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The Denver Broncos are now officially under the direction of new head coach Vic Fangio. Although a defensive-minded head coach, Fangio will apparently have some say in his team’s offensive game-planning as well. “I do get involved and will be involved,” Fangio recently said of the Denver offense, via 247 Sports. “Maybe not to the […]

The Indianapolis Colts made one of the biggest splashes of the NFL offseason this month, signing linebacker Justin Houston to a two-year deal. On Wednesday, Colts general manager Chris Ballard compared his team’s acquisition of Ballard to the Chicago Bears’ signing of Julius Peppers back when Ballard was working for the Bears’ front office back […]

The NFL has had an odd rule in the past. If teams finished with the same exact record and strength of schedule, their draft order would be determined by a literal coin flip. That’s no longer the case though, according to Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk. To be clear, the coin flip isn’t completely gone. […]

The New York Giants recently made a blockbuster trade by sending their once-prized wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. When asked who the most talented player he’s ever shared the field with, quarterback Eli Manning’s answer was simple: “Odell.” Asked to name most talented player he ever has played with, Eli Manning […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez finally begin talking about the 2019 NFL Draft in this week’s episode of Butting Heads. They also dig into recent stories surrounding the Los Angeles Rams, including the new rule changes and the possibility of cornerback Marcus Peters getting an extension. The Draft Network’s Trevor Sikkema joins the show to […]

Many teams are beginning to view the NFL draft as throwing darts at a board.  Front offices are starting to realize there’s an incredible amount of unpredictability in the draft, and that it’s hard to beat. To counteract the randomness of it all, many teams are looking to stockpile as many picks as possible, in […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has two years remaining on the six-year, $96 million contract extension he signed with the club back in 2014, but the Bengals don’t have any plans of extending him at this point. That doesn’t mean it won’t happen eventually, but Cincinnati wants to see how Dalton performs in new head […]

If the Dallas Cowboys plan on reaching a long-term agreement with defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason, they are going to have to pay through the nose. According to Calvin Watkins of The Athletic, Lawrence is seeking to make $22.5 million per year, which is a cut above the $20.6 million he will be making […]

Former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Jordy Nelson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst wasted little time in releasing a statement congratulating Nelson on an incredible career, via the Packers’ Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhNIHOhI0j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Nelson spent 10 seasons in the NFL – nine of them with the Green Bay […]

Whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles were going to hit Nick Foles with the franchise tag was a question on everyone’s mind at the start of the NFL offseason. Apparently, they were wondering the same thing. The Eagles considered tagging Foles to keep him away from division rivals in the Washington Redskins and New York […]

The Kansas City Chiefs recently dealt with an unfortunate situation pertaining to Kareem Hunt. The Chiefs could be in a somewhat similar situation regarding Tyreek Hill. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the NFL is not expected to discipline Hill until child protection services conclude their investigation on Hill. As most people know, Hill […]

When the Buffalo Bills signed veteran running back Frank Gore to share the backfield with LeSean McCoy earlier this month, the writing was on the wall for fellow halfback Chris Ivory, whom the Bills officially released on Wednesday, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. Ivory spent just one season in Buffalo and was […]

When it comes to reviewing pass interference plays, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has a new ally. It’s none other than Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett. According to Yahoo! Sports NFL columnist Charles Robinson, “The entire idea of replay logic was in jeopardy when it came to pass interference” during the first […]

The New England Patriots are adding a former player to their coaching staff as Jerod Mayo will become the team’s new linebackers coach heading into the 2019 NFL season. Mayo was a linebacker for the team for eight seasons and remained a loyal member of the Patriots community. One of the best #Patriots leaders of […]

The Chicago Bears have been speculatively shopping running back Jordan Howard this offseason, and when head coach Matt Nagy was asked about Howard, he took somewhat of a coy approach. Nagy on if Jordan Howard has a role in this RB group: “Yeah, he does.” …but he went on to say GM Ryan Pace will […]

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end Jared Cook to a two-year, $15.5 million contract earlier this week, adding an impressive weapon to an already lethal passing game. Cook was introduced by the team on Wednesday, and while the process to get him signed took some time, he never doubted that it would happen: […]

Free agent linebacker Brandon Marshall is set to meet with the Oakland Raiders this upcoming Thursday, according to Pro Football Talk. Marshall played the following six seasons with the Denver Broncos and won a Super Bowl trophy with the team back in 2011. The Broncos picked Marshall up after he was drafted and cut by […]

The general consensus is that the Arizona Cardinals are going to take University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the first overall pick of the NFL Draft next month. That would likely spell the end for Josh Rosen, whom the Cardinals selected in the first round of the draft last year, in Arizona after just […]

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will have to sit the first eight games of the 2019 campaign as a result of a suspension handed down by the NFL, but commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling allowing Hunt to remain with the Browns during his ban. “I left open the door that maybe for a portion […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a dynamic rookie campaign, taking over for an injured Joe Flacco midway through the season and leading the Ravens to an AFC North division title. However, while Jackson is a freakish athlete capable of taking over a game with his speed and athleticism, his ability to actually throw the […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a big addition to their passing game this month, signing wide receiver Devin Funchess in free agency. Colts head coach Frank Reich is excited about the acquisition of Funchess and what he will do for Indianapolis’ offense: “He has good feet, good instincts and good body control and body quickness. Helps […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has had his fair share of struggles since coming into the league in 2015, but, interestingly enough, most of those struggles have occurred over the last two years. Mariota is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he had difficulty staying healthy, starting 13 games and throwing for just […]

Although a defensive-minded head coach, Denver Broncos newcomer Vic Fangio is already pretty optimistic about his team’s offense. Presumably leading to some of that optimism, the Broncos notably acquired former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco via trade this offseason. “I think offensively, we have a chance to be better than people think we do,” Fangio […]

The Detroit Lions are not exactly known as an organization that consistently wins, but head coach Matt Patricia wishes to change that. When asked on Pro Football Talk Live when he thinks the Lions need to start winning, he said that it must happen immediately: “We’ve got to do it right away,” Patricia said, according […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee missed the entire 2018 season as a result of a preseason knee injury that ultimately required surgery. But, the Jaguars are expecting Lee back before the start the 2019 campaign. According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Jacksonville head coach Doug Marrone said that he expects Lee to return […]

Wide receiver Jordy Nelson announced his retirement from the game of football on Wednesday, and afterward, the Green Bay Packers took to Instagram to thank him for all of his contributions to the franchise: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhL-FVBNoQ/ While Nelson spent the 2018 campaign with the Oakland Raiders, hauling in 63 receptions for 739 yards and three touchdowns, […]

The San Francisco 49ers decided to use their franchise tag on kicker Robbie Gould this offseason, but he still may end up getting a long-term extension from the team after all. “We had a conversation with his representation at the Combine,” said 49ers general manager John Lynch, according to Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee. “The franchise […]

Free-agent running back Darren Sproles has not yet made a decision on whether or not he plans to play in the NFL this coming season, but if he does decide to return, the Philadelphia Eagles seem ready to welcome him back. According to Eagles insider Dave Spadaro, Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson says that he […]

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice missed his entire rookie campaign this past year after suffering a torn ACL during the preseason. But, the Redskins are expecting him to be good to go soon. According to Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic, Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said he expects Guice to be ready for training […]

The New York Jets didn’t just make a splash by signing running back Le’Veon Bell in NFL free agency. They also landed linebacker C.J. Mosley, one of the best defensive players on the market. The acquisition of Mosley was not something the Jets were expecting, and head coach Adam Gase was very surprised that he […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is not the same player he once was. That is a fact. But are we exaggerating just how far he has fallen? Giants general manager Dave Gettleman seems to think so, saying that he does not believe Manning is finished: “I really believe there has been a false narrative […]

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was recently placed under the team’s franchise tag, and now contract negotiations can begin. Considering Clowney wants a long-term deal and the Texans want to keep him as long as possible, head coach Bill O’Brien made stated it will be ‘interesting’ as contract talks play out.  “It’ll be interesting,” O’Brien said […]

New Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is introducing some new ideas to the  NFL meeting room and trying to accommodate players who are playing in the social media era. Kingsbury announced on Tuesday at the NFL owners meeting that he will implement cell phone breaks during team meetings. This is something he also did when […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making some subtle moves and bolstering their current roster. Head coach Bruce Arians has another quarterback to mentor alongside Jameis Winston as the team added Blaine Gabbert to their roster on Wednesday. Buccaneers signed quarterback Blaine Gabbert. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 27, 2019 Gabbert will be a back up […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are typically known for the team’s defensive prowess while the AFC North franchise added yet another name to the fold this offseason. Pittsburgh managed to sign defensive back turned linebacker Mark Barron while Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin couldn’t be happier about the notable addition to his defense. “It’s been awesome to […]

After Xavier Rhodes had a down year last year for the Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has made it clear he wants the former Pro Bowler to earn his contract. Speaking at the NFL owners meetings, Zimmer said that Rhodes needs to play better this season, and he is going to make sure that happens. “I […]

The “Gronk Era” has officially come and gone with the veteran pass catcher recently electing to hang up his cleats for good. With the now-former New England Patriots tight end retired, everyone has continued to sing the praises of Rob Gronkowski — including longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. In fact, Tomlin recently told […]

Former Cleveland Browns and current New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon remains away from the game of football as he continues to recover from his latest hiccup off the field. As a result, his future in New England remains uncertain as even Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn’t know if the once prolific wideout with […]

The expectation is that the Seattle Seahawks will still get a deal done with linebacker Bobby Wagner, even though his asking price probably went up after some of the contracts handed out this offseason. Wagner is entering the last season of a 4-year deal that has paid him $43 million. Asked at the owners meeting […]