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After landing Tom Brady in free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers realize that this is their time to compete for a Super Bowl. According to The Draft Network’s JC Cornell, the Buccaneers are trying to trade up in the 2020 NFL Draft to land an elite offensive tackle. I can confirm the Bucs trade up […]

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wants people to look at how the team dealt with Matt Cassel as an example of how the team will adjust without Tom Brady under center. In 2008, Brady suffered a knee injury in Week 1 and missed the rest of the season. Cassel was the backup and did […]

The Miami Dolphins are amid a full-blown rebuild as they enter the 2020 NFL Draft. That doesn’t mean that they haven’t had success in the previous years of their existence though. Before the New England Patriots reigned supreme in the AFC East, the Dolphins were able to win two Super Bowls in the 1970s. At […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects heading into the 2020 NFL Draft is Jalen Hurts, and according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers have both shown interest in him. Two interesting teams who have been in touch with and monitoring #OU QB Jalen Hurts: The #Packers […]

The New York Giants decided to place their franchise tag on Leonard Williams prior to free agency, causing some people to question the move. Despite the criticism, Dave Gettleman — the GM of the Giants — said that the decision to tag Williams was made sagaciously. “Really what it came down to was we felt […]

The NFL is hopeful that the regular season will begin on time, but that could be subject to change due to the coronavirus. As it pertains to the NFL, the state of Florida has deemed professional sports ‘essential’ during the current pandemic. In recent weeks, states have begun closing down businesses that aren’t deemed essential. Nearly […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is going to be held virtually due to the coronavirus, possibly setting a precedent on what could happen in the future. Kevin Demoff, the COO of the Los Angeles Rams, hopes that the virtual draft will force an evolution in the way the draft is conducted. “There are many things that […]

Mike Vrabel is a passionate head coach for the Tennessee Titans and he’s hoping to put his coaching skills to good use amid the coronavirus pandemic. While everyone continues to quarantine, Vrabel is informing people to continue their stay-at-home efforts. “As in everything, especially with the Tennessee Titans football season last year, it’s not necessarily […]

The offseason came to a screeching halt for the NFL amid the coronavirus pandemic (COVID_19). As a result, teams around the league have had to do their due diligence under some severe restrictions. Regardless, it is only a matter of time before the grind for the 2020 NFL season officially begins. According to Michael David […]

Brett Favre spoke about a tragedy. The NFL lost one of its own when former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car accident. Many of his former teammates and work associates have since offered up their condolences to his family. Among his most notable former teammates was Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have high hopes going into the 2020 NFL season. Head coach Dan Quinn already has an idea of the players he will be relying on to help spark a potential resurgence. Quinn recently offered up some high praise for the right side of his offensive line in guard Chris Lindstrom and tackle […]

Several NFL Draft analysts are predicting that the Jacksonville Jaguars will draft a quarterback in the first round. However, according to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Jaguars aren’t interested in drafting a quarterback and want to give Gardner Minshew a real shot at quarterback next season. Here’s what King said on Football Morning in […]

The Dallas Cowboys have done what they can to avoid too much turnover to their roster this offseason. They are hoping to fill another void through the 2020 NFL Draft. The retirement of center Travis Frederick has dealt a major blow to the offensive line. According to NBC Sports‘ Peter King on “Football Morning in […]

The Dallas Cowboys were able to secure another one of their key pieces on offense by re-signing wide river Amari Cooper this offseason. It seems he is hoping to stick around for the long haul. Cooper had been courting his fair share of lucrative offers before signing a five-year contract extension worth $100 million this […]

All things considered, the Tennessee Titans have drafted relatively well over the years. With the majority of the team’s first-round picks since making the transition from Houston to Tennessee panning out in some way, shape, or form, the Titans have also managed to make some surprisingly successful and impactful selections in the later rounds of […]

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce made an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show and talked about the Super Bowl and Patrick Mahomes, among other things. One of the things he talked about was the play when Mahomes took a heavy hit from San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward during Super Bowl LIV […]

All professional athletes are apt to producing some amazing stat lines, because that is exactly why they are playing at the highest level. And regardless of what sport it is, some of those stats live in infamy for the entirety of that sport’s existence, regardless of how good or bad the stat line was. For […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is still earning a salary on his rookie contract. The 24-year-old Super Bowl MVP and 2018 NFL MVP will likely become the highest-paid player and quarterback in the next year should he sign a contract extension or a new deal as a free agent. His Super Bowl champion […]

The Tennessee Titans have quickly become one of the more relevant teams in the AFC after years of losing and falling far short of expectations. Despite the team’s interesting history as the Titans were of course formerly known as both the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Oilers, it has mostly been a rollercoaster ride of seemingly […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has some company in the NFC after future Hall of Fame signal-caller Tom Brady left his New England Patriots in free agency this spring for the NFC South division’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, signing a two-year, fully guaranteed $50 million contract. Rodgers, 36, will get the opportunity to duel […]

Peyton Manning and Eli Manning have had quite a few memorable moments together, including a video of them playing basketball together. While people are looking for some entertainment amid the coronavirus, a video of Peyton and Eli playing one-on-one basketball resurfaced on Monday. In the vintage video, it’s apparent from the very beginning that neither […]

Former Ohio State Buckeyes champion head coach Urban Meyer has a few thoughts on his college quarterback, Dwayne Haskins, now with the Washington Redskins. The rising sophomore did not have a stellar rookie season for the Redskins, who selected him in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, but Meyer still thinks Haskins will […]

The New York Jets have had problems in the NFL Draft for decades, most notably the Mark Gastineau “curse.” The AFC East franchise has failed to select a Pro Bowler in the second round or later since they picked the defensive end 41st in 1979. In the 2020 NFL Draft, the Jets will have a […]

New Orleans Saints dual-threat running back Alvin Kamara learned of NFL college Christian McCaffrey’s big payday live while playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on Twitch. McCaffrey, 23, agreed to a four-year contract extension with his Carolina Panthers on Monday, netting the former Stanford rusher an average of $16 million a year. The 24-year-old Kamara, the […]

The New England Patriots are heading into unchartered waters following the loss of Tom Brady in free agency. Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, Bill Belichick opened up about the current quarterback situation in New England. “Well, we’ve spent quite a bit of time with both Brian and Stid,” Belichick said Monday, via ProFootballTalk. “I […]

The Minnesota Vikings reluctantly traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills this offseason, leaving Dalvin Cook distraught at the move. Just around a month after the trade was completed, Cook shared his thoughts on the Diggs trade. “That one hurt,” Cook said in a telephone interview with the Pioneer Press. “It hurt. That’s my brother. You […]

Aldon Smith is looking to resurrect his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys and the story behind his decision is quite interesting. Nearly two weeks after he signed with the Cowboys, it’s been revealed why Smith chose to join Dallas. Prior to his reinstatement to the NFL at the beginning of April, Smith had spent […]

The coronavirus has caused teams to hesitate to make announcements on free agents due to the impending physicals for the players, but the Cleveland Browns aren’t waiting. On Monday afternoon, Cleveland officially signed Karl Joseph. Earlier in free agency, the Browns inked Joseph to a one-year deal. This was after he spent his first four […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has a lot to be happy about, with former New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady agreeing to sign and play for the NFC South franchise, and the wideout decided to share the love on Saturday by complimenting Arizona Cardinals rising sophomore signal-caller Kyler Murray. Evans, 26, called […]

Houston Texans stud defensive end JJ Watt has often been praised for his generous charitable contributions along with fierce on-field persona. Who knows if he has ever been called a “psycho” before now. Per Aaron Reiss in The Athletic: Watt’s college roommate Louis Nwegzu recalls him writing daily goals on a whiteboard. A former Wisconsin […]

Damon Harrison did not enjoy his tenure with the Detroit Lions. The 31-year-old defensive tackle is currently a free agent after being released by the Lions. The former First Team All-Pro selection spent a couple of seasons in Detroit after he was traded by the New York Giants. Needless to say, it’s probably safe to […]

There may be no better evaluator of talent for a quarterback than the opposing coach. Nick Saban, Alabama’s longtime head coach, praised the likely first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Monday’s episode of ESPN+ program “Detail.” Per Ben Baby in ESPN.com: “I think Joe Burrow’s got great vision, does a good job […]

The Los Angeles Chargers franchise-tagged Hunter Henry prior to free agency and the pass-catching tight end has made it official. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Henry is signing his franchise tag with Los Angeles on Monday. Meanwhile… #Chargers TE Hunter Henry is signing his franchise tag today, source said. Not a surprise, but it […]

Longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shocked the sports world this offseason when he signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending the last two decades in New England. However, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick isn’t letting Brady’s departure force him to lose focus when it comes to next season. “Water […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have an excellent opportunity to change the trajectory of their franchise this April, as they have the No. 1 overall selection and will likely choose LSU quarterback Joe Burrow to be their next franchise star. In their 53 years of existence, the Bengals have a losing record and haven’t made a Super […]

The Carolina Panthers are entering a new regime under Matt Rhule, but they are making sure Christian McCaffrey sticks around for quite some time. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, McCaffrey is signing a four-year extension that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey is signing a four-year extension, averaging $16 […]

Although the blockbuster trade was agreed upon nearly a month ago, the Arizona Cardinals had to wait for a physical to be done until the trade could be official and former Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins could join their team. Per James Palmer of the NFL Network, that physical has now been completed and […]

Tarvaris Jackson died in a car accident in Alabama on Sunday night. The former NFL quarterback was 36. He is survived by his wife, Lakitta, and three children, Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the tragic news through a spokesperson from Tennessee State University. Jackson served as the quarterbacks coach for Tennessee […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes is pulling no punches when it comes to the questionable attendance numbers of various teams across the league. Lawrence took to Twitter on Monday and jokingly tweeted that the league should be looking at a few teams to study what it is like to […]