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New England Patriots receiver Mohamed Sanu raised an important question on twitter: to huddle or not to huddle? The NFL’s newest safety regulation opts to ban players from making jersey swaps. A handful of NFL players expressed their dismay at the league’s decision. While these other players shared their frustrations on the matter directly, Pats […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman offered an update on his ongoing talks with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson in light of Jackson’s sharing of anti-semitic messages on social media. “DeSean and I spoke for awhile last night. We’re making plans to use our experiences to educate one another and grow together. Stay […]

Cleveland Browns star Jarvis Landry wants Tom Brady to step up for the rest of the league. The Browns wide receiver implored Tampa Bay’s new quarter back to be one of the voices representing the players as the NFLPA still has ongoing discussions with the NFL. Landry took to twitter to plead with Brady as […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle thinks his team might come out with an extra edge this season. His 49ers weren’t allowed to work out in the actual team facility over fears of health-related concerns. But that didn’t stop the players from organizing their own organized workouts to keep the team sharp. The 49ers’ […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift isn’t going to take anything in the NFL for granted. The Lions’ 2nd round pick in the 2020 NFL draft was adamant that making it to the pro ranks won’t change his mind set one bit. He just recently signed his rookie contract, meaning he can firmly focus on […]

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has found a supporter in his former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh, who knows coaches as the head coach at the University of Michigan, spoke very highly of Kaepernick and thinks that any coach would be lucky to have him. NBC Sports PFT reports that Harbaugh had nothing […]

To protect its players from the coronavirus, the NFL has come up with several guidelines that limit player interactions. Oakland Raiders wideout Henry Ruggs was among those who blasted the rule. Via Twitter, Ruggs expressed his disbelief about the new rule which limits postgame interactions and forbids jersey swaps for the Raiders and all other […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have undergone a lot of changes since its foundation in 1960. A relocation, a new stadium, and a new set of jerseys later, the franchise has yet to firmly stamp its presence on the books of NFL greats. Despite the absence of a Super Bowl trophy, the team still has many […]

The Miami Dolphins reportedly have not yet discussed a contract extension with running back Matt Breida, who’s scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2020 season. However, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, it isn’t unusual, though, because the Dolphins have held off all contract talks with potential 2021 free […]

Jacob Eason was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the 16th pick all the way in the fourth round (122nd overall). While many believed Eason to be one of the premier quarterback prospects in the draft, it seems the glut of talent at the position — as well as the ready availability of them in […]

Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles was drafted in the second round by the team (53rd overall) after a blockbuster senior season with the Oklahoma Sooners. Now, the 21-year-old has received his rite of passage into the NFL proper – by being bestowed a Madden rating. With a rating of 68, Hurts comes in as […]

Would Dalvin Cook be a better fit in Dallas than Zeke? That is what one unnamed NFC executive thinks. During a poll of over 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players on who are the 10 best running backs currently in the league, one executive had an interesting comment on Dalvin Cook and his place […]

Is the NFL conducting any counter-intuitive thinking when it comes to the jersey swapping decision? That seems to be what Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver D.J. Moore believes. Following the NFL’s announcement earlier Thursday that jersey swaps would be banned during the 2020 season, Moore took to Twitter to express his confusion on the decision. What […]

It is one of the most iconic moments in Super Bowl history and the most significant moment in David Tyree’s career. Of course, we’re talking about the helmet catch during Super Bowl XLII. The iconic play helped lead the New York Giants to their victory over the undefeated New England Patriots. The play, which a […]

The Buffalo Bills are one of 12 NFL franchises who don’t have a Super Bowl win. They are tied with the Minnesota Vikings with the most Super Bowl appearances without a win. Buffalo first made the Super Bowl in 1990 and did so for three consecutive years afterward. The 1990 Bills represented the franchise’s best […]

Green Bay Packers rookie quarterback Jordan Love has earned a 71 overall rating in the upcoming game Madden 21. Love is the third-highest rated rookie quarterback, trailing Joe Burrow (78) and Tua Tagovailoa (73). Furthermore, Love has a higher overall rating than Justin Herbert (70), the sixth overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a long history of explosive running backs and head coaches that like to use them in a multitude of ways. Heading into the 2020 season, the Eagles’ running back group is anything but impressive after Miles Sanders. Sanders burst onto the scene as a rookie and showed that he is capable […]

The Carolina Panthers, as one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, are mostly known for being Cam Newton’s former team. However, they’ve rostered some very good players since 1995, including some solid running backs. Here are the five best. 3. Jonathan Stewart, 2008-2017 The Panthers drafted Stewart 13th overall in 2008, and although he didn’t exactly […]

Tua Tagovailoa was the second quarterback taken in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, with Joe Burrow going before him at the No. 1 selection. After getting taken after Burrow, Tagovailoa’s Madden 21 rating will be slightly lower than Burrow’s to begin the 2020 season. On Monday, EA Sports revealed some player’s ratings […]

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was the top overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Naturally, it makes sense he would be the highest-rated rookie quarterback in Madden 21. Electronic Arts released its ratings for all the rookie signal-callers, with Joe Burrow earning a 76 overall rating. Interestingly, Joe Burrow’s 83 speed rating him places […]

The NFL community was abuzz with astonishment when the Kansas City Chiefs awarded Patrick Mahomes the richest contract in North American sports history on Monday. Mahomes not only set the record but also shattered the ceiling in terms of NFL contracts. The 10-year, $450 million extension will make him the highest-paid player both in terms […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr did not want to wait until training camp to put in work with some of his rookies. Carr had a throwing session with Vegas draftee Lynn Bowden Jr. last Thursday. The field appears to have been full of cones, with Bowden working on route combinations and Carr airing out […]

Von Miller has some time to himself until the Denver Broncos report to training camp later this month, and he’s extended a friendly wager to a former NFL legend. While playing FIFA, Miller issued a challenge to Chad Johnson, creating a comical exchange on Twitter. The exchange began with Miller reaching out to Johnson on […]

Perhaps Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III knows something the rest of the football world does not. Griffin tweeted, “Sources say there will be no preseason this year” on Tuesday. Is this foreshadowing an eventual announcement from the NFL? Sources say there will be no preseason this year — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 7, […]

Some fans of the New England Patriots have been patiently waiting for Cam Newton to pick a number with his new team, and they can now purchase his jersey with some confidence. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Newton will be sticking with the No. 1 jersey after joining the Patriots. The Patriots have issued Cam […]

Joe Burrow hasn’t been able to get much on-field work with the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason. But that isn’t stopping him from making his presence felt in the community. While families continue to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, Burrow has created a hunger relief fund. Upon creating the relief fund, Burrow spoke about why he […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton got right to work with Mohamed Sanu shortly after he signed with the Pats. But the work is not reserved for veterans. Cam also worked out with Patriots second-year wideout N’Keal Harry on Thursday, via EBA Sports Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbv8A5lfTI/ The ability for Newton and Harry to establish chemistry […]

The Tennessee Titans faced a choice this offseason: would they use the franchise tag on quarterback Ryan Tannehill, or ensure security at the position and instead use the tag on star running back Derrick Henry? Ultimately, the Titans chose to extend Tannehill, with Henry receiving the tag and–unless an extension is reached–potentially heading to the […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was hoping his breakout 2019 campaign would result in a pay raise. But after months of unsuccessful negotiating, Mostert officially asked for a trade on Wednesday afternoon, per his agent Brad Tessler. The 28-year-old was the most effective back in the Niners’ backfield last season, rushing for 772 […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 83 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 83 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 83 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan pick their top 10 NFL quarterbacks for […]

The Chicago Bears are one of a few teams who will be celebrating their 100th anniversaries soon and recently we’ve taken a look back at some of the greatest teams, players and quarterbacks to ever represent the Windy City. Today, we dive back into Bears history and rank the three best running backs in Chicago’s […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the youngest NFL franchises, can boast a pretty well-rounded history of running backs coming through the organization. Besides the top two (very obvious) names, the Jaguars, in spite of being 25 years young, have had talent in the backfield. These are three of the best running backs in Jacksonville history. […]

The Houston Texans have been around since 2002. Despite their lack of time as part of the NFL, they have had some top-tier running backs line up in the backfield over the years. Houston will have a strong duo in the backfield heading into the 2020 season. Duke Johnson Jr. will be backing up David […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have long been a bastion for solid quarterback play, including their two MVP seasons coinciding with Super Bowl runs in the 1980s. However, several running backs have come through the franchise and made significant contributions. Here are three of the best Bengals’ running backs. 3. Pete Johnson (1977-83) The first name on […]

Currently, the NFL is on track to begin the 2020 season on schedule and play it out to completion. That does not mean that things can’t change. And according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt wants the league to remain cautious and flexible about a starting date. Said […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers haven’t had the happiest marriage since winning a Lombardi Trophy back in 2011 and their relationship took another hit during this year’s NFL draft. Instead of drafting a wide receiver expected, Green Bay elected to take quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th pick, shocking even some of Rodgers’ […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rising star linebacker T.J. Watt is not sweating what could be a 2020 NFL season without fans in attendance. Per Watt on The Fan Morning Show on 93.7 The Fan: “It’ll be ridiculous but it doesn’t matter the circumstances, man. If football is being played, we’re going to be out there and the […]

Thursday saw news of new social-distancing guidelines handed down by the NFL in order to mitigate contact between player, especially in the postgame setting, where, for example, jersey exchanges will be banned for the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. San Francisco 49ers veteran cornerback Richard Sherman shared a strong reaction to the new NFL […]

The Buffalo Bills are back on the rise. After a 17-year playoff drought, the Bills have qualified in two of the last three seasons and will enter the 2020 season as a favorite in the AFC East. Buffalo has built its defense and added who they hope is their franchise quarterback in Josh Allen. Over […]