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during the NFC Wildcard Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.

Even if he never plays again, Calvin Johnson is a Hall of Famer

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All signs suggest Calvin Johnson is retiring at the age of 30. Will it stick? It did when Barry Sanders did the same thing in the same city at the same age 20 years ago, but we’ve seen waffling from other “retired” superstars in the NFC North. But even if Johnson does walk away for […]

James Starks expected to re-sign with Green Bay Packers in free agency

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The Green Bay Packers are heading into the 2016 NFL offseason with a lot of question marks surrounding their roster. James Starks is set to hit the open free agency market and is currently considering whether to leave or stay with the Packers. According to a report from PackersNews.com, Starks is currently expected to re-sign […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 26: Alfred Morris #46 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)

Washington Redskins unlikely to re-sign RB Alfred Morris

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Alfred Morris broke out in a big way with the Washington Redskins, but has been slowing down over the past couple of seasons. He is set to hit open free agency this coming offseason and it doesn’t sound likely that he will be back. According to RealRedskins.com, the Redskins are unlikely to re-sign Morris and […]

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?

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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?

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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 […]

SAN FRANCISCO – AUGUST 10: (L-R) Former San Francisco 49er players Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana stand with a Super Bowl trophy during a public memorial service for former 49ers coach Bill Walsh August 10, 2007 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California. NFL Hall of Famer Bill Walsh, who was known by many as “The Genius” for leading the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl championships, died last week at the age of 75 after a long battle with leukemia. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The 50 greatest players in Super Bowl history

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As we approach the 50th edition of America’s most celebrated sporting event, The Comeback is taking a look at the 50 greatest players in Super Bowl history. But let’s be clear: simply having played in a lot of Super Bowls doesn’t get you on this list, even if you are/were a quarterback. John Elway, for instance, […]

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 24: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot could be fun

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There’s a chance the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot could be one of the most intriguing we’ve had in years in terms of newly-eligible candidates. That’s because there’s a growing belief that surefire first-ballot quarterback Peyton Manning will retire after this year’s Super Bowl, and Manning might not be the only active star […]

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 27: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field at the end of the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 27, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Ranking the top 20 players for Super Bowl 50

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As we approach Super Bowl 50, there are a number of big names that will take the field. But being a bit name doesn’t mean you’re the best player on the field. Below are the ten players most likely to have a significant positive impact on the field. 20. Mike Tolbert, FB, Carolina Panthers So […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates as Ted Ginn Jr. #19 scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Statistical proof of how much better Ted Ginn is with Cam Newton

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Great players make those around them better. For proof, look no further than the impact inevitable 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton has had on journeyman receiver Ted Ginn. The 30-year-old Ginn has changed teams five times in nine NFL seasons, but the two best statistical seasons of his career have taken place in Carolina with […]

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 24: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off the field after being defeated by the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Championship losses should hurt Tom Brady’s legacy

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has won four Super Bowls, which is tied for the most in NFL history. But he’s also lost two of them and has been defeated in three of his last four AFC title game appearances. In the last decade, he’s 3-4 in the AFC championship game, with three of […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 24: Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during the NFC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

What the hell happened to Carson Palmer?

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During the regular season, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer was a legitimate MVP candidate. The 36-year-old, who led the NFL by a wide margin with a yards-per-attempt average of 8.7, was having a career year. And considering that he entered the playoffs supported by a top-notch receiving corps, a great running game and a stellar […]

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 24: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speak after the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Conference championship Sunday by the numbers

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Championship Sunday has given us our Super Bowl 50 combatants, with the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos—two top five teams this season that combined for five losses—set to meet in San Francisco. But before we go about the business of dissect every nook and cranny of that matchup for two weeks, let’s reflect once more […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – JANUARY 03: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks on the sideline during the third quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

This weekend in NFL stupid, feat. New England’s lack of foresight

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This weekend in NFL stupid, we’re actually going to take you back three weeks to Jan. 3, 2016 — the final Sunday of the 2015 regular season. That’s because it was on that day when Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots rather inexplicably conceded the top spot in the AFC to the Denver Broncos […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – FEBRUARY 02: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Super Bowl 50: Key stats and notes for Broncos vs. Panthers

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In 14 days, the Carolina Panthers will take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. Here’s what you need to know. Legacy redemption vs. legacy ignition For the Broncos, 39-year-old Peyton Manning will become the oldest quarterback to start a Super Bowl and the sixth quarterback ever to start four Super Bowls. But he’s […]

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