The ultimate examples of how the “next man up” can make or break an NFL team are two recent Super Bowls. Last season, we saw the Chiefs lose various starting offensive linemen throughout the season, but when Eric Fisher tore his Achilles in the AFC Championship Game, the dam broke. Andy Reid & Co. couldn’t […]
Continue readingWith 2021 NFL free agency winding down, we are looking back on what went down and looking forward to what’s ahead. While there were a number of significant free-agent signings such as the Tennessee Titans picking up a pair of edge rushers, the Baltimore Ravens upgrading their offensive line and the Super Bowl champion Tampa […]
Continue readingRefresh often for the latest information. Michael Thomas, WR, NO: Hamstring — Active Impact: Thomas will play for the first time since Sept. 13. Chris Godwin, WR, TB: Finger — Active Impact: Godwin will play as will recent signee Antonio Brown. Create a new league today and start fresh from this point! Leagues drafted before […]
Continue readingENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Tuesday the team’s failure to use a timeout late in Monday night’s 16-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans was “totally my fault.” The Broncos had plenty of other foibles during the narrow loss to open the season, but Fangio’s decision to forgo using a timeout or […]
Continue readingSome of the biggest news in the NFL came off the field on Tuesday, as the Lions canceled practice to protest a police shooting in Wisconsin, and the Cardinals made a significant investment in one of their standout young players. On the field, there was a scare for the Titans, and one Ravens wideout let […]
Continue readingHow will Cam Newton‘s arrival affect the quarterbacks room in New England? Is there an odd man out at running back in Green Bay? After an offseason without practices amid the coronavirus pandemic, veterans might have more security than usual — or it just might be harder to identify who is on the bubble. With […]
Continue readingWhen former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy last year, a trio of former Ohio State Buckeyes called each other to celebrate. Former quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator Tim Beck was in Texas at the time, driving home from dinner with his wife and daughter, when Cardale Jones called him. Beck then added […]
Continue readingMillions have been spent and the landscape of the NFL has been significantly altered due to the initial free-agency blitz. But while there are obvious storylines (Tom Brady) that have been written and a few more to go (Jadeveon Clowney), now is a good time to take the temperature of each NFL team. Therefore, we’ve […]
Continue readingMost deals signed in NFL free agency turn out to be disappointing. Teams pay players expecting the best seasons from their past, but it rarely works out that way. As a result, most of my grades tend to be a C+ or below. Call me a tough grader, but ask the Jets how their massive […]
Continue readingThey continued that Saturday when they agreed to terms on a two-year, $5.7 million deal with tight end Nick Vannett, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. That is to go with the four-year, $44 million deal with guard Graham Glasgow, a two-year, $16 million deal with running back Melvin Gordon and a two-year, $5 […]
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