On Sunday, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, with the right to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the line. Although the Chiefs have been up and down throughout the year before flipping the switch in the playoffs, many of the […]

On Sunday evening, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, with the right to hoist this year’s Lombardi Trophy on the line. The Chiefs got here courtesy of a surprisingly dominant road win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship […]

The hype for Super Bowl 58 starts with the Travis-Taylor romance, and while the influx of young fans who are drawn to professional football is a nice story for the NFL, it won’t play much of a role in the outcome of the game. Of course, Travis Kelce may want to impress his lady love […]

Former HBCU head coach and University of Tennessee running back coach, Jerry Mack, is reportedly on the verge of joining the Jacksonville Jaguars staff per a report by Football Scoop. While the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, Mack is set to become an assistant to Offensive Coordinator Press Taylor under Head Coach […]

Shaquille O’Neal is making the most out of Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is even linking up with Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, whose brother Travis will be competing for his third title when the Kansas City Chiefs face off with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Shaq, ever the opportunist, used […]

Quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to enter NFL free agency this offseason following his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins saw his season come to a premature end this year due to a devastating Achilles injury, and the Vikings for a while looked like they might be able to still make a shocking playoff push […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking off a new era in 2024. After a typically tumultuous, disappointing start led to the midseason dismissals of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders have started fresh early in the offseason by hiring interim coach Antonio Pierce and former Los Angeles Chargers general manager […]

Myles Garrett was named this year’s DPOY and many believed it belonged to TJ Watt. However, Dallas Cowboys superstar, Micah Parsons, ran to Garrett’s side and defended him against the doubters. Parsons implied that Watt is “a sore loser” after the DPOY award was announced during an interview with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio. […]

The turn of the 1970’s was a seminal moment for HBCU players who were selected to go to the next level. The late ’60s and early ’70’s saw the formation of all-time great HBCU teams such as the 1974 Jackson State squad led by Robert Hill. That team featured three future Pro Football Hall of […]

Andy Reid has provided the football world with plenty of media access and fodder for laughs leading up to Super Bowl LVIII. The Kansas City Chiefs coach has been in Las Vegas since Sunday and partook in the circus that is Super Bowl media day 24 hours later, offering his typical blend of football platitudes […]

Over the last half of a decade, so much has been made about the Kansas City Chiefs’ incredible offense, led by Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid. But something that has gone under-appreciated about the Chiefs on that side of the ball, particularly this year, is how rock-solid their offensive line has been. It […]

With Super Bowl 58 just a few short days away, everyone has their opinion about who will win. Currently, the San Francisco 49ers are narrow favorites to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in what promises to be a thrilling contest. Besides predicting the Super Bowl champ, the next biggest honor is taking home the Super […]

After six seasons as the head coach of the UCLA football program, Chip Kelly’s tenure with the Bruins has come to an end. To be fair, it was inevitable that Kelly wasn’t going to last much longer in Westwood. The writing was both on the wall and in the sky… not only had Chip Kelly flirted […]

When Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick announced that the legendary head coach would not be on the Patriots sideline in 2024, it was expected that he would have a number of opportunities to return to the sidelines and pursue the NFL record for coaching victories. However, several weeks after that announcement, it seems quite likely […]

Before the 2018 NFL draft, scouts were skeptical if Lamar Jackson’s dual-threat ability could translate in the NFL. In the end, he was the fifth quarterback taken from his draft class and the last pick of the first round. While it’s clear today that he’s already done enough to be a top-10 pick of his […]