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• Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Breaks Down How He Can Build on Dominant ROY Campaign and Avoid Sophomore Slump
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels spoke about his plans for avoiding regression in 2025 during an interview with Jon Gruden....2025
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• NFL.com’s burning question for Colts is regarding QB Anthony Richardson’s future

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Like a few members of the Colts’ top leadership, 3rd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is facing a ‘make-or-break’ 2025 campaign. According to NFL.com’s Jeffrl Chadiha, the Indianapolis Colts’ burning question this offseason is whether ‘this will be the end of the road’ for incumbent starting quarterback Anthony Richardson: Indianapolis Colts BURNING QU...2025
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• Broncos Country incredibly confident in team’s 2025 chances

Denver Broncos fans believe the franchise will win 10+ games next season and its not even close. Earlier this week I shared FanDuel’s over/under projection for the Denver Broncos and asked you all if you’d take the over or under next season. Honestly, I assumed there would be some of us out there who would see potential for a sophomore slump or regression to the mean. Nope! We all in on Bo Nix, b...2025
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• The grades are in: Evaluating the 2022 Houston Texans’ draft class

Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After three years, how did Houston do? Within a month, the NFL Draft will be upon us all. Brace yourself for the “hawt taeks” industry, where instant grades are all the rage. Yet, in the NFL, it is a rule of thumb that it takes three years to determine if a draftee was effective. Drafting is far from an exact science. All teams go throu...2025
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• Do Rams need to resist urge on drafting a tight end in first round?

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Should the Rams avoid taking Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland in the first round? Over the last two drafts, the Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay have shown interest in selecting a tight end early in the draft. During the 2023 NFL Draft, the Rams attempted to trade into the first round to select tight end Dalton Kincaid. When ...2025
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• Value of Things: Can C.J. Stroud make the leap?

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Let’s compare Stroud with other similar quarterbacks Anyone who is a regular reader of this feature knows I am a lover of numbers. It is important to understand why. There is conventional wisdom and popular narratives that people love to trumpet as if it is gospel. We trumpet it as if it is fact and use that to justify claims that may be unrealistic when compar...2025
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• NFL.com’s burning question for Colts is regarding QB Anthony Richardson’s future
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• The grades are in: Evaluating the 2022 Houston Texans’ draft class
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• Colts still believe QB Anthony Richardson has ‘major upside,’ but nothing’s guaranteed

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Colts publicly still believe in franchise quarterback hopeful Anthony Richardson, but they continue to hedge a bit here recently. According to longtime general manager Chris Ballard, the Indianapolis Colts still believe that incumbent 3rd-year starter Anthony Richardson, despite his 2024 sophomore slump, still has major upside going forward: “Yeah,...2025
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
After the highs of the Stadium Series victory on March 1, the mood in Columbus has been understandably soured. The team has gone 2-7-1 in the 10 games since then, with just one regulation win, and their playoff odds per The Athletic’s projections have dropped from 55% on March 4 to 22% now. The Blue Jackets were four points clear of the playoff line and in the first wild card position on Mar...2025
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• “Tarot! Tarot! Off to Opening Day, We Go!” (Braves pitchers edition)

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images We’re continuing to get weird around here. Pulling tarot cards is an interesting exercise. The first part of it is finding the right question to ask. Like I said yesterday, you can’t ask yes/no questions, and you can ask multiple choice questions. You have to ask open-ended questions, but you also need to ask a specific enough question to divine an answer....2025
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2025 regular season award predictions

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Brewers are set to begin their 56th season in franchise history this Thursday against the Yankees Our contributors at Brew Crew Ball are excited to get the 2025 season underway after an offseason that resulted in a new-look team, including the loss of Willy Adames and Devin Williams and the addition of Nestor Cortes and José Quintana, among other moves. Here a...2025
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• Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees game thread

Spencer Schwellenbach takes the mound against the Yankees. | Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images Spencer Schwellenbach takes the mound in hopes of continuing his spring success. The Atlanta Braves are set to take on the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tampa, FL. Spencer Schwellenbach is going to get some work in as he is tabbed as the starter. So far this spring Schwellenbach h...2025
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• Grading the Broncos first week of free agency

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images How would you grade the Denver Broncos moves in the first week of free agency? Let’s share. The Denver Broncos have had a quiet, yet rather eventful, first week of free agency. The biggest news came from their signings around the league, but they also brought some key players back into the fold. To recap all of their moves, check out our Broncos free agency tracker p...2025
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• Preseason Draft Prep - February 20, 2025
Mariners Starting Rotation The Mariners' starting rotation is fascinating. Luis Castillo is the veteran with the most impressive resume, but he could turn out to be the worst starter on the team by the end of the season. He is certainly the oldest at 32 years old. In fact, every other Seattle starter is 27 years old or younger. The youth-infused rotation is buoyed by a pitcher-friendly ballpark an...2025
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• Trade, Cut, Extend: Houston Texans’ 2025 offseason edition.

Mentally prepping himself to play “Trade, Cut, Extend” | Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images A game for the Texans’ offseason. This might actually be suitable for work. Welcome to the Houston Texans’ 2025 offseason. After a season that didn’t quite go the way many hoped, the Texans find themselves facing a lot of personnel decisions. They once again got to the NFL “Elite Eight”, but for the si...2025
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• Winston lost 18 pounds to deter sophomore slump
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston went to great lengths this offseason to avoid a sophomore slump. He lost 18 pounds by adhering to a tailored diet and vigorous exercise regimen, with the emphasis being quickness and flexibility. He had no clue how to even begin approaching the offseason but knew he didn’t want to hit a sophomore slump. “I heard from around the league that most rook...2016
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"Views from the couch: Thoughts on the Texans, Ravens, and Bills advancing in AFC playoffs"

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"5 winners, 2 losers from the Lions’ BIG win against the Packers"

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"Rams stock up, stock down: Kevin Dotson needs to start moving forward"

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"Super Bowl 2022: Jonathan Taylor explains how he avoided sophomore slump, breaks down Bengals-Rams"

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"Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, Vikings' Justin Jefferson have taken different routes to stardom in the NFL"

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"Seahawks want to help D.K. Metcalf build on rookie season, plan on moving him around 'quite a bit more'"

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"How the Golden Knights went from early struggles to one of West’s best"

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"Don't expect sophomore slump for A's Olson"

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"Fulmer, Tigers ride Collins' 2 HRs off Ubaldo"

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"Orlando City striker Cyle Larin motivated to avoid sophomore slump in MLS"

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"NFL Pro Bowl 2016 Voting Results: Latest Leaders Entering Week 15"

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"NFL Scores Week 16: Final Results, Playoff Standings and Picture for AFC, NFC"

• NFL.com’s burning question for Colts is regarding QB Anthony Richardson’s future
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• The grades are in: Evaluating the 2022 Houston Texans’ draft class
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• Do Rams need to resist urge on drafting a tight end in first round?
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• Value of Things: Can C.J. Stroud make the leap?
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• Colts still believe QB Anthony Richardson has ‘major upside,’ but nothing’s guaranteed
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• The Houston Texans and the Offseason of the Offensive Line: Part I

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images The Houston Texans have remade their offensive line in free agency. Was it for the better? Over the course of the last three months, all those associated with and those who follow the Houston Texans have had to reconcile with the state of the offensive line. Collectively, we have analyzed, discussed, debated, and sparred with each other over the players t...2025
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2025 regular season award predictions
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• Grading the Broncos first week of free agency
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• Preseason Draft Prep - February 20, 2025
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• Broncos Country incredibly confident in team’s 2025 chances
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• The grades are in: Evaluating the 2022 Houston Texans’ draft class
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• Do Rams need to resist urge on drafting a tight end in first round?
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• Value of Things: Can C.J. Stroud make the leap?
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• The Houston Texans and the Offseason of the Offensive Line: Part I
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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• “Tarot! Tarot! Off to Opening Day, We Go!” (Braves pitchers edition)
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2025 regular season award predictions
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• Grading the Broncos first week of free agency
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
Previously: October, November Programming Note: There are just seven games in February, so this recap includes both January and the first four games of February. The March recap will include the last three games of February. Results L 4-5 vs. DETW 6-4 vs. STLW 4-3 (SO) @ PITW 6-2 vs. SEAW 2-1 @ STLW 3-2 (SO) vs. PHIW 4-1 vs. SJSL 0-1 (SO) @ NYRL 1-3 @ NYIW 5-1 @ TORL 4-7 @ CARW 3-2 (...2025
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• The grades are in: Evaluating the 2022 Houston Texans’ draft class
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• The Houston Texans and the Offseason of the Offensive Line: Part I
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• “Tarot! Tarot! Off to Opening Day, We Go!” (Braves pitchers edition)
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• Eagles vs. Commanders: 23 winners, 3 losers, and 4 IDKs

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Highlight performances from the NFC Championship Game. The Philadelphia Eagles are through to the Super Bowl after beating the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game! This was domination. The Birds set a new NFL record for points scored in a conference title game with 55. With a failed two-point conversion and a missed field goal, the Eagles ...2025
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• Views from the couch: Thoughts on the Texans, Ravens, and Bills advancing in AFC playoffs

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images How much are you enjoying the playoffs without the Cowboys in them? The NFL playoffs are underway, and with their arrival fans of the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to be freed from watching any more of a 2024 team destined to miss this tournament for the first time in three years, seemingly from the start. Let’s face it, even for die hard fans like all o...2025
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• What if the Braves stand pat heading into the regular season?

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images There’s a non-zero chance that the way the Braves look right now is the way they’re going to look once this thing gets rockin’-and-rollin’ again in late-March. So here we are, folks: It’s January and the biggest move of the offseason for the Atlanta Braves has been the one where they stick their hand up and wave “bye-bye” to to a bunc...2025
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• Nik Bonitto shines for Broncos defense

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Bonitto is one of the pass rushers in the NFL and his on path to have the best season of his short career. Good morning, Broncos Country! A few of the Denver Broncos get most of the publicity. And rightfully so. Bo Nix is now in a position to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Pat Surtain II is the best cornerback in the NFL. Zack Allen is havi...2024
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• 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Indianapolis Colts

Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images 5 takeaways from the Lions coasting to victory against the Colts. With Thanksgiving around the corner, the Detroit Lions continued their win streak, but they might be limping into the holidays. Detroit cruised to a 24-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts, thanks to the Colts offense sputtering after some early promise. It was another second-hal...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/11: Reviewing Devon Witherspoon’s 2024, thus far

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Read! Not much in the links today. Light Sunday, obvi. But, a lot of other interesting things happened yesterday, and you should utilize Field Gulls to review the varied events there within. Per usual, thanks for being here. #np Who Has The Last Laugh Now by Bloodstone Seahawks News That Sinking Feeling - Seaside JoeCardinals, 49ers increase their lead over the ...2024
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• Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reaping tour dates amid sophomore slump

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) is consulted by linebacker Cameron McGrone (59) after being sacked by the Houston Texans in the second half at NRG Stadium. | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The Indianapolis Colts lost the turnover battle in Sunday’s 23-20 defeat in Houston, plus the season-opener in September and last season’s finale for the AFC South crown in January. Clos...2024
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• NFL Pro Bowl 2016 Voting Results: Latest Leaders Entering Week 15
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• Fulmer, Tigers ride Collins' 2 HRs off Ubaldo
Michael Fulmer continues to defy the idea of a sophomore slump. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year delivered seven strong innings, supported by two Tyler Collins home runs, for his fourth win in his last five starts as the Tigers took a 5-4 win over the Orioles on Wednesday night at Comerica Park....2017
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• Predicting the NFL's Sophomore Slumps for the 2015 Season
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• NFL Scores Week 16: Final Results, Playoff Standings and Picture for AFC, NFC
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• Seahawks want to help D.K. Metcalf build on rookie season, plan on moving him around 'quite a bit more'
Don't expect Metcalf to be a candidate for a sophomore slump...2020
• Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, Vikings' Justin Jefferson have taken different routes to stardom in the NFL
The 2020 first-rounders have not endured a sophomore slump and will only get better...2021
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• Saints coach Sean Payton doesn't expect Dak Prescott to have a sophomore slump
Payton says Prescott inspires a feeling of calm and trust when you watch him play...2017
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• Fulmer, Tigers ride Collins' 2 HRs off Ubaldo
Michael Fulmer continues to defy the idea of a sophomore slump. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year delivered seven strong innings, supported by two Tyler Collins home runs, for his fourth win in his last five starts as the Tigers took a 5-4 win over the Orioles on Wednesday night at Comerica Park....2017
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• Preseason Draft Prep - February 20, 2025
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• Nik Bonitto shines for Broncos defense
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/30: Seahawks setting roster as they prepare for Jets

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Read! previews of our Seattle Seahawks’ big game Sunday versus the New Jersey Jets, injury updates (of course), OL shuffling, Geno talk Geno, and more! Oh, and the rest of the NFL did some things, but whateves. Thanks for being here. We love yall! #np TheSwamp by Yo Cisco Kidd Seahawks News Are the Seahawks better than the Jets? - Seaside JoeSeahawks must prov...2024
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• Fantasy football ‘24: Week 11 fantasy preview—Start/sit and more

Chase dominates the Ravens | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Rides, fades, and sleepers to help you set your weekly lineups Welcome to Week 11! Week 10 started with a bang on Thursday night, as the Ravens and Bengals got into an all-out air war for the second time this season. Thursday games are often dull affairs, but this one was plenty of fun. Lots of fantasy matchups were decided r...2024
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• Royals Review Roundtable: The 2023 season begins
Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images What do our writers think of the upcoming season? The Royals made some big changes in the front office and the dugout, with general manager J.J. Picollo now in charge, and Matt Quatraro coming over from the Rays to lead the field staff. But aside from that and some other coaching changes, it was a quiet off-season for the Royals. They have staked their fut...2023
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• Dak Prescott: Cowboys' new-look offense won't be fantasy friendly

SportsPulse: Dak Prescott explains why he doesn't consider last season to be a 'sophomore slump' and thinks the Dallas Cowboys offense this year could shock some people. ...2018
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• 2016 NFL Predictions: Fantasy Studs and Duds at Every Position
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• NFL Scores Week 12: AFC, NFC Results, Playoff Standings and Top Fantasy Stars
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• Week 10 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Projections for Top 10 Players at Each Position
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• Fantasy Football 2014: Thoughts on Pierre Garcon, Giovani Bernard and Defenses
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• NFL.com’s burning question for Colts is regarding QB Anthony Richardson’s future
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• Broncos Country incredibly confident in team’s 2025 chances
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• The grades are in: Evaluating the 2022 Houston Texans’ draft class
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• Do Rams need to resist urge on drafting a tight end in first round?
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• Colts still believe QB Anthony Richardson has ‘major upside,’ but nothing’s guaranteed
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• The Houston Texans and the Offseason of the Offensive Line: Part I
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2025 regular season award predictions
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• Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees game thread
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• Dodgers Pitcher Named Potential Trade Candidate in 2025

Bobby Miller shined in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. But the right-handed starting pitcher struggled to overcome a sophomore slump that ultimately landed him back in the minor leagues last season. Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter suggests that Miller may benefit from a change of scenery. Reuter listed the 25-year-old as …...2025
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• The Houston Texans and the Offseason of the Offensive Line: Part I
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• Fantasy football ‘24: Week 11 fantasy preview—Start/sit and more
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• Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reaping tour dates amid sophomore slump
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• Stefon Diggs traded to Texans in NFL blockbuster

Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Huge move by the Texans! The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans pulled off a stunning trade ahead of the NFL Draft with Stefon Diggs now joining C.J. Stroud in the AFC South. It’s a move that ends an era in Buffalo, while also transforming the Texans in a serious contender in 2024, after being on the precipice of greatness a year ago. The Bills will rec...2024
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• 10 takeaways from Rams 23-14 loss to the Eagles

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Rams offense disappeared in the second-half and other takeaways from 23-14 loss to Eagles The Los Angeles Rams fell to 2-3 after losing 23-14 to the Philadelphia Eagles. While not many expected the Rams to win, it was a winnable game. The offense was completely shutout in the second half in Cooper Kupp’s debut. It’s another example of just how far the Ra...2023
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• 8 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ stunner over the Kansas City Chiefs

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Detroit Lions came into Kansas City for a date with Goliath. David emerged victorious. WELCOME TO THE 2023 NFL SEASON, YOUR DETROIT LIONS ARE 1-0! It was close at times and nerve-wracking quite often, but the Lions pulled off the stunner against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL’s kickoff game. The Lions finally secured a Week 1 victory, something tha...2023
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• Pre-Snap Reads 7/14: What kind of impact will the Seahawks running backs have?
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Read! Most any living and breathing Seattle Seahawks fan will tell you the importance of the running back to a Pete Carroll-coached team. This coming season the RB room converges with a second-year phenom looking to avoid a sophomore slump, a 4th-year back-up looking to maintain a roster spot, and two dynamic rookies looking to find their footing in pr...2023
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• Building a Vikings Championship Roster in a Short Period of Time: Part V - Defensive Secondary
Vikings will likely roll with a largely unproven defensive secondary this season In Part V of this series on building a championship roster for the Vikings (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV links) I’ll look at the defensive secondary. In a pass-driven league, defending the pass is the most important task for a defense. And while pass-rush and pass coverage play an interconnected role in defendi...2023
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• Heat guard Tyler Herro gets brutally honest on endless trade rumors
Tyler Herro has risen to the top of the NBA world during his crazy bubble run and fallen back down to earth after his sophomore slump of a season. But no matter what level the Miami Heat star was at throughout his brief two-year NBA career, his name was never away from trade speculation. The […] The post Heat guard Tyler Herro gets brutally honest on endless trade rumors appeared first on Cl...2021
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• New York Knicks Complete 2016-17 Season Preview
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