Peyton Manning’s cachet and on-camera experience made him the target of both Fox and ESPN this season. Both networks wanted the two-time Super Bowl champion to serve as their lead color analyst for prime time games. But Manning turned down Fox’s “Thursday Night Football” and ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” even though both companies were reportedly willing to […]
Read MoreInfamous Former First Round QB Arrested Twice In Late March
Todd Marinovich is back in legal trouble. The former first-round NFL Draft pick is in jail after a pair of late March arrests. Marinovich became famous in the late 1980s and early 90s for the intense regimented lifestyle that his father Marv put him through. He eventually went to USC, where he had a largely […]
Read MoreJon Gruden Reportedly Cut Marquette King To Send A “Message”
New Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden cut Marquette King today and according to one writer, it was a move meant to send a “message.” Jon Gruden hasn’t coached the Raiders in a game in 2018 but he’s already ruffling some feathers. Friday afternoon, Oakland announced that it had cut punter Marquette King, one of […]
Read MoreBaker Mayfield Will Visit These 7 NFL Teams
Baker Mayfield was a walk-on in college, so he probably didn’t have an extensive number of visits before enrolling at Texas Tech, and eventually transferring to Oklahoma. That isn’t the case for his NFL Draft process though. Mayfield may not be the first, or even the third, quarterback taken in the draft. However, he is […]
Read MoreOne Of The Most Popular Players In The NFL Was Just Cut Unexpectedly
It takes a lot for a punter to get attention, but Marquette King has done it, both for his ability on the field, and his enigmatic personality. Despite coming off of a strong 2017 season, King was just cut by the Oakland Raiders. Jon Gruden is back with the Raiders after a long time off […]
Read MoreCoaching Baker Mayfield At Senior Bowl Reportedly Didn’t Go Smoothly For Broncos Staff
Several teams have been linked to Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield in recent mock drafts. One of those teams is the Denver Broncos. While Denver still has a long-term need at quarterback despite signing Case Keenum and having Paxton Lynch, one NFL analyst isn’t buying the Broncos as a fit for the Heisman Trophy winner. Sports Illustrated‘s […]
Read MoreNFL Expert Thinks This Potential No. 1 Pick’s Draft Stock Is ‘Spiraling’
Saquon Barkley absolutely dominated the NFL Scouting Combine, and looked like a potential top-overall pick. However, other transactions around the top of the draft could knock him out of the top five. If there was a single “winner” of the combine earlier this month, it was probably Barkley. He was among the leaders in virtually […]
Read MoreStar WR Jordy Nelson Signs With New NFL Team
Jordy Nelson’s time in Green Bay is over. The longtime Lambeau star was released by the Packers earlier this week, just moments after the team signed tight end Jimmy Graham. Nelson has been Aaron Rodgers’s favorite target for virtually their entire careers with the Packers. In 2014, he was selected to the Pro Bowl and […]
Read MoreThe Denver Broncos Have Found Their New Starting Quarterback
The Broncos are hoping to be a playoff contender once again. Tuesday, it was reported that they intend to sign free agent quarterback Case Keenum. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Vikings quarterback Case Keenum is headed to Denver when free agency officially opens on Wednesday. When free agency opens Wednesday, former Vikings’ QB Case […]
Read MoreLos Angeles Rams Trade For CB Aqib Talib
The 2018 NFL offseason has been one of the most active offseasons in recent memory. The Washington Redskins kicked off the action by acquiring former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith in exchange for a young star corner in Kendall Fuller, and a third round pick in the 2018 draft. Not long after that, Kansas City is […]
Read MoreThese 11 NFL Teams Reportedly Interviewed Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield continues to be one of the most intriguing players in the NFL Draft. He drew a lot of interest at last week’s NFL Scouting Combine. Mayfield was right around fellow top quarterbacks Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold in the 40-yard dash, with a best time of 4.84. He was around the middle of […]
Read MorePeyton Manning Sold His Stake In Papa John’s Franchises
Papa John’s is out of the NFL business. Now, former NFL superstar Peyton Manning is out of the Papa John’s business… at least in part. It has been a tumultuous year for Papa John’s. During the NFL season, the company’s eponymous founder John Schnatter made news criticizing the league. As players protested during the national […]
Read MoreReport: Terrelle Pryor Expected To ‘Test The Market’ As Free Agent
After a disappointing season in Washington, Terrelle Pryor could be on the move. According to a report, the team expects him to test the market. Pryor caught just 20 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown in Washington last year. He was brought in to be the team’s No. 1 receiver, but did not live up […]
Read More4 Teams Most Likely To Sign WR Terrelle Pryor
Here are the teams that are most likely to sign former Ohio State star Terrelle Pryor this off-season. A former standout college quarterback, Terrelle Pryor is still working on his skills as a receiver. He bounced around as a reserve/practice squad quarterback before making the switch. Pryor had just two receptions for 64 yards through […]
Read MoreCollege Football: Where Every Fired Head Coach Is Working In 2018
Every year, the college football coaching carousel turns pretty quickly, and the 2017-18 season saw a number of big changes as well. This year, we’ve had college football coaching changes at huge programs like Florida State, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas A&M and UCLA. Some of those jobs opened from coaches heading elsewhere. However, many big-name coaches […]
Read MoreSports Illustrated: The 10 Most Likely Landing Spots For Baker Mayfield
Plenty of teams could take a shot on Heisman winner Baker Mayfield in this year’s NFL Draft. Baker Mayfield is coming off of one of the great quarterback seasons in college football history. Now he’s impressing pro scouts. Guys like Mayfield often get overlooked in the draft. The most obvious reason is his size; the […]
Read MoreESPN’s Todd McShay Has Baker Mayfield Going No. 5 To Denver Broncos
Baker Mayfield continues to climb the boards NFL Draft experts. Earlier today, ESPN NFL Draft expert Todd McShay dropped his new mock draft. The full thing is available for those with ESPN Insider, but spoiler alert: Baker Mayfield makes an early appearance. The write-up for McShay’s first pick is available. He has the Cleveland Browns […]
Read MoreTom Brady Wins MVP, Headlining NFL’s Regular Season Awards
Tom Brady will play for his sixth Super Bowl tomorrow. Today, he captured his third regular season MVP award. Last year’s Super Bowl victory helped bolster Tom Brady’s argument as the greatest quarterback in history. The 2017 regular season gives him another major award. Tom Brady led the Patriots to a 13-3 record, before running […]
Read MoreReport: Kansas City Chiefs Trade Pro Bowl QB Alex Smith To Washington
Alex Smith is on the move after the best season of his career. Alex Smith has been busy this week. The quarterback is at the Super Bowl this week, and has been making the media rounds. He had a particularly interesting interview discussing the many coaches he’s played for on the Rich Eisen Show. He also […]
Read MoreWatch: Alex Smith Says He’d Rather Vacation With Urban Meyer Than Jim Harbaugh
Alex Smith was asked to make a tough choice between three of the head coaches that he’s played for during a media appearance today. It’s Super Bowl week, which means that dozens of NFL stars that aren’t on the New England Patriots or Philadelphia Eagles are making the media rounds. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex […]
Read More6 NFL Teams That Could Draft Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield may not be the first quarterback off the board at the NFL Draft this year, but he may be the most intriguing. Most expect some combination of Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, and Sam Darnold to be the first quarterbacks taken in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, Baker Mayfield has been college football’s best […]
Read MoreWatch: Jon Gruden Says There’s “A Good Chance” He’ll Take Oakland Raiders Job If Offered
Jon Gruden to the Raiders seems increasingly likely. It has been widely reported that the Oakland Raiders covet ESPN analyst Jon Gruden to be their new head coach. Gruden coached Oakland from 1998-2001 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2002-08, and after being linked to countless jobs recently, his interest in the Raiders vacancy is said […]
Read MoreFour NFL Head Coaches Have Now Been Fired Since Sunday Afternoon
It hasn’t been the best New Year’s for a number of NFL head coaches. Sunday marked the final regular season set of games in the NFL this season, and as such, a number of head coaches have already lost their jobs in the aftermath. In fact, since last night, four head coaches have already been […]
Read MoreOakland Raiders Have Fired Head Coach Jack Del Rio
Jack Del Rio has been dismissed by the Oakland Raiders. Del Rio informed reporters he had been fired following Oakland’s season-ending 30-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 54-year-old coach took the Raiders to a 12-4 record and their first playoff appearance in 14 years last season, but slumped to 6-10 this year. In […]
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