MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 8: Matt Cassel #16 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the game against the Oakland Raiders on August 8, 2014 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Matt Cassel on the roster bubble for the Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are entering a new era of football in the 2015 season, and are expected to make a push towards the playoffs. Rex Ryan was brought in as the new head coach to replace Doug Marrone, and both LeSean McCoy and Percy Harvin were signed to bolster the offense as well. Buffalo’s only […]

TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 17: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals that a pass by the Atlanta Falcons is not complete November 17, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Tampa won 41 – 28. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Top 10 players of the NFC South

This series will feature the top 10 players in each division regardless of team or position. This is measured by a combination of their current impact on the field, their potential in the future and their accomplishments in the past. Top 10 players of the AFC East Top 10 players of the AFC North Top […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – FEBRUARY 02: Free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks gestures during the second quarter Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 safeties

We conclude our offseason rankings series with a look at the NFL’s top 10 safeties. 1. Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks — The three-time first-team All-Pro is a jack-of-all-trades with unmatched range. 2. Eric Weddle, San Diego Chargers — The two-time first-team All-Pro was graded by Pro Football Focus as the best safety in football in 2014. […]

COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 22: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers leaps past the tackle attempt of Darron Lee #43 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman’s three rushing touchdowns weren’t not enough as Ohio State defeated Indiana 42-27. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

What can the Atlanta Falcons expect from Tevin Coleman?

The Atlanta Falcons needed some help at the running back position after seeing Steven Jackson struggle in a big way over the past couple of seasons. Tevin Coleman was selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft, and is expected to have a big role immediately to start his career. Atlanta has a […]

DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 19: Glover Quin #27 of the Detroit Lions runs back the fourth quarter interception off Dree Brees (not in photo) during the game at Ford Field on October 19, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Saints 24-23. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Top 10 players of the NFC North

This series will feature the top 10 players in each division regardless of team or position. This is measured by a combination of their current impact on the field, their potential in the future and their accomplishments in the past. Players just missing the cut here were Matt Stafford, Randall Cobb, Eddie Lacy and 8 […]

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after he tips the ball leading to an intereption by outside linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 to clinch the victory for the Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 cornerbacks

We continue our offseason rankings series with a look at the NFL’s top 10 cover men. 1. Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks — For the fourth consecutive season, opposing quarterbacks completed fewer than half of their passes and had a combined passer rating below 60.0 when throwing at Sherman, who was yet again a first-team All-Pro. […]

BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on November 9, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

TGS 2015 Preview: Baltimore Ravens

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 Baltimore Ravens. 2014 in a nutshell: With C.J. Mosley, Pernell McPhee, Terrell Suggs, Elvis Dumervil and Haloti Ngata leading the way for the league’s sixth-best scoring defense, they win […]

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 21: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos walks to the bench after scoring a two point conversion during the fourth quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 21, 2014 in Seattle,Washington. The Seahawks won the game 26-20. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Grading the Denver Broncos’ new deal with Demaryius Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys and Dez Bryant were able to agree to a new deal, and soon after that news broke the Denver Broncos and Demaryius Thomas were able to come to an agreement as well. Neither receiver was really expected to get a deal done with their respective teams, but obviously those expectations were wrong. […]

ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 27: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before a game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on October 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Grading Dez Bryant’s new deal with the Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys were looking unlikely to get a new deal done with star wide receiver Dez Bryant, but it appears that the two sides were able to find a middle ground in the discussions. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Cowboys have agreed in principle to a five-year, $70 million […]

CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 30: Kevin White of the West Virginia Mountaineers holds up a jersey after being chosen #7 overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

What can be expected from Chicago Bears WR Kevin White in 2015?

The Chicago Bears are trying to turn their franchise back around after a very disappointing performance during the 2014 season. They decided to trade star wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets, and looked to the 2015 NFL Draft for his replacement. West Virginia Mountaineers star wide receiver Kevin White was selected with […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 inside linebackers

We continue our offseason rankings series with a look at the NFL’s top 10 inside linebackers, a list which includes 4-3 defensive ends. In other words, no pass rushers allowed. They already got their love. 1. Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers — That’s back-to-back first-team All-Pro nods for the 2013 defensive player of the year. The tackle machine […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 04: Outside linebacker Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates against the Indianapolis Colts during a Wild Card Playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs, Justin Houston optimistic about extension

The Kansas City Chiefs and Justin Houston are looking to get a long-term extension done before tomorrow’s deadline, and there is reportedly optimism that a deal will get done. Whether or not that ends up happening or not is a completely different question. Houston is currently set to play the season under the Chiefs’ franchise […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 13: Matt Ryan #2 and Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate during their NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

TGS 2015 Preview: Atlanta Falcons

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 Atlanta Falcons. 2014 in a nutshell: The Falcons continue to be somewhat of an anomaly. Despite quality play at quarterback from Matt Ryan and a Pro Bowl season from […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 01: Jason Peters #71 and Ronnie Brown #34 of the Philadelphia Eagles drop back to pass block against the Washington Redskins of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The Top 10 players in the NFC East

This series will feature the top 10 players in each division regardless of team or position. This is measured by a combination of their current impact on the field, their potential in the future and their accomplishments in the past. And while I did not include two young interior offensive lineman for the Cowboys in […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 23: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 23, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys Should Call Dez Bryant’s Contract Bluff

The Dallas Cowboys and superstar wide receiver Dez Bryant are locked into a game of poker when it comes to the receivers contract. Bryant is looking to get a massive payday, and the Cowboys have been unwilling to give him the demands that he is wanting. He has gone so far as to say that […]

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