NFL Articles - Page 2035

If we’re talking strictly Arizona Cardinals, there are two nominees for “best team.” One option is the nine-win 2008 squad — led by Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald at his peak — that caught fire in the playoffs and lost at the fingertips of Santonio Holmes in Super Bowl XLII, one of […]

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since the end of 2016, but if it were up to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Kaepernick would have a place somewhere in the league. Speaking on Kaepernick on Tuesday, Ryan said that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback “should have every opportunity to be back in […]

The Atlanta Falcons made one of the bigger moves this offseason when they signed veteran free agent Todd Gurley. Gurley is still in the prime of his career as an elite superstar running back. And he adds what could be one of the missing pieces to an Atlanta team that could contend for a Super […]

The Green Bay Packers have had a lot of elite teams since they were founded back in 1919 by Curly Lambeau. In the last couple of decades, the Packers have found a lot of success, but there were also some teams during the 1960s that were elite. In thinking of the best Packers team in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a rich history, but you don’t have to go far to find the best team in franchise history. The Chiefs have won two Super Bowls, with one coming in 1969 and one in 2019. The 1969 team was special in knocking off the Minnesota Vikings to win the team’s first […]

The Minnesota Vikings have never won the NFL’s ultimate prize, but they have had a few teams that have had the talent to get the job done. 2009 was a special season with Brett Favre under center, but that still isn’t the best team in Vikings franchise history. The 1998 season didn’t end the way […]

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins posted a couple of emotionally charged videos giving his thoughts about Drew Brees’ comments on disrespecting the flag. At first, Jenkins made clear he didn’t agree with what Brees had to say, but did change his tune a little bit after talking with Brees. Since posting the video Jenkins […]

Since establishing as a franchise in 1999, the Houston Texans have had their fair share of signing notable free agents. However, some of those free-agent signings have underperformed heftily, causing the Texans to either cut or trade them and lose money. Nevertheless, paying big money for a free agent in the NFL is often a […]

It has been widely discussed that the Green Bay Packers did a less-than-ideal job of surrounding Aaron Rodgers with more weapons this offseason. Nevertheless, it isn’t too late for them to manufacture a move that could drastically improve the offense. Just a season ago, Green Bay advanced to the NFC Championship Game in their first […]

The Minnesota Vikings could be finding themselves in a sticky situation with Dalvin Cook. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings star won’t be returning to offseason training with the team until he receives a reasonable deal. Cook is a special player and […]

The Green Bay Packers hope that the future transition from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love goes as smoothly as the one they had from Brett Favre to Rodgers. Brady Poppinga, who played with the Packers from 2005-2010, recounts the moment Green Bay chose Rodgers over Favre. Back in 2005, the Packers selected Rodgers with the […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has issued quite the challenge to Jordan Love, who was selected by the team in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Love has come in to replace Aaron Rodgers at some point, but Gutekunst still needs him to prove that he is up to the job. […]

The Arizona Cardinals have had a few of their players speak out on racial injustices amid the tragic death of George Floyd and the team wants them to know they have their back. While we could see an uptick in athletes kneeling in 2020, Kliff Kingsbury spoke about players protesting during the national anthem. In […]

The Seattle Seahawks offered Jadeveon Clowney a one-year deal worth $15 million earlier this offseason, but that wasn’t enough to get him to sign on the dotted line. Heading into the offseason it was reported that Clowney was looking for $20 million a year, and right now it appears that he is holding out for […]

The coronavirus pandemic has prevented certain teams from conducting physicals with free agents they’ve signed and the Atlanta Falcons can cross off an important name off of their list. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Todd Gurley passed his physical with Atlanta on Monday. After having an agreement with Atlanta for nearly two months, Todd Gurley […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb has been working out in the team’s practice facility most of the offseason, something that has taken a while to get used to. Chubb has been one of the few players allowed to work out in the facility because he is still rehabbing from a torn ACL that he suffered […]

It was revealed on Monday that Dalvin Cook wouldn’t participate in any of the offseason activities with the Minnesota Vikings until he received a ‘reasonable’ deal from the team. However, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Cook is seeking a contract north of what Christian McCaffrey got this offseason. and in time following the draft, the […]

David Njoku expected to have a break out year with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. But an injury prevented him from living up to the expectations that were given to him prior to the season. Following an injury-riddled season, Njoku’s No. 1 goal for 2020 is to remain healthy: “My No. 1 goal is to […]

Armed with a potent offense and backed by a dominant defense, it is easy to argue that the 1992 iteration of the Dallas Cowboys is considered the greatest team in franchise history. For our tale to begin though, one will have to go back in the late 1980s when the Cowboys selected Michael Irvin with […]

Formerly known as the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens have already won two Super Bowl titles despite arriving on the scene in 1996. With the team’s latest title coming in 2012 with a win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, it was actually the 2000 Ravens that initially defend this revamped franchise […]

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals is optimistic that prized quarterback Kyler Murray will be back on the field to work with his teammates soon – especially with newly acquired receiver DeAndre Hopkins now in the mix. that may be as soon as this week, as per their head coach. “I am waiting […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1995. However, Jacksonville remains one of the few teams in the NFL never to make a Super Bowl. Despite the team’s struggles, several head coaches still brought Jacksonville within striking distance of a Super Bowl appearance. During the team’s 25 years of existence, the Jaguars […]

The Seattle Seahawks are boasting a surplus of talent in the backfield heading into the 2020 NFL season. Regardless, it seems running back Carlos Hyde is well aware of the pecking order. Hyde admits that there is no debating running back Chris Carson’s status as the starter this offseason, via the team’s official Twitter. “I […]

The Chicago Bears have only won one Super Bowl title, which makes narrowing down the best team in franchise history pretty simple. However, it is somehow even easier than that for Chicago as the 1985 Bears are one of the best NFL teams of all time. Not only that, but this team could make a […]

After having been awarded a franchise back in 1974, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had their first official NFL season two years later in 1976. Since that year, there have been plenty of stars and superstars come through their roster. Their lone Super Bowl victory occurred as the conclusion to their 2002 season over the Oakland […]

The Detroit Lions have fallen on hard times — to say the least — over the course of the last several decades as the once heralded NFC franchise is certainly not associated with winning any longer. Among the younger generations of NFL fans, the Lions quite literally couldn’t be any more associated with losing as […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is already making one heck of an early impression on his new teammates. As NFL Network’s Michael Giardi documents, Brady has become the “pied piper” for his new squad. “I was also told by another player, ‘Look, he’s not waiting. He is aggressive. He is becoming our leader. It’s […]

As rising sophomore quarterback Drew Lock is set to the be face of the Denver Broncos franchise under center, the three-time Super Bowl champion organization made good on providing the Missouri native some help with passing targets. According to NBC affiliate in Denver 9News’ Mike Klis, Lock has spent every day tossing the football to […]

Jacksonville Jaguars third-year running back Leonard Fournette returned to Duval County on Monday to help organize and lead a team-sponsored protest on Tuesday following his extended stay at hometown New Orleans. According to John Reid in The Florida Times-Union, Fournette is leaving New Orleans to march downtown with his teammates and Jacksonville residents in an […]

The Denver Broncos are preparing to enter their second year with Vic Fangio at the helm. Prior to Fangio, the Broncos have had a slew of successful head coaches over the years. Given that, the soon-to-be 62-year-old head coach is expected to produce fruitful results while he holds Denver’s head coaching spot. On the other […]

The New England Patriots’ Julian Edelman is extra motivated entering the 2020 season. As the Patriots begin their first season of play since 1999 without Tom Brady, the veteran wide receiver has a few things to prove. According to Michael Giardi of NFL Network, Edelman has not only been a regular at throwing sessions — […]

The best season in Detroit Lions franchise history might also be the team’s strangest one, too. Now, “best” comes with a few caveats given we know the Lions have never won a title in the post-merger, Super Bowl era of the NFL. Given the context of measuring up Lions’ past seasons, it’s only fair to […]

Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings have been speaking about a contract extension this offseason. However, both sides have hit an impasse in contract talks. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cook plans to hold out until he receives a new contract from Minnesota. Pro-Bowl RB Dalvin Cook no longer will participate in any team-related activities […]

New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas has always been there on the field for a clutch catch, but now the Ohio State product is coming up clutch for the Bayou community. The 27-year-old Los Angeles native donated around $2.3 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, to “RIP Medical Debt,” a charitable foundation […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a football history chock full of many disappointments, including a 5-14 postseason record and seven-game playoff losing streak, stretching 30 years since their last win in January of 1991. Nevertheless, several coaches brought the Bengals more success, including two Super Bowl appearances. Here are the five best Bengals coaches in franchise […]

Roger Goodell and the NFL released a video this past week condemning racism and apologizing for the league’s failure to listen to the players that voiced their frustration on racial issues in previous seasons. While some players applauded Goodell for his stance, Carlos Hyde is pushing for Colin Kaepernick to be signed after Goodell’s statement. […]

The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers earlier this offseason in hopes that he could lead them to a winning record and back to the postseason. Following the addition of Rivers, Frank Reich shared what Jacoby Brissett’s role could look like in 2020. Despite having the starting job taken from him, Reich exclaimed in a video […]

Not everyone agrees with the recent protests springing up around the country and the world regarding the recent death of George Floyd as well as racial injustice and police brutality. On Sunday, former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Dez Bryant called out his former teammate and current Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have held their annual training camp at Saint Vincent College. But the Steelers won’t be able to continue their tradition of doing that this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, Pittsburgh revealed their new location for their training camp in 2020. On Monday, Burt Lauten — the Steelers’ director of communications […]