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Bruce Ewing

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Bruce Ewing is 183 pounds of twisted steel and Happy Meals. His work has appeared on Yardbarker, 5th Down Fantasy, Inside the Iggles and MSN. Give a Philly fan a break and follow him on Twitter/X at @fantasybruce.

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A pessimist's guide to the 2025 Miami Dolphins

Miami missed the playoffs for the first time under head coach Mike McDaniel last season, and without better play from two of its three star players, the postseason could be out of reach in 2025. 

An optimist's guide to the 2025 New York Jets

Armed with a new head coach and quarterback and a manageable schedule, the New York Jets have plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about the 2025 season. Here are just a few.

An optimist's guide to the 2025 Miami Dolphins

Maybe this will be Miami’s year. The Dolphins haven’t won their division since 2008, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the 2025 season. Here are just a few.

Chief weakness for every AFC starting quarterback

No starting QB is perfect — even three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. Ahead of training camps opening in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the chief weakness of every starting quarterback in the AFC.

A pessimist's guide to the 2025 Buffalo Bills

Sitting atop the AFC East with NFL MVP Josh Allen at quarterback, it’s hard (but not impossible) to find fault with the Buffalo Bills. Here’s what we found for dubious fans.

An optimist's guide to the 2025 Buffalo Bills

There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the reigning AFC East champions.

Three 'next-level' players for 2025 Eagles

Philadelphia let some pretty good players walk out the door, so who will step up in 2025?

Room for improvement: One unit on each NFC team that needs work

Roster construction is usually top of mind 365 days a year for every NFL front office. But no team is built perfectly.

Room for improvement: One unit on each AFC team that needs work

Roster construction is usually top of mind 365 days a year for every NFL front office. But no team is built perfectly.

A pessimist's guide to the 2025 Washington Commanders

It’s hard to find fault with the Commanders these days, but we did. Here are four reasons why last year’s Cinderella team could be in trouble next season.

An optimist's guide to the 2025 Washington Commanders

Following a 12-5 season and a trip to the NFC Championship Game, it’s easy to get excited about the Commanders.

A pessimist's guide to the 2025 New York Giants

With just nine wins over the past two seasons, it’s easy to be pessimistic about the 2025 New York Giants. Here’s a few more reasons to pile on.

An optimist's guide to the 2025 New York Giants

It’s not easy to get excited about a 3-14 team like the New York Giants, but there are reasons to be optimistic about their 2025 season. Here are just a few.

A pessimist's guide to the 2025 Dallas Cowboys

Hope is not a plan, especially in the NFL, but there’s no better word to describe the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. Here’s why the team could struggle once again in 2025.

An optimist's guide to the 2025 Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys fell short of expectations in 2024 but there’s plenty of reasons to be optimistic about next season.  

A pessimist's guide to the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles

No team is perfect, not even the Eagles. Here’s why they could struggle in 2025.

An optimist's guide to the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles

After beating the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, no team has better odds (+600) to win another championship than the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s why fans should be optimistic.

Ranking the head coach-GM combos within each AFC division

In the NFL, it's important for the key decision-makers to be on the same page. That's especially true for a team's head coach and general manager. The GM typically picks the players, who must suit the philosophy and vision of the team's head coach.

Ranking the head coach-GM combos within each NFC division

In the NFL, it's important for the key decision-makers to be on the same page. That's especially true for a team's head coach and general manager. The GM typically picks the players, who must suit the philosophy and vision of the team's head coach.

Three most overrated Eagles for 2025

As their 2024 Super Bowl championship will attest, the Philadelphia Eagles are loaded with talent, even if some players get more credit than they deserve.

Three most underrated Cowboys for 2025

The Cowboys are rarely short on star power, but many believe these underrated players will have a significant impact on their 2025 season.

Three most underrated Eagles for 2025

Even the best NFL teams need contributions from little-known players and the Eagles are no exception. These three have been named as the most unappreciated/underrated members on Philadelphia’s roster.

Three must-see games for 2025 New York Jets

With a new HC and starting QB on board, the Jets hope to improve on last season’s 5-12 record.

Three must-see games for 2025 New England Patriots

The 2024 season offered more of the same for Patriots fans as the team finished with a 4-13 record for the second straight year. This season should be more exciting.

Three must-see games for 2025 Miami Dolphins

This year should be much more fun, especially with these three games on the schedule.