The Lions have had too many problems on their roster to count over the Jim Schwartz era. When one problem gets solved, another one immediately pops up. This offseason has been no different for the Lions. One of the Lions' biggest offensive problems has been the lack of run support for Matthew Stafford and Detroit's […]

  Of all the news over the past couple of weeks relating to Aaron Hernandez, this has to be the quirkiest story I've come across. Apparently, there's a serious demand for Hernandez jerseys. Pro Football Talk posted an article today, providing stories of people actually turning a profit by selling their Hernandez jerseys. So, being […]

Rookies starting for the Pittsburgh Steelers are rare. In fact, according to ESPN, Jarvis Jones has an opportunity to be just the second rookie to fill a starting position for the Steelers in the past eight years. The only other rookie to take on starter duties was center Maurkice Pouncey. Jones isn't the only rookie […]

The NFL has its plate full trying to keep current players satisfied, but add on the will of former players, and the league just can't get it all done. Now, Ex-Packer Gary Knafelc says the NFL doesn't care about its aging former players, and he didn't mince words making the claim. Knafelc, now 81 years […]

The NFL has an image problem, and that's a shame because the vast majority of NFL players are upstanding citizens, many of which give back to their communities. Still, the arrest of Colts safety Joe Lefeged early yesterday on gun charges highlights a major problem in the NFL. ESPN reported yesterday that Lefeged and others […]

Different things drive different players. For Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, establishing a way to connect with inner-city kids was one of the things that drove him to succeed, and now, his NFL career has given him the means to give back. Russell Wilson is establishing his namesake passing academy in hopes of changing the lives […]

The biggest problem with the development of a true read-option offense isn't in the scheme, it's actually in the personnel it requires to work effectively. That is, you need an athletic quarterback that can make throws, something that is more available now than ever before. The problem is, teams aren't willing to put such high […]

Of all the Mark Sanchez related stories, this has to be classified as one of the strangest. Mark Sanchez, apparently, needs a wingman in social situations. Let me explain. At this point, many of you, if not most, have probably seen the Mark Sanchez butt video that appeared on Deadspin earlier this week. NFL players […]

Wes Welker used to be Tom Brady's favorite target, but now it's likely that his number of targets will take a dramatic step backwards. That's largely thanks to the level of talent at the wide receiver position the Broncos have compared to that of the Patriots. Still, the Broncos aren't dumb, and they'll be making […]

When Todd Haley was hired a year and a half ago, it appeared that the Steelers would be renewing a commitment to the running game. Now, heading into season two of Haley's tenure as the Steelers' offensive coordinator, it appears he will be working with a diverse set of running backs. Isaac Redman, who may […]

We're not really sure if the Patriots are the right team for Tim Tebow, but then again, we're not really sure just yet if there is a right team for Tim Tebow, but we're pretty sure the snack isle is not where Tebow belongs. Thanks to Reddit, we got a glimpse of these Tebow shirts, […]

It's hard to make a joke about performance enhancing drugs. They've left a mark on all sports' credibility, and they've called into questions some of the greatest accomplishments in any givens sport, yet one Lions linebacker found a way to use PEDs as a way to compliment Adrian Peterson and his remarkable return to elite […]

In college football, we often see far more creativity than we do at the professional level. Part of that is simply due to the sheer number of teams in the college ranks versus the number in the NFL. Because teams must often choose players that aren't top ranked prospects, offenses and defenses have to be […]

Trick plays at the NFL level is often a mixed bag of tricks. When they're used properly, a team can be on the receiving end of very easy points. If they're not executed correctly, they can easily turn into disasters. With Denard Robinson listed as an "offensive weapon," I wondered, are trick plays a good […]

Today, the NCAA finally handed down sanctions on Oregon's football programs, stemming from Chip Kelly-era infractions. Now, the current Eagles head coach has issued a statement acknowledging those sanctions and his role in the situations. "Now that the NCAA has concluded their investigation and penalized the University of Oregon and its football program, I want […]