By retiring on his own terms, Andrew Luck has solidified a unique legacy that serves as a blueprint for future athletes. Let’s not mince words: Andrew Luck doesn’t owe anybody a damn thing. His abrupt retirement at just 29-years old has a certain amount of shock value which makes it hard to stomach. Here’s a
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The owners want more games, the players want more pay, will the sides agree before the CBA expires at the end of the 2020 season? Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan, like most NFL players, wants what’s best for his colleagues. That means not adding more games to the NFL season. As one of the biggest
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 15: General stadium view prior to the National Football League preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens on August 15, 2019 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Tom Brady carried big hat energy to preseason game by Brad Berreman
Former first-round pick Kevin White has been bitten by the injury bug harder than almost any athlete over the past five years. On Wednesday, the Cardinals added insult to injury. Kevin White‘s availability has been cut extremely short because of injuries. Wednesday’s events raise the question of whether or not his career is over. Per
The XFL makes its return in 2020. Today, they officially released the names of the inaugural eight teams. Here they are, ranked. Remember the Alliance of American Football? Neither do I. Never mind the lack of organization, talent, or payment of players, it’s all in the name. AAF doesn’t ring. AFL would have been fine,
Super Bowl favorites for the first time, the Kansas City Chiefs appear better than a year ago. If health prevails, Kansas City might author a tour de force. If the Kansas City Chiefs don’t win Super Bowl LIV, their season is a failure. This the reality for a franchise far more familiar with failure than
Former Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night. According to various reports, including TMZ, former University of Texas and Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson passed away following a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas on Saturday night. He was 36 years old. Per TMZ, Benson
We saw the rookie quarterbacks in their first preseason games last week. Here’s what each needs to improve upon heading into their second contest. It’s the preseason. Let’s start there. Anybody making declarative statements doesn’t understand how the NFL operates in August. Schemes are vanilla. Blitzes are rare. Coaches are purposefully putting their teams through
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: Cornerback Morris Claiborne #21 of the New York Jets celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) NJPW G1 Climax 29 Night 15 results: EVIL takes Okada
Every year, a handful of players turn heads in training camp. Talking to those in the know, there’s a few to watch this summer as well. Summer breeds optimism in the National Football League. For teams and players alike. This week, I reached out to a number of personnel men around the league to get
As Tom Brady continues to defy the odds of Father Time, the Patriots reward him with an extension that will potentially allow him to play until age 45. As the New England Patriots begin working towards their seventh championship, they will do so with a new contract extension for quarterback Tom Brady. Both parties agreed to
This week, we talk about the NFL’s Top 100 List, Matt Ryan’s eliteness, which teams will make huge moves and how sad would my Madden ranking be? Which team takes the biggest step back from 2018 and which takes the biggest step forward in 2019. — Justin Dondey (@JustinDondey) August 1, 2019 The Baltimore Ravens
Today’s Schmidt List looks at the MLB trade deadline deals, debate the NFL’s best receiver, Jon Gruden’s got a problem and Neiron Ball gets some help. Former teammates and fans come together to help Neiron Ball Former Florida standout and Raiders fifth round pick Neiron Ball is recovering from a brain aneurysm suffered on Sept. 16,
We’ve identified seven top up-and-coming cornerbacks to mark as ascending stars as we await the 2019 season. Life is hard for an NFL cornerback. One false step or misread and it’s a highlight play for a wide receiver. While passing offenses continue to become more efficient and depth charts are stacked with quality playmakers at
Adding weekly bonuses and season-long bonuses will make your fantasy leagues more competitive and fun for both experienced and novice players. One of the complaints about season-long fantasy leagues is that struggling fantasy teams, whether due to injuries or perhaps inexperience of the fantasy owner, can oftentimes be eliminated by week 7 or 8 of
Once regarded as one of the best defensive players in all of football, former Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry remains unsigned. Will he play in the NFL again, or is this the end? Training camp is beginning. Rosters are coming into focus. Eric Berry remains a free agent. Berry’s pedigree and resume are no
T.J. Hockenson of the Detroit Lions could make NFL history as the first ever tight end to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. It’s rare for a tight end to make any sort of real offensive impact in his first season in the NFL. The learning curve for the position generally takes even
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
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
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
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
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
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
CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 17: NFL player, Antonio Brown smiles and laughs during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the
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
Let’s conduct an exercise to see just how much talent is left available in free agency by building the best offense we can from players available. The settled dust of the NFL offseason might indicate that the talent pool of available talent has largely drained. Au contraire. Despite the fact that every team will report
With training camps still three weeks away, I’m officially on vacation for the next 14 days. Here’s a little football, and a lot of life. As you’re reading this, I’m on a deck in upstate New York. I’m overlooking a man-made lake on the top of a mountain in the Catskills. It’s beautiful. I’m at
This week, we answer whether the Chicago Bears are due for regression, if cupcakes beat muffins and how the NFL looks founding fathers style. Am I crazy for having no faith in the Bears? The defense will be good but it’s hard to be as good as they were last year… And I still don’t
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