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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was very critical of the way the New York Giants handled his trade this offseason, but general manager Dave Gettleman isn’t quite sure why. Beckham told GQ earlier this offseason that he was disappointed that the Giants couldn’t sit him down face to face and talk with him […]

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has caught plenty of flak for some his questionable personnel decisions in recent years. Most notably, it was his decision to take running back Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Although Barkley has since done what he can to justify the […]

The Detroit Lions wide receiver group just got a little bit stronger. Tommylee Lewis was just activated off of the PUP list, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. This is a good move for the Lions. Getting Lewis back from injury immediately adds depth to the receiving room, as well as provides some […]

The Cleveland Browns started their turnaround last season with rookie Baker Mayfield at quarterback. Then they added wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (along with some other elite talent) this offseason. Now it’s time to see if they can all click together. So far it’s looking good as Mayfield and Beckham Jr. seem to have a […]

The Chicago Bears experienced some turnover this offseason with former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio leaving to become the next head coach of the Denver Broncos. Fortunately, new defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano has kept things rather consistent in Chicago. Fangio’s departure undoubtedly left a notable void in the Bears’ coaching staff. According to Robert Zegliniski on […]

The Chicago Bears selected safety Eddie Jackson out of Alabama in the fourth-round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He has proven that to be a fantastic pick, with a strong rookie year and an incredible sophomore season. According to Jim Trotter of NFL.com, Jackson has an ultimate goal; get that gold jacket. Not to patronize […]

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the league’s stronger running back groups. The rich got richer today, as Jerick McKinnon was just activated from the PUP list. The 49ers have activated RB Jerick McKinnon from the PUP list. A key part of their backfield is back in the mix following an ACL tear last […]

The San Francisco 49ers may have won just four games this past season, but they are entering a 2019 campaign full of hope, as they have a roster full of young talent on both sides of the ball and could actually be a force in a couple of years. Of course, the 49ers won’t exactly […]

One of the first significant injuries of training camp has hit the New York Jets. Wide receiver Quincy Enunwa reportedly suffered a groin injury today. Jets WR Quincy Enunwa hurt his groin in practice, Adam Gase said “We’ll see where he’s at the rest of the week.” He will have an MRI. … As for […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a very disappointing 2018 campaign, going 8-7-1 and missing the playoffs a year after winning 13 games and making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game. A part of the problem was the relationship between quarterback Kirk Cousins and his receivers, with Cousins recently stating that he didn’t think […]

The Buffalo Bills have been hit with yet another injury. Cornerback E.J. Gaines will miss time with a groin injury, according to Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk. This is terrible news for Gaines, as it hurts his chance to start across from Tre’Davious White. Injuries have always been the best way to lose a job in […]

Free agent center Joakim Noah has been among several NBA players still looking for a roster spot in an otherwise dry offseason market. The former Defensive Player of the Year had a nice stint to close out the year with the Memphis Grizzlies, but remains unemployed, now drawing some advice from NFL Hall of Famer […]

The Washington Redskins could have been picked for HBO’s Hard Knocks this season, and head coach Jay Gruden knows how much would have been on his plate if that would have been the case. While Gruden was a coordinator the Cincinnati Bengals, he was apart of Hard Knocks, and he knows how much extra work […]

Unsurprisingly, a fight has broken out at an NFL training camp. What’s a little bit surprising is that it was between the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots. Both sides got into it after a routine play, according to Zack Cox of the New England Sports Network: Fight! Patriots offense and Lions defense scuffle after […]

The Chicago Bears are trying to find their next kicker, and it appears that they aren’t very close to deciding who that will be. Teams have started to release their first depth chart of the seasons in advance of their first preseason game, and a close look at the Bears depth chart has one big […]

The Chicago Bears are known for being a defensive club, and that reputation remained true this past year, as the Bears finished ranked third in the NFL in defense on their way to 12 wins. But it should be noted that Chicago is improving offensively, and the Bears are working hard to fix any bugs […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says that neither quarterback Cam Newton nor linebacker Luke Kuechly will play in the Panthers’ preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Newton is still on the mend from arthroscopic shoulder surgery, a procedure he underwent back in January. It […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has made it clear to the Dallas Cowboys that he will not play for the team without a new deal according to Josina Anderson of ESPN. According to the source, it is still expected the two sides will get a deal done because of Jerry Jones desire to make […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is still on the mend from a back injury that knocked him out of the final five games of the 2018 campaign, and as a result, head coach Doug Pederson is not sure if the will play in the preseason opener on Thursday night, per Josh Alper of Pro Football […]

Midway through the 2016 campaign, the New England Patriots acquired linebacker Kyle Van Noy in a trade with the Detroit Lions. He started just two games for the Patriots that season, but the following year, Van Noy became a full-time starter and has held that role ever since. New England head coach Bill Belichick loves […]

Just a few months before the 2018 season, there were questions if Adrian Peterson would even be on an NFL roster, but after some injuries during training camp at the running back position for the Washington Redskins they decided to take a chance. There were many questions about how much Peterson had left and if […]

The Cleveland Browns are entering the 2019 season in unchartered waters as they have legitimate expectations. After being the laughing stock of the NFL for decades, Cleveland are now contenders in the AFC. Earlier this offseason, in a blockbuster move, the Browns traded for Odell Beckham Jr. from the New York Giants. Once that happened, […]

There has been a growing concern in the media that this could be Tom Brady’s last year with the New England Patriots. The recent news regarding the Patriots quarterback will only heighten those concerns. According to Tom Curran of NBCSportsBoston, Brady and his wife Gisele Bundchen have put their Boston home on the market. For […]

CLUTCH Summary: The NFL is deep with wide receivers like Julio Jones and Antonio Brown. With the National Football League becoming so pass-heavy, the importance of wide receivers is greater than it has ever been before. With so much skill at the position, whenever trying to do a receivers ranked type of column, it’s important […]

The Oakland Raiders have had a very busy offseason in which they have landed big names such as Antonio Brown, Trent Brown, and Tyrell Williams, not to mention pieces like Vontaze Burfict and Lamarcus Joyner. As a result, there are some relatively lofty expectations for the Raiders heading into 2019. At the very least, they […]

Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores recently praised Josh Rosen for how much he has improved this offseason, but Ryan Fitzpatrick is still in the lead for the quarterback battle. Flores was asked if Rosen would be working with the ones during Thursday’s preseason game and he said he saw Fitzpatrick getting that shot, although things […]

The Dallas Cowboys may not have agreed to contract extensions with any of Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, or Amari Cooper just yet, but that does not mean they are not making an effort. According to Jane Slater of NFL Network, the Cowboys have “generous” offers on the table for all three players, offers that would […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of a very disappointing 2018 campaign in which they went 9-6-1 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2013, largely due to locker room issues. The Steelers’ locker room lost a couple of distractions this offseason, as Pittsburgh traded away Antonio Brown and saw Le’Veon Bell walk […]

The Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers are holding joint practices this week ahead of their Week 1 preseason game on Thursday. In their first practice, tempers flared and Bill O’Brien removed Lonnie Johnson—describing it as not a “big deal.” On the contrary, Green Bay wasn’t happy with how Lonnie Johnson handled himself during the […]

Vontaze Burfict spent the first seven years of his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals, but that does not mean that the linebacker has fond memories of his time there. Now a member of the Oakland Raiders, Burfict took a little shot at the Bengals this week. “I just think it’s exciting for people to […]

Coming into the 2018 season last year, there were high expectations for Jordan Howard with the Chicago Bears. Although, when the season ended, there was nothing but disappointment for the third-year running back. After a substandard season last year, Howard is looking to re-establish himself with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019. Earlier this offseason, Philadelphia traded […]

Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt suffered the third torn ACL of his playing career early last season, and the road to recovery has not exactly been easy, both from a physical and a mental standpoint. Butt appeared to be on his way back in training camp before what head coach Vic Fangio would call […]

With Cooper Kupp returning from a torn ACL and preparing to join a receiving corps that includes Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, and Josh Reynolds, defenses around the league are likely panicking. That’s because the Rams may very well have the deepest group of wide receivers in the league, and Woods calls it a “four-headed monster.” […]

There were memes floating around when the Arizona Cardinals were reported to have signed Michael Crabtree in free agency. Those memes were for naught as Crabtree actually didn’t sign a deal with Arizona, according to Adam Schefter. If you ventured onto social media on Monday, it was cluttered with memes of Crabtree and Aqib Talib. […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be taking the field this week for the first time since they suffered a humiliating loss in the Super Bowl last year. Los Angeles will kick off their preseason schedule against the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. The Rams enter their third season in the Sean McVay era and are hoping […]

“The Los Angeles Rams have won the NFC West.” The Seattle Seahawks have had to witness that become a reality in the past two seasons after reigning supreme in the division for years. Since Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles, the Rams have taken the torch as the best team in the NFC West. Although, […]

Although team owner and general manager Jerry Jones has expressed confidence in getting all his offensive players paid, he is still faced with the question of which deal takes priority over the others. There have been plenty of speculation regarding the pecking order of how Jones values the players on offense. While questions remain about […]

The Minnesota Vikings probably won’t be playing their starters at a high capacity during their first preseason game of 2019 against the New Orleans Saints on August 9th. But, there are still some notable things to watch for the team that reached the NFC Championship two seasons ago. 3. Improvement by the Offensive Line The […]

Oakland Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson has been suspended the first four games of the 2019 NFL season for PEDs, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Lawson took to Twitter to discuss his feeling about the suspension and affirmed the banned substance is Ostarine; saying in a four-paragraph apology letter: “I am responsible for knowing every […]