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Colum Dell

Colum is a Texas transplant, born and raised in New Jersey. In addition to being a West Virginia University alumnus, he is a long-suffering New York Giants, Knicks and Mets fan. He joined Yardbarker in November 2022 and has primarily covered the NFL since. You can find him on X @columdell

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Cincinnati mayor trolls Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City

As Chiefs TE Travis Kelce puts it, the Bengals and their fans have provided his team with plenty of "bulletin board material" heading into Sunday's AFC Championship Game. One of the latest to join in on the trolling is the mayor of Cincinnati, Aftab Pureval.

NFL analyst Ryan Clark rips Jets over Nathaniel Hackett hiring

The New York Jets quickly found their replacement for OC Mike LaFleur, hiring ex-Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett on Thursday. Appearing on Friday's "Get Up," former NFL safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark slammed the hire and Hackett's coaching ability.

Giants should prioritize Daniel Jones ahead of Saquon Barkley in free agency

There’s a solid chance that the Giants will re-sign the "Dime and Dash" tandem, but Jones should get priority over Barkley.

Are the Patriots moving on from Matt Patricia and Joe Judge?

New England's 2022 de facto OC Matt Patricia and QB coach Joe Judge have been left off the Shrine Bowl staff.

Shohei Ohtani's departure from the Angels seems inevitable

Angels owner Arte Moreno announced Monday that he's taking the franchise off the market after being put up for sale in August, and it's believed that Moreno's decision diminishes Shohei Ohtani's chances of returning to Anaheim after this season.

Mel Kiper reveals Georgia QB Stetson Bennett's draft projection

ESPN's Kiper unveiled his NFL Mock Draft 1.0 on Wednesday and made rounds on various morning shows to promote it.

Mel Kiper's latest mock draft features a surprising pick for first QB selected

ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his NFL Mock Draft 1.0 on Wednesday, revealing a surprising choice for his first quarterback selection. 

Five potential landing spots for Rams star Jalen Ramsey

CB Jalen Ramsey’s string of cryptic tweets over the past two weeks hints that his tenure with the organization might be over. 

Eagles CB headlines potential free-agent additions for Jaguars

The Jaguars guaranteed $158M in free agency last year, the most in the league, per Spotrac. It paid off.

Potential free-agent targets for Titans include two OL

It's up to new GM Ran Carthon to turn around a team that has reached a crossroads. A full-blown rebuild may not be needed, but retooling is undoubtedly necessary.

Potential free-agent pickups for Houston Texans include two Eagles

GM Nick Caserio has one, last chance to turn the franchise around. He must hire the right head coach and make a significant splash this offseason.

Potential free-agent additions for Colts include New Orleans standout

The Colts will likely select a QB in the 2023 NFL Draft, kick-starting the rebuild they've been trying to avoid since QB Andrew Luck retired.

Giants receiver listened to Patrick Peterson's podcast to prepare for playoff matchup

Giants WR Isaiah Hodgins isn't one of those athletes who doesn't read the comments on his Instagram posts, and the Giants advanced in the playoffs because of it.

Buccaneers players believe they know Tom Brady's future

Impending free-agent QB Tom Brady is taking his time to decide on his future, but his Buccaneers teammates believe he has already made up his mind.

Bronny James reportedly down to three schools

Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is close to deciding his future. According to the Los Angeles Times' Luca Evans, the 6-foot-4 guard will announce his college decision at the end of Sierra Canyon High School's season.

Hall of Famer Bill Walton to host alternate NBA game telecast

The first episode of "Throw It Down with Bill Walton" will air Monday during the San Antonio-Portland game, only available on NBA League Pass through the NBA App. Walton, 70, will host a show every Monday for the next five weeks. 

Report reveals Jets' locker room reaction to Zach Wilson being benched

To little surprise, QB Zach Wilson's poor play and lack of leadership didn't make him a favorite among his New York Jets teammates. 

Snoop Dogg, comedian Pete Davidson named Pro Bowl captains

Comedian Pete Davidson and rapper Snoop Dogg are heading to the Pro Bowl — as team captains.

Giants' playoff hopes rely on Saquon Barkley's usage

In his postseason debut, New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley wasn't a bell cow, but he was highly productive. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has found the most effective way to utilize Barkley, whose efficiency will determine whether the Giants continue their playoff run. 

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Houston Texans

After flashing glimpses of talent as a rookie in 2021, Davis Mills ended any chance of being Houston's franchise quarterback in 2022. Houston will likely use the second pick in the draft on a QB, but who knows which one?

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Tennessee Titans

Tennessee started three different QBs during its injury-riddled 2022 season.

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville has its long-awaited savior in Trevor Lawrence, who looks poised to become one of the league's top passers.

Knicks eyeing familiar face as Cam Reddish trade talks intensify

The short-lived Cam Reddish era in New York is seemingly drawing to a close in what is looking like one of the poorer NBA transactions in recent memory.

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Indianapolis Colts

The Colts have had one of the most unstable quarterback situations in the entire NFL over the past several seasons, a trend that continued in 2022. The team will likely look to address the situation in April's draft.

Will Trae Young's antics lead to a divorce with Hawks?

A sense of tension has been building between Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks for quite some time. As the franchise continues to be surrounded by controversy and uncertainty, a divorce appears inevitable.