Dan Quinn’s Atlanta Falcons are the only team in the NFC to reach the playoffs the past two years. Which players need to bolster their performance in 2018? Quick. Name the only team in the NFC that has reached the NFL playoffs each of the past two seasons. You would have guessed wrong if you said
The defending NFC South champions have Super Bowl LIII aspirations. So what five players for the New Orleans Saints must be better in 2018? The stage is set for a potential big year from a franchise that has been somewhat quiet in recent seasons. Entering 2017, the New Orleans Saints has finished 7-9 four of
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford knows his role with the team. The former number one pick has embraced his role as the mentor of Josh Rosen. Most employees are not very keen on helping bring along the person who will one day, in all likelihood take their job. Sam Bradford is a rare exception to
Bengals fans can take a deep breath because wide receiver A.J. Green won’t hold out for a new contract. Wide receiver is known as a diva position. They’re known for the look-at-me antics. One wide receiver won’t fall into that mold, A.J. Green. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Green won’t be looking
Blake Bortles may be feeling more comfortable and confident right now, but he’s not buying into himself as a fantasy football commodity. The Jacksonville Jaguars had a resurgent 2017 season, winning 10 games, a division title and two playoff games. Blake Bortles was not outstanding, with 3,687 yards, 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions during the
If Ryan Fitzpatrick starts the games Jameis Winston is suspended for, he will join some very good company among current NFL quarterbacks. In the wake of news Jameis Winston will be suspended for the first three games this season, Ryan Fitzpatrick is in line to take over as the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback during that time.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have to face the fact that Jameis Winston isn’t a reliable player. That’s why they should bring Teddy Bridgewater in. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers understood that drafting Jameis Winston meant they’d have to deal with his off-the-field baggage. Unfortunately, it’s really come back to haunt them this season. Winston’s three-game suspension
TAMPA, FL – NOV 12: Ryan Griffin (4) of the Bucs warms up during the regular season game between the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 12, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) NBA Draft 2018: 5 players that were taken
Jameis Winston has been suspended three games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games of the season for a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. This stems from an incident where he allegedly groped an Uber driver. The official
A lot of receivers selected in the first round of the NFL Draft come into the league with massive egos. Calvin Ridley is the exception to that rule. Given the career Calvin Ridley enjoyed at Alabama it would be easy to understand if he came into the NFL with a significant ego. Luckily for the
Defense wins championships, or so they say. Well, the Denver Broncos will try to win their second in four years on defense. In today’s NFL, you can’t build a team in totality. The salary cap limits teams from being able to be dominant on both sides of the ball. So, in order to succeed, a
The 49ers are searching for their first playoff berth since their run to Super Bowl in 2013. Here are five players who need to improve to make that happen. After starting the season 0-9 most people wrote the 49ers off, but acquiring Jimmy G changed everything, and the team finished 6-1 in their final seven
With Jimmy Garoppolo as their franchise quarterback, the San Francisco 49ers finally have the savior they’ve been looking for. The franchise has been in search of the heir to Steve Young since 1998. They thought it would be Colin Kaepernick, but that turned out to be a failure after they let go of Jim Harbaugh,
The Houston Texans will win the AFC South in a grueling battle that may last to the end of the 2018 NFL season. Last year there was a lot of hope in Houston. The Texans were coming off consecutive division crowns, and they drafted their franchise quarterback, Deshaun Watson. Unfortunately, Watson tore his ACL during
The Texans recently handed Benardrick McKinney a big money extension, but now it’s time for Houston to take care of Jadeveon Clowney. It was just a couple of months ago when Texans General Manager Brian Gaine told reporters he was “optimistic” the team could ink Jadeveon Clowney to a new deal before the 2018 season.
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Former NFL player Terrell Owens looks on during the first half of the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT England survives Tunisia: What we learned from the match by Andrew Beasley Chris Pratt is earning his keep in
There has been no playoff appearance for the Chicago Bears since 2010. What players need to step up this season for the team to end its postseason drought? For the first time in a few years, there seems to be a little excitement surrounding the team from the Windy City. The Chicago Bears have finished
Led by a new head coach, the Detroit Lions are looking to unseat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North. What five players need to play better this season? There are 16 franchises that currently make up the NFL’s National Football Conference. And unfortunately for the fans from the Motor City, there is only one
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 13: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts minicamp on June 13, 2018 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Todd Haley throws shade at Ben Roethlisberger by Rucker Haringey Argentina 1-1 Iceland:
Josh Rosen has shown the Cardinals everything he can thus far, but Arizona is determined to stick with their plan to start Sam Bradford Week 1. When the Arizona Cardinals spent a first round pick on Josh Rosen they unofficially named him their starting quarterback of the future. Evidently, he isn’t going to be their
Coming off a division title and an active offseason, these five Los Angeles Rams have to up their games this year. The Los Angeles Rams needed a new head coach perhaps more than team in the league after the 2016 season, and 11 wins with a division title in Sean McVay’s first season proved it.
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The Cardinals knows Patrick Peterson is a shutdown corner. This season, the team wants him to be a big time playmaker as well. The Arizona Cardinals hired Steve Wilks away from the Carolina Panthers because they liked the way he ran his defense. This season, they’re hoping his new defensive philosophies can get the best
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 17: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) celebrates during the game between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 17, 2017 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Minnesota Twins have sent clear message to Miguel Sano by Brad Berreman
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 17: Nathan Peterman #2 of the Buffalo Bills walks out of the tunnel out of uniform before the game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 17, 2017 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Miami 24-16. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) How Tyrod Taylor could save
Some rookie quarterbacks need to sit on the bench and learn during their first season. Jets’ quarterback Sam Darnold doesn’t fall into that category. There’s no question the New York Jets drafted Sam Darnold with the idea that he would become their franchise quarterback for the future. The team’s coaching staff may not have expected
The Los Angeles Chargers have reportedly reached out to Antonio Gates about a possible return, and it’s the right choice. There are two entities that are undefeated in professional football, the 1972 Dolphins and Father Time. Last season, Antonio Gates had his worst season for the Chargers since his rookie season with 30 catches, 316
If the Arizona Cardinals want to get back to the playoffs this year, these five players must improve. Since losing big to the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship Game, the Arizona Cardinals have gone 15-16-1 over the last two seasons while missing the playoffs in each campaign. The retirements of coach Bruce Arians and
The Buffalo Bills made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 and there are high expectations surrounding their rookie quarterback to bring them back to the postseason. Buffalo, who had the 12th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, exchanged picks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to select Josh Allen. With minicamp underway, Allen
Typically, quarterbacks get a slight grace period when they change teams. That isn’t going to happen with Alex Smith and the Washington Redskins. Alex Smith would love to have the luxury of taking his time to settle into the Redskins offense. Unfortunately, the team’s fans and coaching staff has a very different idea. Smith is