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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens showed some glimpses of being a solid NFL quarterback last season but he is not guaranteed a spot on this years team. Mullens will be competing with C.J Beathard for the right to back up Jimmy Garrapolo and that is something and that is something former Southern Miss star […]

The New York Jets have made it clear that they want to think outside the box in choosing their next general manager and some around the NFL think that guy could be Peyton Manning. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk is in the know around the NFL and thinks that Adam Gase could be the […]

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber is the team’s all-time rushing leader but he thinks that Saquon Barkley has a chance to take over that crown. In Barber’s career with the Giants, he rushed 2,217 times for 10,449 yards and 55 touchdowns.  In Barkley’s rookie year he ran 261 times for 1,307 yards […]

The Baltimore Ravens worked out several free agents on Friday, including former Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Jon Bostic, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Bostic signed a two-year, $4 million deal with the Steelers in free agency last season. He went on to start 14 of 16 games at left inside linebacker for Pittsburgh, […]

The expectations remain as high as ever for the Tennesee Titans going into the 2019 NFL season. Meanwhile, it appears defensive tackle Jurrell Casey has undergone some personnel changes this offseason. Casey played decided to slim down last year and wound up playing the 2018 campaign at 275 pound, which is lowest he has weighed […]

The Houston Texans have released veteran tight end Ryan Griffin, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The 29-year-old was arrested in Nashville, TN last month on charges of vandalism and public intoxication. According to local police, Griffin punched out the front window of a Nashville hotel, after which hotel security followed him on foot. When officers […]

The Baltimore Ravens are set to begin organized team activities come next week. While the team looks to get its new roster up to speed, Baltimore is not expecting their young wideouts to take part in it. Both wide receiver Marquise Brown and Miles Boykin have been nursing injuries this offseason. According to Jeff Zreibec […]

Marcus Gilbert publicly pushed back on a recent ESPN article about his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, insisting he’s thrilled to be playing for the Arizona Cardinals and denying that he ever sought therapy amid the most tumultuous time of his standout NFL career. In a series of twitter posts on Friday, the veteran right […]

Dwayne Bowe’s playing peak was relatively brief, beset by his frustrating penchant for drops and a work ethic that many called into question. When the former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver was at his best, though, he engaged in some classic one-on-one battles with standout Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, adding an extra layer of […]

The New England Patriots, believe it or not, are proud of winning a sixth Super Bowl ring in February – and they won’t be letting anyone forget it. The Patriots updated their team plane recently to include multiple references to their 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, according to celebrity […]

The New York Jets are still in a state of major transition after abruptly dismissing general manager Mike Maccagnan earlier this week. Fortunately, though, reports of imminent friction between first-year coach Adam Gase, named Maccagnan’s replacement on an interim basis, and superstar running back Le’Veon Bell seem to be widely overblown. Rumors surfaced almost immediately […]

Nick Mullens, effective and exciting as he was at times over the second half of the 2018 season, was never auditioning for the role of the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback. That job belongs to Jimmy Garoppolo, of course, who signed a whopping five-year, $137.5 million contract with San Francisco in February of last year […]

The Arizona Cardinals completely revamped their team and built a new future in just one offseason. The main piece of that puzzle was a quarterback and first overall pick Kyler Murray. He wasn’t the only elite talent the Cardinals got in that draft though. Wide receiver Hakeem Butler was heavily considered one of the best […]

Good news, Indianapolis Colts fans. Rookie cornerback Rock Ya-Sin doesn’t just have one of the best names in the NFL; he’s probably an even more intriguing player than you previously thought, too. According to Pro Football Focus, the Temple University product allowed just 8.3 yards per catch when in coverage last season, the second-lowest mark […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead may not be one of the best wideouts in the NFL, but he was among the best in the league at making defenders miss after the catch this past season: Willie Snead forced 14 missed tackles after the catch in 2018 – tying for fifth-most in the league pic.twitter.com/MPoU7Rokpb […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the most exciting teams in the league to watch for a sizable portion of last season, and the innovative offensive concepts of rookie head coach Matt Nagy was one the biggest reasons why. Employing an extremely versatile offensive attack that maximized the strengths and limited the weakness of their […]

James Conner is officially the full-time starting running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After taking over last year with Le’Veon Bell sitting out due to a contract dispute, Conner showed the franchise that he is more than capable of putting up big numbers and helping them move on from Bell smoothly. During the 2018 season […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is coming off a ridiculous 2018 campaign in which he hauled in 125 receptions for 1,405 yards and nine touchdowns, en route to a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team All-Pro selection. Obviously, Michael Thomas is one of the best wideouts in the NFL, and it isn’t just […]

Internet sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds Friday for which NFL franchise is most likely to appear in this season of HBO’s Hard Knocks, the standout documentary series that gives viewers a unique look at the ins and outs of a specific team’s training camp. First up at +125 are the Washington Redskins, making them a clear […]

Le’Veon Bell must be wondering if his tenure with the New York Jets will be over before it even begins. According to John Clayton of ESPN, the Jets may try to trade Bell before the start of the season “if there’s a suitor.” This report comes on the heels of New York firing Mike Maccagnan […]

Scott Pioli surprised a lot of people when he announced his decision to resign as Atlanta Falcons assistant general manager on Thursday. Naturally, when something like that occurs, the first assumptions are that Pioli is either taking another job or that there was friction. But neither of those two things are true. “I’m fine. My […]

The Green Bay Packers have ushered in significant changes this offseason. Regardless, it appears expectations are as high as ever for wide receiver Davante Adams. Adams is coming off a career year in Green Bay. ESPN is projecting him to be one of the most productive wideouts in the league next season: Adams’ 2019 Stat […]

DeForest Buckner is making his feelings plain. San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive lineman Nick Bosa made a lot of headlines in the lead-up to the 2019 NFL Draft as a result of some controversial posts on social media, but 49ers players insist it won’t be a big deal. Previously, San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman said […]

The New York Jets recently parted with general manager Mike Maccagnan. The move has seemingly raised more concerns regarding the relationship between head coach Adam Gase and running back Le’Veon Bell. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Gase’s thoughts on Maccagnan’s lucrative signing of Bell this offseason. According to Brian Costello of the New […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan turned 34 years old on Friday, so he has a long way to go before he hits the big 4-0, but that does not mean he hasn’t thought about what it would be like to play football into his 40’s. “Yeah, I think so,” said Ryan when asked back in […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been busy trying to shore up its young talent to long-term deals this offseason. It appears linebacker Jaylon Smith could be next. Smith is set to become a restricted free agent following the 2019 NFL season. According to Patrik Walker of 247 Sports, the Cowboys have started negotiations for a new […]

When linebacker Brandon Marshall signed with the Oakland Raiders in the offseason, it marked a departure from his five-year career on the Denver Broncos and a new chapter in the linebackers life. According to him, one of the main selling points for the Raiders was their upcoming move to Las Vegas. LB Brandon Marshall, back […]

The New York Giants have turned into one of the league’s most dysfunctional teams. This is a quick free fall for a team that has won two Super Bowls in the last decade. The Giants have lost 10 or more games in four of the last five seasons. That one other season was an 11-5 […]

Joe Flacco is beginning a new journey with the Denver Broncos, and at 34 years old, most feel that he is over the hill and is no longer capable of having the type of run he did back during the 2012-13 campaign when he led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl title. But don’t […]

When the Baltimore Ravens selected wide receiver Marquise Brown with the 25th overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, they knew they were getting a talented playmaker to add to their young offense. Unfortunately for them, they’ll have just a bit longer to see it on the field. Another quick Ravens' note: It's known that […]

The New York Jets made what was possibly the biggest splash in the free agent market this offseason, signing running back Le’Veon Bell to a four-year deal. Bell did not play at all during the 2018 campaign as a result of a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers, so many aren’t sure just what to […]

As NFL teams begin to prepare for the offseason to come to an end and start heading to OTAs, the New York Giants will be without one of their main contributors on the offensive line. The #Giants rebuilt offensive is set to go through the spring without starting LT Nate Solder. Sources tell me and […]

The Green Bay Packers have spent a lot of time addressing their shaky defense this offseason, and one of those moves was drafting Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary with the 12th overall pick of the NFL Draft. While Gary is incredibly talented, he didn’t post huge numbers in college, and some have questioned his motor. […]

The New York Jets have had a very busy offseason headlined by signing running back Le’Veon Bell and linebacker C.J. Mosley. But another significant signing the Jets made that is somewhat flying under the radar is wide receiver, Jamison Crowder. While it was mentioned as a good move when New York inked Crowder to a […]

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won 10 games and captured the NFC East division title, and now, they are getting their legendary tight end back, as Jason Witten has elected to return to the Cowboys after retiring for one year. Witten is thrilled to be back in […]

The Baltimore Ravens are closing in on a deal with wide receiver Michael Floyd, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. The contract is pending a physical. Floyd spent the 2018 campaign with the Washington Redskins, playing in 13 games and logging 10 catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. The 29-year-old, who played his collegiate […]

The New York Jets went defense with their top draft pick this year, selecting University of Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams with the third overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft late last month. The selection was viewed as a strong one for a Jets team that is in need of some help along its […]

The New England Patriots traded away a fifth-round pick to get Michael Bennett and ESPN NFL Analyst Matt Bowen thinks that he could be one of the most underrated moves of the offseason. Bennett can rush from the edge, but he also can play inside and that is key in a Bill Belichick defense that […]

The Green Bay Packers are entering the 2019 campaign with a lot of uncertainty in their receiving corps. Sure, they have Davante Adams in the No. 1 spot, which is great, but after that, it gets very murky. With Randall Cobb signing with the Dallas Cowboys, the Packers do not currently have a No. 2 […]