Month: February 2021

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 29: De’Vondre Campbell #59 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after sacking Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Once again, there’s a new regime looking to fix things

CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 29: Cameron Fleming #75 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) The club won the AFC South this past season for the first time since 2008. It was a season that started

TCU Horned Frogs safety Trevon Moehrig (7) Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Saints were so close to being Super Bowl participants, but for years there was one thing or another holding them back. Now, it looks like they are preparing for a new era. Drew Brees is expected to retire after a mediocre

Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin credited Tom Brady for instilling a winning mentality when he arrived in Tampa Bay. Before Tom Brady arrived, the Buccaneers were a team with potential but little to show for it. They went 7-9 in Bruce Arians’ first season as head coach and finished third in the NFC South. After

Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) Duke basketball: Blue Devils troll UNC after Heels’ loss to Marquette by Scott Rogust Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon had a bizarre response to a dispute with a reporter, threatening to leak photos over a story about a contract offer. A dispute between Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon

Something clicked for Carson Wentz in 2018. He knew he wouldn’t be an Eagle for life. Former Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant would know. While Avant never played with Wentz, he’s still got plenty of sources within the organization. The retired NFL wide receiver told NBC Sports’ John Clark that Wentz’s decline in Philadelphia dates

It has seemed inevitable since the Saints’ season ended, but will Drew Brees actually retire? If we want to read tea leaves, there have been plenty regarding the looming retirement of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. A contract with NBC. Two straight years with significant injuries and signs of decline. A contract restructuring that

Sep 22, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tackle Mitchell Schwartz (71) looks to block against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Saints: Maybe Drew Brees won’t retire after all? by Brad Berreman The Kansas City Chiefs were without former All-Pro offensive lineman

Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports As the Miami Dolphins look to take the next step in 2021, these three players could be surprise cuts this offseason. The Miami Dolphins followed a strong finish in 2019 with a 10-6 record in 2020. They didn’t make the playoffs, but that next step is on the doorstep

Quarterbacks are always needed, meaning Mitchell Trubisky could be paid this offseason in Chicago or elsewhere What to make of Mitch Trubisky. That’s actually a harder question to answer than just one word. When drafted out of North Carolina No.2 overall, no one knew what Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes would become. Yes, Trubisky has

 (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The New Orleans Saints salary cap issues are well-known by known, but even with that these three players would be surprise cuts. In light of his looming retirement, Drew Brees did the New Orleans Saints a favor by restructuring his contract. That move cleared close to $24 million in cap

The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t need a new starter for 2021 as Ben Roethlisberger’s agent has confirmed the veteran signal-caller will be back next season.  One last go? While there was speculation that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could end up hanging up his cleats and call it a career, that doesn’t look to be the

The New England Patriots won six Super Bowls in less than 20 years; a new book attempts to give a definitive account of their reign atop the NFL Compared to other successful franchises, the New England Patriots do not have a prolonged tradition of greatness. Despite that, they have still won as many Super Bowls

Two Dallas Cowboys fan favorites stand out as likely departures before the start of the 2021 season. The Dallas Cowboys have one top priority this offseason. That is to sign Dak Prescott whether that means a long-term deal or another year on the franchise tag. But the team also has plenty of changes to make

The Washington Football Team will remain that next season but will have a new name in 2022. After years of criticism over the racist nature of the nickname, Washington’s NFL franchise dropped its nickname and became the Washington Football Team last year. That name will be retained for the 2021 season, as the process of

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is set to guest-host the popular game show Jeopardy! for a 10-episode stint this spring. Aaron Rodgers is taking his talents to a new arena this spring. NFL fans if you were hoping for trade speculation regarding the Green Bay Packers quarterback after reading that last statement, I’m afraid

When Alshon Jeffery is officially available, the Kansas City Chiefs feel like an ideal landing spot. Due their cap trouble, it was inevitable. But on Monday Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Philadelphia Eagles will release wide receive Alshon Jeffery at the start of the new league year. Jeffery spent four seasons with the

Even with a lower salary cap the Indianapolis Colts are in great shape, but here are three surprise cuts they could still make. in what seems to be their annual rite, the Indianapolis Colts are in great shape salary cap-wise this year. Even after making their deal for Carson Wentz, and taking on his $25.4

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37): (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Miami Dolphins have as much draft capital as any team in the NFL. They should use some of that to replace veterans no longer improving the team as they head towards contention. The Miami Dolphins went from laughingstock to playoff contender seemingly overnight.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 29: Jason McCourty #30 of the New England Patriots warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Gillette Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Four straight division titles have not added up to postseason success. Sean Payton’s team has won the NFC

Credit: Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers don’t necessarily have to cut any notable names this offseason, but these three players could be surprise cuts. The Los Angeles Chargers finished just 7-9 last season, but a four-game winning streak sent them into their offseason on a good note. They’ll have a new head coach

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 03: T. J. Hockenson #88 of the Detroit Lions watches the action from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 03, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Minnesota defeated Detroit 37-35. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) The Lions are ready to rebuild

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 13: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on and smiles after the win against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) White Sox: Tim Anderson gives Tony La Russa his vote of confidence by Trent Tetzlaff Actress