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The Green Bay Packers look like geniuses in retrospect for drafting Jordan Love. At the time, Green Bay was blasted in the media for not drafting more weapons for Aaron Rodgers. Now, the Packers have a new franchise QB who had the opportunity to sit behind Rodgers and learn the NFL game. Love recently shared […]

San Francisco 49ers’ HB Christian McCaffrey officially joins the Madden 25 99 Club today, as he received the highest rating the game offers. Announced today on ESPN’s Get Up, McCaffrey now joins Tyreek Hill as one of five players with a 99 OVR Rating. For those new to Madden, the 99 Club represents the highest […]

John Elway will always be remembered by Denver Broncos’ fans as an all-time great. That stands even after he handed the Lombardi trophy to the Chiefs earlier this year. But Broncos fans won’t be comforted by his recent acknowledgment of passing up a franchise quarterback in 2018. On a recent Barstool Sports “Pardon My Take” […]

Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich admitted to reporters his plans to create a bigger role for wide receiver Jayden Reed in the Packers offense. In a July 29 press conference, Stenavich revealed that he wants to let Reed make more plays and take advantage of his route-running abilities. The Packers had a total […]

John Harbaugh had big proclamations about his star in the Baltimore Ravens system. While there were a lot of great quarterbacks that had massively impactful careers before Lamar Jackson, the head honcho knew that his signal caller is different. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Joe Montana, and Dan Marino are just some names that he needs […]

With the 2024 NFL season just around the corner, the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a return to the postseason. Training camp is in full swing, and the competition is fierce as players vie for starting spots and key roles on the team. This year, the Seahawks have several intriguing battles that could significantly […]

Sean McVay is now fully hosting the Los Angeles Rams training camp. While there was a lot of excitement about Matthew Stafford coming back because of his new deal with Les Snead, a lot of concerns were also piling up. The first thing was Alaric Jackson’s injury and it had a lot of fans gasping […]

The New Orleans Saints are working towards an improved showing for the 2024-25 season after failing to make the 2023-24 NFL Playoffs. The Saints are returning several stout contributors, including former LSU football star Tyrann Mathieu, also known as the “Honey Badger.” Mathieu posted a bold social media response to those who have doubted him […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 campaign was a roller coaster. A 3-5 start and a disappointing Monday Night loss to the Detroit Lions prompted them to fire head coach Josh McDaniels. Things turned since then. Las Vegas promoted Antonio Pierce to interim head coach and made rookie Aidan O’Connell their starting quarterback. They ended the […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge closer to the start of training camp, numerous questions linger. Contested roster spots and pivotal battles for starting positions on both offense and defense will take center stage. The team is also in the process of implementing a new offense. Of course, this will require time and effort to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are working on their quarterback situation. And new teammates have to adjust. But it’s still the NFL and that means tough decisions have to be made. One of those calls came to pass Monday as the Steelers cut ties with four-year veteran Josiah Scott. Despite being listed atop the depth chart as […]

The Cleveland Browns are at a crossroads. After years of high expectations and inconsistent results, the pressure is mounting on head coach Kevin Stefanski to deliver a playoff berth. With training camp on the horizon, several key position battles will shape the trajectory of the Browns’ 2024 season. 2024 Browns Offseason The most significant move […]

There’s no doubt the Miami Dolphins are loaded at wide receiver with Tyreek Hill leading the way. And they certainly ponied up the cash for their quarterback. But there’s another strong point, and it’s part of the two biggest training camp battles to watch ahead of the 2024 NFL season. The Dolphins have a running […]

Entering the 2024 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens still have Lamar Jackson and have added Derrick Henry. So hopes are high. But things still have to play out in training camp and there are two big battles to watch ahead of the 2024 NFL season. At the forefront is the offensive line. If the Ravens […]

Training camp is supposed to be a source of great optimism for Dallas Cowboys fans, a time when postseason heartache is mended and excitement for the next campaign builds. Attention shifts to the exceedingly talented roster, and hope subsequently begins to rise once again. That is not the case this year, though. Practice sessions in […]

Coming off a surprising yet ultimately successful season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ potential return to the postseason may hinge on the skills of one man: kicker Chase McLaughlin. In his first season with the team, the sixth-year veteran hit career highs across the board, including points scored (120) and field goal percentage (93.5 percent), via […]

When the Los Angeles Rams drafted Washington Huskies wide receiver Puka Nacua with the 177th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, they couldn’t have expected that Nacua would have the immediate success that he did. Nacua set single-season rookie records with 105 receptions and 1,486 yards, giving Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford a bonafide No. […]

When the Detroit Lions traded up to select Jameson Williams 12th overall in the 2022 NFL draft, fans thought their beloved team had finally secured an X-factor playmaker to juice up Jared Goff’s passing game. Standing 6-foot-1, 190 pounds with a blazing fast outside speed, Williams looked like an ideal addition to Dan Campbell’s offensive […]

Football is back! Every NFL team is beginning their training camp, but the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game will officially kick off live football action. The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, both of which have some franchise legends entering the Hall of Fame this year, will play each other in the first NFL […]

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for one of their most exciting NFL seasons of the 2020s. The Bears drafted former star USC football quarterback Caleb Williams with their first overall pick in 2024. Williams could make his NFL Preseason debut in the Bears’ Hall of Fame game against the Houston Texans on August 1. […]

Injuries are part of the NFL game, and the San Francisco 49ers are already experiencing their share. Fortunately, the 49ers got rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall back in the mix Monday. But unfortunately, the 49ers were dealt a pair of new injury blows at training camp, according to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. At […]

After missing the playoffs for six straight seasons, the Carolina Panthers could use some good news in the form of a breakout star. They would also like quarterback Bryce Young to develop into a capable NFL starter. But before those things happen, it’s time to focus on the two biggest Panthers’ training camp battles to […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the busiest teams in the NFL during the offseason. They acquired a second first-round pick from the Houston Texans and moved up twice during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings did so to acquire Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner. But there is still a […]

Between Spencer Burford’s injury, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract negotiations, and Trent Williams’ contract negotiations, the San Francisco 49ers are under pressure. Thankfully, some good news came San Francisco’s way today to help relieve tension. Rookie wideout Ricky Pearsall, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, has been activated from the active/non-football injury list. As a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a hectic offseason, and it’s safe to say there are a lot of new faces in the team’s locker room. While everyone is curious how the offense will look with a new quarterback (either Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy) under center as Kirk Cousins’ replacement, they aren’t the only new […]

After considering the matter for two months, the Kansas City Chiefs will not bench kicker Harrison Butker for kickoffs this year. Once the NFL adopted new kickoff rules for the 2024 season, there was much discussion about different approaches teams might take to the play. Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub explored using safety Justin […]

When New England Patriots star edge rusher Matthew Judon reported to training camp last week, he confirmed that he is unhappy with his current contract. Still, Judon said he would participate in practice and play despite that dissatisfaction. However, his feelings about the issue may have changed this week. Judon was not uniform when the […]

The 2024 NFL season is set to begin in September and training camps have kicked off across the league. Unfortunately, the Houston Texans got some bad news on Monday as veteran defensive end Denico Autry is suspended for six games due to violating the NFL’s PED policy, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. ‘Texans DE […]

The Indianapolis Colts may have a harder time getting to the quarterback this season. Edge rusher Samson Ebukam, who registered a career-high 9.5 sacks last year, suffered a major injury in Sunday’s practice. As a result, Ebukam is out for the season with a torn Achilles, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. “#Colts veteran DE Samson […]

At Chicago Bears training camp on Saturday, Pro Bowl defensive end Montez Sweat was kicked out of practice by head coach Matt Eberflus after Sweat hit the right arm of prized rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as Williams was dropping back to pass, a no-no for any defensive player this time of year. But what Bears […]

With New York Giants training camp in full swing, the team is hard at work preparing for the 2024 regular season. Hoping to return to the playoffs following a tough 2023 season, quarterback Daniel Jones is reasserting his control of head coach Brian Daboll’s offense. One of the new topics: his connection with rookie wide […]

Standing at 6’6″, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is the tallest quarterback currently playing in the NFL. Many would argue that Herbert’s height gives him an advantage over many of his peers, as struggling to see over the big-bodied offensive linemen blocking in front of him is less of a concern than it would […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers largely managed to put together a strong offseason of work, but the one big situation that is staring them right in the face is Tristan Wirfs and his contract situation. Wirfs wants a new deal, but to this point, there hasn’t been much progress towards anything being hammered out. On Sunday […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay saw Andrew Luck’s promising career end early because of injuries. The Colts failed to protect their superstar quarterback, letting him take hit after hit and Luck’s sudden and unexpected retirement. But even with Anthony Richardson, the hopeful heir apparent to Luck, as the franchise guy, Indianapolis isn’t letting the past […]

Guess who’s back! Mike Evans will be returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2024 season. A few teams wooed the star wide receiver, but he ended up staying with the team that drafted him. However, that does not mean that Evans did not consider his other options. In a recent interview, Evans revealed […]

Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals training camp looked like a normal one until defensive end Sam Hubbard left practice with a knee injury. For a team looking to make another Super Bowl run, losing Hubbard for an extended time period would be a big blow. However, Bengals fans can breathe a sigh of relief following some news […]

When Patrick Mahomes signed a groundbreaking 10 year, $450 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020, it was a deal that analysts instantly praised as one that would age tremendously well. Four years later, it predictably has. Mahomes being on what now looks like a team-friendly deal has allowed the Chiefs to […]

Tyreek Hill has brought the Miami Dolphins to a place they have never been before, at least virtually speaking. The All-Pro wide receiver is the first player in franchise history to be awarded a 99 rating in Madden NFL, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hill receives this honor after recording 1,799 receiving yards (seventh-most ever in […]

Everybody is excited for the Indianapolis Colts’ upcoming 2024 campaign, including team owner Jim Irsay. However, the upcoming season might be a bit of a different experience for Irsay considering the fact that he still cannot walk as a result of undergoing surgery on his left leg all the way back in December. In a […]