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Dave Holcomb

Dave Holcomb began working as a sports writer in 2013 after graduating from Syracuse University. Over the past six years, he has covered the NFL, NHL, MLB, fantasy sports, college football and basketball, and New Jersey high school sports for numerous print and online publications. Follow Holcomb on Twitter at @dmholcomb.

NFL players and coaches who are on the hot seat in 2020

There are NFL players and coaches on the hot seat every year, and despite the changes to this offseason due to COVID-19, the 2020 season won't be any different.

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses, from first to worst

In the modern era, offenses are the biggest source of entertainment too. Whether it's a huge gain or a play leading to points, offense drives the conversation in today's game. Here is a 2020 projection of the most explosive NFL offenses from first to worst.

Projecting the stingiest NFL defenses, from first to worst

Offenses may drive the NFL these days, but football purists will still love discussing defenses all day.  Here is a 2020 projection of the stingiest NFL defenses from first to worst.

One NFL player at each position who will have a breakout season in 2020

For this list, rookies didn't qualify nor did players 30 and older or who have already earned a Pro Bowl bid. 

Which James Bond theme song is the best Bond theme song?

Excluding any theme songs that aren't canon to the original series, here is a ranking of the Bond theme songs from weakest to best.

Who is the most vile Bond villain?

There are many aspects to a great Bond film, but consider the villain and/or the henchmen as one of the most important parts. Here are the greatest villains ranked in 007 history.

10 NFL Draft trades we would love to see

There were nearly 200 trades involving draft picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. A good portion of those deals occurred prior to draft weekend, but plenty also happened during the live selections.

The 20 best remaining NFL free agents

There are still plenty of great players on the open market, particularly at quarterback, defensive tackle and cornerback.

One underrated NFL free agent at every position

NFL free agency unofficially begins on March 16, and, as usual, there are plenty of big names available on the market. However, the NFL winners of free agency aren't necessarily the teams that spend the most.

Athletes who went into the world of politics

Plenty of athletes become involved in the community following their playing days, but here are the most famous of them who went from the playing surface to politics.

All-time famous sports couples

Like it is with many famous people, the public is enamored with athletes and their love lives. Pair a celebrity and an athlete, and the interest level only rises.

The 25 best NFL tight ends of all time

Where does Antonio Gates stand among the all-time greats? Find out with this list of the best 25 tight ends in NFL history.

The most notable lefty NFL quarterbacks

 No southpaw has thrown a pass in a regular-season NFL game since 2015. But with quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Alex Hornibrook entering the 2020 NFL Draft, the league should finally end its left-handed quarterback drought.

Pro athletes and their significant others

Sports fans love their athletes on the playing surface, but they also love seeing them with their loved ones. Whether it's a longtime spouse or "new love," there's something cool about athlete love.

The longest plays of the NFL season

Each year the NFL grows more offensively oriented. That's reflected in several stats, including long plays. During the 2019 NFL season, there were 15 plays from scrimmage that gained at least 80 yards.

The perfect holiday gift for each NFL team

Playoff elimination doesn't mean a team can't have a wish list. Here is a perfect holiday gift for every NFL team this holiday season.

10 NFL free agents who paid off this season (and 10 who didn't)

Every offseason, NFL teams look to free agency for quick fixes to help improve their rosters. However, it's hardly fool proof. Here are 10 free agents at each position group who did and didn't work out during the 2019 season.

The most entertaining player on every NFL team

Wins and losses count the most to NFL teams and fans, but there's no doubting that the sport is still meant to entertain. Here are the most entertaining players from each NFL team.

One player from each team who could make the Pro Bowl for the first time

The Pro Bowl has fallen out of favor among NFL fans and even players over the last few years, but it's still an honor to be voted into the game. Here is one player from each team who could make his first Pro Bowl this January:

What each NFL team should be thankful for this Thanksgiving

Some teams have a lot more going for them than others, but every franchise has something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Here is what each organization should be counting as its blessing this holiday season.

10 most surprising developments of the NFL season so far

Every NFL season is filled with surprises. That's why the league has captured the hearts of so many sports fans. This season hasn't been any different.

Every NFL team's most impressive rookie so far

The 2019 season just kicked off Week 11, but we’re already starting to get a picture of who the top performing rookies will be this season. Here is a list of the best rookie from each NFL team through the first 10 weeks this year.

The best remaining games on the NFL schedule

The 2019 NFL season has already been enjoyable. The problems with officiating aside, all of the new blood at quarterback combined with several dominant teams vying for playoff spots and positioning set up this year to have one of the best finishes in recent memory.

10 best plays from 2019 NFL season so far

The first half of the 100th NFL season saw a little bit of everything and a lot of tremendous highlights from the top-tiered quarterbacks. Here are the best 10 plays of the 2019 season through Week 8.

The most intimidating players in the NFL

At its core, football is a game where teams aim to strike fear in the opposition. Even in the modern-day NFL, teams can win a lot of games by imposing their will physically on the opponents.