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On the second episode of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s “Tom vs. Time” series, the legendary signal caller shuffled through an archive of his seven previous Super Bowl appearances. When he came across Super Bowl XLII, a stunning defeat at the hands of the underdog New York Giants, Brady couldn’t help but cringe. Transcribed […]

Since the New England Patriots earned a berth to Super Bowl LII, the status of All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski has received a great deal of attention. The 28-year-old continues to make encouraging strides toward being cleared from the concussion protocol to play in Sunday’s contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Mike Reiss of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs officially kickstarted the NFL offseason with a blockbuster trade that sent three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick. As a result, Washington has essentially given their answer to the conundrum surrounding quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins will now be the […]

Following the trade of Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins, it has quickly made Kirk Cousins the most-sought out quarterback that will be on the open market. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Cousins is expected to draw significant interest from several different teams in free agency. .@AlbertBreer on @BullandFox on Cousins: "The Jets […]

Following the trade of Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins, the attention around the league has shifted towards Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Cleveland Browns have been at the forefront of that effort in trying to present an appealing environment of trying to convince him to sign a deal with them […]

Following the sudden trade of Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins, much of the chatter surrounding him has quickly been unveiled. At the forefront of that conversation has been both the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos reportedly making serious runs at acquiring Smith. According to a source close with Mary Kay Cabot […]

The Washington Redskins pulled off the surprising trade for Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday night. Prior to that huge move, there was reported interest from stemming the Arizona Cardinals to acquire the 33-year-old, according to Kent Somers of AZ Central Sports. Word here at the Super Bowl is the […]

The 2018 season featured many ups and downs for running back Adrian Peterson. These contrasting moments were so severe that his future in the NFL is now extremely uncertain. That cloudy future just turned for the worse as the Arizona Cardinals are expected to waive Peterson at some point over the next couple of months, […]

Terrell Owens once again finds himself among the finalist to earn a selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the 15 remaining nominees for the 2018 class. Since he’s become eligible for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Owens has strongly voiced that he believes he’s deserving of the prestigious […]

On Tuesday night, the Kansas City Chiefs made the surprising decision to trade Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. It was a move that caught star running back Kareem Hunt completely off guard as he revealed on Wednesday morning that it was devastating to see Smith be moved, according to Edward Lewis of […]

Forget about two Super Bowl titles, 51,682 yards and 309 touchdowns stretching over the course of a nice 14-year NFL career. This rivalry is an example of one that rarely showcases people playing nice with each other. Perhaps Eli Manning is the exception to the rule. While prepping for the New England Patriots and Super […]

In wake of the Washington Redskins making the big splash trade for Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith on Tuesday night, Kirk Cousins is now destined to live somewhere other than Washington D.C. rather soon. One of the teams believed to have some significant interest in landing Cousins is the Denver Broncos. It is a shared mutual […]

New Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Al Holcomb likes what he sees with the pieces he has on his defense. As Bob McManaman of AZCentral.com notes, Holcomb used the word “special” to describe some of the talents he will have at his disposal on defense. Holcomb used it in reference to star cornerback Patrick Peterson’s ability […]

It took a hefty price, but the Washington Redskins finally have a quarterback they felt comfortable committing to with Alex Smith. However, DJ Swearinger was not too pleased about what the Redskins gave up in the trade to get Smith. The Redskins safety took to Twitter to voice his outrage over fellow defensive back Kendall […]

The New York Giants have officially been warned. Since Jerry Reese was let go and new hire general manager Dave Gettleman was brought in, very little’s been leaked in relation to former players who know the man. On Wednesday, all of that changed in one brief moment. Former Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams joined […]

The Washington Redskins pulled off the first big trade of the NFL offseason by dealing cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for quarterback Alex Smith. However, former Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan was opposed to the trade, but not necessarily because of Smith. Instead, he had a problem with […]

Few could have predicted that the 2012 NFL Draft would have such a profound effect on the league’s future. However, that is just what happened with the blockbuster deal that sent Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. One of the main cogs in that draft was quarterback Robert Griffin III — […]

There are many intriguing storylines surrounding Super Bowl 52. Among the most notable is the fact that Philadelphia Eagles’ running back LeGarrette Blount and defensive end Chris Long have not only made it to their second straight Super Bowl, but they will be facing off against their former team in the New England Patriots. As […]

Before the NFC Championship in Philadelphia last weekend, city officials in the city decided they needed to do something a little odd, but for a good reason. They were concerned that fans might celebrate a win over the Minnesota Vikings by climbing light poles. So, to stop them, they had the light poles in downtown […]

Kirk Cousins’ Washington Redskins career is effectively over. The team has already traded for veteran quarterback Alex Smith, which means Cousins will most likely be allowed to leave in free agency this offseason. When Cousins does officially leave D.C. this offseason, he will go out with the fourth-most passing yards in Redskins franchise history. Kirk […]

When it comes to media time leading up to the Super Bowl, well—there’s too much of it. As a result, we tend to learn a lot about our favorite players. Why? Well, much of the media prefers to ask casual questions. For example, have you ever wondered who Tom Brady likes to jam to? Thanks […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made the first big splash of the offseason after trading quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick. Needless to say, Chiefs teammates were not happy about the news. Most were quick to post their dismay on social media. However, tight end […]

Free agent cornerback Leodis McKelvin came one season short of a potential Super Bowl LII appearance. He was among the slew of changes the Philadelphia Eagles made following the 2016 NFL season. As a result, he has been on quite a journey to get back on the field after failing to sign with a team […]

Transactions in the NFL happen faster than running backs taking off for a 40-yard rushing touchdown. Cornerback Kendall Fuller learned about that Tuesday evening when he was put on an emotional rollercoaster that had him wondering whether he was the “unidentified player” ESPN’s Adam Schefter was referring to as part of the Washington Redskins’ package […]

The New England Patriots have taken full advantage of the extra week off to ensure that the team is as healthy as possible for Super Bowl LII. Among the notable names still on the injury report is tight end Rob Gronkowski. Gronkowski suffered a concussion after taking an illegal hit from Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church in […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is not new to trading quarterbacks. To be more precise, the Chiefs trade of Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins is not the first time that the mustached mentor has shipped a 33-year-old quarterback to the NFC East team. Reddit user Lotto24 reminded NFL fans on the popular […]

Tereza A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star earlier dropped a bomb by breaking the news that the Kansas City Chiefs have traded quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. What followed that report are numerous speculations about the seemingly inevitable end of quarterback Kirk Cousins’ stint in Washington. Kirk Cousins is going to be […]

The Cleveland Browns can’t seem to win no matter how hard they try sometimes. They hoped Johnny Manziel could be the quarterback of the future. But that didn’t work out. So, then they moved on to DeShone Kizer. He didn’t impress either, so fans have assumed that the team would just be using its first […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is likely going to part ways with the Redskins following the news of Washington getting the services of Alex Smith via a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. In other words, Cousins is bound to be the among the hottest commodities in the upcoming free agency period. If so, there […]

Among the teams with notable quarterback situations following the 2017 NFL season were the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins. Now it seems both teams have killed two birds with one stone after making the first blockbuster trade of the offseason. The Chiefs have officially traded quarterback Alex Smith to the Redskins. Needless to say, Twitter has been […]

A huge news broke out today in the NFL with the Kansas Chiefs deciding to ship quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. The initial reactions have been mostly that of shock, but the Chiefs just appear ready to usher in the Patrick Mahomes era in Kansas City. While this trade caught plenty of football […]

Within minutes of agreeing to a trade for Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Redskins have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension with the quarterback, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chris Mortensen is reporting that the extension will average $23.5 million per year, with $70 million guaranteed. The NFL Network’s Ian […]

A legendary football figure will be a guest speaker for the Philadelphia Eagles to help prepare the team for Sunday’s Super Bowl LII showdown with the New England Patriots. That would be former Green Bay Packers quarterback and Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who was invited by Eagles head coach Doug Pederson to give Philadelphia […]

On Tuesday night, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reported the surprising news that the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to trade Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, picks and a player are involved,  and the deal will be finalized tomorrow. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, […]

It is no secret that Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw and head coach Mike Tomlin have never exactly seen eye-to-eye. Needless to say, the same situation applies to the recent firing of former offensive coordinator Todd Haley. The Steelers’ offense fluctuated at times throughout the season, which ultimately resulted in the release of Haley. Still, […]

Super Bowl LII will be some sort of a reunion for a few personalities from both the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. Take for example Eagles defensive end Chris Long, who will share the field with former teammate Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots this coming Sunday. Brady, however, jokingly made […]

Before he became the primary running back for the New England Patriots, Dion Lewis was still trying to get his bearings in the league. Interestingly enough, his struggles began with the Philadelphia Eagles after they selected him in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Lewis rarely saw the field behind then-Eagles bell-cow back […]

Now here’s a guy who thinks that the Detroit Lions is going to the Super Bowl in the near future. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, NBC football analyst Cris Collinsworth believes that the Lions are going to reach the biggest stage of football soon. “I just think the Lions at some […]

Bill Belichick is set to coach his eighth Super Bowl as the head man for the New England Patriots in nearly two decades at the position. Although Belichick is now in his mid-60s, there doesn’t appear to be any thought of retirement at this point in time, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. […]