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Love him or hate him as a football player, longtime Indianapolis Colts and former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has been absolutely crushing it since retiring from the NFL a few years back. Whether it is his hilarious commercials or just general insight regarding the game of football, Manning seemingly hasn’t been able to do […]

The New York Giants and Janoris Jenkins did not exactly end on good terms. The Giants waived Jenkins back in mid-December after he used a controversial and disparaging word on Twitter, ending what was already a rather rocky relationship, to begin with. Now, the cornerback is a member of the New Orleans Saints, and he […]

For most NFL coaches and players, organized team activities (OTAs) are crucial in building chemistry and familiarity. But OTAs are in question for the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Los Angeles Rams veteran offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth thinks that is a “blessing in disguise,” at least personally. Whitworth said the opportunity to […]

The Tennessee Titans selected former Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft while the AFC South franchise won’t be regretting such a decision any time soon — that’s for sure. Brown stood out in a big way as a rookie, though the upstart pass catcher almost chose […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is renowned for his stoic personality and grumbling answers during a press conference. However, Belichick apparently has a goofy side to his personality. Former Patriots tight end Ben Watson said Belichick partakes in rookie skits during training camp (via Henry McKenna of USA TODAY). “I don’t know how […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul took to Instagram to caution against “playing both sides of the fence” on Tuesday. Pierre-Paul, who at one point hinted he might not be re-signing with the Buccaneers, will indeed return to Tampa after signing a two-year deal this offseason. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-80ZOPA71D/ Instead of “playing both sides,” Pierre-Paul opted […]

For the first time in his NFL career, Jason Witten will be playing for a team other than the Dallas Cowboys, as the tight end signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. While that provides Blake Jarwin with the opportunity to be the Cowboys’ full-time starting tight end, Jarwin is grateful for everything […]

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is the consensus top prospect heading into this month’s 2020 NFL Draft and is widely expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. What else would you expect for a guy who just had arguably the greatest season for a quarterback in NCAA history? Burrow has already drawn […]

New Denver Broncos teammates Melvin Gordon and Drew Lock are reportedly set to play in a Madden NFL 20 tournament, with the NFL following in the footsteps of the NBA and MLB by having players compete in the virtual world. Gordon and Lock might even be forced to square off against one another should each […]

The Dallas Cowboys recently signed pass rusher Aldon Smith, who hasn’t played since 2015 due to off-field issues. They also have Randy Gregory on their roster, who has had issues himself. While those are two extremely talented names, neither is exactly eligible to play just yet. And there’s some bad news on that front for […]

The Arizona Cardinals made the big move of the offseason by acquiring All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans. In fact, the Cardinals did not even have to part with the No. 8 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, giving them myriad options to pursue in the next week and a half. Cardinals […]

When you think of the word disaster, one team comes to mind — the New York Jets. The J-E-T-S are inept in many ways, such as free agency, hiring head coaches, or attempting to find starting quarterbacks. Where they might be the worst is in the NFL Draft. The Jets have arguably made more bad […]

The New York Giants have made some questionable picks in the NFL Draft over the last few years. Naturally, with the 2020 draft just eight days away, it makes us look at some of the worst picks in the history of the franchise. The Giants are one of the best franchises in NFL history. They […]

The Green Bay Packers have a proud history and they have found a lot of success over the decades. They have had a lot of great draft picks in their history, but they have also had some that haven’t worked. Let’s break down the five biggest NFL draft busts in Green Bay Packers history. 5. […]

The blockbuster trade in which the Houston Texans sent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals can now become finalized without any hangups. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, running back David Johnson, who was dealt to the Texans in the trade, has passed his physical. This comes after Hopkins passed his own […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is barely a week away. With that, comes a lot of rumors. Quarterback Jordan Love out of Utah State has been a player that has seen rumors swirling around him for months, and the New York Jets could be among the teams interested in him. He’s projected as a first round […]

The New York Giants are positioned to make a splash in the 2020 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, head coach Joe Judge is still working with the limited information at the team’s disposal amid the restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). There has been plenty of speculation regarding New York’s plans […]

The coronavirus pandemic has been causing a lot of problems in the world. And that expands into the sports world as well. Just within the last few hours, the WWE has seen an unprecedented number of releases. Perhaps it is the NFL that has seen the least amount of impact so far. Because it’s their offseason, […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding where Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will land in the 2020 NFL Draft. Although he had been deemed as a surefire top-10 pick, it appears that may no longer be the case. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, concerns about Tagovailoa’s health has caused his draft stock […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a splash in free agency with the addition of quarterback Tom Brady. It seems they could very well be looking to add yet another piece to their high-powered offense in the 2020 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicts that the Buccaneers may be looking to take Wisconsin running back […]

Although the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, there are those that believe that he is being set up for failure given the team’s recent struggles. It appears this notion does not sit will with ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. Kiper […]

There are few teams that boast a more storied history than the Green Bay Packers. And on Wednesday, they lost one of their own, as Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis passed away at the age of 85. Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker offered up a statement on Davis’ passing: “It […]

There are a number of high-profile running backs around the league looking for a lucrative payday this offseason. It appears Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is one of them. Mixon is set to enter the final year of his rookie deal in the 2020 NFL season. According to Paul Dehner Jr. of the Athletic, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a proud history but like every other NFL team, they have had some draft picks that haven’t worked out. Let’s look at the five biggest NFL draft busts in Cowboys history. 5. David LeFleur (1997, Round 1, Pick 22) The Cowboys needed a replacement for tight end Jay Novacek, so they […]

The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly prepared to make a huge splash by attempting to trade for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. However, it seems the rumors may have been blown out of proportion. According to Paul Allen of KFAN, there is no credibility to the reports about Beckham being shipped to […]

The Cleveland Browns are no stranger to change, from coaches to quarterbacks, and 2020 is no different. And the latest modification to the franchise’s identity has come in the form of brand-new uniforms. The Browns took to Twitter to reveal their new look for the 2020 campaign on Wednesday: True to ourselves.True to our loyal […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns have reportedly had preliminary discussions about a trade involving Odell Beckham Jr., according to Marc Malusis of WFAN660. According to Malusis, the Vikings would send a second round pick and a fifth round pick next year in return for Beckham. So, as I reported this morning on @MandMWFAN, Source […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is expected to feature one of the deepest receiver classes in recent history. And Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is confident that he stands out among the rest. Lamb has had no problem establishing himself as arguably the best wideout prospect in this year’s draft. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS […]

The New England Patriots are firmly in the mix to select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport discussed the Patriots’ potential plans in a recent appearance on the Rich Eisen Show. After the Top 4 QBs are selected, where do the rest shake out? And could […]

NFL Insider Jay Glazer doesn’t see any way the Dallas Cowboys trade away Dak Prescott, even if they can’t reach a long term deal. Glazer did his weekly mailbag for The Athletic on Monday and answered a number of questions, but the most revealing concerned Prescott. Said Glazer, “No, I don’t see it happening. I […]

The Cleveland Browns have no shortage of busts in their history. This list could be filled with just quarterbacks. As many quarterbacks who have been busts for the Browns, there are plenty of other picks from other positions that were dreadful. Let’s breakdown the five biggest NFL Draft busts in Browns history. 5. Brandon Weeden, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are among the teams that may be set to trade up in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. As usual, there are plenty of rumors surrounding which teams could make moves in the draft, and the Falcons seem to be in that group. Atlanta currently holds the No. 16 pick, […]

It’s only inevitable that every team is going to have some bad draft picks and it’s no different for the Atlanta Falcons. Not many of these busts have come in the last few years, but there is still plenty to choose from throughout their history. Let’s breakdown the five biggest NFL busts in Falcons history. […]

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the popular infectious disease expert who has been the face of the United States’ fight against the novel coronavirus, admitted the only way the NBA and other professional sports are played at all this summer is to do so without fans and by keeping players isolated in hotels. “There’s a way of […]

Raheem Mostert’s unique path to the NFL was put in full display during the San Francisco 49ers road to the Super Bowl last season. But the Niners running back doesn’t seem content with getting the chance to play under the bright lights, putting the Hall of Fame in his sights. Mostert has soaked in his […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has apparently impressed the rest of his locker room with his rap skills. Per The Lefkoe Show, defensive end Cam Jordan said the 41-year-old gunslinger is “straight heat” when it comes to his acapella freestyle rapping. We need the track, @drewbrees… (via @LefkoeShow) pic.twitter.com/KwKgvklPO5 — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April […]

The New Orleans Saints released a statement expressing their commitment to playing football this season, deeming it “too important” for the city to not have it take place. “We are preparing to play and we are being very proactive in working with healthcare professionals, our medical staff and both the NBA and NFL,” the Saints […]

New England Patriots talent Brandon Copeland has received his share of inspiration throughout his NFL career. A previously undrafted linebacker out of the University of Pennsylvania, the young aspiring pro wasn’t sure he could openly speak about his dreams with some of his Ivy League college teammates. “I wanted to be an NFL player, but […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a great opportunity later this month to change the trajectory of the franchise by drafting whomever they want with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft. The pick will likely be LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and while Burrow is an excellent prospect, the Bengals have had similar opportunities throughout […]