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The New England Patriots came up short in their historic journey to win Super Bowl LII. Regardless, there is still little debate regarding Tom Brady’s legacy as the greatest quarterback of all time. The Patriots star already had five rings when he entered his eighth Super Bowl appearance against the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this month. However, Washington Redskins […]

Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to the free agent market for the first time in his career where he will be one of the most targeted players available. There are already several teams that are expected to express significant interest in signing him to a lucrative deal next month. One of these franchises could […]

Frank Gore has been one of the league’s most productive running backs through his first 13 seasons. He has yet to lose his strong passion for the game with eyes toward taking the field for at least another year to add to what’s been nothing short of an impressive and likely Hall of Fame career. […]

The New York Jets have been strongly linked with quarterback Kirk Cousins over the last few days. Reports have come out that they would be willing to pay “whatever it takes” to bring Cousins to New York, even if it means paying him $60 million for the first year of his deal. However, Manish Mehta […]

Heading into the offseason, the Denver Broncos will be one of the several teams in free agency vying to land the services of Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. They have quickly emerged as the possible frontrunner to make the big splash acquisition in the coming weeks, and if they do, head coach Vance Joseph anticipates […]

Following a disappointing 2017 season, the New York Giants find themselves in a precarious position holding the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. There is an opportunity in front of the franchise to possibly take their quarterback of the future that will eventually follow in the footsteps of Eli Manning, but Davis Webb […]

The Cincinnati Bengals took another significant step back this past season. They fell well short of the postseason for the second straight year, which marked the first time that has occurred in a decade. Much of these struggles on the field have stemmed from inconsistent play under center from former Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton. […]

In the last two-plus decades, kicker Adam Vinatieri has proven to be an ageless wonder in the NFL as one of the top players at his position. He has remained a highly dependable player that still possesses the strong desire to continue to play for a 23rd season in the league. Vinatieri’s unwavering passion for the […]

ESPN’s resident draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. currently has Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen going No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns in his latest mock draft. But according to Pat McManamon, Kiper sees a scenario where the Browns spring a bit of a surprise by taking running back Saquon Barkley with the top pick. “It […]

The Cleveland Browns are geared up to splurge on their turnaround this offseason with a bevy of quality picks and plenty of cap space. However, that is not to say they will do away with all the new talent they have acquired as of late. Although it was not an ideal start to his NFL career, there […]

In one of his many controversial takes about quarterbacks recently, Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian commented that the Philadelphia Eagles should be demanding at least two first-round picks and two second-round picks in any trade involving Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. But as Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman reports, Polian’s astronomical estimation of Foles’ market […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is shaping up to be quite quarterback-heavy with all the elite prospects in this class. Among the notable names is former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Hall of Fame front office executive Bill Polian made headlines after suggesting Jackson would be better off making the switch to wide receiver in the NFL. […]

There are few teams in the league with higher expectations for the 2018 NFL season than the Arizona Cardinals. Despite all of their drastic changes and lingering question marks, the Cardinals are confident about a potential resurgence next year. In order to do so, Arizona will need to make some waves in the offseason to help re-tool […]

The Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes with their new coaching staff. As a result, a change in scheme was almost an inevitability. Among the notable changes the Colts will undergo is a switch from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3. In order to do so, new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus says the team will need quicker player […]

Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield may potentially enter the 2018 NFL Draft as a prime darkhorse candidate to be the first quarterback taken off the board. Unfortunately, he has had a difficult time shaking the comparisons to former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel. Both Mayfield and Manziel have acknowledged that despite their similarities, they have completely different approaches […]

Since the New Orleans Saints saw their 2017 season come to a close, the primary focus has been shifted toward working out a new deal with star quarterback Drew Brees. There is a clear-cut desire from both sides toward getting it done over the next few weeks. The Saints are pushing up against the clock […]

By now, even non-football fans are aware of the danger associated with concussions and how prevalent they are in the NFL. But to hear former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Gary Plummer talk about the number he suffered during his 15-year career is kind of sobering, to say the least. From his own estimation, he’s had […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl with backup quarterback Nick Foles under center through the last few weeks of the regular season and entire playoff run. He accomplished this feat in place of second-year quarterback Carson Wentz, who was in the amidst a breakout year before his season came to an abrupt end […]

Prior to the NFL trade deadline this during the 2017 campaign, there was some chatter surrounding veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant of the Pittsburgh Steelers possibly being on the move. Ultimately, no trade was made even though all signs pointed to the Steelers parting ways with the talented wide receiver. However, nothing truly came about from […]

The Indianapolis Colts were so sure that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was going to be their next head coach, they let him hire assistants. As we all know now, McDaniels is still with the Patriots, and Frank Reich is the new Colts head coach, but new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus remains. So— do […]

At one time, Aldon Smith appeared poised to become the next great outside linebacker in the NFL. Now, he’s on the verge of becoming the latest high-profile bust, desperate to get his child support reduced because he can’t make the payments. He is now behind close to $79,000 in payments. “I have had no income […]

Former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is set to embark on his first venture as a head coach in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. Patricia will have the opportunity to coach Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford in his first stint as a head coach in the NFL and is looking forward to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss in the AFC Divisional Round was just the bitter end to a tumultuous 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, it may have been highlighted by the potential game-winning touchdown catch by tight end Jesse James in Week 15 versus the New England Patriots. James’ reception had ultimately been reversed due to the league’s […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars enjoyed a stellar 2017 NFL season despite coming up short in the AFC Championship Game versus the New England Patriots. Regardless, it seems the Jaguars are content with quarterback Blake Bortles under center heading into the offseason — or so it may seem. As with every end of a season, players usually undergo […]

Following a nearly three-year absence in the NFL, wide receiver Josh Gordon made his return to the field with the Cleveland Browns late in the second half of the 2017 season.This has apparently murky up his contract situation with the Browns given that he had missed a sizeable chunk of that time due to an […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars came just a win short of making their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, narrowly falling to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. After the final whistle blew, Blake Bortles and Tom Brady embraced at midfield. What we didn’t know at the time is that Bortles was seeking a little […]

Over the last several days, free agent veteran cornerback Vontae Davis has been making his rounds around the league with several different interested teams. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, the latest stop on Davis’ tour was with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday morning, right on the heels of meeting with the nearby San […]

It was revealed on Wednesday that Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has undergone surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. It appears that this procedure could bleed into the 2018 preseason preventing him from taking the field until possibly the start of the regular season, according to Les Bowen […]

Following a nearly decade absence from coaching in the NFL, Jon Gruden is back for his second stint as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders. There had been continuous talk surrounding Gruden over the last few years about his interest in jumping back into the league. According to S.L. Price of Sports Illustrated, the […]

One-hundred-and-ten million dollars. That number represents the conservative projection for what the Cleveland Browns have at their disposal this offseason. More accurately, it’s a total of $110.113 million, according to Over the Cap. It’s not a bad starting point for a team coming off a winless season. Interestingly enough, for these Browns and their pursuit […]

In the last few weeks, there has been plenty of chatter surrounding the recovery process for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and where exactly he stands. Following the news that Luck has once again begun throwing, Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network has clarified that the 28-year-old has actually been tossing around weighed balls, and not […]

Following the completion of his 13th year in the league, veteran running back Frank Gore still has the strong desire to continue his NFL career as he’s set to hit the free agent market. This has put his future with the Indianapolis Colts into question, as he’s spent the last three years with the franchise. According […]

Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett has played his entire eight-year NFL career with the Packers. He hasn’t even reached free agency yet since he signed a contract extension early in his career. However, he can potentially hit the open market for the very first time this offseason, so there’s a chance he might not […]

The quickly approaching free agency period could feature a few intriguing players available on the open market which will draw the attention of several teams around the league. One of the teams that could be busy looking to acquire talent is the Oakland Raiders, who reportedly may pursue the likes of running backs Carlos Hyde and […]

Arguably the best quarterback in the draft—now and at other times as soon as a month ago—UCLA’s Josh Rosen now finds himself in uncharted territory. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. revealed his latest mock draft and it has Rosen surprisingly outside of the top 10. Baker Mayfield is in and Josh Rosen is out in Mel […]

It’s been an interesting last few days for Bill Polian. The Hall of Fame executive recently fired off a hot take that Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson is too short to play the position in the NFL – despite being 6-foot-3 – and should switch to wide receiver. And now, Polian commented on yet another former […]

Historic. Monumental. Incredible. Drastic. Crazy? Whatever word you prefer in describing the money currently being dished out to those who man down the quarterback position in the NFL, it usually fits. It has reached that epic point in time. In about three weeks, the final 2018 offseason story of Kirk Cousins will bring us to […]

The future of in-demand quarterback Kirk Cousins remains up in the air. The New York Jets have recently emerged as the favorite to land the in-demand QB and are reportedly willing to pay him “whatever it takes” to sign. But if Cousins wants to join a team that has the best chance of winning, the Denver […]

The search for a franchise quarterback continues for the Denver Broncos. The team is still looking for Peyton Manning’s successor in Denver with the three quarterbacks they’ve brought in over the last few years simply not cutting it under center leaving John Elway with no choice but to keep looking for other options. Last season, […]