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Edge rushers are always a hot commodity in free agency. Expect an NFL bidding frenzy to emerge for Jadeveon Clowney this offseason.  Jadeveon Clowney may not be the best edge rusher on the free agency market this offseason, but he’s going to cash in with a massive multi-year contract. The real question is which franchise

As a former NFL wide receiver, O.J. McDuffie remembers the great days of building camaraderie and community … on the court. Pat Mahomes has to quit playing hoops … and that hurts my heart. Football players all feel like they are basketball players stuck in football bodies. We all feel we’re the best athletes because

The confetti has barely settled following Super Bowl LIII, but with free agency only a month away, here’s a comprehensive look at what to expect. February. Also known as the calm before the NFL’s free-agency storm. Come Feb. 26, the Scouting Combine will begin in Indianapolis. While the beginning of free agency’s tampering period isn’t

If we needed evidence Christian Hackenberg is a bad quarterback, his AAF debut proved it. After a good freshman season at Penn State in 2013, Christian Hackenberg got some premature buzz as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the NFL. As it was he was second-round pick by the New York Jets in the

The debut of the brand new AAF found itself competing with a primetime NBA matchup on Saturday night, and the startup pro football league fared really well. There’s no way of knowing what the Alliance of American Football will look like a year from now, but based on opening night ratings, the startup league is

After falling just one game short of a trip to the Super Bowl, which free agents could be on the Chiefs’ radar as they head into the 2019 season? It was a pretty wild year to be a Chiefs fan in 2018. From the glory of the dominance of second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes, to the

The Alliance of American Football (AAF) starts this weekend, and here’s who and what to watch for in the first set of games. There’s been plenty of failures among leagues tabbed as competition or a feeder system to the NFL. Two new leagues are coming, the Alliance of American Football this year and a re-launch

Quarterbaks coach Zac Taylor is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, December 2, 2018. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Hines Ward is right: It’s the Steelers’ culture that needs a change by Andrea Hangst Now that

Former Steelers receiver Hines Ward sees a problem with leadership and overall team culture as the team’s dramatic year continues. Fansided’s Mark Carman sat down with Hall of Fame former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl, and unsurprisingly, most of the discussion centered around the sheer volume of drama that has

Only one team in the NFL is able to win the Super Bowl each season, but every franchise deserves a grade. How did your team do this season? Every team in the NFL claims its only goal each year is to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Obviously, that’s an exaggeration for quite a few franchises. Most

In his ninth Super Bowl, Tom Brady was mortal for most of the night. Then, when his team needed him most, he delivered the winning blow. ATLANTA — Flecks of confetti in his hair. Sweat beads caught in a neatly groomed beard. Eyeblack still adorning his face. Tom Brady had another one. Brady didn’t play

London Fletcher saw a glimpse of what Sean McVay could be during his time on the Redskins. Rams head coach Sean McVay has received praise the past two seasons for his one-of-a-kind coaching, but Super Bowl champion London Fletcher saw early on what was to come for the young coach. Before McVay rose to become

As someone who has battled with mental health himself, Jermichael Finley is here to help raise awareness. When it comes to dealing with depression and anxiety, Jermichael Finley wants NFL players to feel comfortable seeking the help they need. After Finley’s career was cut short due to a spinal fusion surgery, the Super Bowl-winning tight

With all the drama swirling around the Steelers organization JuJu Smith-Schuster is ready to get back to winning. Second-year wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is taking it upon himself to be the leader that the Pittsburgh Steelers desperately needs. With each passing week there seems to be more drama spilling out of the Steelers organization and

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 30: National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the Commissioner’s Press Conference during Super Bowl LIII week on January 30, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta GA. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Dana White reacts to ‘harsh’ punishment for Khabib Nurmagomedov by Nicole Bosco

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a no-call between Tommylee Lewis #11 of the New Orleans Saints and Nickell Robey-Coleman #23 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in

Los Angeles Rams’ custodian Alfonso Garcia and his son are going to the Super Bowl courtesy of wide receiver Brandin Cooks. It takes a village to take a team to the Super Bowl. It’s not just about the players and coaches on the field. Everyone has an impact, whether it’s the front office staff running

If you’re not on Twitter during the Super Bowl, are you even watching it? As the head of US Sports for Twitter, TJ Adeshola knows more than anyone just how essential the social media platform is during the biggest moments in sports. Before Twitter graced us with its presence, there was never a way to

Super Bowl 53 is days away. They key to a good Super Bowl party is a perfect blend of food and drink. Here are the top 10 must-have foods that will maximize your Super Bowl experience. We’re dangerously close to Super Bowl Sunday and excitement is rising in football fans everywhere. Whether you are hosting

If you’re a football fan, you can’t help but get excited. The headlines are tantalizing. “Are there genetic markers for concussions?”– The Huffington Post, 2013 “Finding a link between genes and brain injury: Are some people predisposed to trauma?”– The Washington Post, 2014 “Why do some people get CTE? It may be in their genes.”– CNN.com,

Rain falls as AFC quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, January 27, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images) Keith Thurman looked diminished in return win over Josesito Lopez by Jeremy C. Herriges AJ Agazarm on ‘embarrassing, clumsy, disaster’ loss at Bellator 214

Before judging Los Angeles Rams superfan Kenneth Dunham for his Super Bowl Champs tattoo, consider the reason he got it in the first place. It’s not a Super Bowl prediction tattooed onto the arm of Kenneth Dunham, it’s a glimpse into the future. “If I didn’t think it was a good idea, I wouldn’t have

The 2019 free-agent class will be filled with castoffs and veterans, leaving Nick Foles to be the most-desired available quarterback on the market. We’ve ranked Foles’ best possible landing spots before bidding begins. The off-season drama will soon be underway after the Super Bowl is wrapped up next Sunday night. As teams are examining a

Legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana is apparently investing in a marijuana company called Caliva. It’s been quite some time since Joe Montana was winning Super Bowls for the San Francisco 49ers. With four championships under his belt from back in the 1980s, Montana is considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks to