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Although they failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2013, the Dallas Mavericks are planning on ending their season in style by adding a key member to their bench for their final regular season game. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Mavs will honor recently retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on […]

Draymond Green has been vocally irate at the Oakland Raiders‘ decision to move to Las Vegas, urging Raider Nation to boycott the rest of the games, given that they’re forced to play in O.co Coliseum for another two seasons before their eventual move in 2020. “I won’t attend a game… I feel like all fans […]

An organization can do everything else right, but if they don’t have a premier quarterback, it’s difficult to win in the National Football League. Finding that elusive gem can become a lifelong odyssey for coaches and executives. Great coaches need great players to win, especially under center. Per usual, there are a number of NFL […]

The NFL postseason begins this weekend, with some of the best teams in the NFL fighting for their respective seasons. Plenty of teams have gone from the Wild Card round to Super Bowl champions, so everything is still in play. The old adage is that defense wins championships, but having an exceptional quarterback is also […]

Bill Belichick hasn’t shied away from criticizing officials in the past, but he’s been quite satisfied with their performance this season. As ESPN’s Kevin Seifert pointed out, Belichick only challenged one play this season. Not surprisingly, he won it. But think about that for a second. Some coaches challenged multiple calls on a single drive. […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is ready to play in the first playoff game of his career on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The hype around the Giants-Packers matchup has transcended the rest of the games on Wild Card weekend, in large part due to the star power and history of both franchises. On a less […]

Look no further 49ers, your next head coach is standing right in front of you! Okay, so maybe there are a number of other options they’ll consider first, but if their top choices don’t accept, Jeff Garcia will be waiting for their call. Garcia, who played five seasons in San Francisco from 1999-2003, is making […]

It appears the Buffalo Bills are ready to move on from Tyrod Taylor. With Rex Ryan out the door, Taylor was benched in favor of E.J. Manuel in Week 17. Manuel struggled to make routine throws, but the decision was based on Buffalo likely pursuing a different starting QB for the 2017 season. Still, Taylor […]

After a promising start to their 2016 season, the Minnesota Vikings went into a downward spiral and couldn’t get out before it was too late. They finished with an 8-8 record. Plenty of teams would love to have that many wins, but when you consider they started 5-0 and won the NFC North last year, […]

Just a day after his arrest in Hamilton County, Ohio, Adam Pacman Jones was released from jail. He received three misdemeanor charges and a felony count for allegedly getting into a scuffle with a hotel’s security personnel before spitting on a nurse. Numerous members of the press were waiting for Jones upon his release, who […]

The 2016 season was a very disappointing one for the New York Jets. On the heels of a 10-6 campaign in which they narrowly missed the playoffs, expectations were high for Gang Green. Then, it all fell apart. A 2-8 stretch in the middle of the season settled their fate. It all started with a […]

Ryan Tannehill hasn’t taken a snap for the Miami Dolphins, in a game or in practice, since Week 14. But, just days before their Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Adam Gase hasn’t ruled him out. There was some hope that Tannehill would practice Wednesday, but as the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo […]

It’s been a long and winding road, but we’ve finally made it to the NFL’s Wild Card playoffs. On Saturday, one of the best tournaments in sports will finally kick off. Unfortunately, injuries to key players have dimmed the excitement for a few teams. The Raiders‘ grand return to the postseason after 14 years away […]

With or without Le’Veon Bell, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a good football team. But, with him, their offense is able to soar to pretty incredible heights. In just 12 games after coming back from a suspension, Bell has amassed 1,268 rushing yards and another 616 through the air. His duel-threat abilities make him a nearly […]

It’s been another frustrating season for the San Diego Chargers, and it got off to an inauspicious start in Week 1. Star wide receiver Keenan Allen was smoking the opposing Kansas City Chiefs play after play, building excitement in the fan base and along the sideline. Then, suddenly, it all came to a halt. Allen […]

Dear Steve, I first want to start off and say thank you for bringing your love and passion to the game of football and letting that transcend to many fans, including myself. It all started back in 2001 when you got drafted by the Carolina Panthers. Not much was known about you other than a […]

When Reggie Bush came into the NFL, he immediately made his mark as an explosive offensive threat. Now, just a decade later, he’s on the verge of setting a disastrous NFL record. Behind starting running back LeSean McCoy and second-stringer Mike Gillislee, Bush only has 12 rushing attempts this season. With those carries, Bush has […]

For the first time in five years, the New York Giants will play in the NFL’s postseason. That season, of course, concluded with their epic Super Bowl rematch against the vaunted New England Patriots. In each of the last two seasons that both the Giants and Patriots made the playoffs, they’ve played against each other […]

What was supposed to be a glorious return to the postseason after 14 years away has now become quite gloomy for the Raiders. On Saturday, starting quarterback and MVP candidate Derek Carr broke his fibula, keeping him out for at least six weeks, and possibly more. As a result, a team once on the short […]

It seems long ago now, but teams haven’t forgotten how impressive Jimmy Garoppolo looked at the beginning of the season. With Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension, Garoppolo stepped in and looked downright comfortable running New England’s offense. In two starts and five appearances this season, Garoppolo has completed 69.4 percent of his passes for […]

Time flies by when you having fun. It’s hard to believe, but we’re already in the final week of the regular season, and there are plenty of NFL playoff scenarios left to sort out. A lot was decided in Week 16, though. The Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and Denver Broncos were all eliminated […]

With last night’s devastating victory at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens were officially eliminated from playoff contention. The career of legendary linebacker Terrell Suggs was also possibly at its conclusion. Not so fast. When asked if he’s thought about retirement following Baltimore’s Christmas day defeat, Suggs seemed insulted before delivering a […]

With last night’s Eagles win over the Giants, the Dallas Cowboys officially clinched the NFC East and the 1st seed in the NFC. With two games to go, head coach Jason Garrett will likely decrease his usage of their biggest stars so that they’re fresh and healthy for the postseason. Barring a major meltdown, it […]

As you’ve probably heard, this year’s Pro Bowl festivities will include a game of dodgeball between the players. The mastermind behind this incredible addition is none other than the Browns‘ Joe Thomas. Thomas was selected to his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl this week. It means more to Joe than most players, considering he’s played on […]

Christmas Day is usually a joyous time spent with family and friends, but there won’t be any love lost at Heinz Field on Sunday. With the AFC North crown at stake, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will face off this weekend in perhaps the modern NFL’s best rivalry. If the Steelers win, they clinch […]

Two more weeks. Two more games. At 0-14, the Cleveland Browns are in danger of joining some unfortunate company. The 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t win a game in their first NFL season, but they only played 14 games. The only team to go 0-16 is the 2008 Lions. The Browns have two more chances […]

They may be teammates on the basketball court, but Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have different NFL squads they support. Curry has been a lifelong Carolina Panthers fan while Durant has always rooted for the Washington Redskins as he grew up in the D.C. area. When their teams faced off on Monday Night Football, the […]

Eagles fans have a reputation for berating opposing players from warmups through the final whistle. Their best insults are reserved for players on rival teams, especially those they believe they can shake up. That’s what makes Odell Beckham Jr. the perfect target for Philly’s wrath. Ahead of the Giants‘ showdown with the Eagles on Thursday […]

It’s almost been a year since the great Calvin Johnson hung up his cleats at the relatively young age (football-wise) of 30. He gave everything he had to the Detroit Lions organization for nine years, but the toll on his body was too great to continue. During those nine years, Johnson dominated the rest of […]

Well, the Jon Gruden to the Rams rumors were fun while they lasted. Last week, Los Angeles fired head coach Jeff Fisher despite giving him a contract extension that was just revealed. Immediately, speculation about who owner Stan Kroenke would pursue for the gig commenced. The biggest names thrown out there were Jim Harbaugh, Pete […]

After winning on opening night against the rival Los Angeles Rams, it’s been all downhill for the San Francisco 49ers. The once-proud franchise has lost its last 13 games. They’re weak defensively and their passing game is anemic. If it wasn’t for Carlos Hyde and the running game, their wouldn’t be a positive for S.F. […]

When Derek Carr dislocated his right pinkie a few weeks back, every Oakland Raiders fan held their breath. The franchise was in full pursuit of their first postseason appearance in 14 years (which they clinched this Sunday); the thought of losing Carr was too much to bear. Luckily, Carr came back into that game and […]

Prior to the season, there was speculation that it would be Larry Fitzgerald‘s last. He immediately dispelled those rumors, but with only two games remaining, the topic has risen again. For 13 years, Fitzgerald has been the heart and soul of the Arizona Cardinals. He’s eclipsed the 1,000 receiving-yard mark seven times, and he’s 51 […]

Cam Newton made headlines earlier this season when he publicly complained that he’s not officiated like the other elite quarterbacks in the NFL. He cited a number of big blows to his head in the pocket that weren’t penalized, claiming that guys like Drew Brees and Tom Brady would’ve drawn flags. He eventually spoke with […]

The NFL playoff picture is an absolute mess. Rather than provide clarity, Week 15 clouded the situation even further. Regardless of whether the Redskins win or lose tonight, there will still be a ton of questions heading into the final two weeks of the season. Comparing the conferences, things are much murkier in the NFC. […]

For most of Sunday, everything appeared to be breaking the Colts‘ way. Then, within a matter of minutes, it all fell apart. Indianapolis did their part yesterday afternoon. Needing a victory to keep their AFC South title hopes alive, the Colts dominated the Vikings in Minnesota to the tune of a 34-6 victory. But, they […]

Terrell Owens can still ball like the old times. The 43-year-old was hooping it up at the Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, showcasing his touch from beyond the arc and his athleticism on defense, ruthlessly swatting a shot into his team’s hands. T.O. drained a sweet-looking corner three off the baseline curl, only to run […]

The 2016 NFL season is rounding its final stretch, and with many teams locking divisional horns as the playoff picture forms, a slew of marquee games are on tap over the next three weeks. It will come down to the wire in several divisions, setting up pivotal matchups through Week 17. With plenty of big […]

The Dallas Cowboys‘ 11-game winning streak snapped on Sunday night in New York, and the Dak Prescott–Tony Romo debate arose once again as a result. A usually explosive Dallas offense was held to just seven points, with Prescott struggling mightily throughout the evening. He completed just 46 percent of his passes while throwing a pair […]