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Chris Jones’ deal with Chiefs the latest move toward a dynasty
The headline-snaring contract numbers handed out by the Kansas City Chiefs are these: $503 million over 12 years for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and as much as $85 million over four years for defensive tackle Chris Jones. But the more important numbers for the Chiefs are these: 24 and 26. Those are the ages for Mahomes […]
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 readingHow 2019 NFL second-round draft picks fared, what’s in store in 2020
The 2020 NFL draft is a few weeks away. Last week, we looked back at how each 2019 first-round pick performed in his rookie season. Today, we move on to the second-round picks from last year. The second round was bountiful, with 20 starters coming from the 32 picks and a few stars mixed in. […]
Continue readingChiefs WR Sammy Watkins’ new deal includes $7M in incentives, no-trade clause
Wide receiver Sammy Watkins is staying with the Kansas City Chiefs after agreeing to restructure his contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. The source said Watkins’ new deal has a maximum value of $16 million, including $7 million in incentives, and contains a no-trade clause. The move creates $5 million in salary-cap space for the […]
Continue readingClay: 50 things I learned while doing 2020 fantasy football projections
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 both statistical calculations and subjective inputs. The latter is where this piece truly comes in hand. To begin each NFL year, I go team by team and thoroughly analyze […]
Continue readingNFL teams, players throw it back to combines past: Aaron Rodgers, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chris Johnson and more
With the 2020 NFL combine underway this week, we’ll get to see the latest class of prospects go through our favorite drills, from the 40-yard dash to the three-cone shuttle, broad jump, bench press and much more. Many current and former players are reliving their past experience at the event, including some eye-popping performances there […]
Continue readingChiefs, 49ers fill the need for speed in Super Bowl LIV
“Me, Matt Breida, Tevin Coleman, and I’ll take Jeff Wilson,” Mostert said. Notice a pattern? Yes, Mostert named all four of the team’s running backs (with apologies to Kyle Juszczyk, who would undoubtedly be in the discussion for the league’s fastest fullback). “Honestly, it could be the guys in the running back room,” Mostert said. […]
Continue readingNFL Rookie Rankings: Nick Bosa beats out four offensive first-year stars for the top spot
The 2019 rookie class had a lot of intrigue, and with the NFL’s regular season well behind us, we ranked the best of the best in the year’s group. We also looked at two first-year players who closed the season well and saw their stock rise, and two whose stock declined in the final month. […]
Continue readingTen Chiefs and 49ers players and coaches who took a step toward Super Bowl redemption
With apologies to Packers and Titans supporters, the vast majority of football fans I spoke to over the past week wanted a Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl. After two impressive home victories on Championship Sunday, we’re going to get that dream matchup. It’s Kyle Shanahan versus Andy Reid. Richard Sherman versus Tyrann Mathieu. Jimmy Garoppolo. There are […]
Continue readingAFC Championship: Everything you need to know about Titans vs. Chiefs
Matchup rating: 84.9 | Spread: KC -7.5 (53) What to watch for: Titans running back Derrick Henry isn’t the only storyline in this game, but it sure seems like it after he ran for 188 yards against the Chiefs in Week 10. Doing much better this time is a big thing for the Chiefs, who […]
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