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Brian Hoyer #2 of the NFL New England Patriots looks to hand the ball off during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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3 NFL Quarterbacks On Roster Bubbles As Preseason Nears End

With just one week left in the NFL preseason, the regular season is right around the c... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

A New England Patriots helmet during the game between the Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Trade To Patriots Continues Shaun Wade's Fall From Grace

Before he even played a down in the NFL, cornerback Shaun Wade was traded to the New E... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos reacts in the second half during an NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-3.

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Determining Quarterback Drew Lock's Future In Denver

The Denver Broncos used their second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on quarterback D... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a pass in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

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Dwayne Haskins Getting Prime Chance To Stick With Steelers

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins came to the Pittsburgh Steelers with his NFL future already... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during Training Camp at TIAA Bank Field on July 29, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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3 Running Backs Jaguars Could Add Before 2021 Season Begins

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a surprise pick when they selected running back Travis E... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the NFC West Arizona Cardinals scrambles with the football against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 20, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs defeated the Cardinals 17-10.

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Cardinals Must Move Forward With Kyler Murray At Quarterback

The Arizona Cardinals made a surprising pick when they selected quarterback Kyler Murr... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in the first half against the Washington Football Team at Gillette Stadium on August 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Sony Michel Joins List Of Bill Belichick's Recent Draft Busts

The New England Patriots selected running back Sony Michel with the No. 31 overall pic... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos speaks with Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders after the Oakland Raiders defeat of the Denver Broncos 21-14 in their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 26, 2017 in Oakland, California.

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Revisiting The Lopsided Raiders Trade Of Khalil Mack

It has been almost four years since the Las Vegas Raiders traded Khalil Mack to the Ch... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Jameis Winston #2 of the NFL New Orleans Saints looks to throw a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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3 Major Surprises From Week 2 Of NFL Preseason

With the NFL moving to a three-game preseason and with Week 2 behind us, the regular s... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

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3 Most Devastating Injuries In 2021 NFL Preseason

In the NFL, injuries are bound to happen. Heading into Week 2 of the 2020 regular s... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to throw a pass against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Jaguars Clearly In For A Long Season Full Of Losing

The Jacksonville Jaguars actually reached the AFC Championship Game in 2017. But si... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Marquez Callaway #1 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass for a touchdown over Tyson Campbell #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Marquez Callaway Showing Off Talent With Saints In Preseason

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway was relatively unknown entering the... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on in the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Kirk Cousins Not Good Enough To Lead Vikings To Super Bowl

The Minnesota Vikings have never won a Super Bowl. The last time they appeared in o... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts to fans as he walks off the field following the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 20-12.

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3 NFL Teams That Should Sign Larry Fitzgerald For 2021

For his entire 17-year NFL career, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has played for the A... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs onto the field before the NFL preseason game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on August 20, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.

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Bengals Fans Should Not Panic About Ja'Marr Chase Just Yet

With the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected wid... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Quarterback Nathan Peterman #3 of the Las Vegas Raiders talks with offensive line coach Tom Cable during a stop in play of a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 20-7.

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Nathan Peterman Getting Chance To Shine With Raiders

Throughout the preseason, the Las Vegas Raiders have handled the quarterback position... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Henry Ruggs III #11 of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders catches a pass during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 29, 2021 in Henderson, Nevada.

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3 Worst NFL Wide Receivers Projected To Start In 2021

Outside of quarterback, wide receiver might be the flashiest position in the NFL. N... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Tevin Coleman #23 of the NFL New York Jets during morning practice at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2021 in Florham Park, New Jersey.

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3 Worst NFL Running Backs Projected To Start In 2021

Over the past nine seasons, four times has a running back won the Associated Press NFL Off... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Kevin White of the West Virginia Mountaineers holds up a jersey after being chosen #7 overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Kevin White Getting Another NFL Chance With Saints

Wide receiver Kevin White is getting another opportunity in the NFL with the New Orlea... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Andy Dalton #14 of the NFL Chicago Bears looks for a receiver against the Miami Dolphins during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 14, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Dolphins 20-13.

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3 Worst NFL Quarterbacks Projected To Start In 2021

In the NFL, having a strong quarterback is everything. It's hard to succeed without... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Trevor Lawrence #16 of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars is sacked by Porter Gustin #94 of the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter during a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 14, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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3 Teams That Must Step Up In Week 2 Of NFL Preseason

With Week 1 of the NFL preseason now a thing of the past, teams are beginning to focus... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Cole Kmet #85 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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3 NFL Tight Ends On Verge Of Breaking Out In 2021

In the NFL, having a strong tight end could completely change the complexity of an off... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass during training camp at the Adpro Sports Training Center on July 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Mitchell Trubisky Returns To Chicago In Week 2 Of Preseason

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has defined the Chicago Bears organization for the past... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Head coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders confer before a two point conversion against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on January 03, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

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Jon Gruden Entering Make-Or-Break Year With Raiders

Jon Gruden has been the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders for the past three seasons... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to pass during training camp on July 28, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Joe Burrow Destined To Fail With Cincinnati Bengals

After selecting Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, it appea... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.

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Jimmy Garoppolo Still Firmly Atop 49ers Depth Chart

After taking Trey Lance third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers fans... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on January 03, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

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Denver Broncos Should Go With Drew Lock At This Point

All offseason, the Denver Broncos have held a starting quarterback competition between... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

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Kevin White One Of The Biggest NFL Busts Of The Decade

It wasn't long ago that Kevin White was expected to be a star wide receiver in the NFL... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Michael Carter #32 of the NFL New York Jets during morning practice at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2021 in Florham Park, New Jersey.

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3 Underrated 2021 NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year Candidates

Following the 2021 NFL Draft, fans and media members alike started making their early... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago

Josh Allen #17 of the NFL Buffalo Bills talks to offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during training camp at Highmark Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.

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3 NFL Assistants Who Could Become Head Coaches In 2022

This offseason, the NFL saw seven different franchises bring in new head coaches. T... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago