ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 04: Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions is on the field before the start of their NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 defensive tackles

We continue our offseason rankings series with a look at the big guys in the middle on D. Here are the NFL’s top 10 defensive tackles, a list which includes 3-4 defensive ends. 1. J.J. Watt, Houston Texans — Yes, Watt is both the league’s best pass rusher and its best interior defensive lineman. Play […]

GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 26, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals won 24-20. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

TGS 2015 Preview: Arizona Cardinals

Between now and the end of August, TGS will offer up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2015 regular season. We kick it off with the Arizona Cardinals. 2014 in a nutshell: Led by one of the league’s stingiest defenses, the Cardinals start 9-1. But the loss of quarterback Carson Palmer […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 15: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins practices prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Sun Life Stadium on December 15, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Ranking the Top Five Underrated Quarterbacks in the NFL

The 2015 NFL season is getting closer, and the excitement is beginning to grow surrounding the fan bases around the league. Over the past few seasons, the quarterback position has become even more important than it was even five years ago. Quarterbacks quite simply run the offenses for their teams in this day and age, […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 15: Greg Hardy #76 of the Carolina Panthers tells the fans to cheer against the New York Jets during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Cowboys DE Greg Hardy Shouldn’t Have Had Suspension Lessened

Greg Hardy was suspended for 10 games by the NFL due to a domestic violence issue that he had last year. He missed a good chunk of games last year due to the incident, and was more than deserving of the full suspension this year. Unfortunately, Harold Henderson decided to uphold the suspension by the […]

HOUSTON, TX- NOVEMBER 02: Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks at the scoreboard on the sidelines while playing the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half in a NFL game on November 2, 2014 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Eagles won 31 to 21. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Is Jeremy Maclin the Answer at WR for the Kansas City Chiefs?

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off of a bit of a disappointing season in 2014, where they failed to make the playoffs. After finishing the season with a 9-7 record, the Chiefs had a very solid all-around offseason and brought in quite a few talented pieces. One of those players was wide receiver Jeremy […]

Why the San Diego Chargers will be just fine without Antonio Gates

http://gty.im/460803429 It’s been just over a week since San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was suspended for four games due to his violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy, meaning he’s set to miss a quarter of the 2015 season. Which means it’s also been just over a week since Ladarius Green was finally […]

DENVER, CO – AUGUST 20: Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos is introduced before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Top 10 Players in the AFC West

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 […]

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 14: Outside linebacker Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs faces the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 14, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 24-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 pass rushers

We switch to defense, continuing our offseason rankings series with a look at the top 10 rushing defensive linemen and outside linebackers in the NFL… 1. J.J. Watt, Houston Texans — Watt isn’t a pure pass rusher and doesn’t line up as one, but that’s what makes this so amazing. Despite the fact he rushed […]

GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Eddie Lacy #27 of the Green Bay Packers rushes the football against the New York Jets during the NFL game at Lambeau Field on September 14, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Jets 31-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Who is the Green Bay Packers’ Biggest X-Factor in 2015?

The Green Bay Packers are expected to be one of the teams in the mix to win the Super Bowl at the end of the 2015 season, and they have compiled a lot of talent on each side of the football. They are going to have to have quite a bit of competition in the […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 18: Nick Mangold #74 of the New York Jets looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 5 centers

Our offseason ranking series continues with a look at the men in the middle… 1. Nick Mangold, New York Jets — The 31-year-old six-time Pro Bowler gave up zero sacks on 1,071 snaps in 2014. He hasn’t slipped up one bit. 2. Travis Frederick, Dallas Cowboys — It takes a lot to make the Pro […]

FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 20: Marshal Yanda #73 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after play against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 guards

We continue our offseason dead-time series with the oft-forgotten guys in the middle. Not the ones who snap the ball or the ones who man the edges. Those other guys. Here are the 10 best guards in the NFL… 1. Marshal Yanda, Baltimore Ravens — It’s amazing it took this long for the four-time Pro […]

ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 19: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants carries the ball after the catch against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Could an All-LSU team win the Super Bowl?

Alabama has itself the hottest football program in college football, while USC has the largest active alumni contingent in the league, but we’ve determined that all-alumni teams from those two schools wouldn’t stand much of a chance against NFL competition. What about LSU, which has more active players than any school but USC? Let’s take […]

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 04: Offensive tackle Tyron Smith #77 of the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 19-13 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 offensive tackles

We continue our offseason dead-time series with the guys charged with keeping their quarterbacks upright. Here are the 10 best… 1. Tyron Smith, Dallas Cowboys — It’s hard to believe the first-team All-Pro is only 24 years old and has already made 63 starts while earning a pair of Pro Bowl nods. Smith gave up […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: Wide receiver Marqise Lee #9 of the USC Trojans carries the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Could an All-USC team win the Super Bowl?

Last month, we established that an NFL team made up entirely of Alabama alumni couldn’t win the Super Bowl. This time, we shift to USC, which has the largest contingent of alumni in the NFL. QB: Carson Palmer — OK, off to a much better start with the veteran two-time Pro Bowler coming off a season in […]

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