Much like last year, there's no clear-cut Super Bowl favorite in 2013. Sure, there's the normal list of teams you think will be in the playoffs, but the fact of the matter is that even the usual suspects could miss out on the playoffs altogether. It's part of the NFL's appeal, but it makes being […]

Cincinnati Bengals, FLAT: The Bengals, like the Steelers, have all the appearances of a well-rounded football team. The only difference is that Cincinnati is also better rounded when it comes to age. If Andy Dalton makes the leap from "solid" to joining quarterbacks like Ben Roethlisberger and Joe Flacco in the second tier, the Bengals […]

Yesterday, the Lions officially nailed down their franchise quarterback. When Stafford signed on the proverbial dotted line, he instantly became $27.5 million richer. Now the question has to be asked; is Stafford worth the money? In short, my answer to that question is no, but as with most issues, it's not an open and shut […]

Last night there were rumblings around Twitter that Jaguars owners Shahid Khan wanted to buy an English soccer club (we'll continue to call it soccer here to head off any obvious confusion from calling it a "futbol" club). Today, the Daily Mail reported that Fulham FC, of the English Premier League, is being put up […]

When the Redskins name issue popped up again this offseason, it had more force than it has in years past behind it. First, Daniel Snyder said the team would "never" change its name. Then, Snyder hired Frank Luntz to gauge public opinion on the matter. Now, Snyder is asking Redskins fans to weigh in. The […]

Matthew Stafford just got richer, and the Lions just locked down their young star for a few more years, according to Pro Football Talk. The deal is worth $43 million, with $27.5 million coming up front in the signing bonus. The extension, plus the two years left on Stafford's previous contract, will keep him in […]

A season ago, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez made the Patriots tight ends one of the best units in the NFL. Now, with Hernandez facing murder charges and Gronkowski rehabbing his back, the Patriots have one of the worst tight end groups in the league, comprised primarily of no-name players. Fortunately for the Patriots, it […]

Maryland delegate Emmett C. Burns Jr. will not seek re-election to the state legislature, ending a nearly two decade run. Burns' most notable national claim to fame came when he advised Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti to keep employees quiet on the matter of gay marriage. Prior to the, er, advice, linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, then with […]

On September 15, the Seahawks will open up their home schedule against their now-hated divisional foe, the San Francisco 49ers. There's no doubt the stadium will be rockin', but just how loud will they be? Thanks to the fan organization Volume 12, we'll know. According to the group's Facebook page, Guinness has accepted their application to […]

Ah, Rex Ryan running with the bulls. We heard the news that his Spain trip included the famous run, but we didn't think we'd see any hard evidence. Thanks to the leg work of Deadspin, we can now enjoy the following pictures of Rex Ryan. For fun, we'll make this a game of "Where's Rex." […]

Ask almost any NFL veteran how excited they are about heading into training camp, and they'll almost unanimously tell you, "Not at all." That's why it's no surprise that Jared Allen apparently hates the idea of getting ready for camp too. "Unfortunately, yes," Allen said on NFL AM when he was asked if his surgically […]

The supplemental draft is usually an afterthought in the NFL's offseason as teams prepare for training camp. This year, according to CBS Sports, there will be six players eligible for selection. Those players are listed below: DE James Boyd, UNLV DT Nate Holloway, UNLV DE Toby Jackson, Central Florida WR DeWayne Peace, Houston WR O.J. […]

Matthew Stafford threw for over 5,000 yards two seasons ago, and he came within a stonesthrow of doing it again in 2012. Despite those great numbers, Stafford still has a lot of room to grow. Don't believe me? Just ask ESPN's resident analyst, Ron Jaworski. "Too many forced throws. Overall, he just threw too many […]

The Browns won't be going into training camp without their young star runner as was previously feared according to a report from Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer. Richardson is on pace to participate when camp opens, but Cabot does note that it's very possible the young running back could be limited in participation […]

Talks between safety Jairus Byrd and the Buffalo Bills are at a stalemate according to ESPN's James Walker. "All has been quiet on both sides with the deadline to negotiate an extension fast approaching," the report says. The deadline for signing players with the franchise tag to longer-term deals is July 15, just over a […]