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If you’re familiar with Aaron Rodgers and his ongoing passive-aggressive tug-of-war with the Green Bay Packers, then you are probably able to come up with a good measure of the man and the athlete. He is petty, sarcastic, prickly, and demanding. But with that too comes all-time talent, incredible smarts, iron-like grit and toughness, hard […]

Shoutout to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: the temptation was there, and still he and the Cowboys decided to be smart this offseason and address some actual team needs. Even with Dak Prescott on the field, the Cowboys were arguably the worst defensive team in the NFL. For the 2021 NFL Draft, they were best […]

The San Francisco 49ers used their third overall pick in the recently-concluded draft to scoop up their quarterback of the future in Trey Lance. At this point, however, Jimmy Garoppolo still remains atop the pecking order and according to the Niners, Lance will need to wait for his time to come. According to 49ers CEO […]

For a Los Angeles Rams organization that has made a habit of stealing headlines through blockbuster acquisitions of well-known veterans, the NFL Draft can seem a bit anti-climatic. Even more so with the Rams and general manager Les Snead giving up their top selections in the draft to pull off those trades over the years. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the draft with the hopes of being competitive, despite playing in the brutal AFC West. The division has a Super Bowl-caliber team in the Kansas City Chiefs, a rapidly-improving Los Angeles Chargers, and the Denver Broncos, which has one of the most complete rosters in the league, although the quarterback […]

The Legion of Boom may be on the precipice of a comeback in Seattle. Three years after Richard Sherman was cut by the Seahawks in 2018, in a salary cap maneuver that saved the franchise an estimated $11 million, the former Pro-Bowl defender appeared on ESPN’s First Take to make clear that not only was […]

The AFC North is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the division last year but fell apart in the playoffs after losing to the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers front office made a lot of moves this offseason. After having one of the best defenses in the league last […]

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane wants his team to have something resembling a “normal” season in 2020-21, and he’s willing to cut unvaccinated players in order to make that happen. During an appearance on One Bills Live, Beane provided insight into some of the league’s expected guidelines for vaccinated players, compared to those who […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly warned prospective free agents he was unlikely to return to the team. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Rodgers told players considering signing with the Packers he had no intention of playing football for Green Bay in 2021. Garafolo added A-Rod might have been offering that sentiment since […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a rough go in the 2020 season. After a tough season, the front office is trying to right the ship after acquiring nine new players through the 2021 NFL draft. With holes throughout the roster, the Eagles have made multiple moves this offseason to improve the roster. One of the more […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has remained silent even as rumors of a potential departure from his current team have persisted. While there are reports of Rodgers being dissatisfied with the Packers organization, the man himself has not yet addressed the issue publicly. However, he did send a telling text message to former Packers […]

The defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had one of the most successful offseason’s in recent history. After many maneuvers, the front office was able to secure the entire starting lineup for the offense and defense for next year as well. All 22 starters are gearing up to strike lightning twice. After bringing […]

The Green Bay Packers are frustrated by possible tampering involving Aaron Rodgers amid the star quarterback’s ongoing irritation with the organization. Rob Demovsky of ESPN reported the Packers are perturbed by teams allegedly reaching out to Rodgers individually to broach the idea of a trade. Green Bay has yet to file charges apparently because of […]

After adding to his Super Bowl collection earlier this year, it looks like Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is adding to another collection of his by buying a new yacht. Brady is reportedly buying the Wajer 77, a 77-foot superyacht which costs $6 million, according to TMZ Sports. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is […]

It’s no secret that disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t a big fan of general manager Brian Gutekunst right now. Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson reported last weekend Rodgers didn’t want to return to the Packers if Gutekunst remains the general manager. More details are now leaking about Rodgers’ apparent disdain for Gutekunst, with […]

As the rumors continue to swirl surrounding Aaron Rodgers and a potential split with the Green Bay Packers, many have pondered what sort of return haul the Packers could get in a deal for the league MVP. General manager Brian Gutekunst has remained adamant that Rodgers is going nowhere, but if No. 12 opts to […]

Heading to the 2021 NFL Draft, Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was initially seen as one of the top defensive players in this year’s rookie class. He was even expected to be selected in the first round. However, concerns about his heart’s status appeared to make teams hesitant on picking him early. The Virginia native […]

The recently-concluded 2021 NFL Draft led Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to reminisce on his own draft experience from four years ago. Apparently, his most memorable moment from the proceedings was when he received an unlikely call from McDonald’s before he even got picked by the Steelers in the second round of the 2017 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won back-to-back AFC Championships en route to reaching the Super Bowl as a result of each of the last two seasons. With Kansas City ending a massive 50-year title drought back in 2019-20 while defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, there isn’t much more the Chiefs can […]

After several moves by the Seattle Seahawks’ front office, the team completed their 2021 NFL Draft haul with a total of three picks. There are teams with more selections in the first two rounds alone. With that said, below are the grades for the Seahawks’ trio of draft picks. Round 2 No. 56 Overall: D’Wayne […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft now in behind us, all teams now can move forward with clearing up their rosters. With depth charts starting to take shape and with the potential for a semi-regular offseason, there certainly will be certain players entering into favorable situations. The following list includes 10 of the biggest fantasy football […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis did not want to confront the possibility of Aaron Rodgers  leaving the Green Bay Packers. Davis is a Packers fan and he clearly does not want Rodgers to leave. He did however say he understood it as he requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans back in 2018. […]

A former No. 1 overall pick and Super Bowl-winning lineman, Eric Fisher, visited with the Indianapolis Colts. The former Kansas City Chiefs tackle was cut earlier in the offseason and is now visiting the AFC South team. After Anthony Costanzo retired after the season, the Colts have been looking for a replacement. Eric Fisher could […]

The New York Jets had a very successful 2021 NFL draft. With the Jets starting a new chapter after trading away quarterback Sam Darnold, they had to hit on their draft picks. With the second pick in the draft the Jets selected quarterback Zach Wilson. Wilson will be the franchise quarterback for the Jets for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals, after some swift maneuvers, had 10 selections in the 2021 NFL draft — including a coveted fifth-overall selection. With the AFC North only getting better, did the Bengals bungle this time around? Or are they on the doorstep of challenging the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens? On paper, they certainly […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are keeping the former Pro Bowl corner in the division. After being cut by the Los Angeles Chargers earlier in the offseason, Casey Hayward decided to sign with the Raiders, according to Josina Anderson. He signed a 1-year deal that can be worth up to $4 million. He will be a […]

San Francisco 49ers fans, thank your lucky stars that cooler heads prevailed at the 2021 NFL draft! You can relax now. If you’re a 49ers fan, you know exactly what that means. This draft was stressful, but your team walked out of it as winners. Let’s break down the picks: 49ers NFL draft picks: Round […]

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on Tuesday while working out away from the team facility, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, because James’ injury occurred during an off-site incident, the Broncos will no longer be obligated to pay him the $10 million he’s owed for the 2021 season. […]

It feels so long ago when the Cleveland Browns were the butt of jokes in the NFL. Now, they have one of the best rosters in the league and somehow after the 2021 Draft, it got even better.  Below are grades for Cleveland’s picks in this year’s rookie selection. Round 1 No. 26 Overall: Greg […]

The Houston Texans have had an extremely busy offseason. From a new head coach to a new general manager and the never-ending rumors and allegations surrounding Deshaun Watson, it’s been a hot mess. However, the 2021 NFL Draft provided a short break of panic and worry among the Texans organization. While they were without a […]

It was speculated the Denver Broncos would take a rookie quarterback with their first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. The Broncos have also been all over reports of being interested in obtaining Aaron Rodgers via trade from the Green Bay Packers. For now, though, Denver is rolling with Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater. As for […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who also serves as the head coach of the Jackson State football program, was furious over no HBCU athletes getting picked up in the 2021 NFL Draft. Primetime took to Instagram to voice his displeasure on Monday, stating that he saw numerous players on other HBCU’s even that […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors in recent months,  with the drumbeat only growing louder leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t help matters with some cryptic comments (which he walked back), and then the team selected quarterback Trey Lance […]

If you’re a New York Giants fan, you’re probably used to disappointment. General manager Dave Gettleman has largely continued the Giants’ tradition of relatively uninspired drafts, especially if you remove the memorable 2004 draft from the equation. But the 2021 NFL Draft came with a surprise: Gettleman finally backed up his attitude as the presumptive […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a 4-12 season that warranted a head coaching change as Arthur Smith became the new headman. Terry Fontenot also made his way to Atlanta as the team’s new GM, so the front office has shifted quite a bit since December. After a disappointing year just a couple of seasons […]

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters is still bitter about the trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Rams to Baltimore in 2019. Peters unleashed on the Rams organization during an interview on former Rams cornerback Aqib Talib’s Catchin’ Fades podcast. He said he felt disrespected by L.A.’s decision to dump him only to later acquire Jalen […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bundchen, are coughing up a ton of dough for a residence on an exclusive island in Miami. Brady and Bundchen were sighted touring their new $17 million property in Miami Beach on Monday, per Mary K. Jacob of the New York Post. The celebrity couple were […]

The 2021 NFL Draft came and went with much excitement and buzz, overshadowed by the Aaron Rodgers trade rumors. However, the fans and players back in attendance at the festivities were a breath of fresh air after a virtual event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Baltimore Ravens, they needed to knock […]

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