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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has issued a second apology after facing intense criticism for saying he’ll never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America. “I know there’s not much I can say that would make things better right now, but I just want you to see in my eyes how sorry I […]

When the Green Bay Packers shocked the entire world by selecting Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the thought process immediately shifted to what that meant for the longevity of Aaron Rodgers in a Packers uniform. It also led to speculation if he would follow in the […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown was among the many players to speak out against comments made by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Wednesday. Brees was asked whether he would support players choosing to kneel during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice. He responded by saying he would […]

One day after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees came under fire for comments he made about kneeling during the national anthem, Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm also faced criticism. Fromm stated “only elite white people” should have guns during a text conversation, later issuing an apology while also addressing his teammates and coaches […]

The Miami Dolphins are in a rebuild in 2020 with Brian Flores as their head coach, but that hasn’t always been the case. Despite the organization’s struggles in recent seasons, the Dolphins are hoping that Flores shares the same success as some of the other coaches they’ve employed. Throughout Miami’s 54 years of existence, they’ve […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner spoke about the need for “unity and togetherness” as America continues to grapple with issues of police brutality and racial injustice. James Conner’s thoughts – he just wants to promote unity pic.twitter.com/FsOZrVT42C — Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 2, 2020 Conner spoke to Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, saying he […]

Nick Chubb knows that as the Cleveland Browns look ahead to the upcoming 2020 NFL season, there are quite a few reasons to be excited. Gone are the frustrating days of Freddie Kitchens botching play-calling and game management situations. A new era is beginning under first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski and the new head coach […]

N’Keal Harry was a bit of a surprise pick by the New England Patriots last season in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. After years of choosing not to take a wide receiver in the first round, Bill Belichick finally changed his mind. However, many fans and media members alike were surprised that […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is intent on establishing a greater sense of chemistry on his team. But rather than developing this chemistry on the gridiron, McDermott hopes Bills players find a greater sense of togetherness by sharing personal stories and experiences. McDermott said he is hoping players from different backgrounds might be able […]

Chris Ballard is coming to terms with his own biases. The Indianapolis Colts’ general manager said on Thursday he refused to “remain silent” on the issue of racial inequality, per Stephen Holder of The Athletic. Ballard also said, “I’ve been ignorant to this problem and I’ve come to a realization.” Ballard: "I can't sit here […]

The Los Angeles Rams saw a ton of success in the 1990s and early 2000s led by head coaches Dick Vermeil and Mike Martz. However, those aren’t the only successful coaches that the franchise has employed throughout the years. Even right now, Los Angeles has Sean McVay entering his fourth season with the Rams, and […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers threw 20 interceptions last season with the Los Angeles Chargers; however, Colts coaches aren’t concerned. In a recent interview with 107.5 The Fan, Colts quarterback coach Marcus Brady explained why he doesn’t think Rivers’ 2019 interceptions are a big concern. “We went back and watched every single interception,” Brady told […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a crowded backfield in 2020 and they have lofty expectations for rookie Jonathan Taylor. Tom Rathman, a former fullback and current running backs coach for the Colts, revealed what Taylor needs to improve upon. In a virtual meeting with Colts coaches on Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan spoke to […]

Amid the controversy surrounding Drew Brees, there has been a major what-if scenario to surface. According to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora, Tom Brady had an interest in signing with the New Orleans Saints had Brees chosen to retire. Strange little quirk to this Drew Brees saga … Had Brees retired, as he long opined […]

Drew Brees caused some controversy on Wednesday with his comments pertaining to players kneeling during the national anthem. Alvin Kamara, who is entering his fourth season with the New Orleans Saints, spoke to Brees about what he did wrong. On Thursday, Kamara took to Twitter to express his opinion on a video from Fox News […]

The Dallas Cowboys will see their longtime offensive lineman and starting center Travis Frederick hang up his cleats officially after the six-year NFL veteran announced his retirement in March. On Thursday, the Cowboys played the 29-year-old on its reserve/retired list — a delay between his announcement three months ago in an effort to spread his […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was among the many NFL coaches and players commenting on race relations this week given the backdrop of ongoing protests and demonstrations by Americans against racial injustice and police brutality. Shanahan, a 40-year-old entering his fourth season with the 49ers, confirmed with reporters on Thursday morning that he […]

Tua Tagovailoa has quickly become one of the most popular names in the NFL. Not only is he one of the most talked about quarterbacks in the league, he also has one of the best-selling jerseys in the league as well. After being drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 5 overall pick in […]

Buffalo Bills incoming rookie quarterback Jake Fromm is apologizing for the revelation of racist text messages he sent last year, which were leaked this week, when the timing could not be any worse. Fromm, a 21-year-old standout quarterback at Georgia, was selected by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft after […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 75 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 75 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 75 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

This spring, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers probably drew the most attention due to a pair of offseason moves: Signing future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady and trading for his now-unretired favorite tight end, Rob Gronkowski. According to second-year head coach Bruce Arians, the Buccaneers will focus its offensive attack on tight end position, possibly […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines enters the 2020 season having proven his flexibility out of the backfield over his first two professional campaigns. Now, in what could be a crowded backfield alongside a healthy Marlon Mack and rookie Jonathan Taylor, Hines is hoping to craft out a role that could make him particularly valuable […]

After making shockwaves yesterday due to hurtful comments in the wake of George Floyd’s death, New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees apologized for his statement on Thursday morning. Numerous teammates responded to the apology. Star wide receiver Michael Thomas was one of the offended parties by Brees’ statement yesterday, but today accepted the apology. […]

Second-year Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores detailed in a virtual press conference with media on Thursday the need for attention to move away from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and back to George Floyd, the latest victim of police brutality. Flores, via Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, said, “For me the spotlight needs […]

The New York Giants are one of the classic franchises in NFL history. They are known as winners who have a well-run organization. This has not been the case in recent years. The Giants have fallen apart because of their poor decisions in the front office and on the sidelines. It began when Ben McAdoo […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has ruffled the feathers of a couple of players on the team, but Demario Davis doesn’t think there will be any chemistry issues. According to Dianna Russini of ESPN, Davis said he knows the team will be fine because they are led by head coach Sean Payton who always […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have rapidly transformed their roster ahead of the 2020 season. Head coach Bruce Arians will be at the helm for a whole host of new faces this upcoming year, but it does not appear that free agent running back Devonta Freeman will be one of them. Per Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has nothing but praise for Tom Brady’s leadership with his new team. Making an appearance on Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon’s Uncorked YouTube show, Arians said the team had a great locker room before, but adding a future Hall of Famer to the team is special: “We […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward has entrenched himself as a vital cog in the team’s defense over the past decade. But that notwithstanding, Heyward understands if the organization doesn’t ink him to a contract extension beyond 2020 ahead of the upcoming season. “Man, I hate talking about it in the past tense like I […]

The Arizona Cardinals have given the team a day off to honor George Floyd, according to running back Kenyan Drake. Drake said on Twitter he knows that the team is a “small cog in a big machine” but he knows these gestures can go a long way in creating the right dialogue. Cardinals have granted […]

NFL coaches will be allowed to return to team facilities starting Friday, June 5 according to a memo sent out by the NFL via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. A memo was just sent to teams. Among other news: “Beginning tomorrow, June 5, coaching staffs may be among the employees returning to your facility.” Big […]

Part of the reason why the Detroit Lions have been one of the lovable losers of the NFL for so long is because when it comes to free agency, they often swing and miss more often than they hit with these acquisitions. Here are some of those worst misses that have partially prevented the Lions […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t have a rich history of victory and one of the big reasons is because of their struggles to find success in free agency. They have been able to trade away some of the contracts to other teams to take some of the burdens off of them, but that doesn’t diminish the […]

The New York Jets have not had any luck with head coaches in recent memory. Adam Gase is arguably the worst coach in the NFL right now. Before Gase came to town, Todd Bowles made a name for himself as a disastrous head coach. This is not a new trend. Poor names, like Rich Kotite, […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson has heard the rumors about the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the NFL salary cap, but it’s not something he thinks is going to have a big impact on his future contract negotiations. Robinson is entering his final year of his contract and there was some thought before that he could […]

There have been teams around the NFL to call for change following the death of George Floyd and the Green Bay Packers are the latest. In an emotional post to the team’s official Twitter account, Green Bay players are calling for “change” and reforms within law enforcement. Enough is enough. It's time for change. https://t.co/AS7wP9qz2x […]

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan is excited about what he has seen from Joe Burrow since he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Burrow has been good, but Callahan is also excited about what he has seen from the other quarterbacks on the roster. “Joe Burrow’s been outstanding […]

The Buffalo Bills have been one of the unluckiest franchises in the NFL, losing four consecutive Super Bowls from 1990-1993. Similar to most teams in the league, the Bills have also had their fair share of failures in free agency. Of course, Buffalo has made some fantastic signings in free agency, including the likes of […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry could see some changes to his workload during the 2020 season. When asked about how the team planned to use him during the upcoming season, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said it depends on how each game is going, but if more players touch the ball, he thinks that is […]