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Buccaneers Take Receiver In Burke's Mock Draft

In his initial mock draft for Sports Illustrated, Chris Burke gives the Buccaneers an offensive threat with speed for days.The last couple of mock drafts we’ve seen from draft analysts have the Buccaneers focusing on the defensive side of the ball. More specifically, the defensive line. Howev…

Under Armour Had A Really Bad Day

Under Armour, the company behind those heinous Steph Curry shoes, was the fastest growing sportswear company in the country until very recently. They passed Adidas two years ago to become the second-largest manufacturer in the industry (Adidas recently overtook them), and at one point an MVP in each of the major…

Jon Gruden Has Had It With These Geniuses Who Are Ruining Football

The New York Times ran a story this morning on USA Football’s annual conference down in Orlando where officials met and discussed, among many other issues, the precipitous decline of youth participation numbers. They’re trying to correct the course of a sport that’s seen the amount of boys ages 6 to 12 playing…

Sources: Goldman Sachs pulls out of Raiders deal

Ted Thompson: His last five Green Bay Packers drafts are defensive misery

Ted Thompson is best known for his draft and develop philosophy … a way of working that has had its successes, especially on the offensive side of the ball.The Packers GM, who was himself a linebacker in the NFL during his playing days, however, doesn’t seem to be able to draft any player…

49ers hire Adam Peters as VP of player personnel

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have hired Denver director of college scouting Adam Peters to become the team’s vice president of player personnel under new general manager John Lynch.

Freeney has a chance to go out on top with Atlanta Falcons

HOUSTON (AP) Dwight Freeney is coming up on that time of year when he has to answer some hard questions.

Pro Bowl Skills Showdown 2018 Will Eclipse Game Itself

The Pro Bowl Skills Showdown was damn cool, but version 2.0 will eclipse the Pro Bowl game itself. Bigger and badder events, plus NFL tug-of-war!Apparently, supposedly, reportedly, possibly, the Pro Bowl was good. We can’t speak to that. We don’t watch a second of the Pro Bowl and don…

49ers sue Aldon Smith for part of signing bonus money

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers are suing former star pass rusher Aldon Smith for more than $340,000 in signing bonus money.

Tonight in sports news: The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will feature three new breeds this year

Tonight in sports news: The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will feature three new breeds this year; the sloughi (above); the American hairless terrier (hairless); and the pumi (fluffy).

'Hurt' Ryan: Bills told me to get out, 'so I did'

‘Hurt’ Ryan: Bills told me to get out, ‘so I did’

Bills will not keep female assistant coach Smith

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Super Bowl LI Predictions 2017: 5 Super Bowl LI MVP Candidates

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, we’re going to take a look at the top five Super Bowl LI MVP candidates that could rear their heads and make a serious mark on the history of the NFL.Since 2007, there have been seven out of ten MVPs who were quarterbacks of the winning organizati…

Jets hire Saints' John Morton as offensive coordinator

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have hired New Orleans Saints wide receivers coach John Morton as their offensive coordinator.

Joe Theismann explains why being Super Bowl novices might help the Falcons

Joe Theismann explains why the lack of experience can be a good thing.

Ray Lewis explains what makes Tom Brady the greatest quarterback of all time

Oklahoma State Football: Emmanuel Ogbah wraps up solid first season in NFL

Rookie defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah had a great first season in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns after a solid career at Oklahoma State.Former Oklahoma State football defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah just wrapped up his first NFL season with the Cleveland Browns. Ogbah was originally drafted in the s…

Apparently Nobody Wants To Make It Hard For Chelsea To Win The Premier League

Chelsea came into today’s huge match against Liverpool atop the Premier League with an eight-point lead in the table that seemed right on the cusp of insurmountability. A loss away at Liverpool, once perceived to be Chelsea’s strongest rivals for the title, was probably the only thing that could truly make the chase…

The 11 players who will decide Patriots-Falcons in Super Bowl LI, ranked

Ranking the 11 most important players in Super Bowl LI.

NFL Draft: Offensive tackle draft class lacks talent, depth

The 2017 NFL draft class lacks top-end talent at offensive tackle. The Seahawks need to plan on acquiring the player they need through another method.There are still a lot of offensive tackles left to study; it is possible that an unexpected gem or two will be uncovered. That said, the consensus t…

Drew Morgan Gets a Much Deserved Combine Invite

Arkansas wide receiver Drew Morgan announced on Tuesday that he has received an invitation to the NFL combine.Drew Morgan (AKA DruiceAKA Drew the Glue), announced on Tuesday that he had been invited to the 2017 NFL Combine and no one could be happier than I. Drew Morgan is one of my all timefavori…

Green Bay Packers cornerback dilemma: Free agents to consider

If there were disappointments this year for the Green Bay Packers, it was at the cornerback position. As the season progressed, things seemed to get worse, not better, and it all came to a head in the NFC Championship Game when Matt Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback, exposed the Packers de…

Chris Matthews's moment of Super Bowl glory ended as suddenly as it began

Chris Matthews went from complete obscurity to the cusp of an improbable Super Bowl MVP award, then right back to obscurity. How might his NFL path had changed if the Seahawks had won it all?

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Steelers president Rooney expects Roethlisberger to return

PITTSBURGH (AP) The ”to-do” list for Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II, general manager Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin heading into the offseason is pretty extensive.

Arizona Cardinals draft prospects: DeShone Kizer

With a lot of great talent coming out the 2017 NFL Draft, and the Arizona Cardinals picking 13th, we take a look at some of the prospects that could end up in Arizona.DeShone Kizer brings a lot to the table that the Arizona Cardinals would love to have once Carson Palmer departs from the NFL. With…

Super Bowl 2017: Como ver Falcons vs. Patriots, horario, fecha, canal

Como ver los New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons en el Super Bowl

Reports: Goldman Sachs Also Pulling Out Of Raiders Stadium Deal

When billionaire Hutt Sheldon Adelson pulled out of the Oakland Raiders’ proposed Las Vegas stadium deal yesterday, all eyes turned toward investment firm Goldman Sachs. That’s because the Raiders had previously assured the Stadium Authority board that Goldman would provide investment with or without Adelson’s…

Steelers president Rooney expects Roethlisberger to return (Yahoo Sports)

The ”to-do” list for Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II, general manager Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin heading into the offseason is pretty extensive. Finding a replacement for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not on it. Roethlisberger said last week he needed to evaluate things before committed to coming back to the AFC North champions.