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The Green Bay Packers are beginning anew with Matt LaFleur as the new head coach. A few players will be crucial to the Packers returning to winning games again—including Jaire Alexander. According to Pro Football Focus, Alexander is Green Bay’s X-Factor for the 2019 season. Alexander is heading into his second season after having an […]

Recently, Albert Haynesworth—former NFL defensive tackle—took to social media to announce that he was in need of a new kidney. Fans reached out to the retired defensive tackle and did not disappoint. According to the Chief Communications Officer of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the center has received “hundreds” of calls from people with interest […]

The Houston Texans are trying to build a team to make a Super Bowl run under Bill O’Brien. That is especially true while the Texans have the luxury of having Deshaun Watson on a rookie deal. Watson is heading into the third season of his rookie contract, and so far, he has been a home […]

The Chicago Bears enjoyed a bit of a resurgence in the 2018 NFL season. As a result, head coach Matt Nagy knows expectations are as high as ever moving forward. The Bears find themselves in unfamiliar territory after enduring so many losing seasons in recent years. Nagy stressed the importance of making sure his team […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski may be in the first year of his retirement, however, it appears there is still a chance he could be catching passes from quarterback Tom Brady in the 2019 NFL season. It is safe to say that retirement has suited Gronkowski well thus far. Regardless, Fox Sports […]

The Indianapolis Colts come into the 2019 season with a chip on their shoulder. Frank Reich enters his second season as the head coach after having a successful first season at the helm in 2018. Coming into 2019, there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Colts. First, the health of Andrew Luck was a […]

The NFL’s two Bay Area teams have garnered plenty of hype going into the 2019 NFL season. Regardless, it appears Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo is still skeptical about the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders moving forward. Each team has high hopes for a potential resurgence moving forward. According to […]

Standout play at quarterback coupled with the defense’s ability to pressure the opposing one has always been a recipe for success in football. But as NFL offenses continue to prioritize the pass at all-time level, possessing those mirrored characteristics have taken on an even greater level of importance – and one celebrated NFL analyst believes […]

Duke Johnson has a new agent. Considering his new representation is the notoriously powerful Drew Rosenhaus, it should come as no surprise at all there’s been no change in Johnson’s status otherwise. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Johnson hired Rosenhaus as his new agent on Thursday, and still has every intention of being traded from […]

Versatility is starting to become a prerequisite for safeties who are coming into the NFL. That’s why the Los Angeles Rams fell in love with Taylor Rapp out of Washington during the draft process. This offseason, the Rams signed Eric Weddle to replace Lamarcus Joyner at free safety. That didn’t deter the Rams from using […]

If you’re looking for a bounce back performer in Fantasy Football this upcoming season, you probably won’t need to look any further than Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham. Okay, let’s start this with a disclaimer. I’ve said it 1,000 times and I’ll say it 1,000 times more – Jimmy Graham didn’t have a […]

When people think of teams who can contend for a Super Bowl in the upcoming NFL season, there’s a list of usual suspects that pop up. While the Carolina Panthers may not necessarily be on that list, one former NFL player thinks that the team is ready to break out, and could be a team […]

The New Orleans Saints suffered another brutal playoff exit this past year, as the team was the victim of a blown pass interference call that helped the Los Angeles Rams comeback and force overtime in the NFC Championship Game. Despite that tough loss, however, Saints coach Sean Payton feels the team is ready to move […]

Not every player makes it in the NFL, but with other football leagues beginning to pop up, it’s a good chance for some to prove they still have what it takes. For former players like Trent Richardson and Connor Cook, that’s what they’ll be hoping the XFL can do for them. According to Pro Football […]

When the New Orleans Saints signed undrafted rookie defensive end Carl Granderson, they knew the young player was facing a pending trial for sexual assault. Now, Granderson will have to serve a six-month jail term before attempting to make his way in the NFL. According to Pro Football Talk, Granderson had originally agreed to plea […]

NFL fans are constantly vying for the title of greatest fanbase in the league, and as the arguments will likely go on forever, one particular report has placed the Kansas City Chiefs atop everyone else. After a report from Emory University last week placed the Chiefs fans in 31st place amongst fans, a new look […]

The Green Bay Packers haven’t been at their best the past couple of season, but that doesn’t mean their fans aren’t still extremely loyal. Even with all the drama surrounding the team recently, Packers fans are going to be among the most committed in the league. The expose about feuds between Aaron Rodgers and Mike […]

The New York Giants decided to draft their running back of the future, rather than their quarterback of the future, with the No. 2 pick in 2018. With Sam Darnold on the board, the Giants elected to go with Saquon Barkley. Many believed leading up to the draft that the Penn State product was a […]

Last year was a tough one for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but luckily he had teammate Jerick McKinnon by his side going through a similar ordeal. Garoppolo tore his ACL just a few weeks into the season and missed the rest of the year, and McKinnon had already torn an ACL during training […]

Many analysts believe San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has a long and successful career ahead of him. One of the main reasons for that is where he started his career. The quarterback began his career with the New England Patriots. That means he got the opportunity to learn from head coach Bill Belichick and […]

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton thinks the team is ready to move forward. The Saints, of course, are coming off one of the most devastating losses in recent sports history. In the closing minutes of the NFC Championship Game, the Saints were on the wrong end of a blown call that should’ve more or […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is looking to bounce back in 2019. Coming off a torn ACL that cost him most of last season, Garoppolo wants to prove that his great starts at the end of 2017 weren’t a fluke and that he’s worth the massive contract the 49ers handed him. The 49ers have […]

The San Francisco 49ers have done a good job of building up their skill positions around Jimmy Garoppolo, including the drafting of Dante Pettis. The young receiver from Washington showed a lot of promise as a rookie and has the potential to be a top option for Garoppolo moving forward. Jimmy G missed almost all […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of extending to do, with Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Ezekiel Elliott all needing new contracts soon. There’s been a lot of talk about whether or not Dallas will be able to get all three of them done, although management has consistently insisted that they intend to do so. […]

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman isn’t new to making headlines. He’s often considered one of the more polarizing figures in the NFL and he’s at it again. This time, ESPN made sure the world knew Norman went running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Redskins CB Josh Norman is out here JUMPING OVER bulls in […]

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson became one of the league’s better tackles by studying the greats, including former Browns left tackle, Joe Thomas. During a recent sit-down interview with NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger, Johnson explained what he learned from watching Thomas, per Curtis Crabtree of ProFootballTalk.com. “One thing I remember watching from the […]

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes has a lot of respect for his division rival, receiver Davante Adams of the Green Bay Packers. Adams is Green Bay’s top receiver while Rhodes is the Vikings’ top corner, so these two are used to doing battle in the NFC North. In a recent interview with Brian Baldinger of […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins was taken with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. While other wide receivers from that 2014 class have thrived, Watkins hasn’t. Five years into his career and he’s already played on three different teams. Through his first two years, Watkins averaged […]

The Seattle Seahawks returned to their roots of running the football at a high clip in 2018. Under Brian Schottenheimer, the Seahawks had one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL last season. In an article by Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports, Schwab previews the 2019 season for the Seahawks. Despite the NFL turning […]

The Cleveland Browns made a lot of additions this offseason, including tight end Demetrius Harris. The Browns brought in a ton of big names like Odell Beckham Jr., Olivier Vernon, and Kareem Hunt, so Harris understandably hasn’t gotten a ton of attention. As a backup tight end, Harris isn’t going to draw too many headlines, […]

With just a few weeks until training camp, Melvin Gordon has thrown a little hiccup in the Los Angeles Chargers plans by announcing he is ready to hold out and demand a trade if the two sides can’t reach a long term deal. Gordon’s agent Damarius Bilbo told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network they are […]

Former Washington Redskins star Albert Haynesworth is in the fight of his life, and this one is bigger than anything that could happen on the football field. Haynesworth posted on in Instagram on Wednesday night that he was in dire need of a kidney, and he was reaching out to try and find out. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwTY5elSgh/ […]

After only playing only one game last year with the New England Patriots before tearing his ACL, Jeremy Hill is close to returning. Hill is currently a free agent but expects there will be a job for him once he is cleared, so his focus right now is just getting back on the field. “I […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are beginning a new era of their team’s history under Zac Taylor. Taylor replaces Marvin Lewis who spent 16 seasons as the head coach in Cincinnati. During the 16 years with Lewis as head coach, the team made the playoffs seven times but failed to win any of their playoff games. As […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon sent some ripples through the NFL world on Thursday morning, telling the team that he wants a long term contract or he will be holding out of training camp and demanding a trade. Los Angeles running back Melvin Gordon has informed the Chargers that unless he receives a […]

This offseason, the Oakland Raiders were able to land Antonio Brown via trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brown has continued to post his offseason workout with his latest one being highly unusual. The Raiders receiver posted another epic workout video recently of the receiving catching footballs. The only thing is, he is wearing strobe glasses […]

Doug Williams continues to further his legacy as one of the best players to play for the Washington Redskins. Even as the Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, Williams keeps receiving honors for his playing days—even at his alma mater. Soon, Grambling State University—the college he attended—is going to name a street after Williams. […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster and Ryan Switzer have quickly become best friends on the Pittsburgh Steelers. They’ve been seen working out together but now their latest video shows they can have fun together as well. One of Smith-Schuster’s latest posts on Instagram was of himself and Switzer re-enacting the final scene of the movie Titanic. The two receivers […]

A breakout season is defined by a sudden significant improvement or increase in popularity. That exactly defines what type of season Chris Godwin is likely to have in 2019 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Godwin was the 84th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by Tampa Bay. When he arrived, he didn’t see much […]