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The Kansas City Chiefs previously concluded an impressive campaign in the 2020 regular season by tallying a 14-2 record to sit atop the AFC West once again. They managed to make a return trip to the Super Bowl stage but ultimately failed to defend their title as they succumbed to the eventual champion Tampa Bay […]

Tim Tebow is officially heading back to the NFL after signing a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. However, there is no guaranteed money in this contract for Tebow, who reunites with his former college coach, Urban Meyer. Per the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tim Tebow will get $920,000, which is the minimum […]

Former NFL player Eugene Chung claims he was told “you’re not really a minority” in a coaching interview this offseason. Both of Chung’s parents are Korean. He was also allegedly told he wasn’t the “right minority” to be hired, according to his interview with the Boston Globe. “I was like, ‘Wait a minute. The last […]

After finishing 11-5 and the 2020 AFC South Champions, the Tennessee Titans were done in by bitter AFC North rivals in quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on the opening weekend of the 2021 playoffs. Now, general manager Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel open the 2021 regular season with hope and expectation, and […]

As far as Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is concerned, Russell Wilson was never going to leave. Despite being involved in numerous trade rumors throughout the offseason, the Seahawks quarterback ultimately stayed put after Seattle denied the chance to have any negotiations with the Chicago Bears back in March. Carroll recently spoke on the […]

Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is willing to do whatever it takes to aid in a potential pursuit of Julio Jones. Hopkins tweeted a fan asked him whether he would restructure his contract in order to free up cap in a hypothetical move for the All-Pro Atlanta Falcons wideout. The ensuing GIF would […]

The ongoing dilemma with the Atlanta Falcons and Julio Jones has continued on all offseason. Jones will be entering his age 32 season in the NFL and has been one of the best wide receivers in the league since he entered it. Despite being in his early 30’s, there appears to be plenty of gas […]

Trevor Lawrence had been the Jacksonville Jaguars’ No. 1 overall pick for months. Yet when the time came for the Jags to make it official, he was nowhere to be found. The Jaguars released a video detailing the moments leading up to their official selection of Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick. Unbeknownst to […]

The New England Patriots selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones at number 15 overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In a somewhat unprecedented move for head coach Bill Belichick – who had never drafted a quarterback in the first round – the expectations for Jones should be lofty heading into his rookie […]

Kansas City Chiefs all-world quarterback Patrick Mahomes has known ever since watching his dad play professionally that it’s what he wanted to do. The former first-round pick out of Texas Tech has already pieced together a career that many players would sign up to have. He credits part of it to guys like Alex Rodriguez […]

When the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Tim Tebow to play tight end, the reaction to the news was more than just a little bit mixed. However, one of the funnier parts of this entire saga are the conspiracy theories that have emerged since the deal was made official. One of the most popular theories involved Urban […]

Having previously played for Nick Saban, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts appears to be having zero issues adjusting to life with Nick Sirianni. Despite the new Eagles coach not yet publicly committing to Hurts as the starting gunslinger, the young quarterback actually sees value in that approach, pulling from his experiences with Nick Saban when […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott apparently has an issue with his dogs yet again. According to a report from Tom Steele of the Dallas Morning News, Elliott was cited by police for three counts of animal-at-large with the rottweiler being put on a mandatory 10-day quarantine hold. According to the report, the victims were sent to the […]

There’s no doubting that with the advance in technology comes opportunities to sharpen up some otherwise dicey calls in the world of sports during games. That’s the case in the NFL too, and Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a suggestion. Given all the pileups that happen on goal-to-go situations, the Chiefs signal […]

Good news for those that can’t stand the hype and the circus show surrounding Tim Tebow and his signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. For those already fed up with all the attention the story is getting for a guy who might not even make the team, you can now bet against him. Via PointsBet, a […]

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Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry is one of the most feared running backs in the entire NFL. He’s freakishly strong and has shown the ability time and time again to throw defensive players out of his way. Henry won the rushing title for the second straight year in 2020 after racking up 2,027 yards and […]

The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz said Thursday the Atlanta Falcons would like to trade Julio Jones, and he suggested the Tennessee Titans as a team with possible interest. While the Titans acquiring Jones would be tricky because of cap issues, star running back Derrick Henry would like to see them pull off a deal. Henry took […]

Retired New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is not coming out of retirement, no matter how hard Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski bait him. Edelman’s former Patriots teammates have routinely joked about Edelman going back on his retirement plans to join them in Tampa Bay. However, the beloved wideout told Hall of Famer Michael […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly trying to trade All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones. However, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett could play a role in whether Jones stays or goes. Like Jones, Jarrett also carries a big cap hit. The two-time Pro Bowler is on the books for over $20 million in 2021 before his contract expires. […]

For those unaware, Tampa Bay Buccaneers journeyman quarterback Blaine Gabbert is the most underrated player in the entire National Football League. Wait. Don’t close out this tab yet. This isn’t my opinion. It’s that of Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians. Don’t believe me? Here’s the proof, pal! “I could get extremely excited about having another […]

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones potentially being available for a trade isn’t exactly new information, but The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz just flat-out said the Falcons would like to trade Jones. That doesn’t necessarily mean Jones will be traded, but Atlanta would like to do it because of its current status in cap hell. Schultz […]

It is official. Tim Tebow has inked his deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, opening the door for the failed former MLB prospect, failed former Denver Broncos quarterback, and failed former NFL journeyman to… ugh… you know, fail again! The man given roughly 39 second chances to achieve his lifelong dream spoke about what awaits. Not […]

It look a little bit after initial reports said the Jacksonville Jaguars would be signing Tim Tebow and reuniting him with Urban Meyer, but now it’s finally official. Tebow is back in the NFL after signing a contract on Thursday morning, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tebow will join the Jaguars on the field Thursday as […]

The Philadelphia Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, leaving Jalen Hurts as the presumptive starter after Hurts took over for Wentz at the tail end of last season. The Eagles didn’t draft a quarterback but added veteran Joe Flacco and rookie Jamie Newman as free agents. While it would seem starting […]

Former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon had some very choice words for New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Wednesday afternoon. McMahon spoke Wednesday on the strange circumstances regarding his contract negotiations with the Cleveland Browns in 1995. He said the legendary Patriots head coach and former Browns head coach continuously sent mixed messages about […]

Leave it to former Pittsburgh Steelers superstar safety Troy Polamalu to choose a legit Dick to induct him into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Oh. Ugh. It’s probably worth noting we’re talking about legendary defensive mind and former Steelers coordinator Dick LeBeau. Not an actual, you know. Let’s digress! For those who might be […]

The Los Angeles Rams had a respectable campaign in the 2020 season as they were able to reach as far as the NFC Divisional Round only to lose to the Green Bay Packers. With hopes of making a longer playoff run in 2021, the Rams made a major gamble by trading Jared Goff in exchange […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has been the man wherever he’s played. But, Bruce Arians simply didn’t care. He treated him like any other player. The Buccaneers head coach recently appeared on the Pewter Report Podcast and revealed the savage conversation he had with Fournette after he benched him in Week 14. “[I]t […]

Antonio Brown’s resigning with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was announced a couple of weeks ago but now, it seems like the deal is yet to be etched into stone. That’s because the star wide receiver is undergoing knee surgery, causing the delay. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians discussed the matter on the Pewter Report Podcast, […]

Reggie Bush was once projected to be a versatile NFL player in a generational way. Next up in that hype much is Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Najee Harris. According to the youngster, much like how Bush was used by the New Orleans Saints as a rookie, the Steelers plan to play him all over the place. […]

Prior to the San Francisco 49ers selecting Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft, Jimmy Garoppolo was well informed about the team’s intentions to select a quarterback. How do we know this? Tickle me glad you asked. When appearing on a Fox Sports show, John Lynch literally said as much. “I think Jimmy’s got a […]

Hey, AFC West teams. As a heads up, it appears Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden appears ready to destroy your quarterback whenever possible. After inking an elite press rusher in Yannick Ngakoue, Gruden has gone on to say the importance it is to pressure gunslingers in the 2021 NFL season. “The quarterback can’t […]

The quarterback position has been somewhat of a revolving door for the Indianapolis Colts ever since Andrew Luck shocked the league by retiring before the start of the 2019 season. Indianapolis hopes that Carson Wentz is the long term answer at QB, after they traded for him from the Philadelphia Eagles. Last year was a […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a tough 2020 season as they went 6-10 and finished third in the NFC East. Star quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a season ending injury in week 5, derailing the entire season. Even in a tough season, it was shown that the Cowboys have some young talent on the team. In the […]

The San Francisco 49ers made some serious noise heading into the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft as the NFC West franchise made a massive trade to move up into the No. 3 spot overall. The 49ers infamously traded their original first round pick in 2021, No. 12 overall, a 2022 third round compensatory […]

After finishing 8-8 in 2020, Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders would like nothing more than to pillage in 2021—wrecking what will undoubtedly be a tough AFC West division alongside the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Chargers. Gruden and the Raiders possess a lot of young talent finally coming into their […]

The San Francisco 49ers have great potential this season. They were just in the Super Bowl two seasons ago but injuries led to a struggle in 2020. The 49ers made some big moves in the offseason that may help them get back to contention. While the new talent is great, they also have guys on […]

The New York Jets have finally put themselves in a position to succeed. With a good draft, the Jets have added even more young talent to the roster. They also have a new head coach in former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Saleh seems ready to coach a team– a talented group that seems to […]