While most of the focus during the summer is on position battles and first-year rookies set to take the stage, general managers and team decision-makers are busy behind the scenes taking care of financial matters. Beyond the draft picks, free agency signings, and trades, one critical aspect of team building often goes unnoticed: contract extensions. … Read more
Mandatory minicamps were in full swing across the NFL over the past two weeks. New schemes got tested, rookies continued acclimating to their new teams, and veterans worked on refining their skill sets. For fans, OTAs and minicamps offer the first glimpse of what the upcoming season might offer. And each year, every team has … Read more
If there is one thing that jumps out about this year’s season win-total projections, it’s that making the playoffs last season didn’t mean much. Four 2023 playoff teams are projected to have losing records this season — the Cleveland Browns (8.5 wins), Los Angeles Rams (8.5), Pittsburgh Steelers (7.5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7.5). Mike … Read more
OTAs are well underway. Mandatory minicamps are getting started around the league, and NFL coaching staffs are getting their first real look at their 2024 roster. The buzz from the draft has faded and each team is getting to work on the daunting task of filling out a depth chart and eventually cutting down the … Read more
In the 1990s, the term “triplets” entered the NFL lexicon. The Dallas Cowboys were in the midst of their dynasty, winning three Super Bowls over a four-year span. Leading the way were quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and receiver Michael Irvin. Triplets. And while no trio in the modern game can match that … Read more
• C.J. Stroud is the Texans’ highest-graded rookie: Stroud struggled early in the 2023 season but was the seventh-ranked quarterback in the league from Weeks 9-18. • Micah Parsons has been dominant since Day 1: Back in 2021, Parsons’ 92.9 pass-rush grade led the league, while his 21.3% pass-rush win rate ranked third. • Get a head start … Read more
The NFL offseason is a tricky year-to-year proposition. Much of the success is tied to having assets to make the right acquisitions. For free agency, that’s salary-cap room and spending power. For the draft, that’s picks capital and finding value prospects. Some teams are positioned to do both well in an attempt to improve their … Read more
With the major NFL offseason moves complete, I’ve sorted through them all to find a favorite for each team. This was tougher for some teams than for others, especially without anointing freshly minted draft choices. But we’ve got all 32 teams covered. Signing former Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Jonah Williams gave the Cardinals an athletic, … Read more