NFL training camp starts towards the end of July, which means players around the league are getting their last bits of offseason work in before the real work of trying to make the roster begins. For certain players, this season is what some may call “Make or Break,” meaning they need to put together a productive year or they could …
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Texans teammate says C.J. Stroud has ‘opportunity to be the best QB in the league’ ahead of Patrick Mahomes
Very few, if any, quarterbacks have ever had a better rookie season than the one C.J. Stroud put together in 2023. The Houston Texans star completed 63.9% of his passes at an average of 8.2 yards per attempt, with 23 touchdowns against just 5 interceptions in 15 games. He led the NFL in passing yards per game and posted the …
Read More »Joe Burrow: Main focus for 2024 is being on the field for every game
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s 2023 season was a tale of two injuries. Burrow hurt his calf during training camp and dealt with the fallout from that issue throughout the early weeks of the season. Burrow didn’t miss any time due to that injury and eventually led the Bengals on a four-game winning streak, but any hope of a return to …
Read More »Underappreciated players on every AFC team 2024: Evan Engram, Raheem Mostert headline list
Sometimes you need to shine the light on the unsung heroes. In the NFL, quarterbacks and the other superstar positional players get the majority of the glory and a boatload of the salary cap. That said, football is a team sport with 53 men on a given roster, and each one of them contributes to the winning product. In that …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 19 Jacksonville Jaguars have faith in Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence is now paid as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. (Yahoo Sports/Taylor Wilhelm) Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers If you …
Read More »NFL 2024 season – Jacksonville Jaguars team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss Jacksonville’s offense and whether quarterback Trevor Lawrence can break through and meet lofty expectations. Listen and subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript There’s only one talking point with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, we’ve both been pretty hard on Trevor Lawrence. …
Read More »Cam Newton: I’m not the greatest dual threat in NFL history, Lamar Jackson is
Cam Newton ran for more touchdowns than any other quarterback in NFL history, but he does not consider himself the greatest dual threat ever to play the game. Asked on the 4th and 1 Show whether he’s the greatest dual threat ever, Newton answered, “No. Lamar Jackson.” Newton says that what really separates Jackson is his speed, which allows him …
Read More »Dak Prescott reportedly spotted in walking boot after minor foot sprain
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was spotted in a walking boot after recently suffering a minor right foot sprain, according to ESPN. A photo of Prescott in a walking boot while on vacation in Mexico made its rounds online Thursday, although it remains unclear when exactly the picture was taken and if he’s still wearing the boot, according to the …
Read More »Steve McNair was murdered 15 years ago today
Fifteen years ago today, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was killed. He was only 36 years old. The official explanation was that McNair had been murdered by his 20-year-old girlfriend, Jenny Kazemi, and that she then committed suicide. The story always seemed incomplete. Suspicions lingered that it was a double murder made to look like a murder-suicide. Six years ago, …
Read More »Ranking NFL’s greatest dynasties of past six decades: Have Chiefs done enough to pass 1990s Cowboys?
This past February, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs proved that NFL dynasties are still possible. The 49ers went the distance, but in the end, not even San Francisco and its talented roster was able to stop the Chiefs from their date with destiny. The Chiefs’ latest Super Bowl win cemented their legacy as a dynasty, joining the likes …
Read More »Vikings veteran has high hopes for rookie QB J.J. McCarthy: ‘He’s gonna be a great player for a long time’
When the Minnesota Vikings allowed Kirk Cousins to leave in free agency for a deal with the Atlanta Falcons, they needed to pivot to finding their next starting quarterback. Their first move was to sign Sam Darnold, who can be the type of stopgap option that serves as a bridge from Cousins to whomever would come next. Their subsequent move …
Read More »Former league MVP Cam Newton reveals which QB he feels is the greatest dual threat of all time
Cam Newton is on the short list of the greatest dual-threats in NFL history. Newton, though, doesn’t feel that he is the best dual threat in league annals. Instead of giving it to himself, the longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback and former league MVP gave that honor to the NFL’s reigning league MVP. “Lamar Jackson,” Newton said on his podcast. Newton …
Read More »Sunday Ticket verdict could impact NFL’s credit rating
Last week’s verdict in the Sunday Ticket case will have plenty of potential ramifications for the NFL. In addition to the potential loss of more than $14 billion and possible changes to the TV revenue streams if/when the Sunday Ticket provider is free to charge whatever price it chooses, the NFL could see a negative impact to its credit rating. …
Read More »Report: Dak Prescott in walking boot due to foot sprain
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s lack of a contract extension has been a talking point throughout the offseason, but it won’t be the only thing people are monitoring as the Cowboys head into training camp later this month. A photo showing Prescott walking with a boot on his right foot while in Cabo San Lucas was posted to social media on …
Read More »2024 NFC South race: Can new-look Falcons dethrone Buccaneers or will either Saints or Panthers surprise?
Year in and year out, the NFC South appears to be more up for grabs than any other division even though the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took home the division crown in each of the last three years. The 2022 Tampa Bay squad, while gasping for air by the time Week 18 came around, took home the title with an 8-9 …
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