Before the 2020 NFL draft kicks off Thursday, ESPN is re-airing the first rounds of four classic NFL drafts this week. Round 1 of the 1989, 2005, 2014 and 2017 drafts will air on ESPN2 and the ESPN app beginning Monday. Three of the four broadcasts will be shown in prime time. NFL draft analyst […]
Continue readingCleveland Browns chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta said Thursday that despite wholesale changes to the coaching staff and front office this offseason, the team is not looking to break up its young core of players. That includes star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is a constant subject of trade rumors. “It’s frustrating a little […]
Continue readingOn Tuesday, Cleveland Browns star Odell Beckham Jr. set the social media world abuzz when he showed off his arm on Instagram. OBJ, who we already knew could toss the rock — he threw two touchdown passes for the New York Giants in 2018 and went 1-of-2 passing for the Browns in 2019, completing a […]
Continue readingYou’ve all heard about the ridiculous talent in the 2020 NFL draft’s wide receiver class, and the running back class has plenty of playmakers too. But when we are talking about ability in the open space on the field, a few prospects stand out as extremely dangerous weapons for any offense. That brings us to […]
Continue readingAlthough 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 readingEven by Bill O’Brien’s standards, the Cardinals and Texans made a stunning trade on Monday afternoon. Houston traded away arguably its second-most valuable player, star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, netting oft-injured running back David Johnson and a second-round pick in the process. While I appreciate O’Brien’s thoughtfulness in giving us a fascinating swap to discuss […]
Continue readingThe Buffalo Bills and cornerback Josh Norman have agreed to a one-year deal worth $6 million with incentives that can reach $8 million, sources confirmed to ESPN. Norman reunites with Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who was his defensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers from 2012-15. Norman’s agreement with the Bills was first reported by […]
Continue readingBEREA, Ohio — New Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Wednesday that he’s already met with both running back Kareem Hunt and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. regarding their recent offseason incidents that drew headlines. Hunt was pulled over Jan. 21 by police, who found small amounts of marijuana in a backpack in the […]
Continue readingNow that Super Bowl LIV is in the books and the Kansas City Chiefs are the champions, we can move on from the 2019 season and look forward 2020. That’s exactly what we’re looking to do with these way-too-early NFL Power Rankings. There’s no rest for the weary, and NFL teams will be spending the […]
Continue readingEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With the week steeped in heavy emotions, Frank Vogel and the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching staff tried to lighten everyone’s spirits before practice Thursday by taking the team across the street to an outdoor field for a light workout. As the players enjoyed the sunshine keeping them warm on a late […]
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