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The San Francisco 49ers made an aggressive move to trade up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft this offseason and everyone knew that they would target a quarterback. After a couple of years of hoping that Jimmy Garoppolo would take the next step, the team decided to head in a […]

Even though the majority of the attention has remained on the quarterback and wide receiver positions, with a little tight end sprinkled in due to the presence of former Florida Gators standout Kyle Pitts, there has been only one player that has emerged as the clear-cut top offensive lineman in the 2021 NFL Draft class […]

The 2020-21 Alabama Crimson Tide were absolutely stacked, and perhaps so stacked, that many have already forgotten about standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Because Waddle suffered a significant leg injury over the past season, fellow Alabama wideout DeVonta Smith, running back Najee Harris and quarterback Mac Jones were all able to move that much more […]

Because he didn’t play last season due to the “coronavirus” pandemic, it was often forgotten this offseason just how impressive former LSU Tigers wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was during his collegiate playing days. However, the Cincinnati Bengals certainly didn’t forget as the franchise officially selected Chase at No.5 overall in the first round of the […]

Even with former Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence coming off the board at No. 1 overall to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars, a selection that was immediately followed by two more signal-callers to round out the top four picks on Thursday evening, an argument can still be made that tight end Kyle Pitts is the best […]

With the majority of the talk surrounding former Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence, former BYU Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson, former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields, and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones throughout the 2020 college football campaign, former North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance was mostly forced to watch from the […]

The New York Jets made a major change this offseason when they decided to trade quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers. After rumors were swirling all offseason long that he could be moved, the franchise finally made the decision. That paved the road for them to take BYU standout quarterback Zach Wilson with the […]

The New York Jets have a new quarterback and through two picks, there have not been any surprises at the top of the 2021 NFL draft. Zach Wilson is the man. The Jacksonville Jaguars made the obvious choice by selecting Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick. The New York Jets followed […]

A reunion looks unlikely now. There have been rumors all off-season about quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo going back to the New England Patriots but it seems unlikely now. With the San Francisco 49ers drafting a quarterback with the third pick they have been rumored to be shopping Jimmy Garoppolo. He was hurt during most of the […]

At long last, Trevor Lawrence is finally a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars selected the star Clemson quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s 2021 NFL draft, to very little surprise. At the Masters earlier this month, former No. 1 pick Peyton Manning told this year’s No. 1 pick, new Jaguars’ […]

Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers may be donning a Denver Broncos jersey soon. The disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback has been heavily linked to Broncos as soon as news broke out that he wants out of Wisconsin. Per Cecil Lammey of DenverFan.com, Denver will no longer pursue a young signal-caller in the 2021 NFL Draft […]

The long-awaited 2021 NFL Draft has finally arrived. After the virtual event in 2020, NFL fans have packed Cleveland with excitement and eagerness. After the San Francisco 49ers traded up to number three overall, the rumors began to fly on which quarterback they would take. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that most NFL GMs […]

Trevor Lawrence is one of the most hyped players heading into his NFL rookie season. The highly talented quarterback from Clemson will be heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars and fans should be excited to have him. At the Masters earlier this month, former No. 1 pick Peyton Manning told this year’s No. 1 pick, new […]

The Green Bay Packers are having a pretty quiet offseason so far, which comes as no surprise. Their biggest move has been re-signing running back Aaron Jones to a four-year contract. Traditionally, the Packers have built their teams from their own draft picks and rarely participate in the heavy hitting parts of free agency.  As […]

There’s no denying that the Deshaun Watson scandal has pretty much shaken up the Houston Texans franchise to its core. Nevertheless, there’s an opportunity for a bit of a fresh start for the team with the new season fast approaching. First-year Texans head coach David Culley had a special message for Houston’s potential newcomers from […]

Coming off another Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to continue making the team better. With no first-round pick after trading for Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., this pick becomes even more important. Obviously having the roster they have including Patrick Mahomes already has them as a Super Bowl contender. […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is drawing near and the rumors keep flying off the shelf. Now, the New England Patriots are the latest of the rumored teams interested in trading up into the top 10 of the draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.  From our NFL Draft Preview Show: Trade calls are being […]

The number 16 has a dark history with the Green Bay Packers. Ask Aaron Rodgers. Something in the air in football’s oldest continuous professional franchise has tempted stars and quarterbacks away for over a century. That’s right, over the franchise’s 100-year history (the longest of any team in one location), no quarterback has ever managed […]

The Miami Dolphins are coming off a season in which they just missed the playoffs, but they were able to improve from 5-11 to 10-6 in one season. The 2021 NFL draft could be the final pieces Miami needs to make a playoff run. The Phins hold the sixth and 18th picks in the first […]

If you’re Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, you’re stuck in a bit of an awkward position in the first round, especially given your needs. By the time you’re on the clock with the 15th overall pick, at least three or four of the top five quarterback prospects will be gone, and goodness gracious […]

The Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers is surrounded by a million trade rumors and other drama surrounding his play on the field, but there is much to be said about his off-the-field exploits as well. His biggest off-the-field activity is being the current host of the long-running TV show Jeopardy. After the tragic passing […]

The 2021 NFL draft season is a wonderful time for players, teams such as the New York Giants, and fans: think of it like Christmas in spring. Everyone is hopeful, there are few, if any, injuries to worry about, and every team is able to get just a little better and grab a gift for […]

The Green Bay Packers are a mess right now and their star quarterback is done with it. The disgruntled Aaron Rodgers wants out and the last few seasons have been pushing him in this direction. This likely started when the Packers took Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 draft instead of a […]

Well, folks, as the old saying goes: the other shoe has just dropped. The NFL Draft hasn’t even begun yet, and the first big move of the weekend might already be happening, as Aaron Rodgers has proactively stated that he no longer wishes to return to the Green Bay Packers. This, of course, has huge […]

The Green Bay Packers very well might have dug their own grave. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Thursday afternoon star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become frustrated with the Packers organization and apparently wants out. One of the reasons he wants out could stem from the notion that Green Bay, ahem, wanted him out. Former ESPN NFL […]

Aaron Rodgers in the Silver and Black? What about in the Mile High City? Maybe in the Bay Area? These are three possible options should the Green Bay Packers trade their star quarterback. Pro Football Talk reported Thursday afternoon the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos could be favorites to land Rodgers, who apparently prefers […]

There is big drama in the Green Bay Packers organization. Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has told some members of the team that he doesn’t want to return to Green Bay. This issue started in last year’s draft when they traded up to draft quarterback Jordan Love in the first round. Some people assumed this […]

Adam Schefter dropped a pre-NFL Draft bomb Thursday afternoon when he reported Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has told some within the organization he wants out. The report has drawn an immediate response from Brian Gutekunst. The Packers general manager reiterated sentiments expressed earlier in the week regarding Rodgers’ future in Green Bay. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the many teams to watch when it comes to the quarterback market ahead of Thursday’s NFL draft. But recent developments suggest the team might not take a signal-caller until the later rounds. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Steelers are “closing in” on a one-year extension with backup quarterback […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is so unhappy with the organization that he has told people he doesn’t want to return to the team, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This comes on the heels of reports saying multiple teams have inquired about Rodgers’ trade availability. The San Francisco 49ers, owners of the No. […]

Is “Tebow Time” coming to Jacksonville? Multiple reports came in on Thursday detailing former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow’s workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Tebow reached out to the Jags requesting a workout… as a tight end. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported there has been “at least some discussion” of […]

The Chicago Bears are desperate to move up the board in an effort to select a top quarterback prospect in Thursday night’s NFL draft. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported early Thursday the Bears are aching to move up from the No. 20 spot, though it remains to be seen whether they are willing to […]

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Football social media exploded on Thursday morning when a suspect report circulated suggesting the San Francisco 49ers made a Godfather offer for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. That report was debunked. The interest in Rodgers, however, appears to be real. Jay Glazer of FOX NFL Sunday followed all that up by saying “a few […]

The Atlanta Falcons appear to determined to select Florida tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported the Falcons have fielded calls from “everyone” as they consider trading back. However, Russini added “there hasn’t been an offer good enough to trade […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft finally here, we’ve already had a shakeup occur in the draft order. The Miami Dolphins traded the No. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 12 overall pick, two future first-round picks, and a future third-round pick. Not long after that, the Dolphins moved […]

Michigan Wolverines edge rusher and 2021 NFL Draft prospect Kwity Paye is getting into the NFT game. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Paye is teaming with OpenSea to release what is believed to be the “first collegiate licensed football NFT.” The digital trading card will go live on OpenSea as soon as Paye is selected […]

During the 2020 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns finally showed that they are back to being contenders in the AFC. After years of struggling to take the next step, Baker Mayfield and company were able to get over the hump and into the playoffs. Now, with the 2021 NFL Draft right around the corner, they […]

Draft day is here, and there is already a preposterous trade rumor circulating social media channels. Bill Michaels, formerly of sports talk radio fame in Milwaukee, passed along report of a gargantuan deal between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers. The 49ers are said to have offered Green Bay the No. 3 pick […]