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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 […]

Beyond the Philadelphia Eagles winning their first Super Bowl in franchise history last month by topping the New England Patriots, one of the biggest storylines was Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s decision to sit former Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler for the contest. There has been a lot of push back toward Belichick for deciding […]

Integrity. Though it holds the same meaning and definition throughout the world, each individual decides (intentionally or not) the value of its importance. The same can be applied to the NFL and the 32 organizations for which create the world’s most powerful league. Jed York’s recent words surrounding the oft-troubled Reuben Foster put the San […]

While the rest of the league is focused on making blockbuster deals, the Cincinnati Bengals have quietly added some solid depth to their roster for the 2018 season. While there are a number of areas of concern for the Bengals, one position they are not worried about is at quarterback. The league’s salary cap has increased […]

Bad-boy Johnny Football is rapidly turning into good-boy Mr. Manziel and not only has the world taken notice, but multiple NFL teams have as well. As documented over the last couple of weeks, teams have gone to San Diego and Texas A&M to take a sneak peek at the new and improved Johnny. Now, according […]

Both Le’Veon Bell and the Pittsburgh Steelers were optimistic about their negotiations regarding a long-term contract this offseason. Unfortunately, things have seemingly taken a turn for the worst after Bell’s recent post on social media. As a result, there is some speculation that his time in Pittsburgh could be coming to an end. According to […]

Coming off a highly-successful season, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most active teams in adding more pieces to their roster this offseason. The team continues to revamp their offense in hopes of taking the next step forward in being a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The Vikings brought in former Chicago Bears wide receiver […]

Suddenly, it’s a committee. The New York Jets may have lost veteran Matt Forte to retirement, but that doesn’t mean the squad is light at the position. On Friday afternoon, they added one more running back to the equation. Per Ethan Greenberg of the team’s official website, the Jets have agreed to terms on former Seattle […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big-time decision this offseason after parting ways with longtime franchise quarterback Alex Smith. As a result, they will now be moving forward with quarterback Patrick Mahomes under center. There is plenty of pressure surrounding Mahomes as the new franchise quarterback. However, head coach Andy Reid said during an appearance on PFT Live with […]

The NFL recently made the major decision to begin penalizing hits made by lowering the crown of the helmet in hopes of helping create more safety for the players. There has been a ton of backlash from this rule change due to the vagueness of how it will be regulated by the league and its officials. […]

Defense to help the offense? As they say, a great running game and defense is a quarterback’s best friend. Detroit Lions rookie head coach Matt Patricia knows this and intends to utilize his defensive talent in helping his quarterback, Matthew Stafford, reach another level of NFL quarterback play, via Justin Rogers of the Detroit News. […]

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs recently made headlines for his comments regarding his willingness to accept the potential lingering effects of CTE. This comes at a time when the NFL is doing whatever it can to reduce the instance of head-on collisions. Suggs will forever be known for his vital role in helping to fuel one […]

The New York Giants have found themselves in an interesting dilemma involving star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s long-term future with the franchise. This has created the conversation around possibly trading him at some point this offseason. What has made this a more complicated situation is that Beckham Jr. is in the fifth-year option of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in the midst of contract negotiations with star running back Le’Veon Bell. Judging by Bell’s recent posts on social media,  it does not seem to be going too well. Bell has made it clear that he not only wants to be the highest-paid running back in the league but one […]

The numbers generally don’t lie. Without diving into specifics, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots offense is flat-out better when Josh McDaniels is driving it. Bill Belichick knows it. The Pats top boss recently revealed just how much he realizes the notion as he gushed over his offensive coordinator by calling him the best […]

Meet Hue Jackson, the offensive NFL mind whose coaching talent has improved many young signal-callers in the league where they play for pay. Now meet the other Hue Jackson, the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, the man who understands both sides of the football are important. Sure, the No. 1 overall pick is likely […]

Following Super Bowl 52 last month, there has been much made from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s decision to not play former Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler. The reasoning behind that move has remained mostly a mystery over the last several weeks since the game. Butler hasn’t quite tight-lipped about the entire situation […]

The Cleveland Browns have put forth a huge effort to recalibrate their roster to take a significant push forward after dropping every game this past season. This saw the front office made the move to acquire quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills. Taylor had seemingly become on the outs with the Bills over the […]

If you claim you had the Jacksonville Jaguars making it to the 2017 AFC Championship Game, you’re either one crazy diehard individual or one giant liar. Though they were eventually spanked in the second half by Tom Brady’s New England Patriots, the young Jags exceeded all expectations. Head coach Doug Marrone says bring it on […]

John Elway and Peyton Manning: two of the greatest to ever touch the center’s ass in the National Football League filled up chunks of Denver Broncos quarterback history. It’s why the current QB situation a mile high is so unsettling. Sure, Case Keenum has arrived but apparently, he’s not enough. Elway proclaims that he may […]

Momma always knows best. Never does it matter how hard or vicious an athlete hits on the gridiron. Momma is always there to keep that nasty prototype of an athlete grounded. In Johnny Manziel’s case, it’s been more than momma knows best. It’s been momma is the secret. Manziel recently spoke candidly about his NFL […]

Imagine the options. Run it with Todd Gurley or throw it to Odell Beckham Jr., all in the great media market that is Los Angeles. The former is already imagining it. When asked about the possibility of the ultra-talented OBJ taking his talents to the Los Angeles Rams, the NFL Offensive Player of the Year […]

A few years ago, the following scenario would have been impossible to imagine. Today, if not likely, it absolutely has a chance, especially with Bill Belichick as the man running things. Rob Gronkowski may not be long for the New England Patriots and according to Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal, the chances of a […]

The Green Bay Packers have a number of areas they want to address, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Among the most notable will be which player takes over as the teams starting running back. The injury woes of Ty Montgomery in the 2017 NFL season forced the Packers to rely on their other promising, […]

Former Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin has had a huge spike up the NFL Draft board over the last few weeks after a strong showing at NFL Scouting Combine earlier this month. His story as a player with one hand being able to perform at a high level of captivated the country for his potential […]

Following a promising 2016 season, the Dallas Cowboys took a notable step back this past campaign falling short of the playoffs. There were plenty of issues that arose throughout the season that pushed Dallas out of the postseason for the second time in the last three years. A sizeable chunk of the criticism was directed […]

The Oakland Raiders have made a number of splashes this offseason following the arrival of head coach Jon Gruden. Now it seems they are focused on addressing their areas of need going into the 2018 NFL season. Among the notable areas of concern for the Raiders has long been the secondary. Fortunately, they have added some […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, former Oklahoma star quarterback Baker Mayfield has been one of the most scrutinized prospects at his position. There has been plenty of criticism tossed his way for various reasons aside from his performance on the field. This has ranged from his height, an arrest involving […]

Leading into the draft, there have been plenty of questions surrounding former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson’s ability to play the position at the next level. This has pushed forward the possible scenario of him playing at another position. It has led to him being projected lower than the other top quarterbacks in this year’s draft. […]

The NFL has moved forward with altering the catch rule to help create more clarity in terms of what is deemed a catch to erase any level of confusion around it.  This had reached a breaking point this past season with many different instances where it became an issue on the field in crucial moments. […]

The Indianapolis Colts have spent much of the early offseason restructure their roster to bounce back in a major way next season. The team is holding expectations that Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck will be back in the fold after missing the entire 2017 season due to injury. This set the table for the front office […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a pending situation on their hands with star running back Le’Veon Bell currently on the books under the franchise tag for the second straight year. Since that designation was placed on Bell, there hasn’t been much movement toward getting a new extension worked out. Over the last few days, general manager […]

The front office of the NFL was busy this week hammering out a number of notable tweaks to the game. Among the most controversial was that of hits new helmet rule. The NFL  has decided to outlaw lowering the head to initiate contact with another player. Needless to say, there is a large faction of those around […]