Trading up in the NFL draft for a non-quarterback is a temptation general managers should almost always resist. Like candy while on a diet or an NBA midrange 2, passing on immediate satisfaction will lead to better long-term results. The value of trading down — and not trading up — has been an enduring refrain […]
Continue readingSo much of why trades occur has to do with the unique universe in which the draft exists. If the Cardinals decided to move on from quarterback Kyler Murray last offseason, they wouldn’t have traded the No. 3 overall pick to the Texans for edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Which means the Texans might instead […]
Continue readingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — In Patrick Mahomes‘ first season as a starter in 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs were scoring quickly and giving up points almost as fast. General manager Brett Veach remembers urging that year’s defense to get just one stop per game. “I still remember just saying if we can just get them […]
Continue readingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill two years ago and went on to win back-to-back Super Bowls, they confirmed that their world wouldn’t end if they watched one of their stars walk out the door. They can even prosper if they respond the right way. That’s timely to remember […]
Continue readingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — After winning three Super Bowls in the past five seasons and being the first team to win back-to-back championships in 20 years, the Kansas City Chiefs have made the art of staying on top look simple. To general manager Brett Veach, it has been anything but. Between paying core players like […]
Continue reading“I’m a legacy guy,” Allen said. “I have a great opportunity to continue to leave a legacy here and I’m going to continue that as much as I can and stand on that. “At the end of the day, I play the game because I love it. Some people don’t play the game. They make […]
Continue readingIs the twist ending better than the one you can see coming from a mile away? For most of Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII between the 49ers and Chiefs, it felt like the game we were watching was entirely different from what we would have expected to see from these teams. A matchup of the NFL’s […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Erin Dolan provides a sports betting primer, going over all the information bettors need for Super Bowl LVIII. (1:35) There are literally hundreds of ways to bet on the Super Bowl, ranging from the familiar picking of sides and totals all the way to guessing the color of the Gatorade that […]
Continue readingSuper Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be played on Feb. 11, and the betting market is loaded with player props. That’s why we’re bringing you the betting playbook, highlighting some of the top options for the final game of the NFL season. My weekly betting playbook features several […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum breaks down why he’s taking the Lions to both win and cover at home against the Buccaneers. (0:34) If I’m placing bets on a weekend, I’m not looking at full game spreads or totals. Those are efficient markets that have been bet into all week. Instead, I’m looking for […]
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