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Mike Tunison

Mike Tunison is a freelance writer based in Alexandria, Va. and the former editor of Kissing Suzy Kolber. You can follow him at @xmasape on Twitter.

Dave Gettleman's plan remains biggest mystery of the draft

Many careers will be shaped by what transpires at the 2019 NFL Draft. Going into it, no one’s destiny seems more immediately on the line than that of New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman.

Russell Wilson is the latest NFL star to set his future terms

Could it be that Antonio Brown’s power play with the Steelers has emboldened other NFL stars to press the issue to get the contracts and the playing situations they desire?

Whether it's with Rosen or a rookie, Jay Gruden says Washington needs to win now

A team coming off a 7-9 season, its third straight without a playoff appearance — and presently slated to start a journeyman at quarterback — perhaps doesn’t smack of championship potential.

The Giants' generous trust in Dave Gettleman could keep Eli Manning around through 2020

Fans may be largely fed up with general manager Dave Gettleman, but he still has the faith of ownership.

NFL rule changes are knee-jerk fixes outside of one fresh idea

As the proverb goes, necessity is the mother of invention. As it pertains to NFL rule changes, that statement largely holds true.

Former Steelers knock Ben Roethlisberger amid ongoing drama in Pittsburgh

Ben Roethlisberger is far from the first franchise quarterback to exercise influence in the locker room or even throw his teammates under the bus when things go wrong.

NFL has a chance to show leniency on marijuana before the political movement does it first

That the NFL continues testing for marijuana, when it’s legally available in large swaths of the country and has demonstrated pain management benefits, comes off as a method of unnecessary control.

Jaguars, tired of whiffing on drafting QBs, set to turn to Nick Foles

By going for a 30-year-old veteran, the Jags are signaling they believe they’re well within a championship window.

Where the Robert Kraft case goes from here

The NFL world shook free of the Antonio Brown drama for a while when the bombshell dropped that Patriots owner Robert Kraft was arrested and charged with two counts of solicitation.

Antonio Brown standoff reaches fever pitch as Steelers agree to part ways

Who knew that missing one little Week 17 game would turn into a scandal that threatens to consume the entire pre-draft NFL offseason?

NFL only stands to gain from upstart leagues like the AAF

It might be a stretch to say the Alliance of American Football is actual competition for the NFL, but it just might end up making an impact on how the NFL conducts its business.

Jared Goff’s flat Super Bowl capped a worrisome late run

In three postseason games, Jared Goff was OK at best and saved his worst for last.

Optics of casino-sponsored Super Bowl become risky in wake of NFC title game

Getting in bed with the gambling community carries the risk of suspicion if something bizarre or unexpected happens.

Refs open Pandora's Box of PI review; can the league control it?

Generally speaking, the NFL would prefer to come out of Championship Sunday with the conversation driven by storylines of the Super Bowl to be. Maybe what transpired isn’t helped by the fact that one of the winners was a team that’s now been to nine Super Bowls in 18 seasons.

The Patriots are one of the most dangerous underdogs ever

The Patriots may be the underdogs, but the Chiefs can't treat this championship game as if they're favorites.

Bears, Mitchell Trubisky can continue to grow from playoff letdown

Bears fans should feel encouraged by their season, and even several aspects of their playoff exit, as traumatic as it might have been.

Kirk Cousins shares blame but was far from only issue with 2018 Vikings

The Vikings seemed like they had it made after signing Kirk Cousins to a team that went to the NFC Championship Game last season, but things did not go as planned in 2018.

Browns can cap comeback season by denying their old selves

The 2018 Cleveland Browns didn’t end up sneaking into the postseason as some imagined they might, but they certainly have put the AFC North on notice.

Philip Rivers is the overlooked great quarterback for the often neglected Chargers

Overshadowed by his contemporaries, Philip Rivers has led the oft-neglected Chargers to the top of the AFC standings.

Cowboys' outlook improving but this season may wed them to a bad future

The Cowboys have been hot since trading for Amari Cooper, but is the success sustainable beyond the 2018 regular season?

Pressure on Packers' front office after pulling plug on Mike McCarthy

After firing Mike McCarthy as head coach, the Green Bay Packers' front office is under pressure to make the right moves while the team still has Aaron Rodgers under center.

Steelers' sloppy loss to Broncos is more costly than it seems

The Steelers' loss to the Broncos is deceptively critical for those who already had designs on Pittsburgh getting a first-round bye and therefore seriously putting itself in the conversation as a Super Bowl contender.

Eagles must hope injuries are the main culprit for seemingly lost season

Back in February, the Eagles were so powerful that they took down the juggernaut Patriots with their backup quarterback. Now they’re floundering enough that some are questioning whether the team is still set up to compete over the long haul.

Todd Bowles escaped the midseason ax, but his future in New York looks grim

Firing Todd Bowles now would have accomplished little more being than a PR move, but those do have some value when trying to establish a winning culture.

Norv Turner is the old pro orchestrating the Panthers' hot hand

While it took a little bit to get the offense going, the decision to bring on Norv Turner is beginning to look like a smart one for the Panthers.