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Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was not afraid to tell it how it is when it comes to new addition Ty Lawson. When asked by reporters post-practice about what it’s like to play with his new point guard, he was a “a little” too excited. See for yourself. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLIPJGzBfMn/ He quickly caught himself after seeing the reporters’ […]

Other than a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, the Seattle Seahawks have impressed this season, once again. Seattle is 3-1, and with back-to-back dominant victories, they appear to be Super Bowl contenders in the NFC. Jimmy Graham has finally emerged as a strong offensive threat, Russell Wilson has stayed productive […]

Odell Beckham Jr. struggling with his emotions has become a weekly fixture for the Giants, at least when he doesn’t light up the stat sheet. On Monday night, Beckham was held to a career low 23 receiving yards on nine targets. The stifling Vikings secondary shut Odell down, and he didn’t take it well. After […]

In the NFL today, few position groups are more essential to a team’s success than the secondary. Even though the ground game still has a prominent role, there’s no doubting that it’s predominately an aerial league now. Edge rushers are more valuable than ever as a result, as well as cornerbacks and safeties. Stopping the […]

The road for the 2016 Cleveland Browns doesn’t get any easier this week. In fact, they’re about to face their toughest test yet. The Browns are currently the only winless team left in the NFL, and this Sunday they host the New England Patriots. Always a tall task, facing New England takes on even more […]

Most experts consider the Dallas Cowboys‘ offensive line as the best in the NFL. Unfortunately, that title has taken a hit with the loss of guard La’el Collins. On Tuesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told David Helman of DallasCowboys.com that Collins and the organization have elected for him to have surgery on his toe. As […]

After playing for the New Orleans Saints for over a decade, Drew Brees finally made his glorious return to San Diego on Sunday. Brees was the starting quarterback for the Chargers at the beginning of his career, leading them to a 12-4 record in 2004. Even though he never amassed the ridiculous yardage that he […]

It’s been a rough couple of days for Panthers starting quarterback and 2015 MVP Cam Newton. In the process of Carolina falling to 1-3, Newton suffered a concussion after a brutal hit on Sunday. Now, he’s tasked, or at least his lawyers are, to deal with a lawsuit. Newton allegedly trashed a Beverly Hills mansion […]

Jeff Fisher has been waiting two years to respond to a comment made by Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians. On Sunday, Fisher and his Los Angeles Rams came away with an upset victory in Arizona, pushing their record to 3-1 while driving the Cardinals’ down to 1-3. In the aftermath, Fisher harkened back to a […]

Tom Brady has finally spoken. After completing his four-game suspension stemming from the Deflategate scandal, Brady returned to Gillette Stadium and the Patriots facility on Monday. Even though he wasn’t seen by reporters and even some teammates, Brady confirmed his presence there on Westwood One Radio. Transcribed by Mike Reiss of ESPN: “It was great […]

After missing the Cowboys‘ Week 4 game against the 49ers because of a hairline fracture in his right knee, Dez Bryant could return this Sunday against Cincinnati. Bryant dodged a more serious injury in Week 3, and the current one can’t get any worse by playing. That’s why Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is optimistic. From […]

There might not be a more humble player in the NFL today than Julio Jones. After thrashing the Carolina Panthers‘ secondary for 300 receiving yards and a touchdown on 12 receptions, Jones downplayed his incredible performance. From Peter King of Sports Illustrated’s MMQB: I spoke to Jones on the phone after the game. “You’re the […]

After losing in Week 1 to the Giants, the Dallas Cowboys have ripped off three straight victories to improve their record to 3-1. But it hasn’t been pretty, at least with regard to their celebrations. During Sunday’s win in Santa Clara, head coach Jason Garrett attempted to congratulate a group of his players with high […]

Another week, another close victory for the Oakland Raiders. Other than a Week 2 loss to the Falcons, Oakland has a pair of one-point wins over the Saints and Ravens, as well as a one-score victory over the Titans. It hasn’t been easy for the Raiders, but they’re 3-1. It’s their best start since 2002, […]

Jameis Winston is on pace to pass for more yardage than he did in 2015, but that’s about the only improvement in his numbers. Winston is turning the ball over at an alarming rate, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are paying for it. After a stellar first game against a below-average Atlanta Falcons secondary, the […]

Perhaps the most controversial call of the weekend came late in the Redskins–Browns game. With Washington leading 24-20, Cleveland was driving the ball in the fourth quarter with a chance to take the lead. Running back Duke Johnson took a handoff to the left around mid field, and on his way to the ground, the […]

He’s back. The New England Patriots started the 2016 season 3-0, dominating their competition despite Tom Brady‘s absence. As a result, some people speculated that Brady’s success is more a product of the franchise he plays for than his own skills. Those theories were silenced yesterday though, when the Patriots were shut out by the […]

The 3-1 Atlanta Falcons have made headlines with their proficient passing game, but they have one of the strongest and youngest running back duos in the NFL. Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman are 24 and 23 years old, respectively, and they balance Atlanta’s aerial attack with a powerful, modern ground game. Freeman takes the bulk […]

The wait for Joey Bosa continues in San Diego. The 2016 number three overall pick finally signed a contract with the Chargers near the end of the preseason. But, within days, he felt tightness in his hamstring, and he’s been out since. There was optimism that he’d play in Week 2 or Week 3, but […]

While so many teams around the league continue to be decimated by injuries, the Kansas City Chiefs find themselves on the other end of the spectrum (at least with regard to one player). After tearing his ACL early last season and missing the first three games this year, Jamaal Charles is going to play in […]

J.J. Watt has never missed a game in his six seasons in the NFL with the Texans, but that will change this Sunday. Watt was placed on injured reserve this week after re-injuring his back against the Patriots. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year made a speedy recovery from surgery on a herniated disc […]

After signing a $72 million contract with the Houston Texans this offseason, Brock Osweiler has put up mediocre numbers through the first three games this year. He has thrown three touchdowns and four interceptions while completing just under 60 percent of his passes. There is still plenty of time for Osweiler to improve those numbers […]

Antonio Brown‘s touchdown celebrations are starting to catch on around the NFL. Brown never fails to entertain with his play on the field, and when he reaches the end zone, he doesn’t disappoint either. Whether he’s flipping over the goal line, twerking by the pylon, or leaping onto the goal post, Brown always does something […]

It’s been a tough week for the New York Jets. Gang Green’s offense was throttled during last Sunday’s loss in Kansas City. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw no touchdowns and six interceptions, and star wide receiver Eric Decker injured his shoulder. Head coach Todd Bowles disclosed the extent of Decker’s ailment on Friday. From the New […]

Josh Gordon‘s time in Cleveland has finally come to a close. With his four-game suspension to start the 2016 season nearly up, Gordon entered a rehab facility this week. It’s undoubtedly the right move for Gordon at this point in his life, but his Browns career will end as a result. Here are head coach […]

After a pair of victories to start the season, the New York Giants fell to the Washington Redskins 29-27 this past Sunday. The defense looked stout early on against Dallas and New Orleans, but the secondary broke down against Washington. A big part of the issue is their lack of depth at safety. The Giants’ […]

Aqib Talib is known for his creative trash talk and pesky nature, on top of being one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. But, on this occasion, he has nothing but praise for an upcoming opponent. With the Denver Broncos set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend, Talib compared wide receiver […]

While he had his fair share of detractors, Carson Wentz also had many believers coming into the NFL as the second overall pick of the Eagles. Still, nobody thought he’d be tearing up the league this quickly. Through his first three weeks as a professional starting quarterback, Wentz has shined with a level of play […]

Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor claimed that the Browns are capable of winning their remaining 13 games after starting 0-3. He believes they’re about to get over the hump, and all they need is the right mindset. From Pryor: “We’re so close to getting over that hump,” said Pryor, who played […]

Don’t expect to see J.J. Watt on the field this season (although it’s certainly possible, knowing him). A couple days after going onto injured reserve after re-injuring his back, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Watt likely won’t return this season. The Texans believe 2017 is a more realistic return date. Watt had surgery […]

Running away from your problems is never a good idea, especially with a bum knee. It’s been an interesting week for Dez Bryant in the news. On Tuesday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that Dez was yet to have an MRI on his injured knee, a protocol that usually occurs on Mondays. Finally, Bryant […]

Richard Sherman is known for speaking his mind, and now he has his own outlet to do so. Each week, Sherman releases video blogs for The Players’ Tribune, covering a variety of topics. This week’s edition was focused on player safety, and the NFL’s lack of care for it. Of course, football is an inherently […]

Talk about a mess. Over the last couple months, Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert has been in a dispute with a local autoshop in Charlotte, called Motion Lab Tuning. Both sides have given starkly different accounts of how their business has transpired. After waiting two and a half months for the work on his car […]

From Carson Wentz to Dak Prescott, rookie quarterbacks have shined through the first three weeks of the regular season. A total of four rookies have started games in 2016, and their numbers have been impressive. Via Gil Brandt: 4 rookie QBs have made 8 starts this season. Their stats: Record: 6-2 TD: 9 (6 pass, […]

Despite some hesitation from the Dallas Cowboys, Dez Bryant finally underwent an MRI on Tuesday. While the results weren’t terrible, they were far from ideal. The test showed that Bryant has a hairline fracture in one his bones in his right knee. Dallas is optimistic that Bryant could play this Sunday against the San Francisco […]

This morning, the Houston Texans placed three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on injured reserve. Watt is eligible to return in Week 12, but there is some concern that he’ll miss the rest of the season. In his press conference following the move, Texans head coach Bill O’Brien was quick to answer any […]

Rex Ryan is taking some unique measures to try and learn about the Patriots‘ game plan heading into Sunday’s game. The Buffalo Bills head coach is known for his eccentric personality, which always seems to heighten when he’s set to face Bill Belichick and the Patriots. On this occasion, he engaged in a more playful […]

Just a decade later, former New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini is living a much different life than he imagined. He’s still coaching football, but it’s his son’s flag football team. When Mangini became the Jets’ head man, he took the Big Apple by storm. The Jets immediately became a playoff team under his […]

Most power rankings listed the Cleveland Browns last heading in the 2016 season, and they’ve remained there. The Browns are 0-3, and they’ve already lost their first two quarterbacks in Robert Griffin III and Josh McCown. They all haven’t been blowouts, though. The Browns were leading the Baltimore Ravens 20-0 before giving up 25 consecutive […]