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Michael Sam, Rams are a perfect fit

If we’re really being honest with ourselves, there were only so many teams that had the right makeup to handle the task of employing the first openly gay player in the NFL. St. Louis, in retrospect, should’ve been right at the top. The Rams have the perfect mix of variables that could help Sam find […]

Bookmaker roundtable: Super Bowl LII betting trends

Frank Kunovic III, director of specialty games, Caesars Palace: Just moved to -4/48. If the money keeps coming in 80/20 Eagles, you will see -3.5. Betting on the big game? Here’s the best content from ESPN Chalk, including analysis and best bets. Ultimate betting guide » Chris Berman’s pick » Printable prop bet scorecard » […]

‘I’ve prayed for a team like this’: How the Eagles’ splashy offseason is paying off

PHILADELPHIA — Standing by his locker stall last week, Eagles veteran defensive end Brandon Graham smiled as he rattled off all the key additions to the team over the last several months — a group that includes receiver A.J. Brown, edge rusher Haason Reddick, cornerback James Bradberry, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, linebacker Kyzir White and the […]

Ranking Super Bowl champions’ offseasons: Chiefs top Patriots for best of salary-cap era

Three years ago, the New England Patriots were coming off their incredible comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI and rolling through an impressive-looking offseason that appeared to have them well set up for a repeat. They did not repeat, though they came very close, losing 41-33 in Super Bowl LII to […]

Eli Manning wins football writers’ Good Guy Award

Manning, who retired after the 2019 season, has been lauded for years for his dealings with local and national media. He’s the second member of the New York Giants to win the award, joining Tiki Barber (2006). “Eli Manning exemplified professionalism with the media since his rookie season in 2004, and he did so in […]

Barnwell’s bizarro 2019 NFL season: Moves and injuries that could have changed everything

Of course, we can see the direct impact of those slight changes over the course of a game like Sunday’s NFC West decider. When narrow games or important decisions go a different way, everything we know about what happened in an NFL season can change. An injury happening to a different player or at a […]