10 injured players needing a bounce-back season in 2016

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 5/11/2016

Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys Had Romo been able to stay healthy throughout the season, the Cowboys would have ran away with the division and safely into the playoffs. The year prior, the Cowboys nearly won their playoff game against the Packers (they should have, but that is for another article). The team was ready 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)

15 Prospects to Keep an Eye on for the 2017 Draft

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 5/9/2016

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson (Junior) Watson is far and away the best quarterback prospect in the class. As a true sophomore, Watson took Clemson to a national title game and nearly beat the most menacing team in the country. He made incredible plays throughout the year on the way to the championship game, proving he […]

CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 28: (L-R) Jared Goff of the California Golden Bears holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Ranking every quarterback drafted

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 5/2/2016

With quarterbacks now locked in with certain teams, it is important to factor in team fit into the equation when ranking these quarterbacks. Some passers landed in difficult situations, while others ended up in prosperous environments for their skill sets. The order will still be loosely based off of talent, but factoring in their new […]

COLUMBIA, SC – NOVEMBER 14: Vernon Hargreaves III #1 of the Florida Gators reacts as he runs off the field during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 14, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NFL comparisons to top NFL draft prospects

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 4/19/2016

Jared Goff, Cal ~ Sam Bradford, Philadelphia Eagles The parallels between these two are stunning, aside from Bradford being a good 15-plus pounds heavier coming out of Oklahoma. Like Bradford, Goff is a rhythm based passer that does most of his damage near the middle of the field. He is more than capable of going […]

FORT WORTH, TX – OCTOBER 29: Trevone Boykin #2 of the TCU Horned Frogs prepares to take the field against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 29, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Ranking the second-tier quarterbacks in the draft

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Vernon Adams Jr. Oregon (2nd Round) For a number of odd reasons, Adams had been swept under the rug for most of the draft process. Seeing as he was an FCS transfer whose job was to replace Heisman winner and No.2 overall pick Marcus Mariota, it made sense that he was brushed aside. Adams was also targeted by a […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 21: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play during their game against the Cleveland Browns at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Under-the-radar Super Bowl 50 matchups

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 2/6/2016

Owen Daniels vs Carolina’s Linebackers Whichever wide receiver is lined up against Carolina’s Josh Norman is going to essentially be taken out of the play. Norman has been one of the most dominant cornerbacks in the league this year and is a threat to intercept any throw, especially against a weakened arm like Peyton Manning’s. […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 22: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Would an MVP and Super Bowl victory already move Cam Newton into Hall of Fame territory?

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 1/31/2016

Great players come and go, but the absolute best are remembered because they achieved greatness. They won awards, broke records and lead their teams to victory. At the end of the day, what matters most is how often one’s name comes up in the record books. With a Super Bowl victory, Cam Newton could make […]

FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots confers with Tom Brady #12 during a time out in the 2nd half in a game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

What do the Patriots need to fix in order to get back to the Super Bowl next season?

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 1/30/2016

The New England Patriots have been the most prestigious and consistently dominant team in football for the past decade or so. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady is nearing the end of his career, but he still has enough juice in him to get the Patriots back to the top next year. 2015 was […]

FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 10: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2015 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Ranking the eight head coaches still alive entering the divisional playoffs

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 1/12/2016

8. Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers The Packers fan base has been highly critical of McCarthy. This may be rooted in them being spoiled by great success over the years and panicking in the face of defeat, but nonetheless, his job has been called for. Realistically, McCarthy will not and should not lose his job. He […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 27: Josh Norman #24 of the Carolina Panthers makes a game-saving interception of a pass to Brandin Cooks #10 of the New Orleans Saints in the end zone during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 27-25. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Does the Panthers’ banged-up secondary make them vulnerable?

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 1/5/2016

The Carolina Panthers have been known for the past few years for the outstanding defense. This year, Cam Newton elevated the offense to new heights, and that left the defense to be brushed under the rug by many. They have not fallen off at all. If anything, the full blossoming of Josh Norman made the […]

of the Indianapolis Colts during the game against the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 21, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Black Monday preview: Which NFL coaches should be fired?

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 12/29/2015

For about half of the league’s head coaches, Black Monday is an annual day of fear, if not utter demise. The season ends and some front offices immediately give their coach the ax. Of course, a few coaches will slip through the cracks and miraculously retain their jobs, but franchises are generally impatient and more […]

LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with fans after the Washington Redskins defeated the New Orleans Saints 47-14 during a game at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)

Has Kirk Cousins earned a long-term starting job?

0 comments by Derrik Klassen on 12/23/2015

No matter the era of football, the NFL will never have a league where every starting quarterback plays up to the standard of what a quality NFL quarterback should be. The lack of 32 quality quarterbacks leaves a handful of teams starting quarterbacks that can keep the team afloat, and a good number of others […]

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