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NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 27: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown with Drew Brees #9 during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 27, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Is the Saints offense transitioning to run first?

Sean Payton, run the football? Crazy, right? Consider how the run/pass balance has gone since 2006 in the Sean Payton era (note: 2012 he was suspended for Bountygate): Year Run % Pass % Pass Play % Ranking 2006 43.02% 56.98% 11th 2007 36.98% 63.02% 2nd 2008 38.01% 61.99% 4th 2009 44.84% 55.16% 24th 2010 34.96% […]

AUBURN, AL – SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive lineman Myles Garrett #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates after sacking quarterback Sean White of the Auburn Tigers during an NCAA college football game on September 17, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

The top 10 players on defense at every position in the 2017 NFL Draft

We’re now about three weeks away from the draft and every NFL team is finishing up their last several rounds of visits, interviews and tape watching so they can formulate their team specific board. As fans we’re left filling out countless mock drafts to pass the time hoping to envision what players might fall to […]

BATON ROUGE, LA – SEPTEMBER 27: Leonard Fournette #7 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a touchdown against the New Mexico State Aggies during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium on September 27, 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The top 10 players on offense at every position in the 2017 NFL Draft

We’re now about three weeks away from the draft and every NFL team is finishing up their last several rounds of visits, interviews and tape watching so they can formulate their team specific board. As fans we’re left filling out countless mock drafts to pass the time hoping to envision what players might fall to […]

AUBURN, AL – SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive lineman Myles Garrett #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates after sacking quarterback Sean White of the Auburn Tigers during an NCAA college football game on September 17, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

This Given Sunday 2017 NFL mock draft: Take 1

With free agency largely settled in, NFL’s team roster needs are coming into sharper focus. Most teams have filled their important needs enough that they can put themselves in a position to take the best player available that falls to them come the NFL Draft in late April. We’ll still see some reaches though, of course, […]

COLLEGE STATION, TX – NOVEMBER 27: Malachi Dupre #15 of the LSU Tigers hauls in a long pass in front of Deshazor Everett #29 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half of their game at Kyle Field on November 27, 2014 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

NFL 2017 Draft: Five Sleepers on Offense

A couple of weeks ago I posted five sleepers to consider later in the draft on defense. We’re looking at the other side of the ball today for guys that might be under the radar but are capable of making an impact for your favorite football team. As always, guys deep in the draft come […]

TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Linebacker Ben Boulware #10 of the Clemson Tigers reacts during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Five late round 2017 draft pick sleepers

Once you start selection players after the 3rd round, I feel like every draft eligible guy is a total crapshoot. The odds of them working out are low, and you have to be real mindful of personality, system fit and potential. You also have to take some risks. Either the guy has an injury history, a […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: James White #28 of the New England Patriots evades a tackle by Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from the Super Bowl

This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. James White, RB, New England Patriots Brady himself said […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from the Conference Championship Round

This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons Is there any doubt […]

in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Top 5 NFL players from the Divisional Round Playoffs

This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Le’Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers For the second consecutive […]

GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 08: Randall Cobb #18 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball while being chased by Trevin Wade #31 of the New York Giants in the third quarter during the NFC Wild Card game at Lambeau Field on January 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from Wild Card Weekend

This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Randall Cobb, WR, Green Bay Packers He carried the […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 01: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a touchdown pass during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from week 17

This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. Here is the final edition, hope you enjoyed! 1. Matt […]

at Lambeau Field on January 3, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Top 5 NFL players from week 16

This weekly segment will highlight the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings You’ve probably never […]

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Brandin Cooks #10 of the New Orleans Saints scores on a 45 yard touchdown reception past free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from week 15

This weekly segment will highlight the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Brandin Cooks, WR, New Orleans Saints The Cardinals […]

ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 11: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers jumps over Ronald Darby #28 of the Buffalo Bills during the second half at New Era Field on December 11, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from week 14

This weekly segment will highlight the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Le’Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 236 yards rushing […]

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 04: Eric Berry #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs returns an interception on a failed two-point converstion for two points against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 4, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from week 13

This weekly segment will highlight the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Eric Berry, S, Kansas City Chiefs Not only […]

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