The Jets recently added a fifth quarterback to their roster after their rookie mini camp. Despite already having four players at that position on the roster, the Jets thought enough of former BYU, Kansas and Miami quarterback Jake Heaps to have him compete with their crop of passers. This was a surprise as Heaps performed […]

Either La’El Collins is the most unlucky NFL draft prospect in history or he’s about to get in serious trouble. So far, though, he is still not suspected of having done anything wrong. Because of this murder case hanging over his head, Collins went undrafted over the weekend despite carrying a first round grade. If […]

The NFL officially released the schedule for the 2015 season on Tuesday night. Many teams are already looking ahead and circling their calendars for the big matchups that await. Many games will feature epic battles sure to not disappoint and here are the ten games we are most looking forward to: 10. Tennessee Titans at […]

The first overall pick in the NFL draft comes with a lot of hope and pressure. Some of the choices have completely turned the fortunes of a franchise, while others sank them further down the abyss. Below is the ranking of the first overall pick, post-merger, from best to worst. Since the merger there’s been 48 […]

As we await the forthcoming resolution on the Aaron Hernandez trial, we revisited below 15 convicted former (and current) NFL players. These are the most high profile either in terms of the fame of the player involved or the visibility of the case, or both. In all cases it’s a shame to have seen such […]

Every team looks to walk away from the NFL draft with at least one difference maker. In an ideal world all your draft picks make the 53 man roster; some develop from the sidelines, others are role players quickly, and maybe if you’re lucky one will be a superstar. Drafting at least one player that […]

Since the first draft in 1936, teams have selected young players coming out of college in the hopes of getting better. More times than not, though, those selections result in busts. These players are often viewed as saviors the minute they don the team’s jersey, but the reality is the odds are against them. Every […]

While there were some excellent free agent signings from both a value and on field upgrade perspective in week one of free agency, there were some real head scratchers too. To be fair when you’re competing in an open market you have to overspend to land the guys that everyone wants. Still, these deals feel […]

Free agency is always a tricky exercise where teams try to land established veterans that will greatly improve their team while juggling the balancing act of the salary cap with the competitive demands of the open market. Below are the ten signings that are equal parts fair value and immediate impact on the field. Below […]

The New Orleans Saints currently sit a bit more $20 million over the salary cap [editor’s note: moments ago a Jairus Byrd bonus conversion has trimmed this number by $4.8 million]. It’s been trendy to label their financial situation as “a mess” and assert that they are currently experiencing “salary cap hell“. There is no […]

Below are the best players by age in the NFL. There were some hard decisions to make especially at 25 and 26, where there’s a huge clutter of dominating and rising players. 21: Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 68 catches, 1,051 yards and 12 touchdowns, that’s his rookie season. Now we know why Johnny Manziel […]

As we approach free agency in just a few short weeks, we’ll start to see more and more players get franchise tagged. The beauty of modern day free agency is that while the allure of an open market is exciting for players looking to get a new contract, teams can protect themselves by strapping a […]

Below are the top 50 free agents currently available. Keep in mind a number of these players will be slapped with a franchise tag in short order which will significantly reduce their availability to other teams. In addition, there are numerous salary cap casualties that could improve the market. Even without them, many feel this […]

As the big game approaches it’s always important to look back and get a grasp on the history that preceded the event to help frame just how significant it is.  Today we look at the best performers in the Super Bowl in a roster format. This includes a 22 man starting lineup (11 on each […]