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Much has been speculated about the future of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. The 30-year-old sent out a cryptic tweet in late January suggesting his time with the team might be coming to an end. “Embrace change, even when the change slaps you in the face” — Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) January 23, 2019 […]

While the NFL world reacts to the news that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been charged with solicitation of prostitution, Kraft has issued a brief statement denying the entire situation. https://twitter.com/ByJillMartin/status/1098996009055727617 In a statement provided to the media from a spokesperson for the Patriots owner, Kraft denied that he ever engaged in any […]

News broke Friday morning that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged for his alleged participation in a prostitution ring. If true, Kraft could be facing more than just legal troubles. He could also receive discipline from the league. According to Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk: “It is a privilege to be part […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had issues finding a reliable kicker and it appears that they aren’t so sold that Dan Bailey is the answer going forward. The Vikings hired Marwan Maalouf to be their special team’s coordinator and one of the first questions from the media was about what they will do about the kicking position. […]

The Green Bay Packers could certainly use some help on the defensive side of the football, which is why Marc Sessler of NFL.com feels that linebacker Preston Smith could be a good fit for the team. Smith is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he finished with 53 tackles, four sacks, an interception, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive end Tyson Alualu to a new two-year contract, preventing him from hitting the open market in March, according to Ed Bouchette of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Alualu played in 15 games this past season, finishing with 22 tackles. The 31-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of California, […]

Dirk Koetter is back as the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator, and he is thrilled to have the opportunity to coach quarterback Matt Ryan again. Koetter had high praise for Ryan when asked about his signal-caller by reporters, saying that he is a very unique player and will always have an impact on which direction the […]

The Cleveland Browns have begun contract negotiations with offensive lineman Greg Robinson, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. The Browns hope to have Robinson signed to a multi-year deal before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on March 13, and back in December, Robinson stated that he hopes to remain in Cleveland due to […]

Some shocking news  is coming out of Jupiter, Florida on Friday morning, with police announcing that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged in a prostitution ring bust. Jupiter, FL police chief confirms NE Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged in prostitution ring bust — Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) February 22, 2019 According to CBS […]

When he is on the field, Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert is one of the better tight ends in the league. The operative phrase there, however, is “when he is on the field.” Since entering the league in 2013, Eifert has never played a full season, and since 2016, he has appeared in just […]

When Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley injured his knee during his team’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15, the Rams went out and signed C.J. Anderson off the free-agent scrap heap. Of course, Anderson turned out to be a revelation for Los Angeles, racking up 167 and 132 yards, respectively, while […]

This offseason has already featured a lot of former Green Bay Packers players taking shots at Aaron Rodgers, and Jordy Nelson isn’t quite sure why. Nelson and Rodgers had a lot of success together, and in an interview with ESPN Wisconsin earlier this week, Nelson said he thinks the big reason people take shots at Rodgers […]

Last week Jay Glazer got the rumor mill rolling with his prediction that New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will be traded. It got a lot of people talking, and not many were excited with Glazer’s prediction, but it hasn’t made him back off of it. Glazer is so confident that Beckham Jr. will […]

There was a time when Trent Richardson was considered one of the most promising up-and-coming running backs in the NFL. Things did not exactly work out for Richardson, who is now playing for the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football League. The 28-year-old, who was originally selected by the Cleveland Browns with the […]

Dirk Koetter first served as offensive coordinator for Atlanta Falcons from 2012 through 2014. Well, after being fired as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Koetter is back for another stint as Falcons’ offensive coordinator, and he says his familiarity with quarterback Matt Ryan will certainly make his job easier. “That familiarity is going […]

Landon Collins can become a free agent in March, but the New York Giants are probably not going to let that happen. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network says that the Giants are probably going to place a franchise tag on Collins, which has the safety a bit frustrated. Earlier in the week, Collins said he […]

Sam Mustipher started 38 straight games for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the offensive line, but that wasn’t enough to get him an invite to the NFL combine, something that was a bit surprising. Many players would use this as a way to get others to feel bad for them, but Mustipher is taking […]

The NFL Draft combine is less than a week away and it appears that former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins has decided to throw during the event. It seemed to be up in the air and not all quarterbacks throw at the combine, but according to Josina Anderson of ESPN, the projected first-round pick […]

The Denver Broncos have informed Domata Peko that they will not offer a contract extension to him, and he’s set to become a free agent in a few weeks. https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/status/1098729610726887424 According to SB Nation, the team is looking for a younger nose tackle option. However, they haven’t shut out the possibility of re-signing Peko just […]

The Atlanta Falcons welcomed back a familiar face this offseason with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. It seems he already has an idea for the Falcons’ new approach on offense. Atlanta’s offense fluctuated heavily throughout the 2018 NFL season. Koetter said that he hopes to bring a sense of balance next season, via the team’s official […]

The Detroit Lions made headlines with their release of safety Glover Quin. However, it appears this has been in the works since last offseason. The Lions made some significant changes prior to the 2018 NFL season with the arrival of new head coach Matt Patricia. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Quin […]

For what seems like the umpteenth time, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison says that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is to blame for the drama that occurred in Pittsburgh’s locker room this past season. However, this time, Harrison seems to make a good point rather than simply attack Tomlin out of bitterness: “I start […]

After the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl earlier in the month, Patriots safety Devin McCourty wasn’t sure what his future held. Well, he has made it official: he is returning in 2019. Prior to the Super Bowl, McCourty said that he wasn’t sure if anything could top winning […]

The Chicago Bears this past season shocked the entire league. They ended up being one of the most feared defensive teams in the entire NFL. They went 12-4 during the regular season, winning the NFC North by a landslide. Their defense led the league in takeaways and points off of takeaways. They simply dominated offensively. […]

Former Detroit Lion Ezekiel Ansah is now a free agent. The six-year veteran has been with the Lions his entire career. It’s unlikely that the team will pay big dollars to retain him. Last season for the Lions he only played in seven games, starting just two. He did amass 4.0 sacks and 11 tackles […]

The 2018 season did not go the way the 49ers were expecting. Aspirations were sky-high after the way they finished the 2017 season. After inserting Jimmy Garoppolo as their starter, the team rattled off five straight wins to close the year. Paired with head coach and offensive guru Kyle Shanahan, they were supposed to spearhead […]

The Cleveland Browns have a notable void at left tackle going into free agency. It appears former Browns great Joe Thomas feels they should look to keep left tackle Greg Robinson. Robinson is set to become a free agent this offseason. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Thomas believes he is the right man […]

The Atlanta Falcons fell short of a championship run this season — so how can they make it right in 2019 and beyond? Let’s look at the offseason to see. One of the first things we have to take a look at is the fact that the Falcons have fired Steve Sarkisian and Keith Armstrong […]

The Baltimore Ravens made it back into the playoffs this last season before being bounced by the Los Angeles Chargers. The feeling is that the Ravens should be a playoff team next season, but for that to happen they need to answer a few key questions this offseason. How will Lamar Jackson improve? The biggest […]

The New Orleans Saints this past season proved that they are still a force to be reckoned with. They went 13-3 during the regular season and had one of the deadliest offenses in the entire league. They averaged 31.5 points per game which ranked third overall in the entire league. The offense was headed by […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it clear that running back Le’Veon Bell will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Unfortunately, his prospects are not looking too bright at the moment. There is plenty of speculation regarding Bell’s current playing weight. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, his trainer Pete Bommarito insists that he is […]

There are a lot of good free agents this offseason in the NFL, but one of the most sought after guys (if he makes it that far) will be Jadeveon Clowney. The former number one overall pick is set to become a free agent if the Houston Texans can’t reach an agreement or use the […]

The Green Bay Packers already made some sweeping changes to the coaching staff this offseason, bringing in Matt LaFleur to bring in the troops. Even with the changes already made there are some burning questions that need to be answered this offseason to make sure the Packers are a contender in the NFC North and the […]

Le’Veon Bell may be up for trade pretty soon, but that doesn’t mean that the New York Jets should take the bait in bringing him onto the team. The Steelers running back is a pending free agent, and recently, he tweeted that $60 million wasn’t enough for him to join Gang Green. While that seemed […]

The New Orleans Saints were a fairly complete team this past season. For the most part they had top players at every position, but there was one spot that was a glaring spot. The Saints got very little from their tight ends this year, and it’s something they’ll need to address this offseason. Benjamin Watson, […]

Aaron Rodgers is a fantastic talent who remains a top quarterback at the age of 35. With quarterbacks like Drew Brees and Tom Brady playing into their 40s, there is plenty of time left for Rodgers in the league. However, there is some speculation the Green Bay Packers should look for a quarterback to address […]

With Adam Gase serving his first year as the head coach of Gang Green, the New York Jets need to ask themselves three burning questions for the off-season. One: Are they going to continue to throw Sam Darnold under the bus? Darnold is one of the most woefully under-used quarterbacks in the league, and that’s […]

Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was a very impactful player for the Los Angeles Rams this past season, primarily during their playoff run to Super Bowl 53. He only had 4.5 sacks, but he also added 49 tackles, 4 pass deflections, and four tackles for a loss. Pro-Football Focus gave him an 82.6 ranking, which put him […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had an undeniably successful season, but their year still ended in an incredibly disappointing way. After going 12-4 and winning a playoff game on the road, they were annihilated by the New England Patriots in the divisional round. The Chargers have a ton of talent but will be forced to compete […]