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Well, it looks like the Chicago Bears are going all in on new first-string quarterback Andy Dalton. After a (serviceable?) year stepping up for the Dallas Cowboys after Dak Prescott went down to a season-ending ankle injury, Dalton was picked up by the Bears in free agency to replace both Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky […]

Over the past few seasons, speculation and analysis around the Cleveland Browns centered primarily around their quarterback Baker Mayfield and superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. Cleveland fans and football savants will dive a little deeper and talk about their dangerous rushing offense, helmed by a similarly stellar pairing in Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. […]

Trevor Lawrence has yet to play a single minute in the NFL but already, he’s become a sought-after name for endorsement deals. According to reports, sporting goods giant Adidas appears to have snagged the consensus first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft with Lawrence expected to sign a big-money deal with the renowned German […]

The Cleveland Browns freed up $12 million in cap space by releasing veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson. Might they put that space towards extending offensive stars? Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac noted the extra cash could ultimately be used in contract extensions for quarterback Baker Mayfield and running back Nick Chubb. Sheldon Richardson’s release frees up […]

Sports nutrition guru and occasional NFL quarterback Tom Brady may not drink a lot of beer these days, as he TB12s-his way through a Father Time-defying career. (Plus, he’s more of an avocado tequila guy anyway.) When it’s all said and done, though, the football GOAT can sit back, crack open a cold one, and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, but their ugly Super Bowl loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed there’s still plenty of room for improvement in order to get back to the mountaintop.  Below are three options to help the Chiefs hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy again.  […]

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio mostly declined to comment on the legal situation involving star quarterback Deshaun Watson on Friday. Caserio was asked whether Watson would be participating in the team’s offseason program. He merely replied all Texans players will make that choice for themselves. Will Deshaun Watson participate in the offseason program next […]

The New York Jets have been one of the worst teams in the league for quite some time now. They seem to be the butt of the joke lately, especially since the Cleveland Browns have finally turned things around. However, the Jets are in a great position to rebuild the roster and put themselves back […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs went head-to-head in the Super Bowl back in February in a game that saw Tom Brady and company get the best of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. It should come as no surprise, that when William Hill released their win total projections for the 2021 season, that […]

Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald found himself in the spotlight lately, as he was alleged to have assaulted DeVincent Spriggs. Donald’s lawyer Casey White has stated that a video shows his client’s innocence, per Josh Alper of NBC Sports.   In a segment on 93.7 The Fan, White discussed that Spriggs was escorted out of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a pretty quiet offseason with the biggest highlight being when they re-signed young wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster for what looks like a bargain of a one-year deal.   Pittsburgh was a buzz saw early last season, but it all came crashing down towards the end, before finally getting the boot from the […]

The Miami Dolphins are a team on the rise. The front office has been busy making moves and now has four picks in the first two rounds of the upcoming draft. It is opportunities like these that can make a franchise competitive for years to come.  While the Dolphins have elite talent in the roster […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft just two weeks away, there’s a lot of speculation about who the San Francisco 49ers will select with the third overall pick. For a time, bettors seemed convinced that it would be Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, who is coming off a triumphant junior season, helping the Crimson Tide win the […]

It’s National ‘High Five’ Day and Tom Brady wants in on all the celebration. On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar posted his homage on Twitter to this oh-so-relevant holiday with a perfect photo that suggests that Brady’s having the best time of his life. The 2021 Super Bowl MVP posted his infamous ‘high five’ […]

Ever since their blockbuster trade late last month to acquire the third-overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, most observers have widely assumed that the San Francisco 49ers would take the opportunity to select their next franchise quarterback. However, which play-caller the Bay Area franchise would ultimately pick has been a matter of debate around […]

It seemed only a matter of time before the most lucrative professional sports organization in the world got into the betting game. That day has arrived. The NFL has struck partnership deals with Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel as the official betting sponsors for the league. The new deal could generate up to $1 billion in revenue […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick heaped praise on Julian Edelman after the longtime Pats receiver announced his retirement from the NFL earlier this week. Belichick, who is as reputable as any coach in terms of player development, said Edelman came ”further than most any other player that I’ve coached,” per Kevin Patra of […]

The San Francisco 49ers ultimately gave themselves the opportunity to select a new franchise quarterback by trading up for the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Before moving up the board, however, the 49ers reportedly expressed interest in former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. Cecil Lammey of DenverFan.com and Footballguys.com reported […]

Former Chicago Bears quarterback and Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon lambasted the organization as a place where “quarterbacks go to die.” McMahon did not hold back when it came to his old team on the “FatMike Chicago Sports Show,” saying the Bears have been totally inept in finding franchise quarterbacks for the past few decades. […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been all over the place this offseason, but on Thursday, the front office made a solid decision after signing Aldon Smith to a one-year deal, per Mike Garafolo. Smith can provide some consistency in the Seahawks’ pass rush, improving the defense to help the team overall. Another one: The #Seahawks and […]

The Cleveland Browns made a splash in free agency as they just signed Jadeveon Clowney. Pairing him up alongside Myles Garrett, the Browns are shaping up to have one of the best defenses in the league next year. We finally received details of Clowney’s deal, thanks to Ian Rapoport sending a comprehensive breakdown on Clowney’s […]

Plenty has happened in the world of politics recently that have spilled over into sports. From the MLB moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta to Denver, to the unfortunate death of Daunte Wright. As a way to peacefully protest, some athletes have taken it upon themselves to kneel during the National Anthem before the […]

The Washington Football Team made some strides last season and fell to the eventual Super Bowl winners. With the moves the team made this offseason, Washington is headed in the right direction.  The front office franchise-tagged All-Pro Guard Brandon Scherff, and signed multi-year deals with wide receiver Curtis Samuel and cornerback William Jackson III.  Washington’s roster […]

The New England Patriots built one of the greatest dynasties in sports history that started back in 2001 and carried all the way through 2019. Spearheaded by Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Patriots created a model of consistency that resulted in plenty of Super Bowl victories. During the Brady – Belichick era, the Patriots […]

Things are not looking good for embattled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson right now. After dozens of women came out and accused the 25-year-old signal-caller of inappropriate behavior and sexual assault, a 22nd lawsuit was filed against him on Wednesday. According to a report by the Houston Chronicle (via NCS Sports), an unnamed make-up artist […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars front office needs to spend just five seconds in choosing their first overall draft pick. Their other first-round pick at number 25 will need much more thinking.  With four selections in the first two rounds of the upcoming draft, the Jaguars can become very good very quickly. If the team makes the […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft just two weekends away, the Tennessee Titans are among just a handful of teams looking to maintain success and return to the playoffs. Missing out on a top-20 selection means you’ve either traded for a superstar, or had a good enough prior season to not earn it. But it can […]

The Cleveland Browns have this reputation of making big splashes in the offseason, only to flop like a fish when it matters. This time though things are different. The Browns just made the playoffs for the first time since 2002 and are set to do so again next season. Cleveland made smart moves in free […]

After being linked to the team for more than a year, free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney has signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. The deal is reportedly in the $10 million a year range. Breaking: #Browns have signed a one-year deal with Jadeveon Clowney — Mary Kay Cabot […]

After a four-year absence from the NFL, Aldon Smith made his return with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and played better than anticipated. Although the Cowboys struggled as a whole defensively, Smith was able to produce 48 total tackles (five for a loss), 14 quarterback hits, and five sacks. He also picked up two fumbles, […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald is facing assault charges after an alleged altercation with a man at an after-hours club in the early hours of April 11, according to Mick Stinelli of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh attorney Todd Hollis is representing DeVincent Spriggs, who was reportedly left with a concussion and other injuries. A […]

Julian Edelman announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after failing his physical. The New England Patriots felt it was for the best he’s no longer on the roster, as Edelman has been dealing with a serious knee injury for quite some time. After Edelman announced his retirement, social media went into a frenzy […]

Everybody knows Aaron Rodgers has been the guest host for Jeopardy! the past couple of weeks now. There have been some seriously funny clips during Rodgers’ stint as the host. During Tuesday’s episode, the contestants were given a rather easy question with the answer being, “Who are the Green Bay Packers?” Instead, the contestants have […]

The situation between the Houston Texans and quarterback Deshaun Watson has gotten even murkier over the past few months. Despite Watson’s current legal issues, the Philadelphia Eagles continue to express interest in trading for the gunslinger in order to get their hands on a new franchise quarterback after parting ways with former QB1 Carson Wentz. […]

The Baltimore Ravens made some under the radar moves this offseason like signing wide receiver Sammy Watkins to a one-year, prove-it deal and re-signing defenders Derek Wolfe, Tyus Bowser, and Justin Ellis to reasonable contracts.  To solidify their status as contenders and level up, they will have to knock the upcoming draft out of the […]

The Chicago Bears are coming off a trip to the playoffs, but it doesn’t feel like it. The Bears have become the big losers of the offseason after being interested in Russell Wilson and Matthew Stafford but coming away with Andy Dalton. They were fortunate to sneak into the playoffs in 2020, and the front […]

Although the offseason remains in its early stages as the 2021 NFL Draft looms large, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were somehow able to retain every single one of the team’s starters from its run to a title a season ago. Slated to enter the upcoming 2021-22 campaign as the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Buccaneers […]

Holding eight selections in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders have quite a few holes on their roster that they need to fill. Needing to address their offensive line and defensive secondary the most, general manager Mike Mayock and head coach Jon Gruden will have their hands full. This was a strange offseason […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a massive statement on Tuesday afternoon as the defending Super Bowl Champions announced that it will not be participating in this year’s voluntary offseason workout program. With the entire team releasing a statement via the NFLPA, a group that of course includes future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, the […]