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The NFL has not been business as usual this offseason, even though they have been one of the leagues least hurt by the coronavirus pandemic thus far. Teams, including the Denver Broncos, have nonetheless had to adapt. Yes, the NFL Draft was different, conducted virtually. But other than that, the league has not had too […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield made headlines on Saturday for his response to a fan on social media. The fan asked Mayfield if he was going to kneel during the national anthem in protest, implying that he did not want the quarterback to do so. Mayfield responded by telling the fan that he would be. […]

Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath is a firm believer in Sam Darnold. In a recent appearance on Mike Tirico’s NBCSN show “Lunch Talk Live,” Namath spoke highly about the third-year quarterback. “Sam can play. He’s growing, he’s going to improve, he’s going to get better, but like most things in life, it’s a team game. […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is one of the best at his position in the NFL. And now it appears he’s taking jabs at some of his fellow elite players, specifically Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. According to Joseph Zucker of Bleacher Report, McCoy had some thoughts on Brady and his battle against […]

We have got some cross-league beef going on. According to Maureen Dowd of the New York Times, Gregg Popovich, the head coach of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs blasted NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for “folding” to Donald Trump. ““A smart man is running the N.F.L. and he didn’t understand the difference between the flag and […]

Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett has quickly turned himself into one of the elite defensive players in the NFL. After racking up seven sacks in 11 games during his rookie year in 2017, Garrett hit a high with 13.5 sacks in 2018. Then in 2019, the pass-rusher managed 10 sacks in just 10 games. […]

Many NFL players have been announcing that they will be kneeling during the national anthem this season. And now we can add another player who has confirmed he will be joining in the peaceful protests in 2020: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield took to social media to respond to a fan asking whether or […]

Minnesota Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook has been asking for a new contract lately. And that has turned into more of a demand than anything over the last few weeks. Even worse, it does not seem like the Vikings are too excited to give the running back the massive amount he is asking for. […]

You can count Baker Mayfield as the next NFL star who will kneel this season. As the topic of kneeling during the playing of the national anthem has become a topic in the aftermath of Drew Brees’ controversial comments, the Cleveland Browns quarterback has made his stance rather clear on the issue. During a reply […]

Several NFL players have already stated that they plan on kneeling during the national anthem for the upcoming season — a movement started by former San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the 2016 season. If his recent Twitter activity is any indication, it appears that Houston Texans star J.J. Watt will be one of […]

It’s no secret that many NFL players don’t like President Donald Trump. While some players may not be outspoken in terms of their disdain of Trump, free agent defensive end Michael Bennett is not afraid to let his opinion be known. In a recent interview with Robert Silverman of The Daily Beast, Bennett spoke on […]

Antonio Brown’s latest Instagram post seems to indicate that he may be signing with a new team soon. He published a photo showing an edit of him wearing his previous uniforms, with the caption, “Big 4X Soon #CallGod.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CBUPCQwhErX/?utm_source=ig_embed The Baltimore Ravens have been rumored to be interested in Brown after he worked out with […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is not buying in on all of the criticism that’s being laid out on his new wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs was unexpectedly traded to the Bills from the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason. Among the speculation of why Diggs was traded was due to character concerns. After all, why […]

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin had a successful rookie season in 2019, but he wants to be one of the best wideouts in the NFL going forward. The 24-year-old told ESPN’s John Keim he wants to be seen as a “dominant” force at the position. Terry McLaurin: "I want to be a guy who […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh expects wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to be even more explosive in 2020. Harbaugh explained some of Brown’s struggles during the 2019 campaign stemmed from limited practice reps. Brown underwent Lisfranc surgery in January of 2019, and the Ravens did not want to risk re-injury (via Aaron Kasinitz of […]

DeAndre Hopkins has already established a reputation as arguably the best wide receiver in football. But as Hopkins prepares for his first year with the Arizona Cardinals, future Hall of Fame wideout Larry Fitzgerald said he is more impressed by Hopkins’ makeup and dedication to his craft (via Kyle Odegard of the team website): Hopkins […]

Jarrett Stidham is an unknown commodity as he prepares to engage veteran Brian Hoyer in a quarterback competition with the New England Patriots. Alternatively, former Alabama signal-caller and No. 5 overall pick Tua Tagovailoa has long been regarded as one of the most talented quarterback prospects in football. However, NBC football analyst Chris Simms thinks […]

Former Washington Redskins quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams hinted at the political atmosphere in D.C. as the reason his former team did not sign Colin Kaepernick. Williams pointed out the number of military personnel–paired with President Trump in the White House–could have made for a “tough” situation both for team and player (via […]

The New York Giants have had a long and storied history. From The Greatest Game Ever Played to four Super Bowls, there have been many great players who have played for Big Blue. Let’s attempt to cut all the greats down to the top five greatest Giants players of all time. 5. Phil Simms Phil […]

There is never a shortage of greats in the New England Patriots’ rich history. With that said, we did the daunting task of listing the top five players who left their indelible mark in New England lore. 5. Matt Light It goes on without saying that Light’s arrival in 2001 helped spark a revolution in […]

If the San Fransisco 49ers want to defend their NFC title from last season, they’d better hope the upcoming NFL campaign isn’t cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic or any other reason. However, while hope for a 2020 NFL season may have seemed bleak just a while ago, members of the 49ers front office […]

With veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders leaving for the New Orleans Saints in free agency this offseason, the San Fransisco 49ers have been forced to look at other options on the roster to play next to superstar tight end George Kittle and second-year stud Deebo Samuel. For many, 2019 third-round pick Jalen Hurd has a […]

Could the Cleveland Browns still be in the Jadeveon Clowney sweepstakes despite their initial failed attempt?  Well, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the team has not given up on their pursuit of the star defensive end. The Browns have also been big players in the Clowney sweepstakes this offseason, and they haven’t given […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have become a real threat in the NFC South. In a Zoom interview, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan discussed how adding Tom Brady impacts their matchup with the Bucs and the division as a whole. “It’s going to be a tough division, no question about it,” Ryan said, per The Atlanta […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have cemented themselves as one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL when it comes to signing free agents or making trades. Throughout the years of their existence, that aggressiveness has sometimes backfired on the Eagles. Just like the other teams in the NFL, Philadelphia can say they’ve made some successful […]

Speed kills, and the lack of it can also kill a team’s chances at success — just ask the Philadelphia Eagles. After having relied on burner DeSean Jackson to take the top off of the defense for the vast majority of his career with the Dirty Birds, the former Cal Bear has been given some […]

The NFL offseason has been conducted abnormally due to the coronavirus pandemic, which could cause some concerns with the development of some of the younger players in the league. Doug Marrone, the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, spoke about the challenges that stem from the unusual circumstances of this offseason. Marrone told local media […]

Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals has been one of the most vocal players in the NFL following the tragic death of George Floyd in police custody. The longtime wide receiver of the Cardinals would pen an emotional essay that was featured in the New York Times. Following his powerful essay, Fitzgerald spoke to local […]

Kyler Murray put together an impressive rookie campaign with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 and he faces even higher expectations in 2020. Larry Fitzgerald, who is entering his 16th season with the Cardinals, is anxious to get back to work with Murray and the rest of his teammates. In a conversation with Kyle Odegard of […]

It was revealed on Friday that Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns could be discussing a massive extension this offseason. While congratulating Garrett, Jamal Adams took a shot at the New York Jets for their lack of action on his own contract. #Jets S Jamal Adams appears bemused by the lack of progress in contract […]

The Miami Dolphins were one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason due to the amount of cap space they possessed. It goes without saying that the Dolphins hope that all of the deals they made provide them with fruitful results in 2020 and beyond. However, over the course of their history, […]

While the San Francisco 49ers made it all the way to the Super Bowl this past season, their offense wasn’t exactly a strong point. That’s why staying healthy is absolutely imperative to the 49ers’ offensive unit showing improvement in 2020. The good news is that things seem to be on the right track. Matt Barrows […]

The NFL is paying attention: The United States, and the entire world, are currently seeing a lot of protests. Those protests are against police brutality and racial injustices (among other things). With all of this going on, major companies, celebrities, sports leagues and athletes are sort of under a microscope at the moment. Are they […]

Count Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams among the NFL players who will probably be kneeling during the national anthem in 2020. During a conversation with Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Williams said he wasn’t sure what to make of Colin Kaepernick deciding to kneel back in 2016, but now that he is older […]

Free-agent NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has pleaded no contest to felony battery stemming from an incident with a moving truck driver back in January, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com. Brown will have to do 100 hours of community service and will be on two years probation. He will also have to undergo a […]

Nick Foles knows that things did not go well for Mitchell Trubisky or the Chicago Bears in 2019. The Chicago Bears quarterback took a rather significant step back from the previous year, throwing for 3,138 yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 63.2 percent of his passes and posting a passer rating of 83. […]

Controversy has surrounded the Washington Redskins for a very long time when it comes to the subject of their name. Admittedly, the argument surrounding the name “Redskins” died down a little bit in recent years. Yes, there were still plenty of objectors. It was far from the headlines news it was in the past though. However […]

The Chicago Bears have a quarterback controversy on their hands heading into 2020. Due to Mitchell Trubisky’s poor campaign in 2019, the Bears went out and acquired fellow quarterback Nick Foles in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this offseason. Obviously, there is no guarantee that Trubisky will be the Week 1 starter. But […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien is making his stance on kneeling during the national anthem very clear: He plans on doing so this season. As the country continues to deal with racial inequality in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, O’Brien is taking a hard stance on […]