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The Green Bay Packers will be making some big decisions while deciding who they are going to take to help build their future on Thursday. This 2021 NFL Draft class is without question loaded and Brian Gutekunst could bring in some pieces that can help power the franchise back to the Super Bowl. However, there […]

It’s here. It’s finally here. Not every fanbase can look forward to the Super Bowl, but every fanbase can look forward to the NFL draft. With 2021 being one of the hardest for teams to evaluate prospects (with a lack of games due to coronavirus, players opting out, no in-person NFL combine being a few […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to take Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night. This has long been the case as Lawrence was deemed the no-doubt, No. 1 prospect before the college football season even started last fall. With the Jaguars expected to take the former […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is all set to kick off this Thursday, so it’s high time to check out what the New Orleans Saints are planning ahead of the huge event. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Saints are quietly doing their assignment, which includes the team trying to check the temperature […]

The Carolina Panthers have been extremely busy around the quarterback position this offseason. They started things off with a bang, trading with the New York Jets to acquire Sam Darnold. Most recently they traded last year’s starter, Teddy Bridgewater, to the Denver Broncos for a late round draft pick. Even after these two moves it […]

The San Francisco 49ers made waves weeks ago when they traded up to acquire the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, as draft day is upon us, the future for Jimmy Garoppolo remains up in the air as San Francisco is likely to draft a quarterback tonight. Multiple teams are expected […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering next season with more question marks than answers with the retirement of Drew Brees. The Saints were in salary cap hell at the start of the offseason, but with some contract restructures, they are in a much better place for next season. Despite the departure of several key players, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into the 2021 NFL Draft looking to bring in a few players to help get them back on track. After a disappointing 2020 season that saw them finish the year with a 4-11-1 record and a last place finish in the NFC East, they made some major moves. Most notably, […]

The San Francisco 49ers were in the Super Bowl just two years ago and were expected to compete for the big game again in 2020, but a long list of injuries derailed them from those lofty goals. Unfortunately, when everything was said and done, the Niners finished the season with a 6-10 record and last […]

The Atlanta Falcons are a team to keep a close eye on in the 2021 NFL Draft. With just hours left to decide what direction they want to go, no one truly knows what the franchise will end up doing. There are obvious expectations for them in the first round, but they could change their […]

Over the last couple of years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen down from being a serious Super Bowl contender in the AFC. They lost Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger isn’t getting any younger. That makes the 2021 NFL Draft even more important for the franchise as they try to get back into […]

Okay, guys. We’ve had Michael Jordan and Larry Bird fighting over McDonald’s, and Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green hatching beef about their Subway orders. Well, Gen Z, here’s your version of that: in celebration of the upcoming 2021 NFL season, former teammates Chase Young and Justin Fields reunited to talk shop about Chipotle, of all […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan, don’t worry about your team’s rough 2020 season. If recent rumors are to be believed, Bill Belichick and the Patriots could be on their way back real quick. Here’s the cherry on top: their potential resurgence might be coming back on one of the most heartwarming reunions of […]

Baltimore Ravens running back JK Dobbins is not one to be messed with. The 22-year-old is as physically gifted as they come and recently, even his own trainer had to learn this the hard way. Here’s a clip of Dobbins hilariously embarrassing his trainer, Nick Hicks, on film (h/t Overtime on Twitter): JK Dobbins just […]

Everyone and their grandmother knew that the Kansas City Chiefs needed to give quarterback Patrick Mahomes a revamped offensive line after what happened in the Super Bowl. The team has done an admirable job so far this offseason and even recently traded for tackle Orlando Brown Jr.  While the team has one of the more […]

The San Francisco 49ers have apparently decided on their guy in the 2021 NFL Draft. Adam Schefter of ESPN (h/t NFL Update) reported Wednesday the 49ers have made a decision as to who they will select with the third overall pick in Thursday’s rookie selection. The #49ers have made a decision on what they'll do […]

Each pick in the NFL draft is precious, but when you are like the Seattle Seahawks and only have three selections in total, then each pick feels even more important. Seattle has one pick each in the second, fourth, and seventh round. The Seahawks front office does have a reputation as one of the best […]

It turns out that the frenzy around a potential Russell Wilson trade earlier this offseason was more smoke than fire, at least according to Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider. Schneider revealed that while a number of teams called to inquire about the All-Pro QB’s availability, Seattle never “actively” engaged with them: John Schneider said […]

The Detroit Lions are in the market for a top wide receiver ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft, and new general manager Brad Holmes tried to make an aggressive move up the board in order to get his guy. Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN reported Wednesday the Lions attempted to move from the No. […]

When considering Virginia Tech’s uber-talented defensive back Caleb Farley and whether he’s a first-round NFL talent, there’s just a lot to spool through in the days leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft On Wednesday morning, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed the 6-foot-2, 205-pound phenom tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. However, while he won’t be […]

The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers have made a trade that could potentially alter the landscape of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. Carolina is sending quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The Broncos add depth under center as they look for Bridgewater to push Drew Lock. Carolina, […]

The Denver Broncos seemed to solidify the quarterback position by trading for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Wednesday afternoon. However, the Bridgewater acquisition might not preclude Denver from selecting a quarterback in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the trade “does not take Denver out of the QB […]

The Denver Broncos have reached a deal with the Carolina Panthers, shipping quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the blue and orange while the powder blue and white receive a sixth-round pick. Let’s talk about the Teddy Bridgewater trade. This news was brought to the NFL fans by numerous people, but it appears this man had it […]

The Buffalo Bills have positioned themselves to be one of the top contenders in the AFC for years to come. With Josh Allen developing into an elite quarterback with star-studded weapons and an elite defense supporting him, the Bills have to be feeling good about where they are. In the 2021 NFL Draft, they will […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley should have the green light when the 2021 NFL season gets underway. Barkley, who suffered a torn ACL in Week 2 of the 2020 campaign, is expected to be ready for the start of the new season, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley, who […]

Aside from having new additions to their lineup, the Tennessee Titans will also welcome another new face once the 2021 NFL season begins. That new face is Matt Rogers, a television host and a one-time American Idol contestant, who is set to become the Titans’ new stadium public address announcer. Rogers beat out more than […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are inching closer and closer to being able to compete for a playoff appearance. Jon Gruden and company have a good core built, but they need to add to it in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. Thankfully, this draft class is loaded with talent and the Raiders should be able to […]

Florida tight end and top NFL Draft prospect Kyle Pitts is not expecting to go to the San Francisco 49ers with the third overall pick. But he also was not shy at expressing his excitement at the possibility to NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano. Current Niners tight end George Kittle would gladly welcome Pitts into the […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft almost here, teams are likely already in the final stages of preparation when it comes to the players that they will select with their picks. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams, as they are armed with the 24th overall pick in the first round. While it remains unclear […]

Outside of the top five quarterbacks, a handful of gunslingers are also expected to be picked after Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, some teams including the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly assessed the potential of these under-the-radar prospects. […]

Add yet another piece from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl winning squad that is set to return for 2021. Antonio Brown has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers as they attempt to repeat as champions. First reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he notes the contract is […]

The Denver Broncos had yet another disappointing season, finishing 5-11 and last in the AFC West. Many fans were expecting quarterback Drew Lock to take a jump in year two, but he was average to below average. He started 13 games throwing 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions while only completing 57.3% of his passes. While […]

The Carolina Panthers made some modest moves this offseason but then eventually decided to roll the dice on formers New York Jets QB Sam Darnold. Only time will tell if he has what it takes to be a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL. Hopefully, running back Christian McCaffrey stays healthy all the way next season. […]

Coming off a return to the playoffs this past season, the Los Angeles Rams have only improved their roster as they look to make a Super Bowl run. Most notably. the Rams traded Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick for Matthew Stafford. Stafford could elevate the offense to a level it wasn’t […]

The 2020 NFL Draft was truly one for the books – from having it be an all-virtual setting that started in commissioner Roger Goodell’s home to teams like the Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, and Miami Dolphins (jury is still out on the Green Bay Packers) getting their franchise quarterbacks, it was something that had […]

The New York Giants are an interesting team to watch during the 2021 NFL draft. After another season missing the playoffs, the Giants are looking to continue building the roster up. The Giants have many needs across the board including wide receiver, offensive line, and edge. The Giants were very active in free agency and […]

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams are committed to doing their Zoom calls in style. With the organization preparing for the NFL Draft on Thursday evening, McVay showed off his portion of the team’s “Draft House” in Malibu, replete with multiple screens, a gorgeous window-view, and couch stickers to boot. For reference, our Zoom […]

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Regardless of what the San Francisco 49ers choose to do with the 3rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, it looks like Jimmy Garoppolo is on the outside looking in regarding San Francisco’s future. Kyle Shanahan is clearly looking for a reboot on the offensive end, and all Garoppolo can hope for is a […]