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3 Quarterbacks Green Bay Packers Can Add In 2022

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on during warmups before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For The Fascinating 2021 Houston Texans

Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans throws a pass in the first half against the Green Bay Packers during the preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Biggest Surprises In Week 1 Of 2021 NFL Preseason

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 interacts wth Running Back Malcolm Brown #34 of the NFL Miami Dolphins during Mandatory Minicamp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on June 15, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Colts Have Something Special In QB Sam Ehlinger

Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the third quarter in the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Analyzing Broncos Battle Between Drew Lock And Teddy Bridgewater

Quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater #5 and Drew Lock #3 practice during the Denver Broncos Training Camp at UCHealth Training Center on July 30, 2021 in Englewood, Colorado. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Trey Lance Should Open Season As 49ers Starting QB

Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during an OTA rookie mini camp at Levi Stadium on May 14, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Grading Mac Jones' Preseason Debut With Patriots

Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots looks to pass in the first half against the Washington Football Team at Gillette Stadium on August 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Surprise NFL Veterans Who Could Be Cut As Season Nears

Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots carries the ball during the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Notable Rookies Who Could Surprise NFL Fans In 2021

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. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 More Players Jaguars Could Trade After Joe Schobert

Gardner Minshew II #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during training camp at TIAA Bank Field on July 28, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 NFL Teams Most Likely To Land Michael Thomas If Traded

Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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What Jordan Love Must Prove To Packers In Preseason

Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on July 29, 2021 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Mike McCarthy Could End Up On Hot Seat In 2021

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on in the first half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Frank Reich Remains The Perfect Fit In Indianapolis

Head coach Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts looks on in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Notable Under The Radar NFL NFC Contenders In 2021

Kyle Juszczyk #44 and Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp at SAP Performance Facility on July 30, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Notable Under The Radar NFL AFC Contenders In 2021

Justin Herbert #10 of the NFL Los Angeles Chargers greets fans following the Los Angeles Chargers Training Camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex on July 28, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Cam Newton Deserves A Full Season In New England

Cam Newton #1 throws during Training Camp at Gillette Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Biggest Surprises On Chicago Bears First Depth Chart

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. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Grading Kirk Cousins' Tenure With Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a completed pass during practice at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Pressure Is Ramped Up For Daniel Jones In 2021

Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants reacts against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Should Eagles Fans Consider Carson Wentz A Bust?

Carson Wentz #2 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field during the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Grand Park on July 29, 2021 in Westfield, Indiana. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Quarterbacks Pittsburgh Steelers Could Add In 2022

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during training camp at Heinz Field on July 28, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 Goals In Mind For Indianapolis Colts In Preseason Opener

Offensive Coordinator Marcus Brady and Jacob Eason #9 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field during the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Grand Park on July 28, 2021 in Westfield, Indiana. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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3 NFL Teams That Could Give Josh Rosen A Second Chance

Josh Rosen #3 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass during training camp at Hard Rock Stadium on August 29, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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Ryan Fitzpatrick Could Be What Washington Needs To Succeed

Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the NFL Washington Football Team takes the field during training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Football Team training center park on July 29, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
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2 NFL Teams Doomed For Major Regression In 2021

NFL quarterback Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints shares a smile as he greets teammate quarterback Taysom Hill #7 during the second half of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on during warmups before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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3 Quarterbacks Green Bay Packers Can Add In 2022

  While Aaron Rodgers is back as the Green Bay Packers quarterback in 2021, it appears a... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans throws a pass in the first half against the Green Bay Packers during the preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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3 Bold Predictions For The Fascinating 2021 Houston Texans

  The Houston Texans enter the 2021 NFL season with more questions than answers. They... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 interacts wth Running Back Malcolm Brown #34 of the NFL Miami Dolphins during Mandatory Minicamp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on June 15, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
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3 Biggest Surprises In Week 1 Of 2021 NFL Preseason

  With Week 1 of the preseason now a thing of the past, fans got their first taste of NF... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the third quarter in the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Colts Have Something Special In QB Sam Ehlinger

  There wasn't much buzz when the Indianapolis Colts selected former Texas quarterback S... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater #5 and Drew Lock #3 practice during the Denver Broncos Training Camp at UCHealth Training Center on July 30, 2021 in Englewood, Colorado.
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Analyzing Broncos Battle Between Drew Lock And Teddy Bridgewater

  Throughout training camp, the competition between Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lo... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during an OTA rookie mini camp at Levi Stadium on May 14, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.
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Trey Lance Should Open Season As 49ers Starting QB

  Ever since Trey Lance went third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers fa... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots looks to pass in the first half against the Washington Football Team at Gillette Stadium on August 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Grading Mac Jones' Preseason Debut With Patriots

  The New England Patriots defeated the Washington Football Team 22-13 in Week 1 of the... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots carries the ball during the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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3 Surprise NFL Veterans Who Could Be Cut As Season Nears

  With the preseason underway, it'll soon be time for NFL teams to cut their roster down... 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 Notable Rookies Who Could Surprise NFL Fans In 2021

  The 2021 NFL rookie class has a chance to be truly special. Trevor Lawrence and Zac... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Gardner Minshew II #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during training camp at TIAA Bank Field on July 28, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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3 More Players Jaguars Could Trade After Joe Schobert

  The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a new era of their franchise in 2021. They br... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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3 NFL Teams Most Likely To Land Michael Thomas If Traded

  No matter how much success a team or player has, the winds of change are always brewin... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on July 29, 2021 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
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What Jordan Love Must Prove To Packers In Preseason

  Rejoice Green Bay Packers fans, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back with the organizati... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on in the first half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.
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Mike McCarthy Could End Up On Hot Seat In 2021

  Mike McCarthy didn't leave the greatest first impression in his first year as head coa... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Head coach Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts looks on in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
NFL

Frank Reich Remains The Perfect Fit In Indianapolis

  As the Indianapolis Colts enter the 2021 season, Frank Reich enters his fourth season... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Kyle Juszczyk #44 and Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp at SAP Performance Facility on July 30, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.
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3 Notable Under The Radar NFL NFC Contenders In 2021

  With the NFL season around the corner, the NFC once again fields a crowded group of te... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Justin Herbert #10 of the NFL Los Angeles Chargers greets fans following the Los Angeles Chargers Training Camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex on July 28, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California.
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3 Notable Under The Radar NFL AFC Contenders In 2021

  The NFL's American Football Conference has numerous teams that could compete in Super... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Cam Newton #1 throws during Training Camp at Gillette Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Cam Newton Deserves A Full Season In New England

  Cam Newton's first season with the New England Patriots went, well, let's just say it... 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 Biggest Surprises On Chicago Bears First Depth Chart

  The Chicago Bears enter the 2021 NFL season with a lot to prove. Both head coach Ma... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a completed pass during practice at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Grading Kirk Cousins' Tenure With Minnesota Vikings

  Kirk Cousins has been the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback for the past three seasons.... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants reacts against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Pressure Is Ramped Up For Daniel Jones In 2021

  As the New York Giants enter the 2021 season, Daniel Jones will began his third year a... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Carson Wentz #2 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field during the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Grand Park on July 29, 2021 in Westfield, Indiana.
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Should Eagles Fans Consider Carson Wentz A Bust?

  After five seasons, Carson Wentz is no longer a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagle... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during training camp at Heinz Field on July 28, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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3 Quarterbacks Pittsburgh Steelers Could Add In 2022

  The 2021 season might be the 'last dance' for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the P... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Offensive Coordinator Marcus Brady and Jacob Eason #9 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field during the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Grand Park on July 28, 2021 in Westfield, Indiana.
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3 Goals In Mind For Indianapolis Colts In Preseason Opener

  Heading into the 2021 season, the Indianapolis Colts are at a crossroads. In terms... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Josh Rosen #3 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass during training camp at Hard Rock Stadium on August 29, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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3 NFL Teams That Could Give Josh Rosen A Second Chance

  Josh Rosen was one of the biggest NFL Draft blunders in recent history after being sel... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the NFL Washington Football Team takes the field during training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Football Team training center park on July 29, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick Could Be What Washington Needs To Succeed

  After releasing Dwayne Haskins and watching Alex Smith retire, the Washington Football... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago
NFL quarterback Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints shares a smile as he greets teammate quarterback Taysom Hill #7 during the second half of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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2 NFL Teams Doomed For Major Regression In 2021

  In the NFL, it's hard to stay on top forever. The last team to win back-to-back Sup... Dan Fappiano • 3 years ago


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