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The Denver Broncos have finally made a decision on who will be their starting quarterback moving forward. Head coach Vance Joseph has chosen to start Trevor Siemian over Paxton Lynch, via ESPN’s Jeff Legwold. “We decided on making Trevor Siemian our quarterback,” Joseph said. “Both guys competed hard. Both guys wanted the job. We’re pleased […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt seems to be poised to have a big year, according to head coach Bill O’Brien in an interview with Peter King of the MMQB. “I can tell you right now the guy’s going to be at the top of his game. He’s had a great training camp. I think […]

“He’s arguably the best wide receiver in football.” That’s the sentence football analysts attach to several wide receivers every year. Antonio Brown, Julio Jones, and Odell Beckham Jr. are frequently referred to as the best of the best. But based on their production, who is truly the best NFL wide receiver as we enter the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping to take another step forward as they prepare for the 2017 NFL season. One way they can help make this leap is by Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant continuing to build chemistry on the football field. Fortunately for the Cowboys, it appears this chemistry between franchise quarterback and star wide […]

With the advent of the football season nearly upon us, many football fans will be participating in one of my favorite games to play: the NFL survivor pool. If you have never played before, I encourage you to give it a shot! I will quickly explain the standard rules here. Each week, you must pick […]

There had been some rumblings around the NFL about Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith after they moved up rookie Patrick Mahomes from third-string to second-string quarterback. It created speculation that the Chiefs could have Mahomes start at some point this season. This prompted head coach Andy Reid to clear the air on the situation. […]

Through the first two weeks of the preseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars have dealt with some minor injuries to a couple of their key players. Rookie running back Leonard Fournette is currently recovering from a foot injury while veteran wide receiver Marqise Lee is dealing with an ankle injury. According to Ryan O’Halloran of Jacksonville.com, the duo […]

The start of the regular season is drawing near, but the Denver Broncos have yet to resolve their current quarterback situation. In light of that, Trevor Siemian recently told Jeff Legwold of ESPN that he believes that he’s shown enough to earn the starter spot despite first-year head coach Vance Joseph yet to state that […]

Add another one to the list… There has been a recent trend in the NFL, and Arizona Cardinals’ running back David Johnson is the latest to convert to a plant-based diet. Apparently, popular Netflix documentaries “What the Health” and “Fork Over Knives” had some influence on Johnson’s decision to adopt a plant-based diet. Johnson quickly […]

It has been over a week since veteran wide receiver Jordan Matthews was traded to the Buffalo Bills but has yet to take the field in a game for his new team due to a fracture in his sternum that he suffered in his first practice. Despite that, Matthews firmly believes he will be able […]

It has been over six years since the NFL has experienced a lockout that nearly threatened to potentially lose an entire season. There has been an agreement in the years following that temporary lockout that lasted 18 weeks. However, DeMaurice Smith recently told Albert Breer of SI.com that he strongly believes that a lockout in […]

It has been just over a week since the Buffalo Bills signed veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin to a one-year deal. However, Boldin’s tenure with the Bills has quickly come to an end, as he has reportedly decided to retire after 14 seasons in the NFL, according to Jim Trotter of ESPN. BREAKING: Anquan Boldin […]

After parting ways with Brock Osweiler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Houston Texans moved on with Tom Savage expected to be the starter this season and rookie Deshaun Watson being groomed as the future of the franchise. With high hopes of Watson, all eyes have been on the rookie quarterback during the […]

Once superstar Peyton Manning decided to retire after the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50, the team was left with a huge void under center. Fortunately for Denver, the Broncos had options. Two young quarterbacks in the form of Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch. Siemian ultimately took the reigns last season, but now there’s a […]

With the start 14th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers rapidly approaching, veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had one goal in particular during training camp. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Roethlisberger was determined not to throw an interception during training camp with the Steelers. Apparently, it was mission accomplished for the two-time Super Bowl champion. Ben Roethlisberger […]

Just when we thought that the NFL has finally rid itself of Jay Cutler, the football Gods conspired to pry the quarterback away from the broadcast booth and put him back into the field, this time as the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. Cutler’s future with the Dolphins has been a fun subject for […]

An argument can be made that the Pittsburgh Steelers have the best offense in the NFL. The team is stacked on that side of the football with a two-time Super Bowl champion under center and arguably the two best players in the league at running back and wide receiver. Although Pittsburgh has a high-powered offense, […]

Unlike last season around this time, there’s no quarterback controversy in terms of who will be starting under center for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. Dak Prescott is the starter for the foreseeable future, but his backup has yet to be determined with Kellen Moore struggling during the preseason. With Moore failing to make […]

It would be hard to make a case that there’s a better all-around tight end in the NFL than Rob Gronkowski. The veteran is widely regarded as the best player at this position, but he’s struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. Last season, Gronkowski played in only eight games and missed the opportunity to […]

The Kirk Cousins saga continues for the Washington Redskins. The quarterback will play under a franchise tag this season and may have to play under similar circumstances next year if a long-term deal isn’t agreed upon. Despite being unable to agree on a long-term deal with the Redskins, Cousins continues to claim he wants to […]

The Cleveland Browns have had a carousel of quarterbacks over the last 10 years that even diehard fans might have a hard time naming all those that started under center during that span. Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas put them all to shame, though, after easily rattling off each of the last 18 Browns quarterbacks […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was one of the biggest surprises in the NFL last season that saw him capture the Rookie of the Year. Despite experiencing much success in his first year, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan believes that Prescott is aiming to improve on his deep throws in his second campaign, according to David […]

For nearly two decades, the Cleveland Browns have struggled to find a quarterback that can be the long-term solution at the position. The Browns had added a potential answer to that issue with former Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer with the 52nd overall pick in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft. In light […]

The New England Patriots in the 2017 NFL Draft didn’t possess a selection in the first two rounds with their first choice coming in the third round with former Youngstown State defensive end Derek Rivers. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com is now reporting that Rivers has suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with […]

It has been nearly two weeks since Jay Cutler decided to sign a one-year, $10 million deal to join the Miami Dolphins. In that time, he has gotten a strong impression of his new teammates. One of which is wide receiver Devante Parker, who he compared to one of his former Chicago Bears’ teammates, according […]

The Oakland Raiders made a surprising move during the NFL offseason to acquire a player that appeared to be content with retirement. Veteran running back Marshawn Lynch let it be known that he was considering a return to the NFL with his sights set on joining his hometown Raiders. Fortunately for Oakland, the team was […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping for a bounce-back season after the team failed to live up to expectations during the 2016 NFL campaign. Cam Newton will play a major role in the team’s attempt to get back on track but he continues to remain sidelined during the preseason. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte […]

There’s nothing like the return of football, and the league made it a point to deliver even more thrills during the 2017 NFL season with a large serving of tasty matchups to look forward to. That holds especially true for the primetime games when the league has everybody’s undivided attention with its showdowns on national […]

Here’s some sizzling news out of Cleveland: suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is far from getting his suspension lifted by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.   Per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, it doesn’t appear Gordon’s reinstatement is close to being approved. Goodell, speaking in front of fans in Berea, Cleveland: Goodell on Browns Gordon reinstatement: […]

Fantasy football players aren’t the only ones who dislike the idea of having Blake Bortles on their team. Even Bortles’ own Jacksonville Jaguars teammates appear to despise the quarterback as his struggles linger. It was just the other day that wide receiver Allen Robinson had some choice words for Bortles after the latter threw the […]

Looking to mix things up, I’ll be participating in a PPR fantasy football league for the first time this season after several years of playing in standard leagues. There are many ways to be a successful fantasy football drafter. Some players like drafting a quarterback and tight end early. Others like drafting as many quality […]

There’s a quarterback quandary in the Denver Broncos’ camp that team general manager John Elway would like to get resolved the soonest possible. Speaking to Josh Dubow of The Associated Press, Elway addressed the current quarterback competition between Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian. “We’d like the decision made by itself,” Broncos GM John Elway said […]

There’s been quite some restlessness for Pittsburgh Steelers fans this NFL offseason due to star running back Le’Veon Bell’s camp holdout. Bell is seeking a more lucrative long-term deal to what the Steelers had initially offered him prior to the July 17 deadline for extensions for franchise players. It’s been a month since that deadline, […]

The New Orleans Saints made a major addition to their running game during the NFL offseason by signing veteran back Adrian Peterson. The future Hall of Famer has joined forces with Drew Brees in New Orleans making for a potentially potent one-two punch for the Saints. Unfortunately for Saints fans, it remains uncertain whether Peterson […]

Two-time Pro Bowler Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders is among the most talented and promising quarterbacks in the NFL. The Fresno State product has helped turn around the struggling franchise with all the skills to be an elite player in the league at this position. Along with having the skills to become an elite […]

The feud between Los Angles Rams and DT Aaron Donald continues. This had been a ongoing issue since the beginning of the new year, as Donald played well above his rookie contract and is now seeking a new lucrative deal. Donald finished 2016 with eight sacks and two forced fumbles and was rated as the […]

The Indianapolis Colts received some bad news today; their 2016 first-round pick center Ryan Kelly will undergo foot surgery and is expected to miss the start of the season, as reported by Andrew Walker of Colts.com. This is terrible news for the Colts, who already have a shaky offensive line to begin with. They now […]

The quarterback market has been at an all-time high lately. Finding quality quarterbacks is so difficult; anybody with mild success will warrant a high draft pick. Let’s look back to a recent quarterback trade. Around this time last season, Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater destroyed his knee and the Vikings quickly went out and traded […]

Kansas City Chiefs lifer Derrick Johnson has terrorized many opposing offenses throughout his decorated football career in the NFL. Players have failed time and again at containing the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker, but perhaps those same players will look to exploit one of his more shocking weaknesses this upcoming season. Johnson recently took to his […]