EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – JUNE 4: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs a drill during practice on June 4, 2015 at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

There isn’t a ‘LeBron James of football,’ and there never will be

Jamaal Charles and Adrian Peterson both think they’re the “LeBron James of Football.” Both are wrong, and here’s why. 1. A running back can’t be a LeBron — The last two seasons were the most pass-heavy campaigns in NFL history. The face of almost every team is the quarterback. If being the LeBron of the […]

NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 26: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 26, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Randall Cobb: Davante Adams poised for ‘breakout’ year with Packers

The fallout of the Jordy Nelson injury is still occurring, and Green Bay is scrambling to figure out who will help step up and replace his production. Randall Cobb is the number one receiver now for superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but his second option is going to be second-year wide receiver Davante Adams. Cobb talked […]

Dallas Cowboys defense takes big hit with loss of Orlando Scandrick

Dreadful news came from the Dallas Cowboys practice in Oxnard, California on Tuesday night.  The defending NFC East champions lost starting cornerback Orlando Scandrick for the entire 2015 season with a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. In his seventh season as a pro, the once maligned member of the Dallas secondary not […]

LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass in the first half during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at FedExField on December 8, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

TGS 2015 Preview: Washington Redskins

Since late-July, TGS has offered up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2015 regular season. Today, we conclude the series with the Washington Redskins. 2014 in a nutshell: Robert Griffin III struggles to do everything franchise quarterbacks are supposed to do, the offensive line makes life extra hard and the defense […]

Michael Vick signing a smart decision by Pittsburgh Steelers

Michael Vick sat in free agency for the majority of the offseason looking for a deal to join a team for the 2015 season, and his patience finally paid off. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Vick on Tuesday afternoon to be the primary backup to Ben Roethlisberger. While it may seem like a small move on […]

OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 14: Todd Gurley #30 of the St. Louis Rams stands on the sidelines during their game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on August 14, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Todd Gurley reportedly practicing with first team Rams offense

Todd Gurley was the St. Louis Rams’ first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and is still getting back to 100 percent after tearing his ACL last year in college with the Georgia Bulldogs. There has been hope in the Rams’ organization that he can get back in time for Week 1, but there is […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 16: Actor Dwayne Johnson attends The 2014 ESPYS at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

HBO’s Ballers is bad, but it doesn’t have to be

HBO’s new hit show Ballers, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as retired NFL player Spencer Strasmore, is a dramedy that is neither compellingly dramatic nor particularly funny. It follows a handful of characters navigating the Miami professional football landscape. Strasmore and his partner, Joe Krutel (Rob Corddry), are newly minted financial advisors at a […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 23: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers looks on in the second half of a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on August 23, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Packers rookie WR Ty Montgomery taking over for Jordy Nelson

The Green Bay Packers suffered a huge loss on Sunday afternoon when Jordy Nelson went down with a torn ACL. He will miss the entire 2015 season, and losing him will hurt the Green Bay offense in a big way. Nelson is one of the best wide receivers in the entire NFL, and finding a […]

in the first half against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on December 28, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons contract talks stalling significantly

Julio Jones is set to hit free agency following this season, and the Atlanta Falcons were hoping to get a new long-term deal done with him before the 2015 season kicked off. That doesn’t appear all that likely at this point in time, especially with the news that the two sides are stalling in contract […]

San Diego Chargers had no choice with Philip Rivers

Some decisions in the NFL are simple to make. Number-one on that list is if you have a quarterback that is considered anywhere around the level of good or better you do everything in your power to keep him on the roster. This was the case with the San Diego Chargers and Philip Rivers. This […]

ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 14: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans drops back to pass in the first half of a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on August 14, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

TGS 2015 Preview: Tennessee Titans

Between now and the end of August, TGS will offer up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2015 regular season. Today, the Tennessee Titans. 2014 in a nutshell: Still missing a decent quarterback and playmakers on both sides of the ball, they post a losing record for the third straight season, winning […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 07: Mychal Kendricks #95 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Evan Habeeb/Getty Images)

Eagles agree to four-year, $29 million extension with Mychal Kendricks

The Philadelphia Eagles were rumored to be interested in trading linebacker Mychal Kendricks throughout the majority of the offseason, That didn’t end up being true, and the Eagles have made a move to keep him around long-term. According to a report from Jay Glazer, the Eagles have agreed to a four-year, $29 million extension with […]

TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 16: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on from the sideline during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)

TGS 2015 Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Between now and the end of August, TGS will offer up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2015 regular season. Today, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 2014 in a nutshell: The Josh McCown experiment backfires as the Browns win just two games in Lovie Smith’s first season. Despite a decent amount of […]

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 07: Wide receiver Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Reggie Wayne agrees to one-year deal with New England Patriots

The New England Patriots were searching for more help for their offense, and they have found it. According to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, 36-year-old wide receiver Reggie Wayne has agreed to a one-year contract with the team that used to be his arch-rival during his tenure with the Indianapolis Colts. Reggie Wayne […]

CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 15: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears throws to a receiver before their game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 15, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

Jay Cutler: 3 bold predictions for Chicago Bears QB in 2015

Jay Cutler has been one of the most frustrating athletes that the city of Chicago has had in quite some time. The Chicago Bears originally acquired him because they thought he could be the type of franchise quarterback that they were in major need of acquiring. Unfortunately, he has yet to prove that and is heading […]

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