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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 […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their first NFC Championship game appearance in eight years, and the front office continues to add pieces to the puzzle this offseason. Much of the organization’s focus has come through bringing aboard more proven talent. With the free-agent market dwindling down, the Vikings have shifted their attention toward players […]

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to place the franchise tag on star running back Le’Veon Bell for the second straight year, a murky cloud has appeared around their extension talks. There has yet to be any significant progress toward a new deal in the weeks since the designation was placed on him. General manager Kevin Colbert […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots possess a glaring need to put in place the eventual replacement for star quarterback Tom Brady. This was heightened by the decision to move backup Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers prior to the trade deadline last season. There is a growing notion that […]

Rob Gronkowski has been one of the best offensive weapons in the NFL in recent years. But, the New England Patriots tight end has already talked about retirement. Rumor has it he is possibly going to take his talents to Hollywood. While he has yet to commit to the 2018 season, it appears that he has […]

It was a remarkable 2017 NFL season, to say the least. It seems Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman is still reaping the benefits. The expectations could not be high for Roseman coming into the season despite an underwhelming 2016 campaign. Needless to say, both he and the Eagles followed through with […]

The New York Jets may want people to believe that they traded up to No. 3 in the draft with no one specific in mind, but the football-loving free world knows that can’t be entirely true. With most of the teams at the top of the draft expected to take quarterbacks, they must have traded […]

Jadeveon Clowney will be playing under the final year of his rookie contract in 2018. It is safe to say that the Houston Texans are pleased with their former No. 1 pick and want to keep him around. So, it is only a matter of working out the details of a contract extension. From what […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars did not want to retain the services of wide receiver Allen Hurns, but the Dallas Cowboys were happy to give him a new home. However, since they already had a No. 88 on the roster (that Dez Bryant guy), he had to choose a new number. He decided to go with No. […]

The New York Jets have made some solid moves this offseason on the offensive side of the ball. With the league’s deepest pockets and a desire to improve from last season, they have been linked to nearly every big-name free agent. The Jets are still looking for pieces to help fortify their offense for the 2018 season. […]

With the offseason in full swing, the NFL has been busy hammering out a bevy of rule changes moving forward. Among the most notable changes is that of the NFL’s new helmet rule. The NFL has decreed moving forward that players are no longer allowed to lower their helmet to initiate contact. According to Albert Breer of […]

Trade rumors have swirled around the New York Giants and star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. all week. While general manager David Gettleman said “you don’t give up on talent” while discussing the three-time Pro Bowler and owner John Mara claimed he’s not on the trade block, rumors continue to churn out from reliable sources, […]