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The Houston Texans’ defense has something to prove in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Marcus Spears of ESPN, believes this is a difficult spot for Cincinnati because Houston’s defense is coming off a poor Week 1 showing.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Marcus Spears warns Bengals’ Joe Burrow about dangerous Texans defense in Week 2

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are ready for a big Week 2 clash against the Houston Texans. However, sports analyst Marcus Speaks isn’t so positive on Cincinnati’s chances against Houston.

NFL News / The Spun / September 2

ESPN Is Publicly Dismissing Concerns About 'Too Much Pat McAfee'

ESPN often seems to believe that you can “never have too much of a good thing.” Since the network sees on-air personality Pat McAfee as a good thing for them, they seem to put him almost everywhere these days – much to the frustration of fans.

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / DallasCowboysCommunity / August 29

'You better marry right': Ex-Cowboy Marcus Spears on the importance of the right marriage

Marcus Spears has been married to Aiysha Spears for nearly two decades, and the former Cowboys defensive end believes choosing the right partner can have a major impact on how life unfolds.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 27

'You’re Done': Nick Saban’s Former LSU National Champion Issues Blunt Warning as NFL Confirms Major Stance

Players leaving for the pros and then finding a way back to college. As strange as it sounds, that’s what’s going on now. Marcus Spears has never been one to dance around a point.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Pat McAfee Jumps to Colts Defense After Ex-Dallas Star Mocks Him on Live TV

Over the last two years, the Indianapolis Colts have played in just two primetime games. This year, they will have two again, but none on Monday night.

Dallas Cowboys News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Ex-Cowboys Star Marcus Spears Makes Feelings Clear Over Jerry Jones’ Impact at Cowboys

As always, Jerry Jones came under significant scrutiny when the Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons ahead of the 2025 season. Many argued that a team shouldn’t trade a player like Parsons while he was still in his prime.

Former LSU star Marcus Spears rejects pros returning to college: ‘I don’t like that’

Earlier this week, LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin defended his program’s interest in adding multiple former NFL players amid a wave of ex-college basketball and football players being granted additional eligibility via judicial injunctions.

NFL News / The Spun / August 21

'SportsCenter' Legend Linda Cohn Doesn't Agree With ESPN's Plan For Pat McAfee

It’s become very clear that ESPN wants Pat McAfee to be heavily involved in its NFL coverage this fall. Earlier this week, ESPN confirmed that McAfee is joining the “Monday Night Countdown” crew.

NFL News / The Spun / August 20

ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' Planning Even More Pat McAfee

In case it wasn’t clear enough, ESPN plans on utilizing Pat McAfee and his platform this upcoming NFL season. On Wednesday, ESPN announced that McAfee is joining the “Monday Night Countdown” crew.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / August 20

49ers’ Biggest Defensive Problem Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

When ESPN’s Marcus Spears says the 49ers can “never be slept on,” he’s correct. They won 12 games last season, narrowly losing out on the NFC’s number-one seed, and added multiple quality starters during the offseason.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 20

Son of Former NFL Pro Bowler Sets Visit With Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team is getting ready for the second season under head coach Sean Miller this fall after an offseason of major roster turnover.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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NFL News / Total Pro Sports / August 19

Pat McAfee Fires Back At Fans Who Say ESPN Is Shoving Him Down Their Throats

Pat McAfee continues expanding his presence across ESPN platforms. The network added him to Monday Night Countdown as a full analyst. He joins Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and Jason McCourty.

NFL News / The Spun / August 19

Pat McAfee Defends His Growing Role At ESPN Amid Fan Pushback

If you’re getting tired of Pat McAfee, you’re not going to be thrilled about ESPN’s latest announcement. With the 2026 NFL season less than a month away, ESPN announced that McAfee is joining the “Monday Night Countdown” crew.

Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / July 10

Former Cowboys Star’s Son fast-tracks Texas arrival with key decision

The son of former Dallas Cowboys star Marcus Spears, Marcus Spears Jr., has decided to join Texas men’s basketball and begin the next chapter of his career.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 9

Runs in the family: Marcus Spears Jr.'s commitment continues notable recruiting trend for Texas

The Texas Longhorns clearly believe the saying that it runs in the family.

The 'NCAA men's First Four teams' quiz

Baltimore Ravens News / HITC / December 30

Marcus Spears goes off on Baltimore Ravens fans for making wild Lamar Jackson claim

Marcus Spears has had enough of the growing noise around Lamar Jackson, and he made sure everyone knew it on live television. Lamar Jackson has been an all-time great quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / November 25

Former player disappointed by Young's struggles in loss to 49ers

Former player disappointed by Bryce Young's struggles in loss to 49ers

The Carolina Panthers entered Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers with an opportunity to take the NFC South lead. Instead, they laid an egg in a 20-9 snoozefest.

'MNF' takeaways: 49ers defeat Panthers in snoozefest

Panthers' Young takes 'full ownership' for brutal mistake in 'MNF' loss to 49ers

NFL makes decision on Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig after low blow

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Single-game passing-record by NFL team' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 6, 2025

Former Cowboys star shares concern amid Jones, Parsons stalemate

Former Cowboys star shares major concern amid Jerry Jones, Micah Parsons stalemate

Jones raised eyebrows when he admitted on Tuesday that he "absolutely" couldn't say for sure that Parsons will feature in Dallas' Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones seems poised for long standoff with Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons situation gets uglier with Jerry Jones' comments on star's status

Jerry Jones takes another jab at Micah Parsons over contract stalemate

The 25 most eccentric NFL players of all time

The '2024-25 NFL sack leaders' quiz

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 5, 2025

Former LSU All-American gives Kelly a warning heading into 2025

Former LSU All-American gives Brian Kelly a warning heading into 2025

LSU head coach Brian Kelly has a ton of pressure on him heading into he 2025 season. Whether he knows it or not doesn't matter. Whether he feels it or not doesn't matter either.

Five takeaways from the first college football Coaches Poll

Four SEC programs that are desperate for a CFP bid

LSU football deletes hype video over controversial intro

20 college football coaches who are on the hot seat in 2025

NFL News / NIL on SI / January 4, 2025

Prominent Analyst Marcus Spears Explains Why SEC Hasn't Dominated College Football

NIL and the transfer portal have started to heavily impact conferences. While the SEC and Big Ten are still head and shoulders above every other conference, the SEC might not be what it once was.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 21, 2023

Marcus Spears: Steelers Should Bring In Elite Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy

If there is one word to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers offense in 2023, that would be a mess. With the team going on their third quarterback of the season, an offensive line that continues to struggle, and wide receivers who act like divas, the Steelers offense looks like the laughingstock of the NFL.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2023

ESPN reveals revamped 'Monday Night Countdown' crew

The summer of change continues at ESPN as the network announced its new revamped lineup for the "Monday Night Football" pregame show.

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The '2019 NFL backup QBs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2023

Former pro praises Aaron Rodgers for encouraging 'player empowerment'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will eventually get what he wants in multiple ways this offseason. He's received high praise from a retired player for his efforts.

Are Jets setting themselves up for failure with Aaron Rodgers?

Aaron Rodgers confirms intention to play for Jets

Jets predictably agree to deal with WR who is on Aaron Rodgers' reported 'wish list'

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'NFL Pro Bowl quarterbacks' quiz