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Michael Nania

Michael Nania writes about the NFL, focusing mainly on statistical analysis. His work can also be found at Gang Green Nation and Elite Sports New York. On Twitter, Michael can be found @Michael_Nania.

August 28, 2019  |  NFL

Who's Rob Gronkowski's successor as NFL's top tight end?

With the retirement of the Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, a place is left on the throne for a new king of NFL tight ends. Yardbarker's Michael Nania examines the top three candidates to replace Gronk. 

August 26, 2019  |  Houston Texans

How Texans' Deshaun Watson can take his game to elite level

Deshaun Watson's ability to throw on the move is top-notch, but the Texans' QB must become a better deep-ball thrower. Yardbarker's Michael Nania analyzes the third-year Houston QB's game.

August 21, 2019  |  Chicago Bears

Deep thoughts: How Bears' QB Mitch Trubisky can take his game to next level

Mitch Trubisky had a breakout second season for the Bears in 2018, leading them to 12 wins and the NFC North title. It was a huge step forward for the

August 20, 2019  |  Los Angeles Rams

Rams' Jared Goff must transform into Joe Cool to join QB elites

Are Jared Goff's gaudy numbers truly representative of his talent level? Or are they a product of head coach Sean McVay’s masterful scheming ability? Yardbarker's Michael Nania analyzes the game of the Rams' quarterback.

August 18, 2019  |  Tennessee Titans

What Titans' Marcus Mariota must do to make the leap to elite

Is Marcus Mariota a dynamic talent capable of lifting a franchise to the next level? Or is he merely a serviceable game manager with a limited ceiling? Yardbarker's Michael Nania analyzes the game of the Titans' fifth-year QB.

August 14, 2019  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Franchise QB or flop? Bucs must get answer about Jameis Winston in 2019

Is Jameis Winston a franchise quarterback? That is the question head coach Bruce Arians and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers must answer in 2019. The league’s top overall pick in 2015, Winston had a promising rookie season.

August 12, 2019  |  Dallas Cowboys

Is Dak Prescott worth it? Here are key numbers to size up Cowboys QB

Dallas is negotiating a contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott, who has failed the past two seasons to match his rookie season efficiency. Yardbarker's Michael Nania goes inside the numbers.

August 9, 2019  |  Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson 2.0: How Ravens' second-year QB can raise his game

Second-year Ravens starting quarterback Lamar Jackson must become a better passer, especially on deep throws, Michael Nania writes.

August 7, 2019  |  New York Jets

Sam Darnold 2.0: How Jets' QB can build on promising rookie season

In a volatile but ultimately promising rookie year, the Jets' Sam Darnold struggled on the road and with deep passing, Michael Nania writes.

August 6, 2019  |  Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen 2.0: How Buffalo QB can make leap in 2019

As a rookie, Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen excelled as a runner. But his passing -- especially on deep throws -- needs refinement, Michael Nania writes. 

August 5, 2019  |  Miami Dolphins

Josh Rosen 2.0: How Dolphins' quarterback can get back on track

In his battle to become the starter in Miami, second-year quarterback Josh Rosen must improve significantly in three areas, Yardbarker's Michael Nania writes.

July 31, 2019  |  Cleveland Browns

Baker Mayfield 2.0: Where Browns' second-year QB can improve

As a rookie, Baker Mayfield did a great job exploiting beatable defenses. But his play against top defenses must improve, Yardbarker's Michael Nania writes.