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Indianapolis Colts: Chris Ballard Inherits Great Bones as New GM

Ryan Grigson failed to capitalize on the talent that the Indianapolis Colts have, but those players give new general manager Chris Ballard a strong foundation.Chris Ballard is not walking into a wholesale rebuild with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are always contenders to win the AFC South and…

Chain Reactions: Why This Time, The Joke Is On Marquette King

Marquette King is known for his sense of humor, both on the field and on social media. But this time, the joke is on him.Approximately a little over a month or so ago, some guy wrote a profile of sorts about Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King for this very website, detailing his rise from a bot…

John Lynch will be as successful as the 49ers allow him to be

Success starts at the top and the 49ers are no exception.

The Latest: Super Bowl's media night is underway in Houston

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Le'Veon Bell wrote an amazing diss track for Skip Bayless

The Steelers RB isn’t playing in the Super Bowl, so he has some time.

Denver Broncos: Eric Studesville Named Assistant Head Coach

The Denver Broncos have made one of their longtime assistant coaches and former interim head coach Eric Studesville the new assistant to Vance Joseph.Eric Studesville has been with the Denver Broncos for a long time. He has also been coaching for 21 years with running backs.He was named interi…

Dom Capers: Is the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator to blame?

Dom Capers has come under intense fire from fans in Green Bay Packers Nation over the course of the past few years, culminating at the end of this past season when the Packers defense was as porous as a sieve.One thing is for certain: Dom Capers isn’t going anywhere until he says he’s …

Most fans are rooting for the Patriots to lose: 11 takeaways from a national NFL poll

Tom Brady is most popular (and most hated) quarterback in the NFL.

The Oakland Raiders Should Trade For Sheldon Richardson

The Oakland Raiders are finally competitive again, and adding a player like Sheldon Richardson could put them over the top.The Oakland Raiders heavily publicized defensive struggles last season have left fans wondering what general manager Reggie McKenzie will do next. It’s no secret that th…

Super Bowl 51: 5 Useless Facts You Want to Know

Here are five useless (but interesting) facts for Super Bowl 51 that you want to know.We are closing in on what some consider a holiday, or what should be considered a holiday, the Super Bowl. This year will be Super Bowl 51 and the game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston,TX on Feb. 5, 2017….

Former Cowboys DE Greg Hardy reportedly applies for independent Spring League

Hardy last played in 2015

Ballard eager to get started putting Colts on right track

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chris Ballard understands his next mission.

Making a case for the Seahawks to trade for Joe Thomas

If there is any conscience left in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks will to the right thing and rescue Joe Thomas from the Cleveland Browns.There are a multitude of reasons why the Seattle Seahawks should trade for Joe Thomas this offseason. Now it is becoming clear that not only should it happen, bu…

2017 NFL Draft: Matt LaPan's Top 5 Players at Each Defensive Position

Looking at the top five prospects at each defensive position in the 2017 NFL Draft, according to draft analystMatt LaPanThe 2017 NFL Draft is a draft that features a loaded defensive stock of players. From front to back, the defensive talent is deep, aggressive and ready for NFL action.&nbsp…

Dallas Cowboys First Round Mock Draft: Pass Rusher Wanted

The NFL’s official website mocks a pass rusher to the Dallas Cowboys with their first selection in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The Dallas Cowboys need a pass rusher. And as their front office refuses to find a quality one in free agency, Dal…

Devonta Freeman Looking for a Major Pay Raise

Atlanta may need to pony-up the cash for their star running back soonNo team likes distractions, especially with the biggest game in franchise history just over a week away. That won’t stop Devonta Freeman’s agent from already pushing for a massive contract extension.Mike Silver repo…

Devonta Freeman's agent seeks 'elite' pay for Falcons star as Super Bowl nears

Will this be a distraction?

John Lynch follows similar path to GM role as Matt Millen

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Matt Millen couldn’t help but chuckle about the similarities to his own career path when John Lynch was hired as general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers Officially Announce John Lynch as General Manager

The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced former Fox NFL analyst John Lynch as the team’s general manager, in a statement released by the team on Monday. The San Francisco 49ers’ search for a new general manager officially came to a close on Monday morning with the t…

Greg Jennings explains why the Falcons' offense won't be intimidated by the Patriots

New England held opponents to the fewest points per game this season,

In enemy territory, nary a bad word about Falcons QB Ryan

BOSTON (AP) The enemies list is long in New England, and it grows with each tweet that dares to doubt Tom Brady’s supremacy or call coach Bill Belichick a cheater.

Former Minnesota Vikings fail to capture glory at 2017 WWE Royal Rumble

Two former members of the Minnesota Vikings participated at the WWE’s 2017 Royal Rumble, but neither could muster a win at the popular pay per view event.While some current members of the Minnesota Vikings roster were playing in the Pro Bowl, many other football fans made the decision to tune…

Bengals' Dalton, Atkins Shine In AFC Pro Bowl Win

Bengals’ quarterback Andy Dalton and defensive tackle Geno Atkins played a big role in helping the AFC defeat the NFC, 20-13, at the Pro Bowl in Orlando on Sunday night.It wasn’t the late-January football that you’d hope for. But, it was gridiron action, nonetheless. The Cincinnati …

Dallas coach honored as NFL's top high school coach

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Only four teams had worse preseason Super Bowl odds than the Falcons

The Jaguars and Jets both had better odds than Atlanta.

Tom Brady bans his father from talking to the media after he said this

Tom Brady Sr. talked to the media and his Super Bowl MVP son wasn’t pleased.

Junior Galette Should Definitely Re-Sign With The Washington Redskins

As free agency draws nearer, the Washington Redskins should look to re-sign some of their high upside players. Junior Galette is one of them and he should absolutely re-up with the Redskins for another year.When the Washington Redskins landed Junior Galette in free agency, it was supposed to be a …

Former Michigan State football LS Taybor Pepper signs with Packers

Former Michigan State football long snapper Taybor Pepper signed a deal with the Green Bay Packerslast week.Remember Taybor Pepper? The former Michigan State football long snapper was one of the fan favorites for the Spartans during the most successful period of football in school history. He is a…

Victor Cruz admits that boat trip 'definitely wasn't worth it'

The veteran wideout reflected on the pre-playoffs excursion

Miami Dolphins: 5 Best First-Round Draft Picks Since 1990

The Miami Dolphins have had hits and misses in the NFL Draft, but here are their five best first-round picks since 1990.Some of the best players in Miami Dolphins draft history, especially recently, were picked outside of the first round. Proving that you don’t have to be selected early to h…