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Cory Woodroof

Cory Woodroof is a longtime journalist that lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He has covered the Atlanta Falcons for the past five years for SB Nation's The Falcoholic and yearly for Athlon's NFL preview edition. He has also covered sports at all levels for the Nashville Post. In addition to sports, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic and has written about film for outlets like The Playlist, the Nashville Scene, The Young Folks, PopMatters and 615 Film. His Twitter handle is @CoryWoodroof47

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett gives fans reasons to believe

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't contenders, but they might have a franchise quarterback.

Jets QB Mike White's future as starter undecided

The New York Jets got a very solid performance from quarterback Mike White on Sunday against the Chicago Bears.  Could White be the team's answer at quarterback going ahead if Wilson's not destined for success in the Big Apple? 

Cleveland QB Jacoby Brissett deserves another starting gig in 2023

With quarterback Deshaun Watson returning to the sideline after a lengthy suspension, Brissett will head to the bench after starting in 11 games this season. 

Chiefs once again look like team to beat in NFL

The 9-2 Kansas City Chiefs continue to look like the NFL's best team. 

Cardinals might be on verge of cleaning house

Kyler Murray's brutal response to how things are going for the team on offense might be the harbinger of doom for Kliff Kingsbury's tenure as Arizona's head coach. 

NFC South still doesn't have any playoff-ready teams

The NFC South does not have any playoff-caliber teams as the season enters the stretch run, and the future doesn't look particularly promising for the division, either.

Ravens S Kyle Hamilton already looks like franchise pillar

It looks like the Ravens have found a keeper in safety Kyle Hamilton. 

Eagles DT Ndamukong Suh still really doesn't like the Packers

Suh has retained his dislike for the Packers and is looking forward to playing against his formal rival on Sunday night.

Despite benching, Houston QB Davis Mills has clear future in NFL

The Houston Texans might be finished with quarterback Davis Mills, but he won't be done with the NFL.

Cardinals must find ways to build around QB Kyler Murray

After signing Murray to a massive five-year, $230.5 million extension this past offseason, the Cardinals are a paltry 4-7 and continuing to sink further and further away from the playoffs. 

49ers emerging as team to beat in NFC

The San Francisco 49ers are continuing to prove they might be the team to beat in the NFC. While the Philadelphia Eagles have long been the most formidable team in the conference, they've fallen on hard times of late.

LB Will Compton jumps from podcasting to spot with Falcons

Linebacker Will Compton announced on Monday that he'd signed with the Atlanta Falcons, though it was unclear if Compton had signed with the 53-man roster or the practice squad. 

Is the window closing on the Rams?

The Los Angeles Rams won a Super Bowl in part by disregarding draft picks and making big risks with cap investments. However, the piper may come calling for the Rams as the team's 2022 hangover season continues to wither away.  

Bears must be cautious with QB Justin Fields

The team can't let Fields take the kind of punishment he took against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts suffers torn MCL

The injury that Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts sustained on Sunday against the Chicago Bears is worse than initially thought. 

Former Jets HC Rex Ryan has harsh words for QB Zach Wilson

Ryan said Wilson lacks the leadership that his former quarterback Mark Sanchez had as a young signal caller when that 2009 Jets team made the playoffs. 

Titans TE Austin Hooper stepped up against Packers

The Tennessee Titans finally seem to have found some sort of passing attack. 

Falcons OT Jake Matthews building on league-best ironman streak

Having just turned 30 in February, Matthews has plenty of football ahead of him. With the Falcons slated for seven more games in 2022, the left tackle will have plenty of more run to build on his streak. 

Packers, Aaron Rodgers likely stuck with each other for a while

Rodgers and the Packers are in sinking quicksand. Green Bay is stuck with his contract, and Rodgers is stuck on a team with more questions than answers — all while Jordan Love is waiting in the winds. 

Could Giants RB Saquon Barkley reach free agency next spring?

The Giants will have an important decision to make this offseason regarding their offensive star.

Former NFL sack leader giving new XFL team in Vegas a try

Former Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Vic Beasley is ready to give the XFL a chance. Beasley, who led the NFL in sacks in 2016, will play for the XFL's Vegas Vipers after being selected first overall in the Defensive Front Seven Draft.

Free agent tight end options the Eagles can sign with Dallas Goedert on IR

After the team placed Dallas Goedert on injured reserve, the Super Bowl contenders have three tight ends on their roster with a combined 133 yards and a touchdown between them.

Falcons could get help at left guard soon as key player returns to practice

The Falcons have lost two straight games, and the left guard spot seems to be a sore point as the team pushes into its last seven contests.

Lambo at Lambeau: Titans call up veteran kicker ahead of 'TNF'

Josh Lambo gets a shot with a second AFC South team.

QB Derek Carr, Raiders could easily part ways after 2022 season

The Raiders and Carr could be headed for a mutually beneficial breakup this spring.