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Day Three: William & Mary and George Washington's HQ

It turns out a small program in Williamsburg, Va. is a hotbed for NFL head coaches, Dan Quinn among them

5 Washington Redskins Who Must Make The Leap In 2017

NFL players often make huge strides during the first few seasons of their career. Here is a look at some candidate to make the leap for the Washington Redskins.In the NFL, you do not get a long time to prove that you belong in the league. Within a few seasons, teams often have players figured out …

Rams' Aaron Donald Earns Pro Football Focus Defensive Player of the Year Honors

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was recently named Defensive Player of the Year by Pro Football Focus.Lastweek,Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams received some impressive praiseafter receiving NFC West Defensive Player of the Year honors by a group of ESPN writers. Now, it looks l…

Panthers: Top 5 Senior Bowl Targets

Evaluating the Reese’s Senior Bowl game to see which players become the newest Carolina Panthers on draft day…After a disappointing 6-10 season the Carolina Panthers obviously have room for improvement. General Manager Dave Gettleman, head coach Ron Rivera and his staff will be evaluating p…

Buffalo Bills: 6 Celebrities That Showed Love This Season

The Buffalo Bills had a couple of celebrity appearances at games this season and some that showed their love from afar.The Buffalo Bills aren’t really known for having celebrity fans and definitely don’t find much time on the national media stage. With the small market the team has, I wa…

2017 Arizona Cardinals need cornerback help again

The Arizona Cardinals will spend yet another offseason searching for a starting cornerback to play opposite Patrick PetersonIt has become a yearly ritual for the Arizona Cardinals. Another offseason, another search for a starting cornerback. Who will be GM Steve Keim’s “flavor of the yea…

Arizona Cardinals: Bruce Arians Facing Tough Offseason

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is facing a tough offseason after failing to reach the playoffs. He’s spent his time off the field with a torn rotator cuff and has yet to hear confirmation from Carson Palmer on his return in 2017.“His last words were, ‘I’ll let…

Marvin Lewis Wants Another Contract Extension

Marvin Lewis has been at the helm of the Bengals franchise for 14 years. He now wants to get a contract extension. Should this be an option?For the first time in six years, the Cincinnati Bengals are not in the playoffs. The man behind the recent success is looking for a contract extension. Marvin…

Cris Carter: Atlanta Falcons are Trouble for the New England Patriots

Could the New England Patriots be in trouble against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51? NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter seems to think so.On the Make Me Smarter football podcast, Carter explained to Nick Wright why the Atlanta Falcons offense may spell trouble for the Patriots.&ldq…

NFL returns to playground to spice up skills 'competition'

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The NFL and its players were looking for ways to spice up the Pro Bowl, so they decided to have San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers throw balls at opponents.

NFL returns to playground to spice Skills Competition

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The NFL and its players were looking for ways to spice up the Pro Bowl, so they decided to have San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers throw balls at opponents.

Dolphins warned for not strictly following concussion protocol with Matt Moore

The hit drew a roughing-the-passer penalty.

Los Angeles Chargers: Juju Smith-Schuster, Adoree Jackson should be on team's radar

Now that the Chargers are going to be playing games inside a crowded Los Angeles sports area, the team is going to have to get creative in order to sell tickets.What if that creative move as general manager Tom Telesco drafting one or two local products to bolster his lineup with?The USC Troja…

Christian McCaffery, RB, Stanford: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Will Christian McCaffery be a first round pick, or slip into the second round?Christian McCaffery is arguably the most versatile player in college football. He can run, he can catch and he can return kicks. On offense, McCaffery totaled over 5000 offensive yards for seven yards per touch and 31 to…

Louisville Football: Staples Makes Great TD Catch At Senior Bowl Practice

We take a look at how former Louisville football player Jamari Staples is doing at Senior Bowl practice and his highlight reel touchdown catch.Former Louisville football player Jamari Staples is looking to impress the NFL Scouts this week at Senior Bowl practice. He is coming off a pretty decent y…

Philadelphia Eagles: 7 round 2017 NFL mock draft

We’re predictingwho the Philadelphia Eagles will select in the 2017 NFL Draft.It’s that time of year! Many are looking forward to eating excessive amounts of tasty treats and snacks while watching the Super Bowl, but just as many have their sights set on the 2017 NFL Draft.For the fi…

Collegiate Bowl: Stock Watch

This past weekend the first two college all-star games were held. I already covered the Shrine Game, the more prestigious of the two, but the Collegiate Bowl is fairly new (2012) and featuring better prospects every year.Some recent Collegiate Bowl alums to make an impact in the NFL include: WR …

Report: Colts Met with Boston College Safety John Johnson at Senior Bowl

According to Walter Football’s Charlie Campbell, the Indianapolis Colts met with Boston College safety John Johnson following the North Team’s practice Wednesday at the Senior Bowl.As a potential disclaimer, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the Colts are clearly interested in John…

Doug Martin Good As Gone?

Until there is confirmation from the Buccaneers one way or another, the Doug Martin story will continue to have its speculations. Most recently, from Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.Doug Martin was supposed to be a key member of the offense during Dirk Koetter’s first season as head coach….

2017 NFL Draft: 5 Best Landing Spots for Dalvin Cook

Dalvin Cook could be a star from the 2017 NFL Draft, but where are the best possible spots that he could land?The 2017 NFL Draft is three months away, but it’s clear Dalvin Cook is one of the most talentedplayers in the draft. It could be argued that, due to his style of play, he’s even …

2016 player recap: RG Jermon Bushrod

The PhinPhanatic staff is recapping the 2016 season for each Miami Dolphins player as the team prepares for the start of free agency. Here is the 2016 player recap for starting right guard Jermon Bushrod.Jermon Bushrod has been on the Dolphins’ roster since joining the team as a free agent i…

Justin Tucker nails 75-yard field goal during Pro Bowl practice

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker nailed a 75-yard field goal during Pro Bowl practice. Yes, you read that right.Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was selected to this year’s Pro Bowl, which was no surprise after looking at his season.In 2016, Tucker went 38-for-39 on field goal attempts an…

Dolphins yet to decide if QB Ryan Tannehill needs knee surgery

The Miami Dolphins quarterback missed the final four games of the season.

Little-known Joe Vellano goes for a second Super Bowl ring

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) His timing is impeccable.

Seahawks Draft Target: Forrest Lamp, OT/OG, Western Kentucky

Profile for Forrest Lamp out of Western Kentucky. If the Seattle Seahawks draft this stand-out blocker, they’ll have an instant upgrade on their offensive line.Western Kentucky isn’t exactly an NFL pipeline school, but they’ve produced a few NFL caliber players in this year’s d…

Is Mike Williams' Value at Fifth Overall Right for the Tennessee Titans?

Clemson Wide Receiver Mike Williams has been a popular mock draft pick for the Tennessee Titans at fifth overall. But is he worth it there?If you’ve been reading any mock drafts this offseason, then you’ll have noticed that Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams is frequently the pick for t…

Colorado Rockies: What Jeff Bridich Learned From NFL Teams

In a recent interview, Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridichexplained some of his philosophies on building a successful sports franchise.Fangraphs.com posted an interview with Bridich yesterday, and there were some interesting insights into the way the Rockies do business. Perhaps most int…

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