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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have a completely new look to their roster in 2020. The team’s big-name additions of Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and running back LeSean McCoy assure that. McCoy, who is no slouch himself, gushed to his new teammate Gronkowski about what it will be like to play with Brady in 2020: […]

After spending the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots, Tom Brady has finally moved on to a different team in the 2020 NFL season: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Though Brady will play the season at the ripe old age of 43, it seems likely that the living legend has plenty […]

The season hasn’t even started it, and there’s already plenty of talk about how Cam Newton will perform with the New England Patriots. Norv Turner, who was the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator in 2018, believes Newton will thrive with the Patriots, despite all the injury concerns. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Turner said that the Panthers offense […]

Without really even needing to delve into it, it is very well known that Michael Thomas — the best offensive player on the New Orleans Saints — is the best wide receiver in the league, only behind Christian McCaffrey in terms of best overall offensive player in the league. And with Thomas catching passes from […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods said he is “ready to get paid” as he prepares for the 2020 campaign. Woods added he hopes he will be with the Rams for the remainder of his career. Robert Woods says so far he feels good about his upcoming contract situation. Says he looks good, he […]

The Philadelphia Eagles never shy away from making moves during the offseason. They were able to land Darius Slay via trade from the Detroit Lions. Jim Schwartz, the defensive coordinator of the Eagles, detailed the special skillset of Slay. While speaking to Zach Berman of The Athletic, Schwartz highlighted the benefits of acquiring a player […]

Arizona Cardinals edge-rusher Chandler Jones is setting the bar high in 2020. Jones said he feels former New York Giants star lineman Michael Strahan’s single-season sack record is attainable, particularly after the Cardinals reloaded the defense in the offseason (via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN): “I don’t think that’s hard to get,” Jones said Thursday during […]

Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore had plenty of success during his 10 seasons in the Bay Area, thanks in part to an offensive line anchored by Joe Staley. In fact, Gore thinks he and Staley are the best running back–offensive tackle duo in NFL history. https://twitter.com/frankgore/status/1291470302153781248 Staley replied in turn, calling Gore […]

The Green Bay Packers will not have fans in the seats for the first two home games of the 2020 season, the team announced Thursday afternoon. Lambeau Field will not host fans during the first two home games this season. The #Packers will reevaluate after the first two games to determine whether fans can attend […]

Miami Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson was among the six Miami players sent to the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, per the Miami Herald’s Adam Beasley. Six more Miami Dolphins ruled out over COVID-19 concerns, but here’s important context https://t.co/LcRQ06jt8M — Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 6, 2020 However, it seems Lawson and the six others are […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was clearly focused on getting into better shape this offseason. In a video conference with reporters on Thursday, Jones said that he added nine pounds of muscle to his frame, so he’s up to 229 pounds now. Furthermore, Jones said he’s feeling good and stronger than ever after dedicating this offseason […]

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Doctson has elected to sit out the 2020 NFL season just prior to Thursday afternoon’s deadline, per Albert Breer. Doctson makes it three Jets players who have chosen to invoke their opt-out rights. Today’s COVID-19 list. Six Dolphins go on. Jets WR Josh Doctson opts out. pic.twitter.com/LZ5HzLQiQT — Albert […]

The NFLPA announced Thursday 56 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since the beginning of training camps. Ralph Vacchiano of SNY reported the 2.2 percent positive rate is “far lower than many expected,” but also noted MLB’s outbreaks are proof early testing is not always a good indicator of player safety. The @NFLPA says 56 […]

Teams throughout the NFL are making roster moves with training camps imminent and the Houston Texans could add a veteran linebacker to their defense. According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, linebacker Brandon Marshall has visited the Texans and could sign with the team. Also per the wire, the Texans hosted ex-Broncos LB Brandon Marshall today. […]

Trent Williams hasn’t had much time to get acclimated with the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason due to COVID-19. However, the veteran left tackle is already impressed with his new quarterback’s ‘laid-back’ demeanor. “I think the player he is well-documented, but as a person I think he is the most down-to-earth guy […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 90 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 90 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 90 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

With the NFL opt out period in the books, it’s now time to look at the full NFL opt out list of players who have decided to forego the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the pandemic, the NFL and NFLPA agreed to allow players who felt uncomfortable playing to opt […]

Buffalo Bills star cornerback Tre’Davious White will in fact be playing this fall amid a slew of rumors he was opting out (via ESPN). Bills All-Pro CB Tre'Davious White is playing the 2020 season, per @mortreport. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2020 White had yet to make a decision as of Wednesday, just one […]

Travis Kelce is an elite tight end. He is the best in the game, even though some would argue that George Kittle is better. Looking at Kelce’s numbers, he has a chance to be one of the best to ever do it. Since 2014, Kelce has eclipsed 800 yards in every season. Over the last […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made Henry Ruggs the first wide receiver selected in the 2020 NFL Draft with the No. 12 pick in the first round. Nearly fourth months after adding Ruggs, Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke out on how badly he wanted to draft Ruggs. “He was,” the Las Vegas Raiders’ owner said of […]

A number of NFL personnel appeared in a public service announcement on Twitter on Thursday morning. Houston Texans stars Laremy Tunsil and Deshaun Watson appeared in the PSA, as did the Griffin brothers of the Seattle Seahawks. New Orleans Saints star defensive end Cam Jordan and Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll also made cameos. On […]

Miami Hurricanes defensive end, and projected top NFL Draft prospect, Greg Rousseau opts out of the upcoming college football season. How do we know this? Tickle me pink, call me Nancy, and let me let you know I’m glad you asked. ESPN NFL reporter Field Yates took to the mean streets of Twitter to relay […]

The Houston Texans made quite a few moves this offseason. They lost superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that most believe they came out as the big losers. However, they added some great pieces as well, including the strong addition of wide receiver Brandin Cooks. From 2015 through 2018, Cooks enjoyed a four-year […]

Today’s generation of athletes is now speaking out against social justice more than ever. Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott has sent a plea letter to Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board for the release of Julius Jones. Jones is a Black inmate sentenced to death for the murder of […]

The Atlanta Falcons may have never won a Super Bowl (sorry, touchy subject), but they’ve still been one of the NFL’s better franchises over the past few decades. The team has made some excellent trades, and here are the five best in franchise history. 5. Deion Jones, 2016 The Falcons owned the 50th overall selection […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a massive splash this offseason when they signed veteran superstar quarterback Tom Brady out of free agency. Brady had spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots and most people thought that would be the only team for which he ever played. The Buccaneers have […]

Carolina Panthers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey might be the most electric player in the NFL today. He simply does it all. In 2019, McCaffrey managed 1,387 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, he caught 116 receptions for 1,005 yards and another four touchdowns in the air. He […]

With the Seattle Seahawks apparently parting with free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, it appears they are looking at some other veteran free-agent pass rushers. According to Michael Silver of NFL Network, Seattle may be keeping tabs on Clay Matthews and Everson Griffen in free agency. While the Seahawks appear to have moved on from […]

The NFL has had a bit of a diversity problem when it comes to higher up positions in teams around the league, and this is something of which Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is acutely aware. Now according to Kurt Popejoy of Steelers Wire, Tomlin put the NFL on notice over their lack of […]

The Houston Texans are definitively banking on running back David Johnson playing at an All-Pro level right out of the gate in 2020 with head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien having rocked the league by dealing wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for his services during the off-season. But according to Johnson? He’s ready to go. “I like […]

The New York Giants are one of the best franchises in NFL history dating back to 1925. The Giants have always been well run from the owner to the head coach on the sidelines. In recent years, that narrative has changed just a bit. The Giants have not been able to find a stable head […]

The 2020 NFL season has been in question for the majority of the offseason due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But now it appears that everything has been agreed upon between the league and the NFLPA, which means the season will move forward. Among the things to watch this season is the start of a new […]

There was some uncertainty surrounding Raheem Mostert and his future with the San Francisco 49ers after he requested a trade this offseason. But he always felt confident that he and the 49ers could work something out like they ultimately did. While speaking to the media on Wednesday, Mostert detailed the ‘blessing’ of staying in San […]

Some teams in the NFL have already had to endure a few players opting out of the 2020 season due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19. On the other hand, Mike Tomlin revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secret to zero player opt-outs so far. “But more than anything, largely, we’ve been working to educate our guys about […]

The deadline for NFL players to opt-out of the 2020 season is on Thursday and Tre’Davious White, an All-Pro cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, is undecided. While he has yet to make a decision, White blasted fans who question player opt-outs this season. “Crazy that me choosing my family’s wellbeing over a game comes with […]

Despite winning the Super Bowl in 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs are perceived as a team that has a weak secondary on defense. Charvarius Ward, who’s quietly become a talented commodity for the Chiefs, is predicting his own breakout season with supreme confidence. “Honestly, I feel like I could be one of the best young […]

Given how his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings concluded, it was presumed that Stefon Diggs forced his way out of Minnesota. On the contrary, Diggs believes that he didn’t do anything to incite a change of scenery. During a conversation with Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Diggs reacted to the claims that he forced his […]

Former NFL gunslinger Jay Cutler recently spit from his old flame Kristin Cavallari. Simple enough. Unfortunately, these kinds of things happen all the time. However, after Cavallari posted an image with her new boyfriend on social media, the backlash was so severe the former Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears quarterback up and deleted […]

Aaron Donald saw a ton of success under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips with the Los Angeles Rams. However, Donald will have to get accustomed to playing for new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as he enters his seventh season with the Rams. Even though he’ll be playing a different scheme in 2020, Donald spoke about the […]