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260 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 readingRanking offensive weapons for all 32 NFL teams in 2020: Barnwell picks the best and worst
The most important thing for an NFL team is to find a franchise quarterback. The second-most important thing might be surrounding that quarterback with weapons. The Ravens went shopping for the likes of Mark Ingram and Marquise Brown last offseason and helped Lamar Jackson emerge as MVP. The Chiefs have been at or near the […]
Continue readingJets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams says he has Jamal Adams’ back as safety seeks new deal
New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams didn’t want to comment on the specifics of Jamal Adams‘ contract dispute with the team, but he threw his support to the All-Pro safety and sounded cautiously optimistic about his return. “You never, ever mess with a guy’s contract, but I’ve got his back on those types of […]
Continue readingNFL playcaller impact: Players to upgrade, downgrade in fantasy football
Earlier today, we released a thorough and stat-heavy analysis of 13 seasons of offensive playcaller data. The article focused on the historical trends of each of the NFL’s current 32 playcallers but not specifically on how those trends will affect fantasy football in 2020 and beyond. That is exactly what will be addressed here, as […]
Continue reading2020 NFL mock expansion draft: Picking players for a 33rd team
On the other hand, by adding two teams, the NFL would be able to add an additional game for television each week without having to concede any more money to its players. With the Texans paying $700 million as a franchise fee in 2002, Forbes estimated in 2012 that new franchises would pay between $1 […]
Continue reading2020 NFL offseason winners and losers: QBs, free agents, teams and trends
Let’s break down some of the winners and losers from this NFL offseason. Some of the stories in the short term were obvious — you don’t need me to tell you again who won the DeAndre Hopkins trade — but I’m going to try to take a look at the bigger picture to see how […]
Continue readingThe best college sports prospects we ever saw: The Answer, Buster Posey and Andrew Luck
ESPN’s team of college writers and reporters has seen some things. In a world where collegiate athletics are on indefinite hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, denying us not only March Madness and spring football but also iconic events such as baseball’s College World Series and softball’s Women’s College World Series, our group was enlisted […]
Continue readingJaguars’ Leonard Fournette part of team’s plans going forward, GM says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t pick up Leonard Fournette‘s fifth-year option, but they are going to be counting on his being a big part of their offense in 2020. The Jaguars were shopping the fourth overall pick in 2017 for more than a month without any serious trade offers, and general manager Dave […]
Continue readingJaguars sign ex-Redskins running back Chris Thompson
A source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Thompson was joining the team on a one-year contract. Thompson joins an uncertain Jaguars backfield, with sources having told ESPN’s Adam Schefter earlier this month that the team has had trade discussions about Leonard Fournette. The Jaguars also announced they would not picking up their fifth-year option on […]
Continue readingJaguars aren’t picking up Leonard Fournette’s 5th-year option
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have declined the fifth-year option on running back Leonard Fournette for the 2021 season. It’s an unsurprising and expected move considering the team was attempting to trade the former fourth overall pick for a month before and during the recent NFL draft. Fournette will make $4.168 million in 2020 […]
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