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Time flies. Just like that, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has already played a total of six seasons in the NFL and will be entering his seventh. When NBC Sports posted a graph showing the experience of each expected starting quarterback in the AFC in the coming 2023 NFL season, Mahomes could not help […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason activities (OTAs) run through June 8, and already there are several key storylines. Chief among them is the play of Jalen Hurts, the superstar quarterback whose play has improved by leaps and bounds. According to NFL reporter Dov Kleiman, the Eagles organization expects Hurts to take a “major leap” this season. […]

The Chicago Bears appeared to hit bottom last year when they finished in last place in the NFC North with a 3-14 record. Despite the poor showing, there were several highlights and many of them involved athletic quarterback Justin Fields. There are many observers who expect the third-year signal-caller to demonstrate his star power during […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce may currently have a remarkable NFL career, but he is bound to make it big as well on TV once he hangs it up, according to former NBA player, Chandler Parsons. A two-time Super Bowl champion, four-time First-team All-Pro, three-time Second-team All-Pro, and eight-time Pro Bowler, Kelce has […]

It seemed inevitable that Brandin Cooks would one day be a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Cooks was linked with the Cowboys for the past couple of years. He was regularly in the rumor mill with Dallas ahead of last season’s NFL trade deadline, but he ultimately stayed put with the Houston Texans. The wideout’s […]

The expectations for Jordan Love’s first season as the starting quarterback of the Green Bay Packers can vary depending on just who one would ask in the organization. For Packers president Mark Murphy, he wants patience to come with Love’s 2023 campaign. Murphy recently answered a few questions from Packers fans in a monthly post […]

It can be difficult for any player to raise his status or make an important impression during offseason workouts. However, Pittsburgh Steelers second-year wide receiver Calvin Austin has been doing just that during the two weeks the team has held its OTAs. The second-year receiver from Memphis has come back from injury and made an […]

The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement on a four-year, $68 million extension deal with Ed Oliver, as noted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $45 million guaranteed, and the defensive tackle is set to be under contract with Buffalo for the next five seasons. Oliver’s future with the Bills was the talk of […]

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has been quite active in bolstering the Daniel Jones-led offense in the offseason. Among such moves that he has completed, he brought in Jalin Hyatt and Darren Waller. Schoen pulled off trades to haul in the two. He traded two picks to the Los Angeles Rams to acquire […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones silenced plenty of doubters and won over many during his potent 2022 season. Among them, former NFL quarterback and current NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms was left quite impressed with Jones’ fourth campaign with the Giants. Simms has been releasing his top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL list as […]

The Detroit Lions are approaching the 2023 NFL season with plenty of steam from their 2022 campaign. They surprised a lot of people with their second-place finish in the NFC North, going 9-8 last season. With their gritty, old-school style of attack under third-year head coach Dan Campbell, and a division now void of Aaron […]

Sometimes it is best to just be interesting. Winning is obviously of paramount importance, but when there is no clear path to success, an organization has to sometimes set off some dynamite in the hopes of creating a new one. The Chicago Bears were well stocked with explosives this offseason, barreling their way through the […]

Alijah Vera-Tucker is not just one of the better young players on the New York Jets. Experts have pegged him to be one of the rising stars in the NFL this season. The respected Pro Football Focus released a list of 10 breakout players from the 2021 NFL Draft and Vera-Tucker is listed fifth. The […]

The NFL’s 17-game schedule for the regular season is likely here to stay for good. That doesn’t necessarily mean the league’s players and coaches wouldn’t prefer going back to 16 games each year. Take Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, for instance. McCarthy recently suggested that the additional game makes things a little more difficult for […]

It’s only been two weeks since Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown passed away, and the world is still mourning the loss of a man that was as incredible a person as he was a talent. A first-round draft pick in 1957, Brown was the face of the Cleveland Browns for nine seasons, amassing […]

For a team that has owner issues, a dilapidated stadium and trademark issues with their new nickname, the Washington Commanders aren’t doing so bad. This team has been in disarray for a while now, in search of a new identity in more ways than one. Their risks go well beyond their moves in free agency […]

Dalvin Cook’s days with the Minnesota Vikings appear to be numbered. All signs are pointing toward the Vikings trading or releasing Dalvin Cook. While Cook isn’t pushing his way out of Minnesota, the latest rumors suggest that the running back might not be upset if he’s sent elsewhere in a trade. Cook might welcome a […]

There have been trade rumors revolving around Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook during the offseason. Cook, who’s one of the better running backs in the NFL, has been a key part of the Vikings’ offense over the years. However, it “seems likely” that Cook’s time in Minnesota is destined to come to an end […]

After an incredible, albeit surprising 2022 season, the New York Giants are looking to recapture that same magic in 2023. They are running it back with almost the same core from last year, albeit with some important additions (and some key subtractions, too!). Nothing’s going to be easy for the G-Men, especially in the loaded […]

Join us as we delve deep into the Cleveland Browns’ riskiest free agency move of the 2023 NFL offseason. In this article, we will dissect the motives, potential pitfalls, and the high-stakes gamble that could either propel the Browns to new heights or plunge them into uncertainty. As they strive to rebound from a disappointing […]

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons gained some serious muscle this offseason in order to bring more versatility to Dan Quinn’s defense, with a move to defensive end a possibility. Quinn already hinted that his pass-rusher is going to take snaps on the D-line and at linebacker in 2023, just like last season. But based on […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker enjoyed a breakout rookie campaign in 2022. The Michigan State product got an opportunity to start after Rashaad Penny got hurt, and he ran with that opportunity if you will. Walker wound up rushing for more than 1000 yards in his first NFL season. He added nine rushing touchdowns […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is more than just a football player. He’s an athlete. The reigning Super Bowl champion was a legitimate MLB prospect back in his high school days and could pump fastballs in the 92-93 mph range. Well, on Friday, Mahomes put his baseball background to good use at the Big […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III had a massive rookie campaign but just narrowly missed out on winning Offensive Rookie of the Year to New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson. While Walker did believe he had a legitimate case for capturing the prestigious award, he also didn’t shy away from giving Wilson his flowers. […]

Multiple rookies have already left a strong first impression on their respective teams, including Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston. Johnston has been a regular at the Chargers’ OTAs. He has continued to learn the ins and outs of Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s playbook, and he has built early chemistry with Justin Herbert. […]

Heading into the 2023 season, Michael Pittman Jr will be one of the catalysts of the Indianapolis Colts offense. However, Pittman’s quest to master the Colts new playbook could face an immediately halt. Head coach Shane Steichen said that Pittman picked up a minor hip issue at OTAs, via Mike Chappell of Fox 59. This […]

Chandler Jones had a roller-coaster debut season with the Las Vegas Raiders last year. The Raiders brought in Jones with the hope that he would add another dimension to their pass rush. Overall, Jones struggled to get much going at the line of scrimmage over the course of the 2022 season. He recorded a mere […]

Players tend to publicly support a teammate, particularity when he is taking on a new and significant role while being under immense scrutiny from the media. That is just a basic principle that does not even need to be discussed in orientation. But Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs took it to a whole […]

The Indianapolis Colts and their offense are entering an entirely new era under head coach Shane Steichen. As Steichen crafts the Colts identity to perfection, he is looking to a former teammate of Tom Brady. Indianapolis worked out free agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman on Friday, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Perriman and the Colts […]

San Francisco 49ers second year pro Drake Jackson is poised for a breakout season in 2023. After losing some playing time in 2022, Jackson used the summer to be better prepared for an NFL season, and Niners defensive line coach Kris Kocurek took notice, reports 49ers Webzone David Bonilla. “He hasn’t missed a day. He’s […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are an easy target these days. That is the predicament all polarizing dynasties face when excellence is displaced by mediocrity. That aura is removed and they no longer seem untouchable. Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams subtly, and perhaps unintentionally, got in on this growing pastime […]

After nine years, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to end the Derek Carr Era this NFL offseason. The team could have gone in several directions for a new quarterback, including trading for Aaron Rodgers or drafting a QB in the 2023 NFL Draft. Instead, the team signed former San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo. And […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have built up the reputation as having one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports, making an afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium a hostile and overwhelming experience for all visitors. One such superfan, though, is unlikely to make it for the reigning Super Bowl Champion’s season opener versus the […]

Even with DeAndre Hopkins, not many around the NFL expect the Arizona Cardinals to be true contenders this upcoming season. However, James Conner still believes. Hopkins might be gone, but Conner is still preparing for the Cardinals to shock the world. With Arizona seemingly entering somewhat of a rebuild, the Cardinals could no longer afford […]

The NFL’s new kickoff rule is public enemy number one in a lot of coaches minds, the latest being Cleveland Browns special teams coach Bubba Ventrone. Ventrone said that he thinks the rule is “kind of silly” and doesn’t want a world in which kickoffs are taken away completely from the game. “All the coordinators […]

The Chicago Bears have been planning a move to Arlington Heights and a goodbye to Soldier Field for some time now. However, the Bears released a statement after a meeting with the city of Naperville on Friday morning that might have put a hitch in their plans, reports The Chicago Tribune. “The Cook County Assessor’s […]

Though their biggest offseason acquisition was trading for Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets also made several important moves in NFL free agency. The Jets filled holes at wide receiver and defensive tackle and bolstered their offensive line with several free agent signings. Wide receivers Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman were likely the two biggest […]

Drake London is entering his second season in the NFL, but the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver is already being recognized for his off-the-field leadership in the Falcons’ building. As the No. 1 wideout for Atlanta, London has embraced being the guy everyone is looking to for advice and to better understand the playbook. “We have […]

The public’s perception on the Philadelphia Eagles has drastically changed in just one year. Actually, so too has the organization’s perception of itself. The team was not completely sold on Jalen Hurts as their franchise quarterback and had their sights firmly set on Russell Wilson. Before the Super Bowl champion decided to ride into Mile […]