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Matthew Stafford or Jared Goff for 2020 NFL MVP? Long shots for six NFL awards, including best coach and rookies
If it feels like I’ve prefaced every one of my columns recently by pointing out that the 2020 NFL season is going to be weird, it’s not an accident. We’re approaching a season in which it would be a pleasant surprise if each team were able to play all 16 games. Even if that happens, […]
Continue readingFalcons’ former first-round pick Takkarist McKinley says he’s motivated after fifth-year option not picked up
The Falcons, who selected McKinley in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, decided in April not to pick up the fifth-year option worth just over $10 million. In a statement, the team said it was taking a “wait-and-see approach” in terms of any future contract with McKinley, who managed just 3.5 sacks last […]
Continue readingNFL training camp 2020: Fans get first glimpse of Chiefs; Rams test SoFi Stadium turf
The sports world is largely playing without fans in attendance, but the Kansas City Chiefs are one of the few teams testing how feasible it is during the coronavirus pandemic. The reigning Super Bowl champs held practice Saturday in front of what they said was a maximum of 2,000 fans at Arrowhead Stadium. The coaches […]
Continue readingDak Prescott, Cam Newton and the NFL players and coaches who have the most to gain and lose in 2020
As strange as the 2020 NFL season is likely to be, there are players and coaches who have a disproportionate amount of their futures riding on how they perform over the next few months. It wouldn’t have been anybody’s choice to have their career path tied to such an uncertain season, but that’s the reality […]
Continue readingNFL training camp 2020: Gronk feeling fresh and clean, Saquon and Cam Jordan bust a move
As training camp keeps rolling through August, Rob Gronkowski gave a frank, but positive, assessment of how he feels in the early stages of his comeback while a couple of NFL stars showed moves that apply beyond the gridiron. Here’s what you need to know from camps across the league: Rob Gronkowski of old is […]
Continue readingInventing 32 props for the 2020 NFL season: Tom Brady vs. Cam Newton, George Kittle’s yards, more
If you’re a football fan or someone with an unhealthy knowledge of both football and obscure golf tours, you’re probably familiar with the propositions that pop up during the run-up to the Super Bowl. In addition to trying to predict which team will actually win the game, fans are able to test their powers on […]
Continue readingFalcons sign CB Darqueze Dennard months after Jaguars deal falls through
Dennard signed a one-year deal with the Falcons, a source said. In March, Dennard had agreed to a three-year, $13.5 million contract ($6 million guaranteed) with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the two sides reached an impasse on the details, allowing Dennard to reenter free agency. The Falcons were expected to bring in veteran help with […]
Continue readingNFL training camp 2020: Bucs’ Tom Brady turns 43, Steelers’ Big Ben throws
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady thanked everyone for the birthday greetings as he turned 43 on Monday. Another NFL quarterback also had a birthday: Los Angeles Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor turned 31. Perhaps the biggest on-field news was Ben Roethlisberger throwing at training camp. The veteran quarterback has been out since Week 2 of […]
Continue reading260 players who could win 2020 NFL MVP: Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, kickers and more
Picking an MVP in advance of a typical NFL season is difficult. Remember last year? The trendiest candidates heading into the regular season were Carson Wentz, Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson one obvious example, but Mahomes is the only one with the sort of airtight accomplishments to be added to this list. Although this is […]
Continue readingWhat went wrong for Baker Mayfield, and can he be fixed? A progress report on the Browns QB
This week, I’m going to check in with progress reports for quarterbacks from the 2018 NFL draft. Five quarterbacks were drafted in the first round that year, and I’ll take detailed looks at Lamar Jackson (Tuesday), Josh Allen (Wednesday), Baker Mayfield (Thursday) and Sam Darnold (Friday). Sorry, Josh Rosen; I’ll get to you another time. […]
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