With Tyreek Hill avoiding suspension, the Kansas City Chiefs are instantly Super Bowl favorites and the NFL’s biggest lightning rod. Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs became a national sensation behind Patrick Mahomes’ breakout campaign. This year, they will be equal parts loved and loathed. The former remains because of a high-octane offense spearheaded by
Month: July 2019
The news that Isaiah Wynn is ready to be a full participant in training camp is huge for the Patriots, but the status of two other stars wasn’t as good. The Patriots’ biggest priority heading into the 2019 season is figuring out the right combination of offensive linemen to keep Tom Brady safe in the
The Buffalo Bills added multiple running backs this offseason, so LeSean McCoy is in line to become the easy odd-man out. The Buffalo Bills had the NFL’s ninth-best rushing attack last year (124 yards per game). But take away quarterback Josh Allen’s team-leading 52.6 rushing yards per game, and what’s left is a feeble ground
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – JUNE 03: New York Jets definsive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) poses for photos during New York Jets media day on June 3, 2019 at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Facility in Florham Park, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Yankees haven’t given up on the chase for Marcus
ENGLEWOOD, CO – MARCH 15: The Denver Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio listens during a press conferences to introduce their new quarterback Joe Flacco March 15, 2019, in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Amon/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) NXT UK Recap for July 17, 2019: Grudgement Day by Jeremy Klein The Broncos are
The Oakland Raiders have a lot more talent on both sides of the ball heading into 2019, and here are five training camp battles to keep an eye on this summer. Coming off a four-win season in 2018, the Oakland Raiders knew they needed to do something to turn this franchise around. With a first-year
Drew Lock could have held out of Broncos training camp in search of a quarterback premium. Instead, he elected to take less money and get to work. John Elway and the Broncos make no secret of their desire for Joe Flacco to be their starting quarterback. That doesn’t mean Drew Lock’s progress isn’t important to
Darius Slay is underpaid by NFL standard, but there’s no reason for the Lions to hand him a big money deal. Instead, they should trade the talented corner. The Lions certainly aren’t blessed with the most talented secondary in the NFL. Losing Darius Slay would be a massive blow to Matt Patricia’s defense. It’s still
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The Kansas City Chiefs training camp will begin on July 27, and there are several intriguing position battles in all three phases of the game, including two with a great deal of fantasy football relevance. Thanks to Patrick Mahomes’ position-transforming greatness at quarterback, the Kansas City Chiefs have immediately become perennial Super Bowl contenders. In
Melvin Gordon seems to have very little leverage with the Chargers, and that might be true, but he’d be harder to replace than what you might think. It’s easy to laugh at Melvin Gordon’s most recent demands. When news leaked that Gordon, the star running back for the Los Angeles Chargers, was prepared to hold
BEREA, OH – JUNE 4, 2019: cornerback Greedy Williams #26 of the Cleveland Browns breaks up a pass against wide receiver Jaelen Strong #10 during a mandatory mini camp practice on June 4, 2019 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) NFL training camps will open
HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 30: Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) rushes in during the football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans on December 30, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Fantasy Football Mailbag- Monday, July 15th by Dylan Tice Arsenal should make
Year after year, the Madden ratings consistently snub several players, and Madden NFL 20 isn’t bucking the trend. Here are five quarterbacks who are criminally underrated by football’s only video game franchise. Madden NFL 20 is the only game in the business, so no matter how faulty the game is year after year, consumers have
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The New York Giants’ quarterback situation was already questionable entering the season, but the upcoming Madden game thinks they have the worst collection of signal callers in the NFL. The way the New York Giants have handled their succession plans for the post-Eli Manning era have been questionable at best. The Giants opted not to
A year ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2013. What jobs could be up for grabs for Mike Tomlin’s team this summer? It was a rollercoaster 2018 for one of the most consistent franchises in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers won just one in its first four outings, ripped
Melvin Gordon will hold out for a new deal, but both the Los Angeles Chargers’ other priorities and Todd Gurley’s knee are huge obstacles to his hopes. How could the Los Angeles Chargers handle Melvin Gordon’s ultimatum? Look at the other team in their city. In 2017, Los Angeles Rams superstar running back Todd Gurley
Jimmy Garoppolo believes George Kittle and Rob Gronkowski have a lot in common. He’ll need Kittle to play like Gronk to win big in 2019. The 49ers need a healthy Jimmy Garoppolo to emerge as a starter this season. If that’s going to occur, Garoppolo is going to need to develop some prolific weapons in
KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a fourth quarter pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) UFC Sacramento: Germaine de Randamie vs. Aspen Ladd live results
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 09: Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) tries to escape from New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during a preseason NFL game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins on August 9, 2018, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Redskins 26-17. (Photo by
If Golden Tate really believes Eli Manning is going to be a productive starting quarterback in 2019 he’s going to be sorely disappointed. July is a month for optimism around the NFL. Even so, there are limits to what players should say to the media. Giants wide receiver Golden Tate needs to learn that lesson.
NFL training camps open at the end of the month for every team. Ahead of the regular season start, the Jets have some jobs that will be won during camp. As July creeps towards the latter stages, NFL training camps will begin throughout the league. For many teams, rookies will arrive first with the grizzled
Melvin Gordon will reportedly ask for a trade if he doesn’t get a new contract, and these five teams could line up with interest. Scheduled to make $5.6 million in the final year of his rookie contract, Melvin Gordon and the Los Angeles Chargers have been discussing a new contract. But now, with training camp
If he doesn’t get a new contract in the coming weeks, Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is prepared to hold out and demand a trade. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Melvin Gordon and the Los Angeles Chargers have been having discussions about an extension. But those talks seem to not be going
Sam Darnold may only be in his second year as the Jets quarterback, but he’s already showing terrific signs of leadership for his team. If the Jets are going to be playoff bound in 2019, they’re going to need for Sam Darnold to take a big step forward. Fortunately for head coach Adam Gase and
Jaylen Samuels did not see much action as a rookie last year, but the Steelers intend on changing that this year. In the midst of Le’Veon Bell sitting out all of last season, James Conner became the workhorse back for the Pittsburgh Steelers with 215 carries in 13 games. That left little for Jaylen Samuels
After over a month of searching, the Houston Texans have decided to go with a front office-by-committee approach to the GM position. On June 7, the Houston Texans made the surprising move to relieve general manager Brian Gaine of his duties, just a year and a half into his five-year contract. The timing, in particular,
Out of five eligible players, only Washington State safety Jalen Thompson was selected in the 2019 NFL Supplemental Draft. The 2019 NFL Supplemental Draft took place on Wednesday and featured five eligible players: Washington State safety Jalen Thompson, West Virginia wide receiver Marcus Simms, Syracuse linebacker Shyheim Cullen, Northland Community College tight end Devonaire Clarington