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It was only a couple of years ago that Aaron Rodgers urged Packers fans to relax after a slow start. Sure enough, that Packers squad went on to the NFC Championship game, and was on the verge of a Super Bowl appearance. Rodgers had a much different tone on Sunday. The Packers fell to 4-4 […]

Jerry Jones is done talking about the quarterback situation in Dallas, at least regarding this coming week. But, based on recent reports, he might just be taking the easy way out. When Tony Romo went down with a back injury in the preseason, he was given a 10-week recovery period. 10 weeks have come and […]

As crazy as it sounds, Tom Brady appears to be peaking at age 39. Back in 2007, Brady set the NFL record for touchdown passes in a season with 50. If he played a full 16-game season at the rate he’s performed through his four games in 2016, he’d come just short of that mark […]

The quarterback position is considered to be the most important in football. At the professional level, you simply can’t win without, at the very least, an adequate signal caller. As defensive ends and linebackers become faster, and offensive lines have less time to practice together, the margin of error for QBs is dropping. They have […]

One of the best calls of Peyton Manning‘s career just came after his playing days. An elementary school teacher named Rhonda Jacobs has been a fan of Manning since his time at Tennessee. She followed his entire NFL career, and over time, she developed a desire to meet Manning one day. That plan was put […]

Tom Brady has been the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots since a few games into the 2001 season. He’s won four Super Bowls, three Super Bowl MVPs, two NFL MVPs, and 11 Pro Bowl appearances. He transformed the Patriots organization from just another franchise into one of the most prestigious in the NFL. […]

Few quarterbacks in the NFL face more pressure in the pocket than Russell Wilson. Despite all of Seattle’s success, their offensive line has been flat-out bad the last few years. They’ve been bailed out, time and time again, by Wilson’s elusiveness and creativity. This season, avoiding pressure has become more difficult for Wilson thanks to […]

Last night’s World Series Game 7 transcended baseball. People who never (or rarely) watched baseball previously sat on the edge of their seats as the Cubs won their first title in 108 years. Professional athletes from other sports were tuned in, too, including the NFL. As the final innings played out, a number of them […]

After a fast start, the Minnesota Vikings have been reeling the last couple of weeks. The problem? The offensive line is in shambles. In particular, the Vikings have been decimated at the tackle position. Matt Kalil, Andre Smith, and Mike Harris are all on injured reserve, and Alex Boone is dealing with a concussion. The […]

Despite Cam Newton‘s complaints about the officiating and his safety on the field, the Los Angeles Rams won’t change their game. It’s not like they need any extra motivation, given that Newton is the NFL’s reigning MVP. The Rams are a physical defense, and they’ll continue to be physical this Sunday. From the LA Times’ […]

NFL players have spoken, and they believe allowing medical marijuana would greatly reduce the usage of chemical painkillers. ESPN.com’s NFL Nation and ESPN The Magazine recently surveyed 226 players (via ESPN’s Kevin Seifert), asking various questions about pain treatment in the league. The results were telling. Close to two thirds (61 percent) of the players […]

Cam Newton talked to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday about the big hits he’s been taking this season. The league’s side of the conversation was then presented by the vice president of officiating, Dean Blandino. The NFL agreed with Cam with regards to the no-call on this play against the Arizona Cardinals. Opposed to […]

Randy Moss was absolutely elated when he was traded from the Oakland Raiders to the New England Patriots. After excelling in Minnesota, Moss’ career was spiraling downward along with the Raiders franchise. Receiving the opportunity to play alongside the great Tom Brady and for Bill Belichick gave Moss a fresh start. But, initially, the news […]

On Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles in dramatic fashion. Dak Prescott found a wide open Jason Witten for the game-winning touchdown in overtime, and AT&T Stadium shook. Joy flowed throughout the building, but the celebration apparently became a little sluggish on the field. During his postgame press conference, head coach Jason […]

No team is more penalized in the NFL this season than the Oakland Raiders. But, with a 6-2 record, head coach Jack Del Rio isn’t too worried. On Sunday, the Raiders came back late to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime. The victory is their fifth on the road in five away games. After […]

On Monday, the NFL was stunned by the trading of Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins. Collins was sent by the New England Patriots to the Cleveland Browns for a third-round compensatory draft pick. Apparently, Collins wanted “Von Miller” money in his new contract next season, and the Patriots weren’t going to comply. The only person […]

Marcus Gilbert wants Cam Newton to pipe down with his complaints about the NFL’s officiating. After taking another cheap hit that was not flagged on Sunday, Newton told reporters that he plans on talking to Roger Goodell. In Newton’s opinion, he’s been on the receiving end of a number of hits that haven’t been penalized, […]

It’s official: Percy Harvin is back in the NFL, and he’s re-joining the Buffalo Bills. Harvin’s brief retirement lasted about one-calendar year, stemming from a number of concussions and hip issues. Harvin is now healthy, and he’s ready to contribute on a Bills team depleted at the receiver position. The announcement was initially made directly […]

As the Dallas Cowboys continue to roll, Jerry Jones continues to alter his stance on their starting quarterback conundrum. At the beginning of the season, there was no doubt that Tony Romo would start at the position upon his return. Even as the Dak Prescott excelled early on, Jones remained adamant that Romo would start […]

Tom Brady was brilliant once again on Sunday, and Rob Gronkowski made Patriots history with his 69th career touchdown. But, the most memorable moment of their game against the Bills didn’t involve the players. As the Patriots drove toward a score late in the third quarter, a sex toy was thrown from the stands onto […]

Given the brutal nature of the NFL, it’s not unusual for animosity to develop between players on rival teams. Especially when you’re in the same division and face them twice every season. Enter Derek Wolfe and Philip Rivers. Their Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers have won the AFC West in 11 of the last […]

The NFL does not agree with Cam Newton‘s assessment of the officiating and lack of calls in his favor. Since Week 1, Newton has taken a number of brutal hits from opposing players. But, rather than receive targeting or personal foul calls, a number of them haven’t been flagged. The argument is that other high-profile […]

Usually, President Obama makes his Super Bowl prediction when the matchup is already set. But, things are changing in the Oval Office. For the first time in eight years, Obama won’t be the President when the Super Bowl champions visit the White House. As his presidency draws to a close, he’s quite busy giving speeches […]

The Wall Street Journal recently released their “Scary Sports Costumes” for the 2016 Halloween and they took some shots at current NBA players. It appears that WSJ is full of Thunder fans – or at least know what non-Warriors NBA fans will think to be funny – with what they said about two of the […]

The New Orleans Saints were famously dinged for running a bounty program back in 2009-10. Head coach Sean Payton was suspended for an entire season, and they lost a pair of draft picks. The primary victim of the Saints’ bounty system was the Minnesota Vikings. In the NFC title game in the January of 2010, […]

Darrelle Revis‘ 2016 season demonstrates how the brutal nature of the NFL can break a player down at a moment’s notice. Over the last few years, Revis has been the best cornerback in the NFL. The seven-time Pro Bowler has been voted to the NFL’s All-Pro first-team five times. He gained the “Revis Island” moniker […]

After breaking a bone in his back during the preseason, Tony Romo made his grand return to Cowboys practice on Tuesday. Rather than feeling threatened by Romo’s presence, rookie Dak Prescott has taken the situation in stride. Under Prescott, Dallas has excelled this season. After a Week 1 loss, the Cowboys have ripped off five […]

Everybody knows the book on Chip Kelly. During his tenures with the Oregon Ducks and Philadelphia Eagles, his offenses performed at warp-speed. Time of possession was completely tossed to the side in favor of tiring out the opposing defense with repetition. Plays were regularly run 20 second apart. At the collegiate level, Kelly was a […]

On top of his incredible physical abilities, Tom Brady has mastered the mental side of the game. Brady can foresee how events will transpire on the field before they actually happen. He always knows the perfect play depending on the look the opposing defense gives him. And, he instinctively knows where to throw the pigskin […]

If you want to talk to Cam Newton about his Instagram photos, you better double-tap them first. During his press conference on Wednesday, a reporter asked the Panthers quarterback about a trio of Instagram posts Cam made during his bye week vacation, wanting to see if the vacation helped him clear his head after a […]

An MRI yesterday revealed that C.J. Anderson did not tear his ACL, but Ian Rapoport still reported that he’s out for the season. Anderson contends that Rapoport’s words are false. Here’s Rapoport’s initial report: Broncos RB C.J. Anderson has told people close to him that he’s done for the year, I am told. Awful. The […]

Halloween is on the horizon, and Richard Sherman is celebrating early. During his press conference on Wednesday afternoon, the Seahawks cornerback dressed in Harry Potter robes. He held the wand of Albus Dumbledore, and the Harry Potter-theme song blared as he answered questions. His son, Rayden, apparently asked Richard to dress up with him this […]

On Sunday night, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner defied gravity, and normal human intuition, twice. In the first half of Seattle’s game against the Cardinals, Wagner successfully leapt over Arizona’s long snapper and blocked a field goal. He made the jump again in overtime, distracting Cardinals kicker Chandler Catanzaro enough to miss what would’ve been the […]

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have an incredible relationship. They’ve combined to win four Super Bowls, reach two more, and compile more victories than any QB-coach duo since the merger. Like any relationship between friends or colleagues, there has been some animosity. Specifically in professional sports, it’s impossible to achieve greatness without working through adversity. […]

Golden Tate feeds off of the doubters. He’s done it throughout his career. But this was different. Tate is one of the best receivers in the Detroit Lions‘ system, gaining 1,331 yards through the air in 2014 before scoring six touchdowns last season. The Seahawks had previously deemed him expendable, but now he was on […]

Joe Thomas has spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns, but that could come to an end soon. For most of his tenure, Thomas has been Cleveland’s best player, at any position. He’s a nine-time Pro Bowler, six-time First-Team All-Pro, and two-time Second-Team All-Pro. But, with Cleveland toiling away once again, it might be […]

Tom Brady is one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, but almost all of his damage comes from the pocket. Brady isn’t really known for his ability to tuck and run the pigskin. But, every now and then, Brady sees an opening and takes off. He rarely absorbs major contact, gaining as many yards […]

The quarterback controversy that we’ve all been discussing is finally about to play out. Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott previously shared their thoughts on who should be the Cowboys‘ starting QB when Tony Romo returns from his back injury, but with Romo still out, the Cowboys’ brass didn’t have to make a concrete decision. That’s […]

The Jaguars‘ brown mustard “Color Rush” jerseys are back, and Blake Bortles isn’t happy about it. The annual Jacksonville-Tennessee Thursday night game is this week, and for the second straight season, the teams will wear their alternate uniforms. The “Color Rush” initiative has received mixed reviews, depending on the team. For the first time this […]