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If the Antonio Brown saga drags out much longer, it’s reasonable to expect he and QB Derek Carr will be rusty early in the season, Chris Mueller writes, and that could cripple Oakland's rebuilding efforts.
25 most important faces in new NFL places
Significant turnover, both on rosters and in the coaching ranks, happens every year in the NFL. Players depart via free agency, the draft brings several instant-impact stars into the league, and the previous season's round of coaching firings results in new regimes taking over with regularity.
One-on-One: Is Patriots' Tom Brady done after 2019?
At some point the physical toll must catch up to the incomparable Patriots' quarterback, right? Yardbarker's Chris Mueller and Michael Tunison weigh in.
Why Ravens' 'unique' offense probably won't work
Unless Lamar Jackson significantly improves as a passer, Baltimore's newfangled offense is destined to fail, Chris Mueller writes.
Athletes who struck it rich after their playing careers
Superstars in the four major sports tend to make a fortune. If you're one of the best of the best, you should be set for life. However, many athletes haven't stopped there, and in fact they have made their real fortunes after their careers have ended.
One-on-One: Which NFL uniforms make best fashion statements?
The Raiders' silver-and-black look is appreciated even by non-Raiders fans. But what is the best NFL uni? We turned Mike Tunison and Chris Mueller loose to debate.
Baker who? Jets' Sam Darnold has massive opportunity to win
The Jets have surrounded Sam Darnold with talent, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes. Now he must deliver the goods.
One-on-One: Why Browns, Cardinals are under white-hot spotlight
As training camps begin, two teams stand out for Yardbarker NFL writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller. Both face the burden of heavy expectations with a rookie NFL head coach.
Rams' Aaron Donald well on his way to NFL's best-ever defender
The only way to slow future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes, is to structure an entire game plan around avoiding him.
The 25 greatest teen phenoms in all sports
Let's take a look at those who defied odds and age to capture the imaginations of sports fans everywhere.
One-on-One: Our never-too-early look at intriguing 2019 NFL games
Saints at Rams in Week 2 looks compelling in July. So does the Week 16 Bears-Chiefs game. Yardbarker writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller look ahead -- way ahead -- to 2019 NFL games that intrigue them.
Five ways to make the MLB All-Star Game more interesting
In case Rob Manfred happens to be reading, I’ve got a few suggestions as to how MLB can tweak its showcase midseason event to be more enticing to prospective viewers.
One-on-One: Why we like these WRs (and RB) as fantasy football sleepers
Wide receivers Chris Godwin (Bucs), Dante Pettis (Niners) and Donte Moncrief (Steelers) could be primed for breakout seasons. Yardbarker NFL writers Chris Mueller and Michael Tunison discuss the players' fantasy possibilities and more.
Why Packers' Aaron Rodgers has so much to prove in 2019
Aaron Rodgers is too good, Chris Mueller writes, to have only one championship on his resume.
One-On-One: Pressure ratcheted up most for these NFL rookie head coaches
Zac Taylor (Bengals), Vic Fangio (Broncos), Kliff Kingsbury (Cardinals), Matt LaFleur (Packers), Brian Flores (Dolphins) and Freddie Kitchens (Browns) will make their NFL head coaching debuts in 2019. Yardarker's Chris Mueller and Michael Tunison weigh in on which one faces the most pressure.
Ranking all 32 NFL fan bases
Being an NFL fan is a tough, often thankless endeavor. You pour your heart and soul into your team's fortunes, and unless you're the lucky group whose team is holding the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the year, you dealt with some level of disappointment along the way.
One-on-One: Which NFL teams are most likely to go from lousy to playoffs?
NFL writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller make a case for the Jaguars and Niners to turn things around in 2019.
The 50 most hyped rookies in sports history
Players in any sport get into their respective Halls of Fame because of their accomplishments in the pros. It's their numbers, the titles they may have won and the dominance they exerted over their peers.
Los Angeles' Todd Gurley got paid. Here's why other top RBs may not.
How can notoriously risk-averse GMs look at the Rams' situation, Chris Mueller writes, and still commit significant money for a running back?
One-on-One: Which QB is in better situation, Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson?
As expectations rise in Cleveland, will Baker Mayfield's game rise, too? Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller weigh in on second-year QBs.
The 26 greatest Game 7s ever
Let's take a look at some Game 7s that delivered drama, thrills and indelible memories — good and bad — for fans everywhere.
Why NFL commissioner really floated idea of cutting preseason
An 18-game NFL regular season is a winner for owners and fans. Who loses? The players, Chris Mueller writes.
One-on-One: Who has more to prove, Antonio Brown or Le'Veon Bell?
Le'Veon Bell (Jets) and Antonio Brown (Raiders) are standout cases of players using what limited power they have to dictate their circumstances and maximize their earnings. In One-on-One, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller and Michael Tunison weigh in on the players' situations with new teams.
Why Incognito, Brown, Burfict are Raiders' coach Jon Gruden's greatest challenge
The addition of character risks and potential major distractions only makes sense as a roster-building strategy if there are strong leaders in the locker room, Chris Mueller writes.
One-on-One: If Troy Aikman's in HOF, Donovan McNabb should be, too. Right?
Yardbarker NFL writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller address some of the hottest issues in the league. Today's topic: Does Donovan McNabb have a compelling case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
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