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2018 was a solid season for the Tennessee Titans finishing with a 9-7 record, but that wasn’t enough to make the NFL playoffs, and that is the goal. This is a team that is expected to compete again for the AFC South and should be an intriguing year. There are also some major storylines surrounding […]

The Tennessee Titans have gone 9-7 for three consecutive seasons. As a result, it seems head coach Mike Vrabel is doing whatever he can to get his team over the hump. The Titans have been on the cusp of emerging as a legitimate contender over the last several years. According to Erik Bacharach of The […]

After finishing the season 7-9 last year and missing out on the NFL playoffs, there is hope that with the changes made this offseason this can be a playoff team next year. They play in a very big tough NFC, but anything can happen any given year. There are also some big storylines that can’t […]

The New Orleans Saints parted ways with longtime workhorse running back Mark Ingram this offseason. He is now looking to make himself at home with the new-look Baltimore Ravens. Ingram is among the notable new faces in Baltimore for OTAs. According to Aaron Kasinitz of PennLive.com, he admits the team will need some time to […]

The Cleveland Browns have been linked to defensive tackle Gerald McCoy ever since he parted ways with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. It appears they are still holding out hope to sign him. Despite their best efforts, McCoy left the building without a deal after promising to meet with the Baltimore Ravens. According to […]

The Los Angeles Rams signed Eric Weddle this offseason, and as it turns out if they wouldn’t have he would have retired. Early in the offseason, the Baltimore Ravens released Weddle which really caught him off guard and made him really consider his future. Weddle decided he would take a few visits and set up […]

The Green Bay Packers recently indicated that defensive tackle Mike Daniels could see a downtick in snaps in the 2019 NFL season. Regardless, that has not changed how the team feels about his overall talent. Daniels has spent the offseason nursing a foot injury that ended his season early. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, […]

An interesting story is developing with Nick Foles and the Jacksonville Jaguars after the team announced on Monday that the newly signed quarterback won’t be attending OTAs. Nick Foles will not be at OTAs for personal reasons and there’s no timetable for his return, #Jaguars say — Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) May 28, 2019 Mike Garafolo […]

After a relatively slow start as a rookie, Adam Gotsis has seen a considerable uptick in playing time as a two-down Denver Broncos defensive lineman in the second and third years of his career. This offseason, he has adjusted to his third head coach and defensive coordinator in his four seasons as a pro. However, […]

Jordan Howard became a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in March. Less than a month later, the franchise drafted Miles Sanders. Howard is in the final year of his contract and now he now faces plenty of competition in Philly’s backfield with the standout rookie from Penn State, as well as a host of other […]

Although the current collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association does not end until 2020, that hasn’t stopped the two sides from having discussions on a new agreement. The two sides have been having preliminary talks for several weeks now, but a report from the New York Times Tuesday said the […]

Tight end Ben Watson will miss the first four games this season with the New England Patriots for violating the league policy on performance enhancing substances. Watson said in a Facebook message Sunday (May 26) he underwent a legal testosterone treatment as prescribed by a doctor in March, well before he decided against retirement and […]

The 49ers have an abundance of wealth at running back. The group, however, is ailing right now and a full-blown competition might not take place until training camp. Jerick McKinnon continues to rehab from the torn ACL he suffered on September 1. The hope is that he will be able to participate in training camp and […]

The Denver Broncos have revamped their depth under center once again this NFL offseason. It appears they have already given fans a potential taste of what is to come. The Broncos got their first look at the likes of quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, and Kevin Hogan. Denver gave a glimpse of what […]

In Justin Simmons’ opinion, Kareem Jackson has a style of play which is similar to Chris Harris Jr.’s. Simmons, the Denver Broncos safety, sang Jackson’s praises to 247Sports.com’s Zack Kelberman last week. Kareem has been great. I’m really excited about Kareem, too. He brings versatility in the back end. Safety, nickel, corner, wherever you need […]

The Indianapolis Colts were not expected to take the NFL by storm last season with a struggling offensive line, new head coach, and a quarterback coming off a lengthy injury. To the surprise of many, their offensive line was considered the best in the league last season leading Andrew Luck to another Pro Bowl selection. […]

The Chicago Bears have a litany of talented wide receivers on the team’s current roster. However, the surging NFC North franchise may have a “rookie gem” among the bunch in soon-to-be first-year wide receiver Riley Ridley. “It’s that route-running ability that could make Ridley a factor for the Bears quickly,” writes Gary Davenport of Bleacher […]

Rookie Ryan Connelly is making a case that he should be given the New York Giants’ starting linebacker position in the 2019 NFL season. According to NJ.com’s Ryan Dunleavy (via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio), Connelly could become one of the Giants’ starting inside linebackers in their 3-4 defensive scheme. Fifth-round linebacker Ryan Connelly could […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin the 2019 campaign with quite the quarterback tandem atop the depth chart. While longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will remain under center as Los Angeles’ starter, another veteran in Tyrod Taylor will notably serve as his backup, giving the AFC West franchise a formidable signal-caller off the bench. Taylor […]

The NFL is likely going to investigate the recent incident involving Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) wrote about the development on May 27. If the video from Las Vegas had involved almost anyone else, no one would have batted an eye. But because it […]

The Detroit Lions had a disappointing year in Matt Patricia’s first season as head coach. The Lions ended the year with a 6-10 record, finishing last in the NFC North. There were high expectations before the 2018 season with Patricia coming from the New England Patriots. Matthew Stafford had a ton of weapons at his […]

The Houston Texans have taken leaps-and-bounds to become a legitimate playoff contender. They have an elite defense led by J.J. Watt, and on the other side of the ball sits one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the NFL. But, despite their abundance of star power, the team has failed to win a post-season […]

ESPN has predicted a big season for Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson. In fact, ESPN ranked Carson 23rd among running backs in terms of fantasy outlook. The website predicted Carson will run for 1,097 yards and nine touchdowns on 252 carries. It also predicts he will record 201 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown […]

The Denver Broncos are coming off back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 1972, a truly remarkable feat. The Broncos are also just three years removed from a Super Bowl title, so it’s not as though Denver has been bereft of success recently. However, it is no secret that the Broncos aren’t considered a […]

Two years ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars looked like they were next up in the AFC. They had just won 10 games, captured the AFC South division title and made it all the way to the AFC Championship Game where they came within one quarter of beating the New England Patriots. Entering the 2018 campaign, many […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is coming off of a spectacular 2018 campaign in which he hauled in 113 receptions for 1,373 yards and nine touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl appearance. Pro Football Focus notes that Thielen was every bit as good as his numbers suggested, ranking him as the Vikings’ best […]

ESPN has predicted a big year for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins. According to the website’s fantasy football projections for the 2019 NFL season, Sammy Watkins will record 70 receptions, 1,037 yards, and six touchdowns for a total of 212.9 fantasy points. Injuries have taken a toll on Watkins’ production since 2015, per […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan likes what he sees from his rookie offensive linemen. More specifically, Ryan told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alpe) he “was fired up” when the Falcons drafted Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary. I’ve been impressed with both of those guys’ attitudes. They move really […]

Brian Gutekunst and the Green Bay Packers are without question one of the most improved teams in the NFL due to their offseason moves. After missing the playoffs for the second straight year in 2018, Green Bay made it clear that they were no longer going to accept mediocrity. The team had not been very […]

For the second straight year, a prospect named Josh Allen was selected at No. 7 overall in the NFL Draft. Unlike last year’s Josh Allen, a quarterback, this year’s Josh Allen will make his money taking down shot-callers in the backfield. The Jacksonville Jaguars seemingly lucked into the Kentucky pass rusher when he unexpectedly fell […]

The New York Giants, at least according to some organizational higher-ups, will be better without Odell Beckham Jr. going forward. Everyone knows that his production indicates otherwise, and now come additional statistics suggesting the Giants will struggle even greater now that the superstar wide receiver plays for the Cleveland Browns. Pro Football Focus rated Beckham […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL stemming from last season is the status of Todd Gurley’s knee injury. This offseason, there were reports that the Los Angeles Rams star running back has arthritis in his knee. Going back to this last season, Gurley suffered a knee injury in Week 1 against the Oakland […]

The Dallas Cowboys did not have a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft last month, and they did not find themselves on the clock until the 58th overall selection in the second round. The Cowboys elected to beef up their defense with the pick, selecting University of Central Florida defensive lineman Trysten Hill. Dallas […]

When Chris Hogan left the New England Patriots in the offseason and signed a deal with the Carolina Panthers, he left behind a legacy of memorable moments and stellar plays that will keep him in the Patriots history forever. Now, before turning his attention fully to his new team, he looked back one last time […]

After agreeing to come out of retirement and signing a one-year contract with the New England Patriots, tight end Benjamin Watson will have to sit out for four games, as the tight end revealed that he would be suspended thanks to medication he was taking prior to coming back into the NFL. Despite having to […]

As the Green Bay Packers prepare to try and improve over their dismal 2017 and 2018 seasons, they’ll be doing so with a brand new head coach, and a much improved defensive makeup compared to the last couple of years. Because of the improved defensive depth, certain players on the team won’t have to log […]

The Oakland Raiders traded third and fifth-round draft picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for Antonio Brown, a swap many across the NFL reacted to with shock given the cheapo price tag it took to acquire one of the most productive receivers in NFL history. Less than a month into the start of organized […]

Many assumed the Kansas City Chiefs’ historically explosive offense would suffer after the release of Kareem Hunt. And why not? The star running back followed up a standout debut campaign by further establishing himself as one of the NFL’s most dangerous running and receiving threats over the first 11 games of 2019. If Hunt wasn’t […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush had a standout career with the Michigan Wolverines and in Pittsburgh, the team hopes that he can help replace some of the production lost when Ryan Shazier was lost because of a devastating injury. Bush has had an interesting road to the NFL and let’s breakdown some things you need […]