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Can Tony Pollard bounce back in Tennessee after a down year in Dallas?

After spending the first five years of his career in Dallas with the Cowboys, running back Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans during the offseason.

Is Cowboys QB Trey Lance destined to be a draft bust?

If Saturday’s loss to the Chargers is indicative of Lance’s growth, then fans should be hoping he remains third on the depth chart.

49ers may be in lose-lose situation with first-round pick's injury resurfacing

The San Francisco 49ers seemingly selected a wide receiver in the first round of April’s draft in anticipation of potentially replacing Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco drafted Ricky Pearsall with the 31st overall pick with a known shoulder injury that has now become known publicly.

Is Aaron Rodgers still deserving of a top five QB ranking?

While speaking at Fanatics Fest this past weekend, Tom Brady sat down with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and ranked his top five. Although Brady was somewhat coaxed into it by Smith, he ran with it and added Rodgers as his fifth QB.

Is Gardner Minshew ready to lead Raiders back to the playoffs?

After two preseason games, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has named Gardner Minshew as the team’s starter heading into Week 1 of the regular season.

Three reasons the Giants should be ready to replace Daniel Jones

Another NFL season is upon us and with that brings several storylines for all 32 teams. The most notable for teh New York Giants revolves around sixth-year quarterback, Daniel Jones.

Is it still possible for NFL running backs to dominate deep into their 30s?

Age is just a number, but in the NFL it can be everything.

Is Saquon Barkley still an elite running back in 2024?

Maybe all Saquon Barkley needed was a change of scenery.

Cowboys duo tops list of most coveted free agents for 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have two major contract decisions on their hands.

Why Patriots will have one of the most intriguing storylines to start season

It’s a new era in the NFL. The Patriots are no longer a dominant force and don’t even have future Hall of Fame head coach Bill Belichick to fall back on anymore.

More and more NFL players are deciding fame and fortune isn't worth their health

As the NFL continues to try to make the game as safe as possible, football is simply a sport that will never come anywhere close to being non-violent.

NFL reminds teams, fans why it's called 'No Fun League' with memo

The NFL is the most successful professional sports league in America. No matter how many memorable moments it provides each fall, it needs to remind us that it’s not all fun and games in football.

Is Tua Tagovailoa really the man for the Dolphins?

Was Tua Tagovailoa's 2023 season really enough to warrant a massive contract extension?

Would Kyle Shanahan and Bill Belichick on the 49ers work out the way most envision?

With those minds running the show, only a Super Bowl victory would be an acceptable result.

Could Sean Payton's legacy be in question heading into Year 2 in Denver?

For all the remarkable things Payton has done in his career, he wasn’t able to overcome the hype surrounding his arrival in Denver.

Is this the end of the line for Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo?

A once promising career is now likely to be remembered as what could’ve been.

Did Packers' Jordan Love get snubbed in ESPN's top 10 QB ranking?

Love had an outstanding 2023 transitioning into Green Bay’s starting quarterback after sitting behind Aaron Rodgers for two years.

Is 49ers' George Kittle deserving of top TE ranking?

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had an amazing 2023 campaign even if it wasn’t his best statistically.

How much does Tobias Harris signing move the needle for Pistons?

The jury is still out on whether he’ll be able to help elevate these young Pistons to a playoff berth. 

Is Brock Purdy still overlooked and underrated among NFL QBs?

Purdy’s first two NFL campaigns have been quite a whirlwind by normal standards.

Anthony Edwards' confidence is on another level ahead of Olympics

Edwards' confidence was on full display during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Heading into the Olympics, it's clear that swagger hasn't waned.

C.J. Stroud's path to NFL stardom supported by iconic rapper

While Stroud had to put in many years of hard work to make it to where he’s landed, it may not have been the same without an iconic rapper’s youth league.

Could DeMar DeRozan be missing piece to championship puzzle for Heat?

If the Heat can get on the same page with Butler and sign DeRozan, they would immediately be viewed as one of the toughest teams in the east next season.

Are Pistons on right track to rebuild franchise?

The Detroit Pistons aren’t a team known for making positive headlines of late. But over the weekend, leading up to the start of free agency on Sunday, they announced two big signings who they hope will propel them to success.

Is Paul George really the answer to get a contender over championship hump?

Paul George is being courted by several NBA teams at the start of free agency, but just what would a team be getting in the nine-time All-Star?