Although some would swear the projection numbers are totally automated or randomly generated, I assure you they are not. I have a lengthy process that involves a mixture of statistical calculations and subjective inputs. The latter is where this piece truly comes in handy. To begin each NFL season, I go team by team and […]
Continue readingDETROIT — Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have transformed the Detroit Lions from laughingstock franchise to Super Bowl contenders in just three seasons. That’s how well Detroit’s coach and general manager have worked together. And Thursday, amid the yearly free agency rush, they were rewarded with contract extensions that will keep them together through the […]
Continue readingThe NFL salary cap went up a record 13.6% this year, from $224.8 million to $255.4 million per team. The jump could be a huge benefit to players hitting free agency in the coming week, as teams will have more cap space to spend. But the news was also received well in front offices, where […]
Continue readingThe organization won its first division championship in three decades, tied the franchise record for most wins in a season (12) and reached the NFC Championship Game under the guidance of third-year coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes. So the question now is: What’s next? History suggests Holmes and Campbell won’t be making […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Bart Scott and Louis Riddick debate whether the Patriots should draft a rookie quarterback with the third overall pick. (2:15) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been part of 30 NFL drafts. He has pinpointed the 31st as unprecedented for his franchise, calling it the “most anticipated […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Louis Riddick is frustrated by the Bears’ treatment of Justin Fields and explains why he is rooting for him next season. (1:41) CHICAGO — Quarterback Justin Fields said his decision to unfollow the Chicago Bears on Instagram is nothing more than him needing a break from social media this offseason. Appearing […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tim Hasselbeck and Mike Greenberg disagree on who’s under more pressure to win the offseason between the Patriots or Steelers. (1:49) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Dugger’s deal: The last player who was drafted by the Patriots in the first three […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. “The Pat McAfee Show” reacts to the news that offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be staying in Detroit next season. (1:12) As receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown walked off the field at Levi’s Stadium following the Detroit Lions’ NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers, he experienced a feeling he […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter explains to Pat McAfee the public fallout after Lions’ offensive coordinator interviewed for the Washington Commanders’ head-coach position. (2:33) ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the team’s run to the NFC Championship Game was no fluke and the aim now is to make winning […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and crew react to the Ravens promoting Zach Orr to be their new defensive coordinator. (0:47) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens promoted inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr to defensive coordinator Thursday, elevating one of their former star defenders and making history as a result. Orr is the […]
Continue reading