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Despite the adulation and glory many of them receive, wide receivers can have a rough go of it with Hall of Fame voters, Michael Tunison writes.
Declining RB market complicates Melvin Gordon, Ezekiel Elliott holdouts
It’s not a great time for running backs to be exploring their leverage, Michael Tunison writes, and yet it could be worse down the line.
What we might expect in 2019 from Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes
In 2018, with one pro start under his belt, Patrick Mahomes went from a promising young gunslinger to the toast of the NFL. Could he regress in 2019? Michael Tunison weighs in.
Is Michael Thomas worth $22M a year? Here's why WR might force Saints to pay up.
Michael Thomas has shown the productivity on the field needed to make a request to become the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, Michael Tunison writes.
Don't blame Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey for publicly squawking about his contract
By noting the Jaguars wouldn’t do right by him in terms of security, the Pro Bowl cornerback doesn’t have to entertain the notion of taking any discounts in negotiations next year, Michael Tunison writes.
Why 2019 is so crucial for Panthers' Cam Newton
This may not be a make-or-break season for the Carolina QB, but 2019 could set him up for a back half of his career that might place him among the greats, Michael Tunison writes.
NFL wants an 18-game regular season. Here's what players should ask for in return.
Just because it's impractical or unpopular doesn’t mean the league won’t still pursue it, Michael Tunison writes. So it behooves anyone involved in the process to treat the matter as a potential reality.
Hall of Famer Bart Starr displayed greatness when it really mattered
Where former Green Bay Packers star Bart Starr can hold his own in the all-time discussion is in the area that has changed the least over time: postseason success and championships, Michael Tunison writes.
Peyton Manning is in demand, but would he be good fit with the New York Jets?
A lot of teams, media organizations, and even big-time companies would love to have Peyton Manning on board in some sort of high-level capacity, Michael Tunison writes.
Whatever at TE, big at receiver: Does Pats' post-Gronk plan make sense?
Since Rob Gronkowski's retirement in the off-season, the Patriots have displayed little urgency trying to replace him at tight end. But fear not, New England has a solid passing plan, Michael Tunison writes.
Does replay make officiating more objective or just chaotic in a different way?
With video replay — in the NFL, horse racing or another sport — you're trading one type of chaos for another that carries with it the illusion of order, Michael Tunison writes.
Treated unfairly with Cardinals, Josh Rosen must quickly deliver for Dolphins
The world of pro football hasn’t been exceedingly kind to Josh Rosen in the year and change he has spent in its confines. He faces a challenging new beginning in Miami, Michael Tunison writes.
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.
