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The long-awaited 2021 NFL Draft has finally arrived. After the virtual event in 2020, NFL fans have packed Cleveland with excitement and eagerness. After the San Francisco 49ers traded up to number three overall, the rumors began to fly on which quarterback they would take. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that most NFL GMs […]

Trevor Lawrence is one of the most hyped players heading into his NFL rookie season. The highly talented quarterback from Clemson will be heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars and fans should be excited to have him. At the Masters earlier this month, former No. 1 pick Peyton Manning told this year’s No. 1 pick, new […]

The Green Bay Packers are having a pretty quiet offseason so far, which comes as no surprise. Their biggest move has been re-signing running back Aaron Jones to a four-year contract. Traditionally, the Packers have built their teams from their own draft picks and rarely participate in the heavy hitting parts of free agency.  As […]

There’s no denying that the Deshaun Watson scandal has pretty much shaken up the Houston Texans franchise to its core. Nevertheless, there’s an opportunity for a bit of a fresh start for the team with the new season fast approaching. First-year Texans head coach David Culley had a special message for Houston’s potential newcomers from […]

Coming off another Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to continue making the team better. With no first-round pick after trading for Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., this pick becomes even more important. Obviously having the roster they have including Patrick Mahomes already has them as a Super Bowl contender. […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is drawing near and the rumors keep flying off the shelf. Now, the New England Patriots are the latest of the rumored teams interested in trading up into the top 10 of the draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.  From our NFL Draft Preview Show: Trade calls are being […]

The number 16 has a dark history with the Green Bay Packers. Ask Aaron Rodgers. Something in the air in football’s oldest continuous professional franchise has tempted stars and quarterbacks away for over a century. That’s right, over the franchise’s 100-year history (the longest of any team in one location), no quarterback has ever managed […]

The Miami Dolphins are coming off a season in which they just missed the playoffs, but they were able to improve from 5-11 to 10-6 in one season. The 2021 NFL draft could be the final pieces Miami needs to make a playoff run. The Phins hold the sixth and 18th picks in the first […]

If you’re Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, you’re stuck in a bit of an awkward position in the first round, especially given your needs. By the time you’re on the clock with the 15th overall pick, at least three or four of the top five quarterback prospects will be gone, and goodness gracious […]

The Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers is surrounded by a million trade rumors and other drama surrounding his play on the field, but there is much to be said about his off-the-field exploits as well. His biggest off-the-field activity is being the current host of the long-running TV show Jeopardy. After the tragic passing […]

The 2021 NFL draft season is a wonderful time for players, teams such as the New York Giants, and fans: think of it like Christmas in spring. Everyone is hopeful, there are few, if any, injuries to worry about, and every team is able to get just a little better and grab a gift for […]

The Green Bay Packers are a mess right now and their star quarterback is done with it. The disgruntled Aaron Rodgers wants out and the last few seasons have been pushing him in this direction. This likely started when the Packers took Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 draft instead of a […]

Well, folks, as the old saying goes: the other shoe has just dropped. The NFL Draft hasn’t even begun yet, and the first big move of the weekend might already be happening, as Aaron Rodgers has proactively stated that he no longer wishes to return to the Green Bay Packers. This, of course, has huge […]

The Green Bay Packers very well might have dug their own grave. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Thursday afternoon star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become frustrated with the Packers organization and apparently wants out. One of the reasons he wants out could stem from the notion that Green Bay, ahem, wanted him out. Former ESPN NFL […]

Aaron Rodgers in the Silver and Black? What about in the Mile High City? Maybe in the Bay Area? These are three possible options should the Green Bay Packers trade their star quarterback. Pro Football Talk reported Thursday afternoon the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos could be favorites to land Rodgers, who apparently prefers […]

There is big drama in the Green Bay Packers organization. Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has told some members of the team that he doesn’t want to return to Green Bay. This issue started in last year’s draft when they traded up to draft quarterback Jordan Love in the first round. Some people assumed this […]

Adam Schefter dropped a pre-NFL Draft bomb Thursday afternoon when he reported Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has told some within the organization he wants out. The report has drawn an immediate response from Brian Gutekunst. The Packers general manager reiterated sentiments expressed earlier in the week regarding Rodgers’ future in Green Bay. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the many teams to watch when it comes to the quarterback market ahead of Thursday’s NFL draft. But recent developments suggest the team might not take a signal-caller until the later rounds. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Steelers are “closing in” on a one-year extension with backup quarterback […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is so unhappy with the organization that he has told people he doesn’t want to return to the team, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This comes on the heels of reports saying multiple teams have inquired about Rodgers’ trade availability. The San Francisco 49ers, owners of the No. […]

Is “Tebow Time” coming to Jacksonville? Multiple reports came in on Thursday detailing former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow’s workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Tebow reached out to the Jags requesting a workout… as a tight end. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported there has been “at least some discussion” of […]

The Chicago Bears are desperate to move up the board in an effort to select a top quarterback prospect in Thursday night’s NFL draft. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported early Thursday the Bears are aching to move up from the No. 20 spot, though it remains to be seen whether they are willing to […]

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Football social media exploded on Thursday morning when a suspect report circulated suggesting the San Francisco 49ers made a Godfather offer for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. That report was debunked. The interest in Rodgers, however, appears to be real. Jay Glazer of FOX NFL Sunday followed all that up by saying “a few […]

The Atlanta Falcons appear to determined to select Florida tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported the Falcons have fielded calls from “everyone” as they consider trading back. However, Russini added “there hasn’t been an offer good enough to trade […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft finally here, we’ve already had a shakeup occur in the draft order. The Miami Dolphins traded the No. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 12 overall pick, two future first-round picks, and a future third-round pick. Not long after that, the Dolphins moved […]

Michigan Wolverines edge rusher and 2021 NFL Draft prospect Kwity Paye is getting into the NFT game. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Paye is teaming with OpenSea to release what is believed to be the “first collegiate licensed football NFT.” The digital trading card will go live on OpenSea as soon as Paye is selected […]

During the 2020 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns finally showed that they are back to being contenders in the AFC. After years of struggling to take the next step, Baker Mayfield and company were able to get over the hump and into the playoffs. Now, with the 2021 NFL Draft right around the corner, they […]

Draft day is here, and there is already a preposterous trade rumor circulating social media channels. Bill Michaels, formerly of sports talk radio fame in Milwaukee, passed along report of a gargantuan deal between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers. The 49ers are said to have offered Green Bay the No. 3 pick […]

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy believes likely No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence can have the same impact on the city of Jacksonville with the Jaguars as Colts legend Peyton Manning did in Indy. Dungy told Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union that Manning’s quick rise among the elite quarterbacks in the NFL transformed Indianapolis […]

The Green Bay Packers will be making some big decisions while deciding who they are going to take to help build their future on Thursday. This 2021 NFL Draft class is without question loaded and Brian Gutekunst could bring in some pieces that can help power the franchise back to the Super Bowl. However, there […]

It’s here. It’s finally here. Not every fanbase can look forward to the Super Bowl, but every fanbase can look forward to the NFL draft. With 2021 being one of the hardest for teams to evaluate prospects (with a lack of games due to coronavirus, players opting out, no in-person NFL combine being a few […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to take Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night. This has long been the case as Lawrence was deemed the no-doubt, No. 1 prospect before the college football season even started last fall. With the Jaguars expected to take the former […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is all set to kick off this Thursday, so it’s high time to check out what the New Orleans Saints are planning ahead of the huge event. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Saints are quietly doing their assignment, which includes the team trying to check the temperature […]

The Carolina Panthers have been extremely busy around the quarterback position this offseason. They started things off with a bang, trading with the New York Jets to acquire Sam Darnold. Most recently they traded last year’s starter, Teddy Bridgewater, to the Denver Broncos for a late round draft pick. Even after these two moves it […]

The San Francisco 49ers made waves weeks ago when they traded up to acquire the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, as draft day is upon us, the future for Jimmy Garoppolo remains up in the air as San Francisco is likely to draft a quarterback tonight. Multiple teams are expected […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering next season with more question marks than answers with the retirement of Drew Brees. The Saints were in salary cap hell at the start of the offseason, but with some contract restructures, they are in a much better place for next season. Despite the departure of several key players, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into the 2021 NFL Draft looking to bring in a few players to help get them back on track. After a disappointing 2020 season that saw them finish the year with a 4-11-1 record and a last place finish in the NFC East, they made some major moves. Most notably, […]

The San Francisco 49ers were in the Super Bowl just two years ago and were expected to compete for the big game again in 2020, but a long list of injuries derailed them from those lofty goals. Unfortunately, when everything was said and done, the Niners finished the season with a 6-10 record and last […]

The Atlanta Falcons are a team to keep a close eye on in the 2021 NFL Draft. With just hours left to decide what direction they want to go, no one truly knows what the franchise will end up doing. There are obvious expectations for them in the first round, but they could change their […]