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The name of Oakland Raiders star Khalil Mack has been brought up a lot in comparison with Denver Broncos rookie Bradley Chubb. Chubb himself made the bold statement that he was a combination of Mack and new teammate Von Miller. That comparison was eventually co-signed by Miller himself. And now, another Broncos teammate in cornerback […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL History. However, it appears even he has had his occasional lapses of judgment on the football field. It all happened when he was still an up-and-coming defensive coordinator for the New York Giants. Quarterback Jeff Hostetler revealed during […]

The Arizona Cardinals managed to solidify the quarterback situation this offseason with the additions of Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen. Now the question remains as to who will start going into the 2018 NFL season. It appears wide receiver Chrisitan Kirk may already have an idea of who it is going to be. Kirk said […]

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the franchise’s first Super Bowl title, quarterback Nick Foles was thought to be a hot commodity during the NFL offseason. The consensus seemed to be that the Eagles would field trade offers for the veteran quarterback with teams getting a glimpse of what he can still do as a […]

There is barely any real football to watch this time of the year, so let’s talk a little bit about virtual football players for a minute. Namely, players on Madden 19. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, superstar quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are two of the only seven players in Madden […]

In the last couple of years, the Minnesota Vikings have strung together quite a formidable roster that has a plethora of talent on both sides of the football. This has come through their continued success in finding high-impact players through the draft that have put a bright future ahead of the franchise. As Field Yates […]

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman has never been on to shy away from trash talk. However, he finally admitted that he might have been a bit overzealous toward Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper. Some may have recalled Norman’s tirade in response to Cooper’s alleged “trash talk” following Washington’s win over Oakland in Week 3 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had to linger through the situation involving Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell’s extension talks looming overhead of the franchise. It is something that has yet to have any clarity regarding when things will get ironed out on both sides this offseason if at all. All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has […]

In the second straight year, the Dallas Cowboys will be without rising star defensive tackle David Irving for the first four games due to violating NFL’s substance abuse policy. It has brought forth concerning his long-term future with the franchise that goes well beyond the 2018 campaign. With all noise around him, Irving has decided to […]

It is no secret that the Dallas Cowboys have undergone some significant changes this NFL offseason. However, it seems the high expectations for each year remains the same. At least, that is how cornerback Byron Jones feels. He said during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the Cowboys have Super Bowl expectations for the 2018 […]

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl in over 20 years, but the decorated franchise is still one of the most popular in the NFL today. In fact, according to a study by Michael Lewis at Emory University, the Cowboys have the most loyal fans in the league. Lewis has developed statistical models to […]

With the Cleveland Browns’ selection of former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield as the first overall pick in this year’s draft, the franchise hopes it has found its long-term answer under center. One of the big pieces of the puzzle that the Browns are hoping to lean on in the process is former Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles seemingly had quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands following a spectacular finish to the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears Nick Foles is more than willing to get back to his role as the backup behind Carson Wentz. It goes without saying that Foles has earned the right to lead his […]

For much of the offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with the looming cloud of Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell’s contract situation, as he has been designated the franchise tag for the second straight year. However, there have been some encouraging signs over the last couple of days, as Bell voiced during an appearance […]

After spending all 12 years of his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, linebacker Tamba Hali was cut by the franchise in March. Initially, it appeared that Hali was considering continuing his career with a new team, but that’s no longer the case. Hali hasn’t formally announced his retirement, but in an interview with Sirius […]

The Dallas Cowboys decided to part ways with veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant back in April and the 29-year-old still has yet to sign with another team in the NFL. It’s been over two months that Bryant has been on the open market and it’s clear that no team is in a rush to sign […]

The Minnesota Vikings crossed off an important item on their offseason to-do list as they locked up defensive end Danielle Hunter to a long-term extension. But they still have to take care of two more important players in linebacker Anthony Barr and wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Vikings GM Rick Spielman was asked about how the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have put into a precarious position with their starting quarterback Jamies Winston likely being out for the first three games of the season due to an off-the-field issue stemming back to an alleged groping incident involving an uber driver back in 2016. This has once again put into question his decision […]

The Indianapolis Colts have kept a close eye on Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck’s recovery process over the last several months that has recently ramped up significantly. This has pushed forward plenty of optimism that he will be ready to go by the season opener. During an interview with Dave Calabro of WTHR, the 28-year-old […]

San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman has been on a steady path to recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered last November. Sherman has continued to ramp up his level of activity this offseason that suggest that he will ready by the season opener. Another a strong indication that will be the […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has made it one of his main goals this offseason to establish a good chemistry with his new receivers, especially Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. It seems he’s doing a fine job with that. In a recent appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, Diggs gushed about the great impression […]

One of the big moves that the Kansas City Chiefs made this NFL offseason was the signing of veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins to a three-year, $48 million deal in free agency. This has brought on board another dynamic receiver threat to the team’s promising offense. Head coach Andy Reid has already made it clear […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has not been as productive as the team would like him to be over the past few years. Since his breakout year in 2014 which helped him land a four-year, $40 million deal, his numbers have steadily declined. But despite his dip in play, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers […]

Throughout his 12-year NFL career, former star defensive end Simeon Rice was one of most productive players at his position in the league. Rice experienced the peak of his playing days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he helped the franchise reach the mountaintop of success winning the Super Bowl. Looking back at his career, […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season. It’s the second time he’s had to return from such an injury as he also tore the ACL on his other knee during his freshman season in college. Watson recovered well enough from his first injury without changing the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to begin the season with quarterback Jameis Winston out of the lineup for the first three games due to his alleged involvement in a groping situation with female Uber driver. This has put backup Ryan Fitzpatrick into the starting up for that stretch of the year. With that in […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has been one of the most productive wide receivers since coming into the NFL in 2016. He’s already racked up 196 catches－an NFL record through two seasons－for 2,382 yards. However, he hasn’t received as much recognition for all his efforts. Still, “Can’t Guard Mike” is confident that it’s […]

After sitting out his rookie season, Patrick Mahomes will finally get his chance to start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs this season. Free-agent linebacker Tamba Hali got to see what Mahomes could do last year during practice, and he has high hopes for the young QB. In a recent appearance on NFL Network’s […]

The Minnesota Vikings have locked up one of their rising young stars to a long-term deal. They have agreed to terms with defensive end Danielle Hunter on a five-year extension worth $72 million with $40 million guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The #Vikings agreed to terms with DE Danielle Hunter on a 5-year, […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is a very rich man now. After getting a fully-guaranteed $84 million contract from the Vikings this offseason, Cousins is currently the second-highest paid player in the NFL, although he’ll likely get bumped down a spot once Aaron Rodgers gets his new deal. But despite all those millions in his […]

The Minnesota Vikings already had one of the most formidable defensive fronts in the entire league even before they went out and signed former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson this offseason. With Richardson now in the fold, the Vikings have high hopes that their great defense could get even better with his ability as […]

What happens when a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and a Carolina Panthers quarterback meet up in Miami? A workout, of course. That’s exactly what transpired recently when Antonio Brown and Cam Newton hooked up in South Beach, as the two hit the gym and did some pre-training camp activities, per TMZ Sports. Antonio Brown and […]

The Washington Redskins had one of the most anemic running games last season, as they finished the 2017 campaign 28th in the league with only 90.5 rushing yards per game. That dearth of production on the ground was also why the Redskins spent a second-round pick in this year’s draft on LSU product and running […]

Most of the headlines surrounding the Cleveland Browns have been focused on their one-sided quarterback duel. However, perhaps the most intriguing position battle comes in the backfield. Cleveland fortified the group this offseason with the additions of running backs Carlos Hyde and Nick Chubb. It appears Chubb has given Hyde and running back Duke Johnson […]

The Chicago Bears have done a solid job of adding some firepower to their offense this offseason. However, it appears head coach Matt Nagy already has big plans for one of Chicago’s key weapons from last season. Running back Tarik Cohen has expressed how excited he is to be utilized this year. Cohen said during […]

The NFL Network finally wrapped up its countdown of the league’s top 100 players. To no surprise, the list came with its fair share of questionable rankings. Among the more notable was Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s doubts about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garappolo’s legitimacy. Ramsey clarified his comments during an appearance on the NFL Network. […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones is coming off a career-year in the 2017 NFL season. However, his stellar outing seemed to largely fly under the radar compared to the other efforts in the league. Fortunately, Jones is not too distraught about the lack of attention. According to Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic, he is more […]

Aaron Donald’s contract saga with the Los Angeles Rams has stretched over the last two offseasons, but it finally appears the superstar defensive tackle and the franchise are nearing an agreement. As he did a year ago, Donald skipped voluntary team activities as well as mandatory OTAs, holding out for a new deal to likely […]

New head coach Jon Gruden has done everything within his power to put together a roster for the Oakland Raiders that he believes he can work with. Although the Raiders already had a talented young squad, Gruden wasn’t satisfied and has made quite a few moves throughout this NFL offseason as a result. One of […]