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• Executives address if Sam Howell could follow in Sam Darnold's footsteps with Vikings

Multiple team executives spoke with The Athletic's Mike Sando about whether 2022 fifth-round draft pick Sam Howell could follow in Sam Darnold's footsteps with the Vikings....2025
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• Team executive explains why Giants should make this Jaxson Dart decision

One unnamed team executive told Mike Sando of The Athletic why the Giants should sit Jaxson Dart behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston for as long as possible....2025
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Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Months ago, Sanders looked like a top three selection in the upcoming draft. We are a little over two weeks from the 2025 NFL Draft and as we draw closer to it, we are a little uncertain as to where Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get drafted. In January, it sounded like he was set to be a top three pick and while that still may happen, many exp...2025
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• 3 left tackles the Chiefs could target in the draft

Photo by Adam Hagy/CFP/Getty Images Will one of these college prospects be tasked with protecting Patrick Mahomes’ blind side? Even with the signing of free agent left tackle Jaylon Moore last month, the Kansas City Chiefs' most crucial roster need is at left tackle. Consider the skepticism shown by some league executives. Per The Athletic’s Mike Sando, at least one front office staff memb...2025
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• DeAndre Hopkins Signing Given B+ Grade by ESPN Analyst

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images ESPN’s Seth Walder complimentary of Ravens’ signing of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins The Baltimore Ravens added big-name, big-body wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and it’s been lauded by most. That is, other than an unnamed NFL executive in an article from The Athletic’s Mike Sando, who said his addition “doesn’t do anything for me,” but ESPN’s Seth Walder say...2025
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• NFL Executive on Davante Adams: “There’s been a dropoff in his ability to get open.”

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images NFL executive shares his concerns on Rams signing of WR Davante Adams The big move for the Los Angeles Rams in free agency was the signing of wide receiver Davante Adams. While signing Adams was an exciting move and one that will hopefully help get the Rams over the top, it doesn’t come without risks either. Having Adams three years ago would have been nice...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs pushing to become ‘permanent fixture’ on Christmas Day

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, April 3. The latest Chiefs making push to be permanent fixture on Christmas Day | Awful Announcing Just as the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are synonymous with Thanksgiving football, the Kansas City Chiefs are making a play to own Christmas Day. According to The Athletic, after back-to-back appearances on the league’s Chris...2025
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• Browns mock draft roundup: Who is the pick at No. 2?

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images While the pick may be a QB, there are a few names being attached to Cleveland come draft night. The Cleveland Browns will be experiencing a new sensation in the 2025 NFL Draft as the team will be making a selection in the first round for the first time since selecting cornerback Greg Newsome II in 2021. Related: Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profiles The Br...2025
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• Jaxson Dart goes to Jets in NFL executives mock draft

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The Jets pick up a quarterback to develop One of the mock drafts that I look forward to every year is the NFL executives mock draft, released by The Athletic in recent years. By no means is it a perfect mock draft, but I like to think that the people that are employed by NFL teams know at least a little bit more than the typical mock drafter or fan. How ...2025
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• Why did the refs say they could award a touchdown to the Eagles?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The refs were prepared to award the Eagles a touchdown if the Commanders kept up the tomfoolery. The Washington Commanders kept jumping offsides as the Philadelphia Eagles lined up at the goal line to try and Tush Push their way into the endzone. On first and goal from the Washington one-yard line, Jonathan Allen was called for lining up offsides. The Birds ran ...2025
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• Cowboys news: Parting ways with Mike McCarthy likely just the start of offseason change

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Dallas Cowboys offseason just got a whole lot more interesting. Jerry Jones says he and Mike McCarthy mutually agreed to go in different directions - Michael David Smith, Pro Football Talk It seems like we may never get the full story on the dynamic between Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy on his way out of Dallas. Jones released a statement saying that he and ...2025
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• Puka Nacua missing Pro Bowl proves that all-star event has lost all credibility

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Puka Nacua is biggest Rams Pro Bowl snub in 2025 The NFL announced it’s Pro Bowl rosters on Thursday and the Los Angeles Rams were awarded one player for the all-star event. That player was rookie Jared Verse who earned the honor and rightfully so. It’s the fewest Pro Bowl selections that the Rams have had since 2012 when they didn’t have any. It seems ...2025
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• Browns Kevin Stefanski in no rush regarding the QB position

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Stick with Jameis Winston? Start DTR? See what you have in Bailey Zappe? Does any of it even matter at 3-11? The Cleveland Browns are down to three games in a 2024 campaign that has become one of the most disappointing in recent memory. With so little time left in the season, there is not much the team can do to change its trajectory as the Browns are dow...2024
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• Notes: Colton Pouncy delights with story on ‘Iowa’s odd couple’ turned Lions

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Colton Pouncy’s fantastic story on Sam LaPorta and Jack Campbell's journey from “Iowa’s odd couple” to Detroit Lions stars headline today’s notes. Depending on your experiences, working with your college roommate could be a great thing. For Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell and tight end Sam LaPorta, it works really well—despite the fact that ...2024
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• Giants news, 11/26: Daboll sees no lack of effort, John Mara, Malik Nabers, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Tuesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View ‘Things I think’: Brian Daboll’s grip on the New York Giants, and his job, might be slipping away Brian Daboll tries to smooth over criticism of play-calling by Malik Nabers Despite effort concerns from players, Brian Daboll says New York Giants played hard vs. Bucs ‘Embar...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs pushing to become ‘permanent fixture’ on Christmas Day
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"Campbell didn’t do anything overtly aggressive against the Commanders, but that didn’t stop The Athletic’s Mike Sando from questioning whether he has the chops to win playoff football."

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"Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Mike Sando of The Athletic wondered if LA would entertain a trade for the Dolphins star this offseason The Los Angeles Rams would not have made the playoffs if not for the heroic efforts of quarterback Matthew Stafford."

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"A report by Kalyn Kahler, Mike Sando, and Jayson Jenks of The Athletic states that the former star quarterback approached ownership of the Seattle Seahawks and requested that they fire both Pete Carroll and John Schneider."

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"Kev Connaghan of Pro Football Focus pointed out that Gurley's speed is not the only thing that makes him an effective runner: Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports and Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports believed this was an impact pick: Mike Sando of ESPN."

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• Executives address if Sam Howell could follow in Sam Darnold's footsteps with Vikings
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• 3 left tackles the Chiefs could target in the draft
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• DeAndre Hopkins Signing Given B+ Grade by ESPN Analyst
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• NFL Executive on Davante Adams: “There’s been a dropoff in his ability to get open.”
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• NFL exec discusses 'best-case scenario' 49ers' Brock Purdy should expect for contract extension

The Athletic's Mike Sando shared that at least one unnamed NFL team executive thinks Brock Purdy may want to give the 49ers a discount....2025
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• What is the best No. 3 pick the Giants can make to win more games in 2025?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images It matters for a GM and head coach on the hot seat It’s still possible that the New York Giants may make a draft trade or sign another free agent in the coming weeks, but speculating over the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft will probably dominate the conversation until the evening of April 24. What should the Giants do with that pick? Never say never, but ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs pushing to become ‘permanent fixture’ on Christmas Day
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• Browns mock draft roundup: Who is the pick at No. 2?
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• Jaxson Dart goes to Jets in NFL executives mock draft
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• DeAndre Hopkins Signing Given B+ Grade by ESPN Analyst
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• NFL Executive on Davante Adams: “There’s been a dropoff in his ability to get open.”
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• What is the best No. 3 pick the Giants can make to win more games in 2025?
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• A Seahawks seven-round mock draft plus a special Field Gulls announcement!

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Field Gulls welcomes new members to the team, and we do a Seahawks mock draft! We’re in the really quiet, highly speculative portion of the NFL offseason. Free agency is one month away, while the NFL Draft is two months out, and the NFL schedule release is about three months out. That little break between the Super Bowl and free agency ...2025
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• If Torry Holt didn’t make Hall of Fame this year, will he ever?

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Will Rams WR Torry Holt ever make the Pro Football Hall of Fame? For the seventh time, Rams wide receiver Torry Holt was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For the seventh time, Holt’s name was not read at the NFL Honors show announcing the Hall of Fame class. Holt being left out of the Hall of Fame as long as he has been is something that has left ...2025
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• Debunking 4 of the worst takes after the Lions’ Divisional Round loss

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Breaking down some of the worst overreactions from the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Washington Commanders. When a season as highly-hyped as the 2024 Detroit Lions sees such a devastating and sudden ending, it’s bound to draw anger. The Lions—Super Bowl favorites for most of the year—didn’t win the Super Bowl. They didn’t even get to the NFC Championship ...2025
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• Cowboys news: Parting ways with Mike McCarthy likely just the start of offseason change
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• Browns Kevin Stefanski in no rush regarding the QB position
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• UNLOCKED: Dan Campbell is already coaching like they’re on top

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Unlocked from Pride of Detroit Direct: Dan Campbell’s fourth-down aggression IS coaching like a top-tier team. Editor’s note: The following article is by Ty Schalter, a writer for the Pride of Detroit Direct newsletter. We’ve unlocked this article for public consumption, because Ty is awesome and this article is great. If you want weekly columns like th...2024
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• Giants news, 11/26: Daboll sees no lack of effort, John Mara, Malik Nabers, more headlines
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs pushing to become ‘permanent fixture’ on Christmas Day
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• A Seahawks seven-round mock draft plus a special Field Gulls announcement!
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• Debunking 4 of the worst takes after the Lions’ Divisional Round loss
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• Cowboys news: Parting ways with Mike McCarthy likely just the start of offseason change
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• UNLOCKED: Dan Campbell is already coaching like they’re on top
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• Giants news, 11/26: Daboll sees no lack of effort, John Mara, Malik Nabers, more headlines
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• Cowboys vs. 49ers: Kyle Shanahan reportedly has critical words for Brock Purdy

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Updates from the Cowboys’ next opponent, the 49ers Kyle Shanahan Appeared to Chew Out 49ers QB Brock Purdy After Loss - Grant Cohn, Sports Illustrated The QB-Coach connection seemed a bit strained after San Francisco’s loss to the Chiefs. SANTA CLARA — Kyle did something strange after the 49ers lost 28-18 to the Chiefs on Sunday. After his postgame press confer...2024
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• 5 points: Observations from the Cowboys loss to the Lions

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images A lot of disappointing things happened to the Cowboys on Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys left AT&T Stadium licking their wounds after the Detroit Lions tore them apart, leading to one of the worst home losses in team history, 47-9. This is becoming a theme for the Cowboys after they were one of the best home teams in 2023. Let’s dive into what happened. First Po...2024
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• Dread it. Run from it. But it might be time to accept the season is over for the Browns

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Cleveland is a broken franchise with few avenues to improve over the season’s final 12 games. During his prime as Cleveland’s sports talk host from 1972 to 1987, Pete Franklin would reach a point during the sports season where he would hold an on-air funeral marking the end of one of the city’s sports team’s playoff hopes. These are most associated in th...2024
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• Don’t Trip: Blocking woes and Geno, whoa!

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Your weekly dose of positivity! ‘Tis better to have Love and lost, than to never have Love at all. Sometimes though, Love makes game changing plays that lead to a Seattle Seahawks victory. I am, of course, referring to Julian Love, who evidently “had a hunch” to switch sides with Rayshawn Jenkins on the New England Patriots field goal attempt in the 4th ...2024
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• Aqib Talib Shows off His Rolex, Calls It His '$80,000 Rolley'
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• Todd Gurley to Rams: Twitter Reacts as RB Is Selected in 2015 NFL Draft
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• Are Buccaneers “hot” on Teddy Bridgewater?
This time of year rumors get thrown around a dime a dozen. Some benefit agents/players. Some benefit teams. Some are rumors for rumors sake, seeing what sticks or connecting dots. Sometimes, it’s hard to differentiate. Mike Sando of TheAthletic.com quoted an unnamed General Manager saying the Buccaneers could target Saints backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in [more]...2020
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• Seahawks vs. Vikings: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NFL Playoffs
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• Report: Russell Wilson wanted Pete Carroll and John Schneider fired
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Nearly a year after the blockbuster trade that sent Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, drama continues to emerge. A report by Kalyn Kahler, Mike Sando, and Jayson Jenks of The Athletic states that the former star quarterback approached ownership of the Seattle Seahawks and requested that they fire both Pete Carroll and John Schneider. According to t...2023
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• Detroit Lions mock draft roundup 13.0: Impact from the NFL Combine
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2023 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pi...2023
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• This stat has been key to Matthew Stafford’s four-game hot streak

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Matthew Stafford has gone four straight games without an interception The Los Angeles Rams are one of the hottest teams in the NFL at the moment and a big reason for that has been the play of quarterback Matthew Stafford. Since coming off of the bye week in Week 11, the Rams are 5-1 with their only loss coming to the Baltimore Ravens. Stafford has thrown 15...2023
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• Flipping Matthew Stafford for Tua Tagovailoa would make zero sense for Rams

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Mike Sando of The Athletic wondered if LA would entertain a trade for the Dolphins star this offseason The Los Angeles Rams would not have made the playoffs if not for the heroic efforts of quarterback Matthew Stafford. From Weeks 12-16, Stafford had 14 touchdowns to one interception as the Rams went 7-1 after their bye week. Following the wild card loss ...2024
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• Puka Nacua missing Pro Bowl proves that all-star event has lost all credibility
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• Pre-Snap Reads 10/26: Seahawks prepare for anomaly that is Josh Allen

Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Read! In Today’s Links: injury updates, JSN breakdowns, things to watch in our Seattle Seahawks’ game against the Bills tomorrow. All kinds of stuff, below, in the links, for yall to peruse and consume. Thank you for being here. We appreciate you. Sorry about the late start. Seahawks News Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the new Tyler Lockett - Seaside JoeThe Seahawks ar...2024
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• Don’t Trip: Blocking woes and Geno, whoa!
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• Pre-Snap Reads 10/29: Game Day!

Read! 88 miles per hour. Back to the past. Into the future. Our Seattle Seahawks face up against an inconsistent and formidable foe this afternoon. The Cleveland Browns will most likely present a dynamic defense coupled with an inspired, if not sometimes wobbly offense. Either side may let the emotions of the moment get the best of them, throwing off already slim margins. A “W” will be earne...2023
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• Scott Chandler's Updated 2015 Fantasy Outlook After Rob Gronkowski's Injury
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• Patriots' Next-Man-Up Philosophy Faces Tough Challenge with Injuries Piling Up
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• Ravens vs. Broncos: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 Regular Season
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• Colts vs. Giants: Score and Twitter Reaction from Monday Night Football
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs pushing to become ‘permanent fixture’ on Christmas Day
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• A Seahawks seven-round mock draft plus a special Field Gulls announcement!
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• If Torry Holt didn’t make Hall of Fame this year, will he ever?
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• Debunking 4 of the worst takes after the Lions’ Divisional Round loss
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• Cowboys news: Parting ways with Mike McCarthy likely just the start of offseason change
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• What the Cowboys should be looking for in their next head coach

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Here is what the Cowboys need to keep in mind when looking for their next head coach. The Dallas Cowboys have a head coaching vacancy after failing to come to terms on a contract extension with Mike McCarthy. There will be plenty of names thrown around as candidates for the job, but the first question that needs to be asked is what the team should even b...2025
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• Browns Kevin Stefanski in no rush regarding the QB position
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• Notes: Colton Pouncy delights with story on ‘Iowa’s odd couple’ turned Lions
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• UNLOCKED: Dan Campbell is already coaching like they’re on top
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• Giants news, 11/26: Daboll sees no lack of effort, John Mara, Malik Nabers, more headlines
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• Horse Tracks: The Broncos may be lethal sleepers this offseason

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Denver Broncos seem to be on no one’s radar so far this offseason. They may have the most impactful offseason of any NFL team. I’m honestly loving how quiet things are about our Denver Broncos. We’re now in the conversation as a landing target for Deebo Samuel. We’re now on the list of top 5 teams to have a big offseason. The Broncos star is rising...2025
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• If Torry Holt didn’t make Hall of Fame this year, will he ever?
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• Why did the refs say they could award a touchdown to the Eagles?
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• Debunking 4 of the worst takes after the Lions’ Divisional Round loss
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• UNLOCKED: Dan Campbell is already coaching like they’re on top
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• With a few minor tweaks, the annual NBA GM poll could be so much more useful

Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images The annual NBA GM poll is great at generating debate, but less useful at providing actual information. The annual GM poll on NBA.com should be a window into how the league’s top executives view its top players and coaches. Except it’s not. It’s actually an episode of Glee from 2010 called “Grilled Cheesus.” This episode deals with “motivated perception,”...2024
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• Winners and Losers from Lions 42, Seahawks 29

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Seahawks won’t be going undefeated this season, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost! Were you not entertained?! You were probably at least a little frustrated that the Seattle Seahawks dropped a 42-29 thriller to the Detroit Lions. It’s the fourth year in a row this game has turned into a shootout, but this time the Lions were able to g...2024
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• Former NFL-exec says team will have to jump into Top 10 to get JJ McCarthy

Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images Colum Cronin of the Irish NFL Show sits down with former-NFL executive Randy Mueller to talk about the Denver Broncos. A huge thank you to Colum Cronin for sharing this on Mile High Report. His Irish NFL Show is damn good, so definitely give them a follow on Twitter. He and the lads also have a Mile High Broncos Podcast called Dublin to Denver each week...2024
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• This is where the Rams rank 32nd in DVOA

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images Are Rams special teams issue coaching or philosophical? When it comes to special teams in the NFL, nobody seems to notice the third phase of the game until it costs a win. The Los Angeles Rams found out the hard way on Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens won in overtime on a Tylan Wallace punt return for a touchdown. In case it wasn’t already known, the Ra...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce to throw opening pitch for home opener in Cleveland
Set Number: X164304 TK1 Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, April 5 The latest Travis will be joined by his mother Just a momma and her son. Cleveland native and 2022 Super Bowl champion, @tkelce, and his mother, Donna, will toss the Ceremonial First Pitch at the Home Opener on Friday!#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/OYiERsaexF— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 4, 2023 2023 NFL Draft...2023
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