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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was none too pleased by the fact he was ranked the eighth-fastest player in Madden 21. DK Metcalf took to Twitter to discuss the top 10 “Speed” ratings for this year’s iteration of the esteemed football simulation. The 22-year-old joked he might have to run another 40-yard dash to […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has put a patent on a number of flashy passes throughout his career. It appears he is adamant about adding the behind-the-back delivery to his repertoire in the 2020 NFL season. Mahomes recently went viral by showing off the pass as part of his training regimen. It seems he […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to look a bit different in 2020 on the defensive side of the ball without Calais Campbell in the unit. During one of the wildest off-season that the league has ever experienced, Campbell found himself dealt from Jacksonville to Baltimore in a move that sends him from a club projected […]

Rumors surrounding former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski’s retirement status seemed to pop up nearly every other week during the 2019 NFL season. Despite all the noise, however, “Gronk” never once suggested he had a desire to return to the gridiron. But that changed when Tom Brady decided to sign with the Tampa Bay […]

The trash talk in the NFL has always been pretty legendary. And it’s always fun to hear what some of the players and coaches used to throw at each other. Sometimes, it’s aggressive. Vulgar language is common and the players can get funny, insulting, or even offensive. However, sometimes that trash talk gets weird. There […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers is part of a group that has a tall task ahead of them in 2020: replacing three-time Pro Bowler Todd Gurley. It won’t be Akers doing the job alone — Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown will also likely see significant carries — but in the virtual […]

With just over a month remaining until the release of Madden NFL 21, fans of the Buccaneers and all other teams know the actual season remains in flux. Time to play some Madden with the Bucs: 10. C – Ryan Jensen – 82 OVR Jensen has started all 32 games since joining Tampa Bay ahead […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have serious speed at wide receiver. If that much wasn’t already obvious, the Madden NFL 21 ratings that have been released have confirmed that fact, bestowing a 99 speed to Tyreek Hill and a 97 speed to Mecole Hardman. (There is no 100 speed ranking.) These are your fastest WRs in […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the move raised the collective eyebrows of fans from across the league. Despite Carson Wentz’s presence as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, the Eagles used a premium pick on his potential backup. Just how will […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones is chomping at the bit to get back on the gridiron. Ronald Jones said he is excited to take the next step in his career after having an offseason to zero in and get more focused (via Greg Auman of The Athletic): “I’m even more excited to be […]

After having a disappointing season with the New England Patriots last year, receiver Mohamed Sanu is confident in not letting that happen again this season. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Sanu hired a full-time coach to live with him this offseason for non-stop offseason work. The coach, Drew Lieberman, is a Wesleyan alum who spent nine […]

The NFL is coming under fire from the players with just over a week until teams are scheduled to report for training camp. Players took to social media Sunday to express concern with respect to the league’s lack of transparency and clarity regarding health and safety protocols to combat COVID-19. New Orleans Saints defensive end […]

DeMarcus Lawrence of the Dallas Cowboys, like other players, didn’t hesitate to call out the NFL for how the league has handled the response to COVID-19 for the 2020 season. Due to the uncertainties that still remain, Lawrence is unsure if he’ll report to training camp. In a conversation with ESPN’s Todd Archer, DeMarcus Lawrence […]

An elite teammate of Deshaun Watson on the Houston Texans, J.J. Watt, shared the unknowns that still exist for NFL players ahead of the 2020 season. While the league expects the Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs to begin training camps on Monday, Watson warned the NFL about not listening to health experts. It is […]

The NFL is in hot water with its players due to a lack of communication on guidelines for the 2020 season. Of the players that uttered their disappointment, DeMarcus Lawrence of the Dallas Cowboys ripped the NFL for putting players at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. I SECOND THIS! How has the @NFL had this […]

Players around the NFL decided to express their concerns on the NFL’s current guidelines for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Among the players to share their disappointment, Davante Adams of the Green Bay Packers blasted the NFL for its lack of prioritizing player safety. Everyone I’ve spoke with is in the same mental […]

Mark Davis and the Raiders are preparing for their inaugural season in Las Vegas, though it is unknown whether fans will even be able to attend games. One thing is for sure: Raiders owner Mark Davis will not attend home games if fans are not in the seats. Davis told Vic Tafur of The Athletic […]

Cam Newton will hope to get his career back in New England, and Patriots fans would be thrilled to see Newton return to his 2015 MVP form as the team moves on from Tom Brady. But former Pro Bowl offensive tackle T.J. Lang is not buying the hype. Lang said the NFL is a “what […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has apparently been spending time with former Dallas Cowboys head coach and current New York Giants assistant Jason Garrett. Bill Belichick and Jason Garrett have reportedly linked up while spending summers in Nantucket, Massachusetts (via Mike Reiss of ESPN): Belichick’s affinity for Nantucket, Massachusetts, is well documented, and […]

JJ Watt was among the extensive group of players in the NFL that questioned the league’s lack of information they’ve provided to players amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs slated to begin training camps on Monday, Patrick Mahomes reacted to Watt’s list of player safety concerns. 🎯 https://t.co/HS21KpfePU — […]

The Tennessee Titans have been one of the NFL’s most average teams for a large portion of the past 20 years, but have also had some great players, some of which most fans don’t normally associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for Tennessee. 5. Pacman Jones, 2005-2006 Jones […]

In 2019, the Green Bay Packers went 13-3 and won the NFC North before falling in the conference championship game to the San Francisco 49ers. According to Football Outsiders, they were the second-worst 13-win team in NFL history, but they enter 2020 with expectations of another deep run led by an impressive group of young […]

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning took a subtle dig at the Los Angeles Chargers during a Zoom call with the Denver Nuggets. One Nuggets player asked Manning about playing behind closed doors, to which Manning responded that player might have to ask someone with the Chargers (via Mike Singer of the Denver Post): Another […]

The disparity between the NFL and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) continues to widen as the season opener draws nearer. Multiple marquee players reacted with regards to the way the NFL is currently handling matters in light of the coronavirus pandemic. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees voiced out his disappointment on Twitter: […]

Diontae Johnson was able to shine in his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019, but he didn’t have much of a chance to catch passes from Ben Roethlisberger. As he prepares for his second season with the Steelers, Johnson opened up about working with Roethlisberger this offseason. While speaking about the upcoming season […]

The early release of Madden 21 player ratings has sparked endless debates, already adding to what seemed to be a wild offseason thus far. Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young backed his fellow Oklahoma Sooner and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who he thinks deserves more credit for his play on the field. Young voiced […]

Jack Doyle is going to be catching passes from Philip Rivers in the upcoming season with the Indianapolis Colts. But the veteran tight end still remembers not being a huge fan of Rivers at one point. During a video interview with Larra Overton of the team’s official website, Doyle admitted that he couldn’t stand Rivers […]

The dreaded coronavirus continues to pose a threat to everyone including the NFL players. The recent spike in positive cases in America involved Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth and his family. After having close contact with the veteran, Rams head coach Sean McVay underwent a coronavirus test as a precautionary measure as well. […]

The Madden 21 player ratings have yet again heard some words of disappointment from the players. Many of the snubbed players are left scratching their heads and searching for answers. Their lower-than-expected ratings in the game should only add an extra chip on their shoulders heading into the upcoming season. Here are the top 10 […]

Teams around the NFL are beginning to unveil their plans for fans to attend their games during the 2020 season. While most teams are prepared to reduce or avoid having fans attend games, the Las Vegas Raiders are not among the teams that are set to reduce their stadium capacity. Plenty of teams have notified […]

There are still several things that need to be ironed out in order for the upcoming NFL season to begin. Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter also serves as the president of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). He believes that the league and the union should both be on the same wavelength in order […]

The Washington franchise has had some absolutely legendary players. However, just like every other NFL team, they are not always remembered for their time with the organization. Yes, Washington has had legends. Art Monk is one of the greatest wide receivers of all-time. Sean Taylor will always be remembered as a safety everyone loved and […]

The NFL has had a training camp date (or dates) set for some time now. Those dates are for the rookies to report on July 21, the quarterbacks and injured players to report on July 23 and the rest of the players to report on July 28. Lately though, more and more concerns have been […]

The Los Angeles Rams currently boast one of the best receiving corps in the NFL, led by Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. Before Woods and Kupp, the Rams have been fortunate enough to employ plenty of gifted wide receivers in their franchise’s history. The same can be said for Los Angeles when it comes to […]

When the news struck that the Arizona Cardinals acquired DeAndre Hopkins in a trade, the entire sports world was in awe of the move. And it appears that Kyler Murray was just like everyone else when the report leaked. During an appearance on ESPN, Murray discussed his reaction to the Cardinals trading for Hopkins. “I […]

The New England Patriots likely became a popular team to use when Madden 21 released when Cam Newton signed with them earlier this offseason. However, fans may hesitate to use the Patriots once they see that Newton yielded a low rating in Madden 21. While Madden ratings continue to be revealed, New England’s entire roster […]

Cam Newton has been releasing tons of workout videos this offseason and that’s continued since he’s signed with the New England Patriots. On Friday, Newton posted another hype video that included him throwing passes with N’Keal Harry again. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCucLu5jLp2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Ever since the veteran QB was released by the Carolina Panthers this offseason, he’s made it […]

The Atlanta Falcons have featured some iconic NFL legends throughout their history. But they’ve also rostered some players that most fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Falcons. 5. Osi Umenyiora, 2013-2014 Umenyiora was a second-round pick by the New York Giants in 2003, and […]

Just as expected, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys were unable to agree upon a new contract ahead of Wednesday’s deadline. While most fans are disappointed in the team failing to ink Prescott long term, Dez Bryant defended the Cowboys’ decision to move forward as is. The cowboys never had a problem paying their QBs…….for […]