The AFC North had a lot of turmoil last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers were knee-deep in off the field drama. Baltimore coach John Harbaugh found himself having to settle a quarterback controversy midway through the season. Cleveland fired its coach, and then saw him move over to rival Cincinnati. This […]
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Kansas City, Los Angeles Chargers Expected To Battle for AFC West
The AFC West has two solid teams, and two reclamation projects. While Kansas City and Los Angeles Chargers expect to once again challenge for the division, Denver and Oakland should be fighting each other to stay out of the cellar. Kansas City upgraded their defense, a glaring deficiency in 2018. […]
Expect New England Patriots to be No. 1 in AFC East, but Who is Second?
The AFC East has been dominated by the New England Patriots for the last decade. Coach Bill Belichick’s team has won the division every year since 2009. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of doubt that they will win it again this year. The bigger question is who will […]
Running Back Adrian Peterson Deeply in Debt Despite Lucrative NFL Career
According to a report by The Athletic, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson owes millions in outstanding debts despite the fact that he has made nearly $100 million in salary during his NFL career. The report cites multiple multimillion dollar sums that Peterson owes to various creditors, including a $5.2 […]
Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Retires, Butt Fumble Lives in Infamy
Mark Sanchez is hanging it up after ten seasons in the NFL. The ex-quarterback of the NY Jets is retiring, but he is most known for the infamous “Butt Fumble” that occurred against the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving Day 2012. Mark Sanchez landed a desk job with the “Mouse”. […]
Cowboys, Yankees Top Forbes List of Most Valuable Sports Franchises in 2019
For the fourth straight year, the Dallas Cowboys have topped the list as the most valuable franchise in sports, according to the annual ranking released by Forbes. The magazine estimates that the Cowboys are worth $5 billion, outpacing the second-place New York Yankees, which are worth an estimated $4.6 billion […]
Quarterback Daniel Jones Signs Contract with Giants, Still not Starting
The New York Giants signed first-round pick quarterback Daniel Jones on Monday, agreeing to a four-year deal worth $25.6 million. The former Duke signal caller was the sixth pick in April’s NFL Draft. Jones will report to mini camp with the other rookies for two days of practice before full […]
Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle Jarran Reed Suspended 6 Games for Domestic Violence Incident
Jarran Reed will miss the first six games of the 2019 regular season, as the Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle has been suspended by the NFL for a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension is related to a 2017 domestic violence incident, one for which Reed was never […]
NFL Owners Continue Push for More Regular Season Games
Adding games to the regular season schedule has been an NFL priority for nearly a decade. So no one was surprised when New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pushed the idea of an 18-game season at a recent collective bargaining session, according to The Wall Street Journal. Two more games […]
Inside NFL Rookie Camp: What New Football Pros Learn First
The National Football League opens 2019 training camps for rookies this week. Besides the drills and sweat and inevitable hazing when the veterans get to camp, the NFL also mandates a Rookie Transition Program for all new players. Let’s see how the NFL welcomes its new recruits. Welcome to the […]
NFL Week 1 lines Provide Little Movement Since April, but Big Opportunities
With training camp starting in less than two weeks, NFL Week 1 lines have seen a little movement since they opened in April. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t opportunities for bettors. There are a couple of games that have moved a half-point, and the biggest one is the Arizona […]
Alabama, Michigan Leaders for Conference Win Total Odds, but Georgia, Ohio State Close Behind
Caesars Palace Race and Sportsbook released its odds for SEC and Big 10 conference team win totals, and Alabama and Michigan lead the way. But both frontrunners are expected to challenged by their rivals, Georgia and Ohio State. The sportsbook has Alabama’s win total at 11.5, the most of any […]
Does Recent Kareem Hunt Incident Jeopardize Future with Cleveland Browns?
After promising the Cleveland Browns he would stay out of trouble, it appears running back Kareem Hunt is back in hot water. The 23-year-old was seen outside a Cleveland nightclub allegedly in an altercation with another man. TMZ posted a video on its website showing Hunt and a police officer. […]
NFL Network Cuts Shows to Pay for Year-Long Centennial Bash
Deion Sanders’ show “21 & Prime” is a casualty of a NFL Network budget cut. Four other shows also will be sacrificed as the NFL redirects funds to mark the league’s 100th anniversary. Other shows on the NFL Network’s chopping block include “Mic’d Up,” “Power Rankings,” “Pick’em” and “Playbook.” The […]
NFL Playoff Prop Bets have Cowboys, Steelers Seeing Postseason
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook put out their NFL Playoff propositions recently and there are a few surprises. Not shocking, however, is the New England Patriots having the best odds to get into the postseason. Tom Brady and company are co-favorites to win the 2020 Super Bowl at 6/1. New […]
Carolina Hurricane Owner Tom Dundon Trying to Recoup $70 Million AAF Investment
After the Alliance of American Football collapsed before the end of its first season, Tom Dundon is trying to pick through the ruble to get his $70 million back. The Carolina Hurricanes owner and majority investor in the league, filed as an unsecured creditor in bankruptcy court, according to a […]
California Legislators Push Forward College Athlete’s Bill Ignoring NCAA Mark Emmert’s Threat
Facing pressure from lawmakers and former athletes, the NCAA is fighting back against those who want college athletes to have the ability to make money on their fame. The most recent legislation is from the California State Assembly. Members introduced the Fair Pay to Play Act bill allowing in-state college […]
Trouble in Packerdise? Aaron Rodgers takes Swipe at Coach Matt LaFleur
The old Green Bay Packers coach couldn’t get along with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and now apparently his replacement is experiencing friction with the All-Pro signal caller. Matt LaFleur, who replaced fired coach Mike McCarthy, downplayed the disagreement between the two regarding LaFleur’s offensive system. LaFleur wants to have an offense […]
NY Jets Backup QB Josh McCown Retires, Joins ESPN
After 17 years as a self-professed “journeyman quarterback” with eight different teams, the NY Jets backup QB Josh McCown announced his retirement from professional football and that he would be joining ESPN. McCown, 39, turns 40 in July and decided it was time to call it quit. ESPN hired him […]
Quarterback Johnny Manziel Desires to Play in XFL, but League May Not Want Troubled Player
Quarterback Johnny Manziel expressed interest last week in playing in the XFL when it begins in February. Only problem is they might not want the troubled quarterback. The commissioner of the league, Oliver Luck, was interviewed by USA Today on Saturday, and said Manziel getting on one of the eight […]