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Silly? Laughable? Ridiculous? These words and more have been ammo to describe the trade rumors surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Football Giants. But why? This should be the critical question of the offseason. Talent is great and in OBJ’s case, it’s immense. When a man can take a simple slant to the […]

Quarterback or no quarterback? This is the all-important question in East Rutherford, New Jersey right now (for both teams, actually). As it pertains to the big brothers, Eli Manning’s squad, it’s still crucial with Dave Gettleman and company picking in the two-hole. It appears as though one particular QB has caught the eye of the […]

Christian Hackenberg, Bryce Petty … quarterbacks in Florham Park, New Jersey have been all disappointment as of late. But it hasn’t impacted the big boss pertaining to his ability to pick ’em. New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan boldly confesses that he is “unfazed” by past quarterback mistakes, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. “It […]

After a slow start to free agency, the Dallas Cowboys have picked up their activity in the market over the past few weeks. In the last few days of March, they snapped up wide receiver Allen Hurns, as well as offensive linemen Cameron Fleming and Marcus Martin. But after that recent spate of offensive signings, […]

The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly looking to trade out of the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft in order to acquire more picks. As Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com reports, an executive of another NFL team said the Eagles have been shopping around their 32nd overall pick so they can add to their […]

The Cleveland Browns are in quite an enviable position with two picks in the top five of the upcoming NFL draft. They are widely tipped to draft their quarterback of the future with the first overall pick, which would leave them with the fourth pick that they could either use to get another top prospect […]

Josh Rosen didn’t exactly get a glowing endorsement from his former college coach when Jim Mora said last week that USC’s Sam Darnold should go to the Cleveland Browns ahead of him. Mora explained to The MMQB’s Peter King in detail that while he views his former UCLA player as the No. 1 QB in […]

For the first time in his NFL career, running back Jerick McKinnon will be donning another uniform aside from the Minnesota Vikings after inking a four-year, $30 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. This is expected to present a huge level of expectations ahead of him toward being the clear-cut starter in his […]

Through his first four seasons in the NFL, Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald has established himself as arguably the top defensive player in the league. He has become one of the most dominant players at his position with his ability to almost single-handedly influence the game. Much of this has come from […]

Through his first three years in the league, Amari Cooper has established himself as one of the top young wide receivers in the league. However, he experienced a significant drop off in production while dealing with nagging leg injuries last season. Since the arrival of head coach Jon Gruden, he has spewed nothing but an encouraging […]

In the last few weeks, New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has become the center of trade talk around the league. This has created much uncertainty around his long-term future with the organization heading into the final year of his deal. These trade rumors have stemmed from another questionable decision from Beckham […]

After the NFL officially announced earlier this week that it would be handing out 15-yard penalties for a player lowering his head to initiate contact, the decision was met with a lot of confusion throughout the football world. One of those players who is still scratching his head is Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church. During […]

In the first couple of weeks in the free agency period, veteran quarterback Geno Smith remained on the open market with little interest tossed his way. However, things began to pick up over the last few days with the Los Angeles Chargers putting together a visit with Smith. The Chargers have a need to add […]

The Oakland Raiders’ decision to cut Marquette King caught many people by surprise. Apart from being a very good punter, King was the rare punter with some actual personality, which made him a fan favorite in Oakland. However, head coach Jon Gruden apparently isn’t a big fan of King’s trademark personality, which reportedly factored into […]

The situation’s been one giant revolving door since John Elway captured his second Vince Lombardi Trophy while riding into the sunset. Jake Plummer is one man who understands that revolving situation. Jake the Snake recently spoke about the Denver Broncos quarterback situation and had much to say about the newest man to hold down the […]

Quarterback prospect Lamar Jackson grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons after his pro day. Reports emerged about teams struggling to book him for meetings and workouts, in part due to his lack of an agent. Those pre-draft meetups are important for any prospect, especially one that wants to go as early as possible. But despite […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross came into his rookie year with a lot of hype. He set a new all-time record in the Combine’s famous 40-yard dash and was drafted No. 9 overall by the Bengals. Unfortunately, injuries and poor play basically derailed his entire year as he was unable to live up to […]

After being one of the most dominant teams in the NFC over the last half-decade or so, the Seattle Seahawks have started to clean house and appear to be in a rebuilding process. The NFC West’s elite have been the team to beat with lockdown defense and a talented young quarterback in Russell Wilson, but […]

Frank Reich finds himself in a challenging situation in his first stop as an NFL head coach. The Indianapolis Colts are coming off a disappointing 4-12 season and need to plug several holes on both sides of the ball. Owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard have both acknowledged that the franchise may be a […]

Tony Romo has had quite the debut year in the broadcasting booth. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback seamlessly traded in his helmet for a microphone as he instantly became the top color analyst calling the NFL. Unsurprisingly, Romo has been recognized for his outstanding performances by earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sports Personality/Analyst. Congrats […]

Ryan Leaf is one of the more popular draft busts in NFL history. The highly-touted college quarterback prospect suffered a short and unsuccessful three-year stint with the San Diego Chargers after he was drafted second overall in 1998, and his career never recovered after landing in that horrible situation. Leaf now wants to help another […]

Even though he’s already 36 years old, Cameron Wake could yet be a part of the Miami Dolphins for a couple more years. That’s at least what the Dolphins are trying to determine. The team has apparently had internal discussions about extending the veteran defensive end’s deal through the 2019 season, per Barry Jackson of […]

After missing all of the 2017 season as part of the Washington Redskins, safety Su’a Cravens is now a member of the Denver Broncos after he was traded last week. But despite contemplating retirement during his extended time away from the game, Cravens insists he didn’t quit on playing football. “A lot of people have […]

The future of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has been the subject of much speculation all offseason. Although, sources tell ESPN’s Jeff Darlington that despite physical and mental fatigue, Gronk is leaning toward returning and is ‘pretty certain’ he’ll be back in 2018 as long as Tom Brady also remains with the team. […]

The Oakland Raiders recently released punter Marquette King after over half a decade with the team. It didn’t take too long for a team to express interest in his services. According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Vikings have already inquired about the new free agent. Source said the Vikings have inquired […]

Lamar Jackson just finished his pro day, which saw him decline to do sprinting and agility drills in order to showcase his arm. But as Jacob Feldman of Sports Illustrated notes, Jonathan Jones of SI believes the biggest takeaway to come from Jackson’s pro day wasn’t his actual workout. Instead, it was the fact that […]

Lamar Jackson just had his pro day, where all 32 teams apparently came to watch him workout. But his work is far from over, though. The quarterback prospect, who is going through the draft process in lieu of a professional agent, is planning to meet with some teams after his pro day. “I would like […]

The Baltimore Ravens aren’t done retooling their receiving corps just yet. Even after adding veterans Michael Crabtree and John Brown in free agency, they’re still trying out some other free-agent wideouts. They just gave Willie Snead a try-out on Friday. And as it turns out, they also did the same to Michael Floyd, per ESPN’s […]

It’s safe to say Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch has not lived up to expectations. The former first-round pick in 2016 has gone from being a potential future franchise quarterback to possibly being out of the league in just a few short years. Ahead of what will likely be an important “career crossroads” next season, […]

Forty-six. That’s all. And contrary to popular belief, it’s a small number as it pertains to the great game of American Football. One man has recently spoken out about the number. As it relates to the active gameday NFL roster, only 46 players can be dressed. Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn wants to see […]

Since bringing aboard Matt Patricia as the new head coach, the Detroit Lions have move methodically through the early portion of free agency. The team has strengthened the roster on both sides of the ball to push forward with the new coaching regime. One of the first moves that the front office decided to follow […]

In the last several days, Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s future with the New York Giants has been on shaky ground after his viral video displaying him possibly being involved in illegal drug use. This has led to Giants entertain the idea of listening to trade offers for Beckham Jr. The Los Angeles Rams […]

While he only made 17 receptions during his time with the Green Bay Packers, wide receiver Jeff Janis became a fan-favorite for his proficiency on special teams and flair for the dramatic. While Green Bay lost their 2016 Divisional round game against the Arizona Cardinals, they managed to force overtime on this incredible touchdown catch […]

A little over two weeks into the NFL free agency period, the market for the top available talent has dwindled down significantly. However, there remain a few intriguing players left that could step into high impact roles with an NFL team. With that in mind, the Ravens have made a few moves already to address […]

The Los Angeles Rams wasted little time this offseason in working out moves to improve their roster coming off their first playoff appearance in over a decade. The team has been active in the trade market and in free agency, adding proven talent to both sides of the ball ahead of the 2018 season. Los […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has been picking up steam as being one of the top players at his position in this year’s class. He has worked his way up from originally walking on to being considered as a first round talent. In response to […]

New head coach Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders brass continue to clean house in preparation for the 2018 NFL season. Gruden’s plan to shape the roster has taken some interesting turns that no one saw coming, especially the latest move to part ways with All-Pro punter Marquette King. According to Raiders.com, the team has announced the […]

Throughout his NFL career, former Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton has been the cornerstone piece under center for the Cincinnati Bengals. He has helped the team to much success on the field that include a few trips to the playoffs. With Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins receiving a three-year, $84 fully guaranteed deal has pushed attention […]

It goes without saying that he 2018 NFL Draft contains a bevy of promising quarterbacks. As a result, the New York Jets have traded up to the No. 3 overall spot in order to position themselves to presumably take one of their choosing. The last time the Jets selected a quarterback in the first round, Rex Ryan was […]