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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 […]

Joe Namath finally owned up to a short-sighted tweet he made during the Jets‘ victory on Sunday. Quarterback Geno Smith went down with a knee injury in his first start after his promotion. An MRI on Monday revealed that Smith tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Despite the injury, Smith […]

After Sunday night’s 6-6 stalemate, Russell Wilson wants to eliminate ties from the NFL. And, he has an interesting idea for doing so. The Cardinals controlled play against Seattle two days ago, but at the end of regulation, they were tied at 3-3. Each team added a field goal in overtime, and then each missed […]

Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett make up the best tight end duo in the NFL, and they have no shortage of nicknames to go by. We all know that Rob goes by “Gronk.” A little lesser known is Bennett running with the “black unicorn” moniker. Before the season began, they began brainstorming tandem nicknames. Martellus […]

Tragedy struck in Denver on Monday night. Shortly after the Broncos–Texans game, the Associated Press reports that a fan fell 30-50 feet from a stairwell while leaving Sports Authority Field. The person was quickly transferred to Denver Health Medical Center. Sadly, after fighting through the night, the fan passed away on Tuesday morning. Their name […]

On Monday night, longtime NFL running back Arian Foster announced his retirement from the NFL. After going undrafted, Foster made four Pro Bowls, led the league in rushing in 2010, and led the league in rushing touchdowns twice. Following his abrupt retirement in the middle of the 2016 season, social media reacted to the news: […]

Jaguars standout receiver Allen Robinson is not feeling the love from the fans in Jacksonville. Robinson got on the topic while discussing the boos his quarterback, Blake Bortles, received in Sunday’s loss. After setting franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns last season, Bortles has struggled to consistently be accurate. He is tied with Jameis […]

The 2016 season has been a disaster for the San Francisco 49ers. After winning their first game in dominating fashion over the Rams, the Niners have dropped six straight, losing key players to injury along the way. There are still nine games to go, but there’s no better time to rebuild than now for San […]

Wade Phillips is one of most revered defensive coordinators in the NFL today, fueling the Broncos‘ Super Bowl run last season. But, that didn’t stop former NFL coach and current ESPN commentator Jon Gruden from passing along some advice. Phillips doesn’t always take himself too seriously, but he’s a proud man. He can take a […]

Despite some suggestive rumors, Eli Manning was not endorsing Donald Trump in London during Sunday’s game against the Rams. One of the Giants‘ audible calls on Sunday struck a strong resemblance to the Republican Presidential candidate’s last name, but Eli assured reporters afterward that it wasn’t the case. Here’s the play in question, with the […]

The San Diego Chargers have held a number of fourth-quarter leads this season, only to see them whittle away. But, yesterday, the roles were reversed. Their opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, held a 17-point lead in the second half. San Diego slowly came back, eventually forcing overtime. The Falcons had the good fortune to win the […]

Outside of San Francisco, expectations weren’t too high for the 49ers this season. There was some optimism after a dominating opening night victory, but it’s been all downhill since. The Niners have lost their last five games, mostly in convincing fashion. They can’t pass the ball, or stop the pass. The run game has its […]

Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr. go way back, rooming together as teammates at LSU. So, it should surprise nobody that Landry plans to be Odell’s best man for his upcoming wedding… to a kicking net. Beckham’s antics on the sidelines and after the whistle are well-documented. Rather than becoming upset by the coverage of […]

Pat McAfee is widely considered as one of the best punters in the NFL, but his career almost fell apart before it even started. Back in 2010, McAfee was in his second season with the Colts, and he hadn’t given up on his partying ways from college. With an influx of money from his NFL […]

Microsoft Surface tablets have received another blow from the New England Patriots. This time, it’s Tom Brady delivering the punch. A couple days after head coach Bill Belichick declared that he’s finished using the technology on the sideline due to it being unreliable, Brady admitted that he’s never used the tablets all that much. From […]

The Ezekiel Elliott era is only beginning in Dallas. The rookie running back has dazzled fans, critics, and players around the league with his physicality, quickness, and ability to read the field. He’s leading the NFL in rushing, and he’s on pace to set a rookie record (passing Eric Dickerson) in the category. Despite all […]

The NFL has an ugly history with regard to its handling of domestic violence cases involving players and coaches. The Ray Rice case immediately comes to mind, but there are many others that gained less media coverage. Now, with more details come out about New York Giants kicker Josh Brown abusing his ex-wife, the NFL […]

When the Minnesota Vikings traded for Sam Bradford, many fans and members of the media mocked the move, claiming that it was a steal for the Eagles. Philadelphia added a first-round pick in the process, and given second-overall pick Carson Wentz‘ prowess early on, everybody anointed them as the winner of the transaction. But, through […]

The Green Bay Packers are 25th in average offensive yards per game, with most of the struggles coming from the passing game. A number of factors have contributed to the dip in production, but most of the blame is directed at Aaron Rodgers. The former MVP and Super Bowl champion has dazzled fans and opposing […]

Eli Manning wants us all to know that he has Odell Beckham Jr.‘s back. On the heels of his comments criticizing Beckham for his sideline antics and extracurricular activities on the field this season, Manning spoke affectionately about his number one wideout. Here are Manning’s latest comments on Odell, from Tom Canavan of The Associated […]

It’s Geno time in New York. After an abysmal 1-5 start to the 2016 season, the New York Jets have decided to bench Ryan Fitzpatrick in favor of starting Geno Smith at quarterback, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Jets narrowly missed the postseason last year with a 10-6 record, so expectations were high early […]

With Tony Romo still recovering from his broken back, Dak Prescott will have at least one more game to prove that he should remain the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Earlier this week, it was reported that Romo won’t return to practice for at least another week. However, the Cowboys are in their bye […]

Vontaze Burfict has tormented the opposition over the last two seasons, but not always for the right reasons. The Cincinnati Bengals linebacker missed the first three games this season after a crushing targeting penalty on Antonio Brown in last year’s playoffs. Brown missed the divisional playoff game the following week, and the Steelers lost. It […]

There was hope that Ben Roethlisberger‘s knee injury wouldn’t keep him out for more than a couple games or so. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday, and the original timetable for his return was two-to-three weeks. However, ESPN’s Chris Mortenson now reports that the above timetable has been moved back to four-to-six […]