Nothing sells tickets in the NFL quite like an elite quarterback and explosive offense. But Super Bowl LVIII is recent evidence that defense still matters greatly in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy. Perhaps more than even Patrick Mahomes, Steve Spagnuolo’s Kansas City Chiefs defense helped propel the third title in five years for this generation’s NFL dynasty. With that …

If we learned one thing from the last NFL offseason, it’s that the league doesn’t want to pay running backs. A total of six NFL players were franchise-tagged last year, with half of them being running backs. The three running backs were the only players of the six who did not eventually receive long, lucrative contract extensions.  It turned into …

The Oregon Ducks appear to be in the running for one of the very best players in the 2025 class as he narrows down his recruitment. 5-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin cut his list down to 12 teams over the weekend, and he included the Oregon Ducks along with teams like Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Clemson, and USC. Griffin is rated …

The months throughout the NFL season is electric, no doubt about it. Now that we are in the offseason, however, a new type of fun begins. Free agency and the draft provide the opportunity for all 32 teams to alter their rosters, for better or worse. The wide receiver position gains importance seemingly every season for every team in the league …

The Jets defensive unit has undoubtedly been the team’s strength over the past two seasons, so it’s not all that surprising to hear that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has drawn interest from other teams around the league. According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, there was mutual interest between the San Francisco 49ers and Ulbrich in the 47-year-old becoming the …

When Lincoln Riley talked to USC football reporters and beat writers a few weeks ago, he said something about new USC secondary coach Doug Belk which is worth noting. Riley specifically said about Belk that “He does a great job of being able to relate to guys but holding them accountable in areas that are very important.” USC’s previous defensive …

Free agency is the most exciting time of the NFL offseason, as teams around the league get into a spending frenzy in hopes of improving their roster for a Super Bowl run over the coming season. This year’s free agent class has plenty of talent to be had, especially with the increased salary cap in play.  This year’s free agent …

What a show the prospects put on at the 2024 NFL Combine. We have a new record-holder in the most marquee event, the 40-yard dash, (Xavier Worthy). We witnessed a 340-pound offensive linemen have a 9-foot-3 in broad jump (Amarius Mims), and watched Texas Tech safety Tyler Owens nearly tie Byron Jones’ record-12-foot-3 broad jump, which was previously deemed as untouchable.  The …

The Ohio State football team will be embarking on another spring practice season beginning on Tuesday, March 5, and as with every spring, Ohio State football has questions entering the fall. Some of those will get answered, some of them might, and some won’t. What we will get to see isn’t going to be all we see during the fall, …

The NFL Combine ended with the offensive linemen and specialists on the field Sunday. Reflecting back on the week in Indianapolis, here are some of the biggest winners and losers as it relates to their 2024 NFL Draft fate: Winners OT Troy Fautanu, Washington Fautanu played left tackle for the Huskies but some project him as an interior player at …

With the Giants holding seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, including the sixth overall selection, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: UCLA edge defender Laiatu Latu… By The Numbers – Height: 6-foot-5– Weight: 259 pounds– 40-Yard Dash: 4.64– Vertical: 32 inches– Bench: DNP– Broad Jump: 9-foot-8– 2023 Stats (12 games played): 49 tackles, …

The No. 1 defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list of schools down to a short list of 12 schools. Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers made the cut as one of the final 12. LSU joins Georgia, Clemson, Colorado, South Carolina, Louisville, USC, Miami, Oregon, Florida, Duke and Alabama in the final 12. Elijah Griffin …

Getty Images Five-time Pro Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was arguably going to be the most coveted free agent at his position.  However, the five-time Pro Bowler decided to stay home after agreeing to a two-year deal, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The deal is worth $52 million, including $35 million guaranteed, Evans’ …

The Ravens are heading into an uncertain offseason with an MVP quarterback, a shrinking Super Bowl window, and six of the top free agents in the NFL. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh will head to Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and start the journey of retooling a roster that is in flux and set …

Formerly a dry period for the NFL, springtime has become one of the most exciting periods on the league calendar. Free agency, which began in the early 1990s, has blossomed into a two-week stream of big signings and team-altering acquisitions. And when the dust begins to settle, NFL fans turn their attention to the draft and the subsequent signing of …