This week in Verderame’s NFL mailbag, we talk about comics, the demise of the AAF, what the Kansas City Chiefs might do in the draft and more. I have never read a comic book in my life, or seen any of those movies. Basically, I’m the worst person alive to ask this question. However, I
The Panthers did a great job of filling needs in free agency, but Carolina will look to find a start in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. GM Marty Hurney and his staff quietly put together one of the most best free agency classes of the offseason. The Panthers didn’t spend a ton
The New York Jets have just released new uniforms which they will begin wearing in the 2019 season, and they are a symbol of a new start in New York. After months of waiting, hype, and rumors, Jets fans have finally gotten what they’ve been waiting for, new uniforms. This is for a franchise tired
nflFormer AAF players are now being charged for their team hotel rooms, in more news of how the league’s shuttering has been a complete mess. On Tuesday, the Alliance of American Football shuttered operations, just eight weeks into its fledgling season, with seemingly no explanation. The news was confirmed by the league’s co-founder Bill Polian,
Bradley Chubb had a great rookie season for the Broncos, but Vic Fangio’s arrival in Denver could turn him into the next Khalil Mack. There are a lot of questions about who will be the long-term answer at quarterback for the Denver Broncos, but hiring Vic Fangio as the team’s head coach was clearly a
Aaron Rodgers and criticism go hand in hand. At the center of the McCarthy-Rodgers debacle for the better part of a decade, is anyone surprised Rodgers isn’t well liked? In the wake of his firing as the coach of the Packers, Mike McCarthy isn’t going down quietly. That’s not to say he’s attacking the institution
The Bears pulled a triple digit prank on April Fools but officially announced their uniform plans for 2019 on Thursday, which will include one special one. There’s no better fit to be center stage in an April Fools prank than quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who appeared in the teams video on Monday announcing the triple digit
The Jaguars knew they needed to make a change at quarterback this offseason, but spending big on Nick Foles instead of trading for RGIII was a mistake. In a vacuum it’s very obvious that Nick Foles is a better NFL quarterback than Robert Griffin III. The Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t making that decision in a vacuum,
Checking out the five NFL teams most likely to have running back near the top of their draft wish list, and which runners might make sense for them. The amount of energy, time, and money that NFL teams spend watching film on prospects, attending games of prospects, speaking with prospects in official pre-draft meetings, and
Last season the Minnesota Vikings failed to meet their high expectations. Could they possibly be the contender they were supposed to be in 2019? After the Vikings’ 2017 season ended in the NFC Championship game, they were determined to bounce back and contend for a Super Bowl. By going out in free agency and making
The Redskins enter the draft with a lot of uncertainty at quarterback, but will Washington try to solve their issues under center in Round 1? Colt McCoy and Case Keenum may end up battling it out in training camp for the right to become the Redskins starting quarterback, but neither of those possibilities will significantly
With one of the best overall talent collections in the NFL, it was a disappointing 2018 for the Atlanta Falcons. A strong class from the 2019 NFL Draft can push them back into the Super Bowl picture. It seems like forever ago that the Atlanta Falcons were blowing a 28-3 lead to the New England
Right now the Lions have the No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but GM Bob Quinn would be happy to trade down for extra picks. Most NFL teams are doing everything they can to keep their Draft Day intentions a secret this time of year. The Lions don’t abide by that philosophy.
A new head coach and a top ten pick in the 2019 NFL Draft have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans excited for next season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are as perplexing of a team as there is in the NFL. They looked poised to make a playoff run with some defensive upgrades during the 2018
Which NFL Draft prospects are most likely to hear their names called in the first round, earlier than experts might suspect, on Draft Day? Thousands upon thousands or articles are written every year about the NFL Draft. Still hundreds more people and experts complete mock drafts leading up to the late April event. And despite
Here are a few trades that simply make too much sense not to happen as teams attempt to meet last-minute needs before the NFL draft. The last few pre-draft weeks are all about two things for an NFL general manager: fit and flexibility. Most NFL teams have cemented the tops of their draft boards well
The Bears endured playoff heartbreak to end their 2018 but with limited draft capital, can the team prevent a similar outcome in 2019? The Chicago Bears couldn’t have ended their season in more heartbreaking fashion in 2018, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t plenty of positives to take away from the season. First-year head coach
The Falcons were decimated by injuries in 2018 which makes it all the more important for Atlanta to have a productive 2019 NFL Draft. Injuries wrecked the Falcons’ 2018 campaign before it really got going. That means Atlanta has a strong chance of rebounding in a big way this season. If they’re going to reemerge
The Panthers have enjoyed a terrific start to free agency, but Ron Rivera needs his front office to nail the draft to help him get back to the playoffs. The status of Cam Newton’s recovery is justifiably dominating the headlines about the Panthers offseason, but GM Marty Hurney has quietly got Carolina off to a
(Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Ravens are setting Lamar Jackson up for failure by Rucker Haringey Quarterback Russell Wilson has set April 15 as the deadline for the Seattle Seahawks to get a new contract extensions finalized. If you were to compare the Seattle Seahawks offseason thus far you would probably compare
The Ravens made the right call by going with Lamar Jackson as their starting quarterback, but he needs more weapons to succeed in 2019. If Baltimore is going to return to the playoffs this season they will need the transition from Joe Flacco to Lamar Jackson at quarterback to go off without a hitch. If
With an open Super Bowl window, the New Orleans Saints have an important task with the 2019 NFL Draft; keep the window open. The New Orleans Saints are going to be staples in the NFL playoffs and continue to make Super Bowl runs as long as Drew Brees and Sean Payton are together. 2018 was
The Redskins haven’t been heavily linked to Josh Rosen yet, but Washington could easily end up being the team who deals for the Cardinals quarterback. Just because the Redskins made a move to acquire Case Keenum this offseason doesn’t mean they’re done trying to improve their quarterback options. Washington is one of several teams putting
The NFL Draft has a tendency to watch top prospects plummet down the first round, year-after-year. Who are this year’s top tumbling candidates? 5) Dwayne Haskins, Quarterback, Ohio State There is a ton of talk about Haskins going fourth to the Oakland Raiders, sixth to the New York Giants, or even a team trading up
In search of an extra running back, the Detroit Lions have landed on C.J. Anderson. C.J. Anderson has become a well-traveled running back over the last couple years, with a resurgence down the stretch last season with the Los Angeles Rams. After remaining available into April, Adam Schefter of ESPN and Mike Garofolo of NFL Network
13 might be a cursed number for some people, but the Dolphins hope the No. 13 selection in the NFL draft will bring them a star player. The Dolphins insist they aren’t trying to tank in 2019, but owner Stephen Ross does admit that he’s fully committed to the idea of a “rebuild” in Miami.
Switching to a 4-3 under new Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and losing Ford and Houston, have the Chiefs looking for low-cost, high reward depth for the defensive line. The Kansas City Chiefs have completed a trade for former second-round defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah. In the move, the Chiefs traded safety Eric Murray to the Cleveland
As the New York Giants try to conceal their intentions in regard to Eli Manning’s successor, signs are starting to point to Daniel Jones. After passing on a quarterback with the second overall pick last year, the New York Giants have two first-round chances this year with their own pick (No. 6 overall) and a
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 11: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Nick Bosa (97) gives the ball back to an official during game action between the Michigan State Spartans (13) and the Ohio State Buckeyes (11) on November 11, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 48-3. (Photo by Scott W.
It’s pretty clear head coach Bruce Arians isn’t enamored with Gerald McCoy. It’s also clear that the defensive tackle may leave the Buccaneers as a result. The Buccaneers hired Bruce Arians to change the entire culture surrounding the team. Evidently, part of that directive seems to be getting rid of players he doesn’t feel are