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Seeing as they played their first season in 1995, the Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the newest teams in the NFL, relatively speaking. As a result, the Jaguars don’t have the expansive draft history that teams like the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers do. Nonetheless, the franchise still has a wealth of draft picks […]

In a recent appearance on ESPN’s “First Take,” Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly made some interesting comments about the current group of quarterbacks housed within the AFC. With future Hall of Famers Tom Brady and Peyton Manning no longer playing in the AFC with the former heading to […]

Some people believe the Carolina Panthers are in a rebuild under new head coach Matt Rhule, but Russell Okung doesn’t share that view about his new team. In his first conference call with the media, Okung made telling comments about the state of the Panthers. “I made it really clear, I’m not here to just […]

Similar to what the other major sports leagues intend to do, the NFL may be inclined to play their regular-season games without fans. Kirk Cousins, the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, shared his thoughts on the idea of playing without fans. “Honestly, we practice every day in an empty grass area and pump in fake […]

The Cardinals may be relatively new to Arizona, having moved there in 1988, but overall, the franchise has a rich history that goes back to their roots in St. Louis and Chicago. With that rich history comes a whole list of star players. Last year, Arizona had the number one overall pick and picked quarterback […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft approaching, it seems fitting to recount the best draft selections in each franchise’s history. While the Indianapolis Colts don’t have a first-round pick this season, the team certainly has a history of finding future superstars early in the draft. Over the years, the Colts drafted many players that went on […]

After a spectacular third season in the NFL, Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey was rewarded with a four-year extension that will pay him $16 million per season — making him the highest-paid running back in league history. However, while McCaffrey has undoubtedly cemented himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL, new […]

The Las Vegas Raiders took an aggressive approach in NFL free agency this offseason. Regardless, general manager Mike Mayock knows full well that they still have a major void to fill on the roster. Most of the Raiders’ notable additions have come on the defensive side of the ball. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Mayock […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is almost a week away and the Los Angeles Chargers are faced with a tough decision with the No. 6 pick. Before the Chargers make a selection, this as good a time as any to take a closer look at the best draft picks they’ve had in their team’s history. Even […]

The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed offensive lineman Mike Iupati to a one-year deal, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This marks the second straight year that Iupati agreed to a one-year pact with the Seahawks. He played in every game this past season and was named a Pro Bowl alternate. Iupati, who played his […]

Early on in the 2019 NFL campaign, some were wondering whether or not the Minnesota Vikings should bench Kirk Cousins. Several months later, he signed a two-year extension with the club. It’s funny how much things can change in such a short period of time, and Cousins, who initially signed a three-year, $84 million deal […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft just around the corner, teams have fine-tuning their final pecking order regarding this year’s top prospects. It appears Florida cornerback CJ Henderson and Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas have seen their draft stock increase. According to Peter Schrager of Fox Sports, both Henderson and Thomas are generating buzz as bonafide […]

Joe Flacco was waived by the Denver Broncos last month, and the veteran quarterback is still looking for a new home, maybe with the Philadelphia Eagles. During an interview with Jeff Skversky of 6 ABC in Philadelphia, Flacco talked about the possibility of joining the Eagles in free agency: “I live right in the heart […]

Rumor has it that last week, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hosted a large party at his home, and among the guests was running back Ezekiel Elliott. Obviously, with everything going on surrounding COVID-19 and social distancing, some eyebrows were raised at Prescott’s decision to have such a significant amount of people in his house. […]

The Baltimore Ravens led the best rushing attack in the league during the 2019 NFL season thanks to the efforts of running back Mark Ingram. Regardless, this will not prevent them from shoring up as many weapons as possible this offseason. Ingram got to witness first hand some of the talent at his position coming […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has helped create a spike in the team’s jersey sales since his signing in free agency. Despite the love from his new home city, it seems his most staunch support system remains in New England. According to Dakota Randall of NESN, his jersey remains as popular as ever in […]

The NFL has issued a virtual offseason program that is voluntary for players to utilize during the coronavirus pandemic and it’s been reported that Dak Prescott won’t be present for them. Stephen Jones, the executive vice president of the Dallas Cowboys, reacted to Prescott possibly skipping the offseason program: “I’m not necessarily aware of that,” Jones said […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the NFL’s oldest franchises and, thus, are one of the teams that took part in the very first NFL Draft all the way back in 1936. The Bears have had plenty of great draft selections, but they have also picked players who have et them back at times. Let’s […]

Cam Newton is still without a team, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport thinks that is something that could last for quite a while. During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Rapoport said that Newton could end up waiting until August before he signs with a new club. Rapoport notes that the key for Newton […]

Yet another scandal surrounding the New England Patriots came to light during the 2019 NFL season when a member of their staff was found recording a game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. It appears the league still has yet to move on from the Patriots’ violation of their rules. According to Mike Florio […]

Historically the Minnesota Vikings have fared well in the draft, selecting quality players. But just like every team, they have had some players who haven’t worked out. Let’s look at the five biggest NFL draft busts in Vikings history. 5. Erasmus James, 2005, 1st Round, 18th Overall Coming out of Wisconsin, the Vikings hoped Erasmus […]

The Atlanta Falcons were busy ushering in some significant changes through free agency this offseason. It seems they may look to maintain their aggressive approach in the 2020 NFL Draft as well. The Falcons currently own the No. 16 pick in this year’s draft. General manager Thomas Dimitroff has indicated that teams have inquired about […]

The Minnesota Vikings made headlines with their decision to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills this offseason. It appears the lack of firepower in the receiving corps has not gone unnoticed by quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Vikings are dealing with some major depth issues to complement wide receiver Adam Thielen on the […]

This past season, the Minnesota Vikings had one of the NFL’s best receiving tandems in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Now, one half of that duo is gone. The Vikings traded Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for a haul of draft picks last month, meaning that quarterback Kirk Cousins is now somewhat short on weapons […]

The NFL Draft is always an exciting time for both the Washington Redskins and other teams around the league. There are steals and busts. There are also teams reaching and players falling. Trades happen, teams cut players and everything gets shaken up. With the 2020 NFL Draft approaching and plenty of intriguing players among the […]

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is doing his best to help those in need. According to the Jaguars, Fournette will be donating 7,000 meals per week to his home city of New Orleans for the next eight weeks. Fournette is just one of many athletes who have […]

Last week, police investigated the home of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott because of an apparent 30-person party he threw that also included Ezekiel Elliott. Obviously, with everyone going on with COVID-19 and social distancing, some people were not too happy about it, and during an interview on 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys vice president Stephen […]

The New York Jets used the third overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. He had his struggles in his rookie year, but also some big moments. However, it looks like his potential on-field play isn’t the only positive the Jets can look to. He’s also showing off his character. […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 61 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 61 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 61 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL Mock Draft live […]

More than likely, the Cincinnati Bengals will select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft later this month. If and when that occurs, Burrow will join Cam Newton as the only players in the NFL’s common era to win the Heisman Trophy and a national championship while also […]

Are the Miami Dolphins really so down on Tua Tagovailoa that they could actually take a non-quarterback with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft later this month? Apparently so. According to Gil Brandt of NFL.com, the Dolphins may be mulling the idea of doing just that, which would be a rather jarring […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found some really good players during free agency since coming into the NFL in 1976, but they have also had a lot of success in the NFL Draft. Let’s look at the five best draft picks in Buccaneers’ history. 5. Mike Alstott (1996, Round 2, 35th Pick) When people thought […]

The 2020-21 NFL season should be one for the record books. For starters, the offseason has already been one full of suspense and surprises. The Tom Brady era is over with the New England Patriots. Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers have finally parted ways and the Carolina Panthers gave Cam Newton the boot […]

The Houston Texans have only been around since 2002, but managed to make so dynamic NFL Draft picks over the years. They have had a lot of high draft picks, especially their first couple of years in the NFL, due to some iffy seasons. Let’s breakdown the five best draft picks in Texans history. 5. […]

The Detroit Lions don’t have the proudest history in terms of winning games, but they have still had some very good draft picks that have made a large impact on the team. So, let’s break down the five best draft picks in Lions history. One interesting thing about all the best draft picks for Lions […]

Russell Wilson and Ciara are about to have their third child, and on Tuesday morning, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback took to Twitter to post a rather creative gender reveal video. Gender Reveal Time! @Ciara Prince 🤴🏽 or Princess👸🏽??? pic.twitter.com/JcI9mLUQEp — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 14, 2020 With their two children—a son and a daughter—in between […]

The Detroit Lions have maintained that they are committed to Matthew Stafford under center, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t consider a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Lions have held multiple meetings with Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa and Oregon’s Justin Herbert, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals own the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft later this month, and while the conventional choice would be selecting LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, there has been some speculation that the Bengals could potentially trade the pick. Head coach Zac Taylor, who was interviewed on The Dan Patrick Show on Monday, […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly won’t be participating in the team’s offseason program unless he is signed to a new long term contract. The offseason program was supposed to start last week, but with the coronavirus, players and staff aren’t allowed at the team’s facilities. There will still be an offseason program going on, […]