Teams looking to build dynasties should focus on contract parity to fill the salary cap, not on building with a qaurterback on a mega-contract. The 2019 NFL Salary Cap is set at $188.2 million. The top eight paid players in the NFL are all quarterbacks, with an average salary of approximately $28 million each. This
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The Kansas City Chiefs already have the league’s best offense, but adding A.J. Green to it would be both smart insurance and fun as hell to watch. How do the Kansas City Chiefs improve on league-bests in points (35.3), yards (425.6) and yards per reception (8.8)? You give league NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes a seven-time
We’re back for the second edition of our NFL mailbag, Verderame Verdicts. This week it’s the NFL draft, power rankings and the Patrick Mahomes effect. Is the “Mahomes Effect” a myth? I’m not seeing where having the league MVP at QB has helped Veach sign FA targets. Maybe in respect to the Honey Badger. —
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 01: Ohio State Buckeyes Associate Head Coach for Defense Greg Schiano talks on his headset during the Big Ten Conference Championship college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes on December 1, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty
It was quite the run for wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who put up big numbers during a very impressive career with the Packers and the Raiders. Kansas State University standout Jordy Nelson was the 36th overall selection by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft. The timing proved to be perfect as the
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to cut ties with Gerald McCoy. Here are five teams that would be wise to trade for him. Gerald McCoy has been one of the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the NFL throughout his career. Coming from Oklahoma, McCoy was drafted the same year as fellow disruptive defensive
Rob Gronkowski retired on Sunday night, leaving behind the greatest resume a tight end has ever authored in the National Football League. He came in by mosh pit on the Radio City Music Hall stage. He left with a quiet, thankful Instagram post. Rob Gronkowski, gone from our football lives. On Sunday, Gronkowski walked away
Bruce Arians brings on two female assistant coaches as he prepares for his first season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Head Coach. Bruce Arians is no stranger to breaking down barriers. In 2015, he made history as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals when he hired Jen Welter as an assistant coaching intern for
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 01: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Bucs defeated the Giants 25-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) 49ers sign Kwon Alexander: Grade, analysis and more by
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is headed to the Oakland Raiders. If only there wasn’t that Facebook thing about two years ago? It was “The Veronicas” who sang… “Everything is f’d up straight from the heart. Tell me what do you do when it all falls apart?” Barring something unforeseen, wide receiver Antonio Brown
The Oakland Raiders made it official after midnight that they traded for former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. Well, here we go again. We thought Antonio Brown was headed to Buffalo a few days ago, but that didn’t work out like we thought. However, this ones for real. Antonio Brown is now a member
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (77) is announced during the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 14, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) Buffalo Bills full 2019 NFL mock draft by Joe Romano The
The Buffalo Bills pulled off a shocking trade on Thursday night by acquiring Antonio Brown. It could be a franchise-changing move. On Thursday night, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network dropped a bombshell, with the Buffalo Bills nearing a trade for superstar Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. While the deal isn’t official yet, it appears
ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 14: Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving (95) paces the sideline prior to the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys on October 14, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) UFC 235 prelims on ESPN led March 2 cable ratings by
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 24: Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum #4 passes in the second quarter of their NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) ‘The Suicide Squad’ reboot begins to build new cast by Eric
The Oakland Raiders are reportedly the frontrunners to land Antonio Brown, and frankly, it makes perfect sense for a franchise used to dysfunction. If you follow the NFL, it’s hard not to have noticed in the strange, almost bizarre behavior of Antonio Brown recent weeks. Brown, 30, has made it quite clear that he has
HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 25: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) stretches before the football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans on December 25, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 2019 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings 7-round mock by Rucker Haringey Despite a report
Kyler Murray owned the NFL Combine on Thursday, winning the day by measuring well. Now, Murray will sit on the sidelines until his Oklahoma pro day. INDIANAPOLIS — Five-foot-10. Oh, and an eighth of an inch. Kyler Murray might be the first and only quarterback in NFL Scouting Combine history to measure at that height.
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 21: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns on October 21, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Bryce Harper Signing Makes Philadelphia Phillies NL East Favorites by Nick Villano The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After a less than stellar year working for the Monday Night Football crew, former Dallas Cowboys’ tight end Jason Witten is returning to the football field. Jason Witten is coming out of his brief retirement and is set to sign a one year contract with the Cowboys, the team where he has played for his
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) before the NFC Divisional Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams on January 12, 2019 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Broad City season 5
On Wednesday, NFL head coaches and general managers met with the media. The biggest news came out of Philadelphia, with Nick Foles about to leave. INDIANAPOLIS — The biggest question coming out of the NFL Combine on Wednesday? How is Nick Foles going to look in teal? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman told the
The Arizona Cardinals committed to Josh Rosen as the team’s quarterback, with one little caveat. When Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim took the podium to speak at the NFL’s annual Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday morning, he offered up plenty of insight. One quote in particular could send ripples throughout the NFL offseason.
Khari Willis isn’t a household name entering the NFL Scouting Combine. Yet, Willis’ background suggests that he’s capable of becoming one at the next level. Khari Willis is the seventh of 10 children. He’s the fifth of seven brothers. Toughness isn’t in short supply. Willis, 22, is coming out of Michigan State for the 2019
Running back duos like Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara have been incredibly successful in recent years. Should more NFL teams invest in them? Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara been critical to the Saints’ success in the last two years. Some might say that having two starting-caliber running backs sharing time on the field should not
The Pittsburgh Steelers are willing to welcome back Antonio Brown with open arms, but the mercurial wide receiver isn’t helping by avoiding messages. The Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger have been leaving messages for Antonio Brown since the end of their season in December. Brown is yet to return any
The Pittsburgh Steelers have no choice but to move on from Antonio Brown, and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey wants him on his team. On Tuesday morning, the situation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown officially went nuclear. Brown took to Twitter and said goodbye to Steeler Nation after nine years
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes called out naysayers against the QB draft class of 2017 and he’s absolutely right. When it comes to the NFL Draft, there’s no sure thing. Every prospect comes with questions to address, techniques to improve, and frustrating game tape for which he must answer. This is especially true of
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Kyler Murray has decided to fully pursue football over baseball this spring. NFL executives can now begin dreaming of Kyler Murray. After months of uncertainty, the former Oklahoma Sooner quarterback — and outfielder — has decided to pursue football despite being drafted last June by the Oakland A’s in the MLB Entry
The Cleveland Browns signed Kareem Hunt on Monday afternoon, bringing in both a tremendous talent and a high-risk player who now heads home. John Dorsey doesn’t care about character. He has proven it time and again. John Dorsey does care about talent. He has also proven that time and again. On Monday, the Cleveland Browns