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Acho spent part of Thursday night on the "Speakeasy" show separating two labels that football conversation tends to treat as interchangeable.

Chiefs would be taking a massive gamble by letting Patrick Mahomes play Week 1

Eagles' Vic Fangio sends Jalen Hurts warning to NFL amid rumors about uncertain future

Chiefs' Travis Kelce opens up about Taylor Swift wedding, Patrick Mahomes return from injury

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Former NFL player shares Antonio Brown warning for Commanders amid Brandon Aiyuk saga

Aiyuk isn't hiding that he wants to sign with the Washington Commanders as soon as Thursday.

DeAndre Hopkins sends message to teams amid Brandon Aiyuk, Stefon Diggs uncertainty

Brandon Aiyuk gets bad news about Commanders, future amid standoff with 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk reveals where he wants to sign if 49ers cut him

The '2023 NFL 1K-yard receivers' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / March 23

Emmanuel Acho addresses the NFL resume of Leonard Fournette following recent criticism

Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL linebacker and co-host of the YouTube show "Speakeasy," wasn't going to let Leonard Fournette's comments sit. Fournette, the

The 'Athletes in sports movies' quiz

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 20

'I apologize for this': NFL analyst pinpoints Mike Tomlin's weakness

Tomlin’s legacy is complex and layered. He never had a losing season in nearly two decades, which is remarkably impressive in the NFL and speaks to his consistency, leadership and ability to manage locker rooms through changing eras.

Mike Tomlin may never return to coaching in NFL

Ex-Steeler James Harrison argues why Mike Tomlin doesn't belong in HOF

Steelers set a stance on Aaron Rodgers' future after Mike Tomlin's departure

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2025

Emmanuel Acho shares blunt message after cancellation of FS1 show

Emmanuel Acho received some bad news recently about his media career, and the former NFL linebacker has addressed it with a message on social media.

The greatest all-time wide receiver for every NFL franchise

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2025

Kevin Durant has harsh response to criticism from ex-NFL player

Durant is known for firing back at his critics via social media, and the newest member of the Houston Rockets did just that after hearing what a former NFL player said about him on Monday.

Winners and losers from Kevin Durant trade

How Kevin Durant trade has impacted Rockets' championship odds

Where was Kevin Durant when he found out about Rockets trade?

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2025

Former player takes shot at Steelers legend while defending Rodgers

Former player takes shot at Steelers legend while defending Aaron Rodgers

The football world is waiting to learn where Rodgers will play this coming fall.

Steelers' Cameron Heyward already seems tired of Aaron Rodgers drama

Could Aaron Rodgers choose retirement over Steelers, Giants if Vikings don't sign him?

NFL executive, coach address if Aaron Rodgers is 'on the downside'

Who kicked the longest field goal for every NFL franchise?

The 'NFL quarterbacks with 35+ TD passes in a season' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 18, 2024

Former player suggests Bears' Caleb Williams could be 'irritating' teammates

Former NFL player and current analyst Emmanuel Acho didn't hold back when discussing Caleb Williams.

Caleb Williams opens up about tumultuous rookie season amid eight-game losing streak

Caleb Williams looked ‘defeated’ after taking beating against Vikings

NFC QB Concern Index: What teams should be deeply worried?

The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years

The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Chicago Bears history' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 3, 2024

Analyst rips Steelers for controversial Russell Wilson decision

The former NFL player and current analyst explained why he disagrees with the Steelers' decision regarding Wilson.

Steelers leaders praise Russell Wilson amid criticisms, predictions

Insider, rival teams voice concerns about Russell Wilson's future with Steelers

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The 'Prominent quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history' quiz

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2023

Potential replacements for Shannon Sharpe on 'Undisputed'

The New York Post broke the news Wednesday that Shannon Sharpe is leaving Fox Sports 1 and "Undisputed," the show he helped build alongside Skip Bayless. Here are some options to fill the void.

Football players who went on to become actors

The 'NBA players drafted out of high school' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023

Watch: Emmanuel Acho breaks down film of an actual dog: 'He's got that dawg in him'

Acho, who clearly and admittedly misses NFL football, was "breaking down" "the tape" of an actual Doberman lining up across the line of scrimmage of a human in some kind of backyard football scenario.

The 25 athletes who defined 2022