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Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning had an interesting way of encouraging students in the Class of 2020. Manning used his final year as New York’s backup to suggest students should embrace “awkward situations” such as those forced upon them by the coronavirus pandemic (via Paul Schwartz of the New York Post): “You see, I […]

Jamal Adams has been longing for a contract extension with the New York Jets, but it seems that both sides have come to a standstill. According to Gary Myers of the New York Daily News, a trade involving Adams is ‘very possible’ due to contract stalemate. Sources told me today Jets have given no indication […]

The Kansas City Chiefs already exercised their fifth-year option on star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, keeping him under team control through the 2021 season. But, as expected, the Chiefs are hoping to get a head start on extending the Super Bowl MVP. Team chairman Clark Hunt said on Thursday contract extension talks between the two sides […]

The Seattle Seahawks, similar to the other 31 teams in the NFL, have brought in some celebrities to speak to the team in their virtual meetings. While the Seahawks attempt to maintain some normalcy, cornerback Quandre Diggs has been surprised at the celebrity cameos on Seattle’s Zoom calls. Quandre Diggs says he’s met more people/celebrities […]

The NFL may have to proceed with conducting games in the 2020 NFL season without fans, to the dismay of players around the league. Aaron Donald, the All-Pro defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, seems to be against the idea of playing with no fans in 2020, per the Associated Press’ Greg Beacham. Aaron […]

The Houston Texans are the newest team in the NFL, having started their franchise’s history in 2002. Therefore, it’s a bit understandable that the Texans are among the short list of teams that haven’t won a Super Bowl yet. Despite not winning a Super Bowl, Houston has put together some talented rosters — especially in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ running back corps, like much of the team’s various position groups, was a patchwork job last year. And the defending NFC East division champs are seeking to continue adding talent this offseason by signing a veteran to the backfield. Free agent running backs Devonta Freeman (formerly of the Atlanta Falcons), Carlos Hyde […]

Earlier this week, Tom Brady held a throwing session with his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates and had Ryan Jensen there to snap him the ball. After meeting up with him, Jensen revealed what it’s like working with Brady. In speaking to Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer, Jensen spoke about his first encounters with Brady: “He […]

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The New York Jets signed veteran running back Frank Gore in early May, bolstering their running back depth behind former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro rusher Le’Veon Bell, who had a subpar debut season with Gang Green after his year off. Gore, who turned 37 years old on May 14, opened up to reporters on Thursday about […]

Former Green Bay Packers fullback Dan Vitale, now with the New England Patriots, has more than new names and faces to learn this spring — he has to go through an entire offseason training camp conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Vitale, 26, hasn’t viewed the virtual offseason with the Patriots as a […]

Veteran journeyman and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick may have rejuvenated his NFL career and trajectory during his two-year tenure with the New York Jets in 2015-16. Both seasons with the AFC East franchise saw Fitzpatrick operate under offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. But even then, the coach-and-player duo were already well acquainted, with Gailey […]

The NFL has been proposing a lot of new rules ahead of upcoming league meetings. One of those has to do with onside kicks. Instead of choosing to onside kick, teams would be allowed to try and go for it in a 4th-and-15 type of situation from their own 25-yard line. Teams would therefore have […]

After selecting Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft last month, could the Green Bay Packers truly trade star gunslinger Aaron Rodgers? The answer is a very likely no, but former agent Joel Corry sees parting from the Super Bowl XLV MVP as the right move for the […]

Alabama southpaw quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was, no surprise, the Miami Dolphins’ first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, going No. 5 in April. What’s next for the new Fins signal-caller, though, is still to be determined, but wily veteran gunslinger Ryan Fitzpatrick promises to help the neophyte from Hawaii on his professional journey. Via the […]

After around a year of a dispute with All-Pro offensive tackle Trent Williams, the Washington Redskins finally traded the veteran to the San Francisco 49ers. However, not everybody was a fan of the move, including another veteran in star running back Adrian Peterson. “I didn’t like the trade,” Peterson, 35, told reporters, via the Washington […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin found his role as a rookie in the team’s run-heavy scheme last season and performed well. Heading into his second year, he is ready to make the jump into the next tier for All-Pro quarterback Lamar Jackson. Boykin said on Facebook Live (via the Ravens’ team website): “Obviously, last […]

Tom Brady and Julian Edelman share a lot of history together, including the unforgettable Super Bowl LI comeback for the New England Patriots, earning the wide receiver his second of three titles. On Wednesday, while sharing a photo on Instagram, Edelman saw a familiar face enter the comments section—his old buddy Brady, 42, now with […]

The Dallas Cowboys and superstar quarterback Dak Prescott have been trying to figure out a new contract for quite some time now. Due to that, there have been a lot of rumors and reports swirling around. Of course, not everything is true. But that does not stop people from discussing each one as it gains […]

The biggest move for the Los Angeles Rams this past offseason may have been addition by subtraction. The NFC West franchise released longtime face of the franchise in All-Pro running back Todd Gurley. In the three-time Pro Bowl rusher’s absence, the Rams are “confident” that the new group of athletes in the backfield can carry […]

The Last Dance has been a roaring success for ESPN. And now former New England Patriots and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is in line to get the docuseries treatment. Sports and a lot of other forms of entertainment have come to a halt due to the global coronavirus pandemic. People were hungry […]

The NFL may finally have an alternative to the onside kick as soon as the start of the 2020 season. According to Pro Football Talk, the Philadelphia Eagles have put forth a proposal that would allow teams to have a 4th-and-15-style try from their own 25-yard line as a means of retaining the ball. Gain […]

The Tennessee Titans used a first-round pick (19th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft on defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. He played sparingly last season, appearing in nine games and starting seven. In that time, Simmons racked up 32 tackles (four for loss) and two sacks, adding one pass deflection. Now Simmons is set for a […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2020 NFL season with the lowest projected win total (4.5) among all 32 teams, per the William Hill Sportsbook.  Despite winning six games last season, prognosticators have Jacksonville projected to win at least one fewer game this year. Last season, four teams (Cincinnati, Washington, New York Giants, Detroit) won four […]

Running back Chris Thompson is excited to be reunited with coach Jay Gruden with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thompson was a 2013 fifth-round draft pick by the Washington Redskins, but didn’t make the team out of camp his first season. He spent the season on the Redskins’ practice squad before making the active roster the next […]

Wide receiver Josh Gordon is eyeing a return to the NFL for the 2020 season, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The recent reinstatement of Aldon Smith — along with the pending return of Randy Gregory — has paved the way for Gordon to seek a path to reentering the league as soon as […]

The San Francisco 49ers have to be thrilled with what they got from Raheem Mostert last season. Mostert entered the year as their third-string running back. He ended up being the best of a trio that caused a lot of problems for opposing defenses. The running back racked up an impressive 772 yards and eight […]

The New York Giants played their first football game in 1925, and throughout their history they have had some elite teams. Some of the greatest teams were early in their history, and others were in the last decade. Let’s take a look at the five greatest Giants teams in franchise history. 5. 1927 Football looked […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis isn’t happy that minority coaching and leadership in the NFL is still a discussion that needs to happen. “It was offensive, definitely offensive,” said former Ravens defensive coordinator and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis via the Baltimore Sun.  “It was like having Jim Crow laws.” The NFL […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had plenty of successful teams since they were founded in 1976, especially in recent years. Over the course of their first 44 years in the NFL, the Seahawks have been able to win one Super Bowl. On the other hand, they’ve come close to securing Super Bowl victories on two other […]

The Dallas Cowboys received some good news on Wednesday with Aldon Smith officially being reinstated by the NFL. While Smith prepares to return, Dallas is still awaiting word on Randy Gregory’s reinstatement. Upon the news of Smith’s reinstatement, Peter Schaeffer, Gregory’s agent, spoke to ProFootballTalk about his client’s progress in getting reinstated: “We are working […]

When Darius Slay left the Detroit Lions, he had some parting shots for coach Matt Patricia. But over the last two weeks, players still on the team have stepped up to defend the man in charge. Trey Flowers was with Matt Patricia with the New England Patriots, later reuniting with Patricia with the Lions. When […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith has been conditionally reinstated by the NFL, after a near five-year layoff from the NFL with the hopes of being a better player on and off the field. On the field, Smith showed how good of a player he could be racking up 33.5 sacks during his first two […]

Josh Rosen has been unable to get a legitimate chance to prove himself in the NFL and it likely won’t happen with the Miami Dolphins. According to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi, the Dolphins are receiving trade calls regarding Rosen. One day, I'll smile more. Until then, let's talk QBs in NE and Miami, including one […]

The Detroit Lions added a running back via the 2020 NFL Draft, selecting D’Andre Swift with the No. 35 pick. Ahead of the upcoming season, Matt Patricia commented on Detroit’s running back competition. Per Evan Petzold in the Detroit Free Press: “There’s competition at every spot, that’s how it’s determined when we get to training […]

Cam Newton is still looking for a new team, but as he waits for a chance he will continue to remind people that he is in fantastic shape. Newton posted a picture on Instagram, shirtless working out as he prepares for the 2020 NFL season. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAbFDw3B8FR/ One of the big issues for Newton right now […]

Contrary to what some fans may believe, coaches and players in the NFL typically have other hobbies outside of football. While coaches and players look to pass time during the coronavirus pandemic, Frank Reich—the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts—commented on his side gig outside of coaching. During an appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show,” […]

The Miami Dolphins, established in 1965, have had plenty of time for some great teams to emerge over the course of the NFL franchise’s history. Most of the great Dolphins teams are from the first couple of decades in the league, however. Let’s breakdown the five greatest Fins teams in franchise history. 1971 The 1971 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a punting battle on their hands, but with the team facilities closed, Tyler Newsome and Tommy Townsend are working out together as they try to win the job. The Chiefs released Dustin Colquitt earlier this offseason after he played 238 games with the team and Newsome and Townsend are in […]