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Tommy Fradenburg

Tommy Fradenburg is a freelance writer and an alumni of UNC Chapel Hill currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He religiously follows his favorite teams The New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys (yes, he knows) as well as his alma mater the Tar Heels and West Ham United F.C. in the Premier League. See more of his work on Twitter @tommyfradenburg.

Watch: Viktor Hovland practice round hole-in-one as foursome tee times announced

If Norwegian Viktor Hovland's tee shot on the par-4 fifth hole at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club is any indication of how the tournament in Rome will go, the United States could be in trouble once again.

Should Bryce Young start Week 4 if healthy?

While the Carolina Panthers sound intent on starting rookie QB Bryce Young if he is healthy, the team's sketchy offensive line play should be considered a serious concern for his development.

Watch: Seahawks QB Geno Smith displays leadership with rookie WR

You don't stick around the NFL for a decade as a quarterback of any caliber without having strong leadership skills. 

Why Packers should be optimistic heading into 'TNF' showdown vs. Lions

The beginning of Jordan Love's tenure as the franchise quarterback for the Green Bay Packers is off to a positive 2-1 start but faces its toughest test yet on "Thursday Night Football" this week against the Detroit Lions. 

Watch: Aaron Rodgers' message to Jordan Love after Bears win

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers took glee in the fact that Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love has continued his tradition of absolutely owning the Chicago Bears.

Watch: Panthers rookie QB awkwardly channels a Hall of Famer on 'MNF'

The Bryce Young era hasn't started well for the Carolina Panthers.  Per ESPN Panthers beat writer David Newton, Young ranks near the bottom of the NFL in total QBR (27th), completion percentage (28th) and passer rating (31st).

Injury to veteran RB gives Lions rookie big opportunity

Heading into the 2023 season, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he planned on easing his rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs into NFL action.

Chiefs finally sign star pass-rusher

The Kansas City Chiefs finally signed star defensive tackle Chris Jones to a new one-year contract on Monday.

One stat shows Green Bay still owns the Bears

No stat illustrates the dominance of the Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Bears on Sunday than this one on the teams' offensive lines.

Watch: Hayden Hurst sends historic football into the stands

Bryce Young may not be thrilled with his tight end after what the latter did with the ball the quarterback threw for his first career touchdown pass.

Sam Howell's top target good to go for season opener

The Washington Commanders announced on Friday that Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin is active for their Week 1 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.

Mack Brown rips NCAA after eligibility ruling on star wide receiver

The NCAA on Thursday ruled promising wide receiver Tez Walker ineligible for the season, a ruling that left North Carolina head coach Mack Brown aghast.

Lions first-round RB sets lofty goal for rookie season

If the plan in Detroit works, there's plenty of reason to believe Gibbs can reach his goals, even if only one running back in the NFL reached those heights in 2022.

Is Dabo's dynasty at Clemson done?

A late season stumble in 2022 carried over into the start of 2023 for Clemson football. Is this the beginning of the end for head coach Dabo Swinney.

Tight end's massive contract underscores real priorities in NFL

When the Minnesota Vikings signed tight end T.J. Hockenson to a four-year deal with an average annual value of $17.125 million, they not only reset the market for the position but also confirmed the top priority in today's NFL.

Fabulous or flop? Gauging the chances of success for each first-round QB

All three quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft — Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson — were named Week 1 starters.  Let's gauge the chance of each rookie having a successful 2023, with emphasis on his team's offensive line, skill-position players and schedule.

Trey Lance gets fresh start after disappointment with 49ers

One team's trash is another's treasure. This trade works out well for both Lance and his new squad.

Watch: Cowboys WR roasts diminutive Deuce Vaughn

In the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys assistant director of college scouting Chris Vaughn had the pleasure drafting his son, Deuce. But neither early success nor a father who works for the team can save a rookie from a little hazing, as Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reminded Deuce via his Instagram story. 

Watch: Pete Carroll makes bold claim about infamous Super Bowl call

The Seahawks decided not to give the ball to Lynch and opted to pass, which infamously got intercepted. Carroll spoke out about the consequences of that interception.

Seahawks first-round pick to undergo surgery

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba suffered a broken bone in his wrist that needs surgery to repair.

Watch: Christian Pulisic buries wonder strike in Serie A debut

Christian Pulisic's time with his new club AC Milan got off to a raucous start, with fans swarming "Captain America" outside of the airport when he arrived. 

Let the kids play: Why the first-round QBs should start Week 1

In the modern NFL, quarterbacks taken in the first round of the draft are generally expected to be one thing: an immediate franchise savior. Is the best path to that outcome to toss the rookies into the action or let them watch from the sidelines?

Justin Tucker proves that kickers can fight too

Kickers are football players too. This is an idea Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has championed for years. In a joint practice with the Commanders, Tucker backed this talk up with action as scuffle broke out in front of him.

Another Pro Bowl RB joins AFC East

After spending just over two months on the free agent market, four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook is signing with the New York Jets, per NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Watch: Lions Pro Bowler lists all 16 WRs drafted before him

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who followed up a solid rookie season in 2021 with his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2022, will never forget his NFL Draft experience.