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Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

NFL

Mason Rudolph Has Not Done Enough To Be A Starter

When Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger becomes eligible in five years... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Cam Reddish #22 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at State Farm Arena on November 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

NBA

Cam Reddish Is Seeking A Fresh Start With The Knicks

Third-year wing Cam Reddish displayed his potential in the 2021 playoffs. Reddish,... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

NFL

Bears Get One Final Bit Of Disappointment This Season

Not much has gone right for the 2021 Chicago Bears other than defensive end Robert Qui... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears fields a punt against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 4, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Bears defeated the Packers 27-20.

NFL

Devin Hester Deserves To Be A First-Ballot Hall Of Famer

Many people point to Devin Hester’s 92-yard kickoff return touchdown to open Super B... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is introduced before playing against the Chicago Bears at Heinz Field on November 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NFL

Ben Roethlisberger Can Bury The Browns One Final Time

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has owned the Cleveland Browns duri... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears (L) talks with Justin Fields #1 during a game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 24-14.

NFL

Matt Nagy Does Not Deserve Another Season With The Bears

There is a reason Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is considered the favorite to be... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Cole Beasley #11 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball after a reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

NFL

2 Bills Receivers Who Must Step Up With Cole Beasley Out

Wide receiver Cole Beasley will miss the Buffalo Bills’ game on Sunday against the N... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts to a penalty in the fourth quarter of the game a at Ford Field on December 19, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

NFL

3 Reasons Cardinals Fans Should Be Worried

The Arizona Cardinals entered Week 15 with a 10-3 record, which was tied for the NFL�... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

NFL

3 College Coaches Who Could Jump To The NFL

It’s no secret that college coaches have not always had the best track record at NFL suc... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NFL

Will The Steelers Make The NFL Playoffs?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are like an old movie villain that just…won’t…die. En... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

NFL

3 Young Replacements For Urban Meyer In Jacksonville

The Urban Meyer era in Duval County didn’t even last an entire season. On Wednesd... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field on October 25, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

NFL

3 Landing Spots For Jameis Winston In 2022

Quarterback Jameis Winston is due to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers signals before a play in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

NFL

3 Reasons Why Aaron Rodgers Owns The Bears

The McCaskey family owns the Chicago Bears, at least on paper. The family’s owner... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

NFL

3 Contract Options For The Browns With Baker Mayfield

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has cost himself a lot of money due to his... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakersl against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 24, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

NBA

Bill Simmons Suggests LeBron James Could Return To Cavaliers

There is turmoil in La La Land and it has led a famous Los Angeles-based podcast host... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Adrian Peterson #8 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

NFL

3 Benefits To The Seahawks Signing Adrian Peterson

The Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday signed running back Adrian Peterson to their practic... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on 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.

NFL

Should Mike Tomlin Be On The Hot Seat?

Houston Chronicle reporter John McClain has covered the NFL for 45 years. McClain h... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

NBA

Tom Thibodeau Reveals Why Kemba Walker Is Out Of The Rotation

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau announced Monday he plans to remove guard Kem... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

NFL head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

NFL

3 NFL Coaches Oklahoma Could Target For Job Opening

The University of Oklahoma has started its search for a new football coach after Linco... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws the ball during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

NFL

Should The Steelers Bench Ben Roethlisberger?

Father time is undefeated. Ben Roethlisberger, 39, is in his 18th season with the P... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

A Detroit Lions fan in the stands during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

NFL

Previewing The Entire Slate Of 2021 NFL Thanksgiving Games

Thanksgiving is nearly here and with it comes three brutal NFL games. No doubt, Ame... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago

Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to an officials call during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on November 17, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

NBA

3 Legitimate Concerns For Lakers Fans

It’s only November, but the star-studded aging Los Angeles Lakers are off to a shak... Mark Bergin • 2 years ago