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2017 NFL Draft Preview: Three pre-draft hot takes

The 2017 NFL Draft is set to go underway in Philadelphia this weekend. With the NCAA’s best talent assembled in Philly, the drama at the top of the draft appears non-existent this year with Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett in place atop the draft board for the Cleveland Browns. That doesn’t mean the weekend will be […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche of Ole Miss 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)

2017 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Prospects with the most to prove in Indianapolis

The NFL Scouting Combine opens this weekend in Indianapolis in the event that gives over 300 prospects their biggest opportunity to prove their worth to NFL teams ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft. From medical evaluations to off the field interviews to drills and workouts, players will be put through their paces, and the results […]

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)

Instant thoughts on Eric Berry’s massive new $78 million contract with the Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs put no interest in the risk of Eric Berry and the free agency market, with a new deal announced on Tuesday that will make their defensive leader the highest-paid safety in the league. General manager John Dorsey performing his biggest task on his list of offseason duties to work out a […]

2017 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Sleepers to watch in Indianapolis

The 2017 NFL Scouting Combine will kick off this weekend in Indianapolis with over 300 prospects headed to converge on the city with the common goal to do as much as possible to impress NFL scouts, coaches and general managers before the draft. With a plethora of star players and a sheer high amount of […]

2017 NFL Free Agency Preview: Tight Ends

While the group of free agents at wide receiver is deep in proven talent, the tight end position is the polar opposite. With a weak class of mostly journeyman players, this group of free agents will be defined by Martellus Bennett’s aim to earn compensation for his Super Bowl winning performance with the New England […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 26: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Washington Redskins tells the crowd to be quiet after a touchdown catch by Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

2017 NFL Free Agency Preview: Wide Receivers

NFL Free Agency opens on March 9 and This Given Sunday is previewing the free agency class position by position. This column focuses on the wide receiver position, a group that features plenty of experienced names and the intriguing Terrelle Pryor Sr. who will be looking to cash in on just one year at wideout to make […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 06: Dalvin Cook #4 of the Florida State Seminoles runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the 3rd quarter during the ACC Championship game on December 6, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

2017 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Things to watch for in Indianapolis

The 2017 NFL Scouting Combine is set for Indianapolis this week, and for a short period before free agency rolls in, the draft process will be the focus of the offseason and all of the pre-draft day storylines will be out in full force. This season no exception, with big names out of college providing […]

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)

2017 NFL Free Agency Preview: Safeties

With free agency set to open in under two weeks, it is time to start to evaluate the 2017 class of names that will hope to cash in on the rare opportunity to earn a hefty longterm contract out of an NFL team. A feat that only the most successful players accomplish in a league […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 24: Interim head coach Doug Marrone of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Field on December 24, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars start new era off with wise Julius Thomas, Branden Albert swap

The Jacksonville Jaguars started a new era in January when they named Doug Marrone their permanent head coach. The Jags officially put the disastrous Gus Bradley era in the rearview with the hire after the mid-season firing of their head coach and added a further change with the return of former head coach Tom Coughlin […]

ALAMEDA, CA – JANUARY 16: Oakland Raiders new head coach Jack Del Rio (C) laughs with Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie (L) and Raiders owner Mark Davis (R) during a news conference on January 16, 2015 in Alameda, California. The Oakland Raiders announced the hiring of Jack Del Rio as their new head coach. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

2017 NFL Free Agency Preview: Taking a look at the teams that will make splashes

As we head into the final days of February, it is time to start looking ahead to the March Madness that is NFL Free Agency. The annual period where franchise tags and massive deals fill the headlines with NFL players cashing in on their market value with big money contracts with teams desperate to make […]

KANSAS CITY, MP – JANUARY 15: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2016 NFL Playoffs: Final Thoughts on the Divisional Weekend

After the Wild Card Weekend opened the playoffs with little drama, the Divisional Weekend appeared to be headed to a similar fate after Saturday’s games followed a similar path with the Patriots and Falcons cruising to double-digit victories. Thankfully, Sunday provided fireworks at long last with two close games that provided plenty of drama. Aaron […]

GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers speaks with Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants following a game at Lambeau Field on October 9, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Giants 23-16. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

2016 NFL Playoffs: Final Wild Card Weekend thoughts

We entered the 2016 NFL Playoffs with the expectations of a Wild Card Weekend filled with mostly bad football, and four games devoid of fourth quarter drama affirmed those expectations. Injuries to starting quarterbacks in both games ruined the AFC side of the Wild Card draw while in the NFC, comfortable second halves at home […]

GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers speaks with Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants following a game at Lambeau Field on October 9, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Giants 23-16. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

2016 NFL Playoffs: Bold Wild Card Weekend predictions

After 17 long weeks it is finally time for the start of the road to the Super Bowl with a Wild Card weekend that is short on competitive matchups, but could yield many surprises. As we head into the opening weekend of the postseason, it is time to make some bold predictions for the Wild […]

OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 06: Head coach Jack Del Rio of the Oakland Raiders throws his challenge flag after Latavius Murray #28 was called short of the goal line during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum on December 6, 2015 in Oakland, California. The ruling was overturned for an Oakland Raiders touchdown. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Why the Oakland Raiders are better off starting Connor Cook

The Oakland Raiders dream return to the postseason has been ruined completely by the season-ending injury to franchise quarterback Derek Carr after Indianapolis Colts pass rusher Trent Cole ended the MVP candidate’s season in Week 16. Cole’s hit has caused an 180-degree turn of fortune for the Raiders from the team of the moment on pace […]

ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 20: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Tony Romo, Dak Prescott narrative returns after New York Giants sweep the Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have been an unstoppable force this season, but the New York Giants have been their one obstacle. The Giants earned their second win over Dallas, sweeping the NFC front-runners for the season in a boring 10-7 affair in which the defenses didn’t allow for much excitement on offense. While a sweep at the hands […]

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