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• Kaleb McGary injury update: Falcons put Michael Penix Jr.'s blindside tackle on IR, ending his season

McGary went down with an injury in camp last week and it turned out to be season-ending...2025
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• Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. loses key offensive starter for season

The Atlanta Falcons will be without a key offensive player for second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the upcoming season....2025
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• ‘What’d You Call Me?’ — Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Confronts Fan at Cowboys Preseason Game
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. faced heckling during the preseason finale against the Cowboys while preparing for a pivotal second year in Atlanta....2025
• Should I Draft Michael Penix Jr.? Fantasy Outlook for the Falcons QB in 2025
Every year we see quarterbacks grow in unexpected ways -- could Michael Penix Jr. provide elite value at the end of fantasy football drafts?...2025
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• Cowboys vs. Falcons odds, predictions, time: Expert on 24-10 roll reveals free 2025 NFL Week 3 preseason picks

NFL expert Matt Severance, gives his Dallas vs. Atlanta preseason picks with Dak Prescott and Michael Penix Jr. unlikely to play...2025
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• Kaleb McGary injury update: Falcons RT to miss time after being carted off during practice, per report

The blindside protector for Michael Penix Jr. suffered an apparent lower leg injury on Wednedsay...2025
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• Kaleb McGary injury update: Falcons put Michael Penix Jr.'s blindside tackle on IR, ending his season
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• Kaleb McGary injury update: Falcons RT to miss time after being carted off during practice, per report
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• Falcons RT Kaleb McGary carted off the field with apparent lower leg injury during practice
The blindside protector for Michael Penix Jr. got carted off the field at Wednesday's practice...2025
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• Top 25 players for Seahawks fans to watch during the 2025 college football season

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Which future Seahawks should fans be paying attention to on Saturdays this fall? As we inch closer to NFL and Seattle Seahawks football, the closer we are to college football as well. As an all around football fan that obsesses over the draft, this is such an exciting time, as I begin my scouting process that will go all the way up to the 2026 draft. Thi...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 8/3: Grey Zabel bends an ear to Leonard Williams

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks have a unique good group of leaders going into the 2025 NFL season. In Today’s Links: Julian Love provides value-for-value, sign of improvement from the Seattle Seahawks O-line, Sam Darnold updates, get excited for Tory Horton, and more. Happy Sunday. First preseason game is on Thursday. Let’s get hype. Thank you for your loya...2025
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• We were wrong about the longevity of quarterbacks

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Tom Brady is an outlier, not a role model, and we’re seeing that in Stafford, Rodgers, and Wilson The modern game of football was supposed to be “easier than ever” for quarterbacks because of more rules that favor them, fewer hits, and easier passing concepts. Just a year ago, Troy Aikman said 40 would be “the new norm” for quarterbacks. Tom Brady won two Su...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 7/25: Seahawks to unveil new ‘Rivalries’ uniform next month

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images It’ll be worn in Week 16 against the Rams on Thursday Night Football. In today’s links: The Seattle Seahawks have new uniforms that will be worn once a season, but we’ll have to wait awhile to see them in a game, Nick Bosa believes the San Francisco 49ers have a Super Bowl caliber team (did you expect him to say anything else)?, Justin Fields’ injury scare is jus...2025
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• Giants news, 7/25: Training camp recap, Dexter Lawrence, Abdul Carter, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants headlines for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Giants training camp: What we learned on Day 2 Giants training camp 2025: Live updates from Day 2 Dexter Lawrence gets $3 million in new incentives Giants safety Tyler Nubin ready to lead in Year 2 Mission impossible? With daunting schedule, can Giants get off to a bet...2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: WR rankings and tiers

Nabers should be busy again in 2025 | Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A first look at the receiver position for 2025 Welcome to Part III of my preliminary rankings and tiers for each major position for fantasy. My quarterback and running back rankings dropped last week, and you can find the rest of my preseason fantasy content here. I’ll round it out with the tight e...2025
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• Predicting the NFC playoff picture

Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images NFL playoff predictions: Division winners and wildcard teams in the NFC conference We’ve walked through every stage of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2025 schedule. I gave my thoughts on the pecking order of the NFC West division. Now, it’s time to zoom out to the NFC conference at large. Who will be the four division winners, the number one see...2025
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• The Bengals never belonged in the playoffs, regardless of what the Chiefs did

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Cincinnati only has itself to blame for its failures. Fans in Cincinnati were deep in their feels on Sunday afternoon with the Chiefs deciding to roll over, bench everyone of note, and let the Broncos into the playoffs as a result. It ensured the Bengals were left out of the picture, which naturally made Kansas City a point of blame. For some reason th...2025
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• Should I Draft Michael Penix Jr.? Fantasy Outlook for the Falcons QB in 2025
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• Falcons sign important member of offensive line to two-year contract extension

Kaleb McGary will be tasked with protecting QB Michael Penix Jr.'s blindside...2025
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• Top 25 players for Seahawks fans to watch during the 2025 college football season
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• Pre-Snap Reads 7/25: Seahawks to unveil new ‘Rivalries’ uniform next month
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• Giants news, 7/25: Training camp recap, Dexter Lawrence, Abdul Carter, more headlines
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: WR rankings and tiers
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• Pre-Snap Reads 7/20: Training Camp and Pre-Season expectations for the Seattle Seahawks

Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Plus, what will a good ‘Hawks team will look like? In Today’s Links: how our Seattle Seahawks can ease Sam Darnold into the offense, Elijah Arroyo finally signs, a Robbie Ouzts profile, and reasons to keep an eye on the Koby Bryant contract situation. Oh, and a few more bits and pieces of note from the NFL. Enjoy your links while you do your Sunday thing. T...2025
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• Falcons Predicted To Trade Kirk Cousins ‘And Just Get What They Can’ for $180,000,000 Star QB
When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract during the 2024 offseason, they probably never expected to bench him just 14 games into the 2024-2025 season. But that’s precisely what happened. The team could consider moving Cousins before the season, with Michael Penix Jr. slotted in as the starter. Falcons […]...2025
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• We were wrong about the longevity of quarterbacks
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• Brian Schottenheimer’s genius plan to incorporate more pistol sets in Cowboys offense

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Dak Prescott is going to thrive in Brian Schottenheimer’s offense. One of the bigger questions for new head coach and offensive play-caller Brian Schottenheimer is how much this Cowboys offense will change. Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator for Mike McCarthy’s two seasons calling plays, and he was also a coaching consultant in Kellen Moore’s final season i...2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: WR rankings and tiers
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• Kyle Pitts Fantasy Football Managers Finally Have Reason for Optimism With QB Michael Penix Jr. Data
Kyle Pitts fantasy football managers have new hope as PFSN trading data revealed a new trend in July, driven by promising Michael Penix Jr. stats....2025
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• Rams schedule thoughts: A Potentially Tough Close

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Rams see Cardinals twice in final weeks of the season in addition to Lions, Seahawks, and Falcons This is the final installment to our deep analysis of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2025 schedule. Weeks 1-4, The Opening Quarter: Texans, Titans, Eagles, Colts Weeks 5-8, Litmus Test Before the Bye: 49ers, Ravens, Jaguars Weeks 9-13, Clash Against the NFC South: Saint...2025
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• 50 NFL names that will define the league in 2025

Caean Couto-Imagn Images These are the 50 most important people in the NFL 50 days out from a new season. In 50 days the 2025 NFL season will officially kick off, with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys. On that night at Lincoln Financial Field the Eagles will hoist a Super Bowl banner, pay tribute to their success from a season ago, and start the journey to Super Bowl LX. ...2025
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• 5 big surprises in the NFL executive Top 10 WR list

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images NFL execs pick their top receivers, and there are some surprises. It’s always fascinating to see the disconnect between football fans and the people making the decisions. This is especially prevalent as ESPN released its wide receiver rankings, polling executives, scouts, and coaches to get their personal Top 10 list at the position. This is a consensus ra...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Who will be the Colts starting quarterback

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts will be going through a quarterback competition during training camp and the preseason. The Indianapolis Colts hoped they had their starting quarterback when Anthony Richardson showed flashes during his rookie season. But after being injured and inconsistent, the team brought in Daniel Jones to battle it out for the star...2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: QB rankings and tiers

The best of the best | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A first look at the highest scoring position in the game As they say in Steelers’ Country, Here We Go! Today’s column begins my 2025 Fantasy Football redraft rankings and tiers. Running back, wide receiver, and tight end will follow, and I’ll update them all in August, closer to when season-long redraft season kicks in for real. Ho...2025
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• Top 25 players for Seahawks fans to watch during the 2025 college football season
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• Brian Schottenheimer’s genius plan to incorporate more pistol sets in Cowboys offense
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• NFL X factors for every team in the NFC in 2025

Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images They might not be the best players on their teams, but these players could play a huge role in the success and failure of the NFC race this year. The Philadelphia Eagles have pulled off a bit of magic in terms of roster additions in recent seasons, resulting in a superteam of sorts that came away with the Lombardi Trophy last season. For a team like the...2025
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• Giants news, 7/12: Tyler Nubin forecast for breakout, Andrew Thomas, Malik Nabers, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants headlines for Tuesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Who will be the Giants’ left tackle in Game 1? Andrew Thomas makes the cut as top-10 offensive tackle, per NFL execs Second-year safety named New York Giants breakout candidate Training camp preview: New York Giants’ biggest question at cornerback In this 2016 NFL red...2025
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• Kirk Cousins’ Wife Julie Emotionally Reveals Initial Reaction to Falcons QB Getting Benched for Michael Penix Jr.
Julie Cousins shares an emotional glimpse into Kirk Cousins’ response to being benched, revealing the character behind the tough moment....2025
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• Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web. Good morning, Chargers fans! You all know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Previewing which players could step up along the defensive line during training camp (Chargers.com) Counting down the 20 most important Chargers of the 2025 season with No. 13, Tre Harris (Charge...2025
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• Ranking every 1st round QB since 2021 (and why it’s painful)

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images If Rams draft a QB in the first round, they should proceed with caution If the Los Angeles Rams are going to target a quarterback early in next year’s draft, as many people expect them to, the cautionary tales go back as far as when they were recruited as high school graduates to some of the NFL’s most recent first round picks. Not only could development be getting s...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Matt Nagy could work himself back into a Head Coach role next year

Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, July 2 The latest 8 NFL Coordinators Who Could Get Head Coaching Jobs After the 2025 Season | Bleacher Report Matt Nagy, Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator The Kansas City Chiefs want to field a more explosive passing attack this year. Of course, head coach Andy Reid will be the mastermind behind play designs. S...2025
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• 5 Critical Vikings Games for 2025 That Could Define the Season

McCarthy’s early performances could shift fan perception, with Forness noting potential panic if he struggles, while Stefano highlighted his confidence, saying, “He loves pressure. He’s already said it,” suggesting readiness for high-stakes situations. This and more as 5 critical Vikings are one the schedule, on The Real Forno Show. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will these g...2025
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• Falcons GM explains shocking selection of Michael Penix Jr. that left Kirk Cousins 'disappointed'

Atlanta shocked the football world on draft night...2024
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• 2024 NFL Week 16 QB Power Rankings: Packers' Jordan Love cracks top five, Michael Penix Jr. debuts at No. 24

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• 2024 NFL Draft grades: Falcons pull off stunner by going Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 to sit behind Kirk Cousins

Here's what Atlanta is getting in the former Washington QB...2024
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• Falcons surprise, select QB Penix with No. 8 pick

The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday....2024
• Penix says he's healthy, set to be franchise QB

Washington quarterback Michael Penix says he has proven he is healthy and is ready to be an NFL franchise QB....2024
• Not a draft shock? 3 teams tried trading into top 10 for Michael Penix Jr. before Falcons took QB, per report

Atlanta wasn't the only team high on Penix...2024
• Why Washington can win College Football Playoff to become national champions

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Don’t sleep on the Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff. Although considered the underdog in what will be the last of the four-team College Football Playoff, Washington is a battle-tested, undefeated team who will face off against Texas in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Huskies, representing the Pac-12 conference (RIP), are loaded with offens...2023
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• POLL: Giants’ fans say it's time to draft a quarterback

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Most Giants fans are ready to draft a quarterback highly It’s safe to say that things haven’t gone the New York Giants way to start the 2023 season. Rather than building on their playoff win in 2022, the Giants are sitting at 1-4 and could be 1-5 soon. It’s too soon to write the season off yet. But as losses and injuries are piling up, f...2023
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• Should I Draft Michael Penix Jr.? Fantasy Outlook for the Falcons QB in 2025
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• Kyle Pitts Fantasy Football Managers Finally Have Reason for Optimism With QB Michael Penix Jr. Data
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• Drake London’s Elite Chemistry With Michael Penix Jr. Could Rewrite the Falcons’ Fantasy Football Script
Drake London’s breakout connection with Michael Penix Jr. is expected to make the Atlanta Falcons’ offense a fantasy football force in 2025....2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: The most important question for each NFC team

Ben Johnson to the rescue? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images A look at the key variables for fantasy for each NFL team, Part II Welcome to Part II of my look at the biggest question facing each NFL team, from a fantasy perspective. Last week I tackled the AFC, and today I’ll delve into the NFC. I’ll repeat what I said in last week’s column: I think that identifying the key questions to ...2025
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• 1 Fantasy Breakout on Every NFL Team Includes Trey Benson, Michael Penix Jr., and Rome Odunze
Identifying breakout players is essential to building a winning fantasy football team. We identify one breakout player for all 32 NFL teams....2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: The most important question for each AFC team

Can Chase Brown do it again? | Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the key variables for fantasy for every NFL team, Part I The NFL has 32 teams, and as we head into each new season, every one of those teams faces a slew of questions. That’s true from a pure football standpoint, and it’s also true from a fantasy perspective. Quarterback questions often dominat...2025
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• Fantasy Football 2025: QB Michael Penix Jr. player profile
Nathan Jahnke breaks down Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s 2025 fantasy football player profile....2025
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• Fantasy football rankings: Where do Rams land at their positions?

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Puka Nacua is the most sought after Ram for fantasy football in 2025 Where do the Los Angeles Rams rank at each position for fantasy football in 2025? Let’s take a look at The Ringer’s draft guide by Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is QB23 according to The Ringer. He ranked behind the likes of Tua Tagovailoa, Anth...2025
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• Cowboys vs. Falcons odds, predictions, time: Expert on 24-10 roll reveals free 2025 NFL Week 3 preseason picks
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• What Falcons 'really love' about how Kirk Cousins is handling awkward Michael Penix Jr. situation

It's no secret that Cousins wanted to be traded in the offseason after he lost his starting job to Penix this past December....2025
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• Is Michael Penix Jr. looking over his shoulder with Kirk Cousins still on Falcons roster?

Penix replaced a struggling Cousins in the Atlanta starting lineup last December....2025
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• Top 25 players for Seahawks fans to watch during the 2025 college football season
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• Pre-Snap Reads 8/3: Grey Zabel bends an ear to Leonard Williams
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• We were wrong about the longevity of quarterbacks
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• Pre-Snap Reads 7/25: Seahawks to unveil new ‘Rivalries’ uniform next month
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• Giants news, 7/25: Training camp recap, Dexter Lawrence, Abdul Carter, more headlines
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• Michael Penix Jr. says Falcons' offense 'should be the best in the league ... unstoppable'

Penix certainly isn't lacking confidence after one training camp practice...2025
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• Top 25 players for Seahawks fans to watch during the 2025 college football season
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• 50 NFL names that will define the league in 2025
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• Around SB Nation: Who will be the Colts starting quarterback
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• Will Flores Transforms Vikings D Again? 2025 Predictions + Linebackers Long-Term View & More!

In this episode, Brian Flores has been transforming the Vikings’ defense since 2023 into a turnover-sacking unit, but note late-season fades. For 2025, expect more man coverage (up from 22%), versatile “multiple” players like Turner & Metellus, and better personnel fits with additions like Hargrave & Allen. Flores dictates via deception & adapts per foe—and more on this Two Old Bloggers. | Ph...2025
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• Op/Ed: reactions to Cardinals’ buzz on social media, Part II: the players

Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Buzz about the Cardinals’ players Idea #2: What the list of Top 10 players for the Cardinals needs to look like in 2026. Here is Johhny Venerable’s and Bo Brack’s prediction: Predicting the top 10 Arizona Cardinals a year from now… pic.twitter.com/qB4gM7POxk— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) July 5, 2025 While it is ve...2025
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• NFL Divisions ranked by position groups - TE

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Another look at rankings on the offense. In recent years, the tight end position has become vital to many teams’ offensive success. Instead of the position being considered a luxury, teams are now drafting TEs much higher in the draft and extending the players on extensions filled with value. Looking at the NFL divisions, some are filled with TE talent, and som...2025
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• NFL Divisions ranked by Position groups - QB

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Determining the strength of field generals around the league. The talent of the NFL is dispersed across the country, but how do the league’s positions stack up when grouped by division? In this series, we’ll be ranking the team sets by the strength of the competition within their own. Let’s kick things off with none other than the quarterbacks! 1. AFC WEST Denver Bro...2025
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• Kirk Cousins is the final quarterback domino left to fall, if it falls at all

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images With Aaron Rodgers finally having found a home in Pittsburgh... all that is left in quarterback musical chairs is Kirk Cousins. It is mandatory minicamp time across the NFL, which means that we are about to get some of our offseason thirst quenched like a little kid running for a Capri-Sun after two straight hours of playing. If you know you know. What d...2025
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• Ramsey Trade Talk, NFC North Shifts, & Jim Marshall’s Impact

Two Old Bloggers honor Vikings legend Jim Marshall, celebrating his 282 consecutive games, 130.5 sacks, and Purple People Eaters legacy. A true captain, his toughness and leadership defined the franchise. | Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL tackle Jalen Ramsey trade rumors, NFC North shifts like Frank Ragnow’s retirement, debunk Kirk Cousins specu...2025
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