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BEIJING – MAY 24: A general view of the National Stadium, known as the ‘Birds Nest’ during day three of the Good Luck Beijing 2008 China Athletics Open at National Stadium on May 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. The event is the final test event to be held at the stadium prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The NFL is finally about to make a big international push

The NFL is reportedly looking to play games in Germany and China in 2017 and 2018 and is returning to Mexico City in 2016. There’s also been talk of games in Brazil, and England has become a fixture. The England experiment has been a success, so why not? American football was at one point as […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Geno Smith #7 of the New York Jets throws during pregame workouts before the Jets met the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Can the New York Jets remain a contender with Geno Smith at quarterback?

It appears the New York Jets are continuing to low-ball veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, which could indicate that general manager Mike Maccagnan and the rest of the Gang Green regime are confident that Fitzpatrick either won’t get a blockbuster deal elsewhere (a decent bet considering free agency is two weeks old and Fitzpatrick is 33) or […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 26: Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Can Robert Griffin III get back on track with the Cleveland Browns?

Per head coach Hue Jackson, the Cleveland Browns had “a great meeting” Friday and Saturday with free-agent quarterback Robert Griffin III, which might mean that Griffin is now the leading candidate to take the reins for Cleveland in 2016. The two might sort of be perfect for each other. The Browns have of course swung […]

during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

TGS post-free agency mock draft, part 2

The silly season is about to begin. The Combine is over, the heart of free agency is behind us and the 2016 NFL draft is just six weeks away. Here’s our latest mock… Click here for the first 16 picks 17. Atlanta Falcons: Ohio State LB Darron Lee — Even after free agency, the Falcons need linebackers […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Defensive lineman Joey Bosa of Ohio State participates in a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

TGS post-free agency mock draft, part 1

The silly season is about to begin. The Combine is over, the heart of free agency is behind us and the 2016 NFL draft is just six weeks away. Here’s our latest mock… Check out part 2 here 1. Tennessee Titans: Ohio State DE Joey Bosa — I really don’t think that you need to take an […]

SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 19: Eric Weddle #32 of the San Diego Chargers during the NFL football game against Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium on October 19, 2014, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Ravens are really old

While the majority of the unrestricted free agents who have signed major contracts one week into the new league year are guys who have been in the league just four, five, maybe six years, the Baltimore Ravens have utilized a very different approach. Thus far, the Ravens have signed three outside free agent: 31-year-old Eric […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 29: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets looks on from the bench in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants during preseason action at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Neglected Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brian Hoyer show how much final impressions matter

It’s a quarterback frenzy! One week into the new league year, quarterbacks with question marks named Sam Bradford, Kirk Cousins and Brock Osweiler have been handed contracts/tenders that will pay them a combined total of $56 million a year. And yet Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brian Hoyer can’t get any love, despite the fact both veteran […]

FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 28: Chandler Jones #95 of the New England Patriots warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Chandler Jones could put Arizona Cardinals over the top

If the 13-3 Arizona Cardinals had a single Achilles’ heel in 2015, it was a pass-rush that ranked 20th with 36 sacks (despite amassing nine in one game), 19th with a sack rate of 5.9 and 27th at Football Outsiders. As we saw in Super Bowl 50, getting to the passer consistently is as crucial as […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 25: Matt Cassel #16 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 25, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Things Matt Cassel can buy with his performance bonus

This week, when performance-based pay was distributed to players throughout the NFL, veteran quarterback Matt Cassel received a check for a

SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 29: Defensive end Bruce Irvin #51 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on prior to the game against the St. Louis Rams at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The best contracts from the first week of free agency

About one week into free agency, here’s a look at four contracts that look on paper to be steals. Tennessee Titans sign WR Rishard Matthews to a three-year, $15 million contract with $5 million guaranteed In limited action, Matthews caught more than 70 percent of the passes thrown his way and averaged a solid 60.2 yards per […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – OCTOBER 31: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs after a catch during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on October 31, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The worst contracts from the first week of free agency

About one week into free agency, here’s a look at five contracts that could force teams to experience buyer’s regret before long. New York Giants sign DE Olivier Vernon to a five-year, $85 million contract with $52 million guaranteed It’s the fourth-highest guarantee for a defensive player in all of football, which is just insane […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 27: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets throws a pass in the first quarter against the New England Patriots during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 27, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

The top players available in the second wave of NFL free agency

The majority of the top free agents who hit the market early last week have been signed, but there are still some talented players lingering. Here the best of them. 1. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick: Being a semi-reliable veteran quarterback automatically gets you on this list. Fitzpatrick’s numbers are never particularly pretty, but he’s battle-tested and […]

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: John Elway, executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, celebrate after they defeated the New England Patriots 26 to 16 in the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Can the Denver Broncos win another Super Bowl without an elite quarterback?

The Denver Broncos won’t have Peyton Manning or Brock Osweiler going forward, which doesn’t concern a lot of people because they were good enough to win the Super Bowl last season despite mediocre play from both quarterbacks. But the reality is Denver was a huge exception to a strong developing rule in 2015. Each of […]

ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 21: Eric Weddle #32 of the San Diego Chargers warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

The top players available in the second wave of NFL free agency

Technically, the new league year is just a day old. And yet so damn much has happened, partly due to the fact teams and agents were able to negotiate contracts well ahead of the official start to free agency on Wednesday. That means we’re already into the second wave of the process. Here, entering “Day […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Senior Vice President and General Manager Jerry Reese of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants won 21-17 against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Winners and losers from the first 24 hours of NFL free agency

Technically, the new league year is just a day old. And yet so damn much has happened, partly due to the fact teams and agents were able to negotiate contracts well ahead of the official start to free agency on Wednesday. That means we’re already into the second wave of free agency. Here are the […]

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