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Ranking every 1st overall pick

The first overall pick in the NFL draft comes with a lot of hope and pressure. Some of the choices have completely turned the fortunes of a franchise, while others sank them further down the abyss. Below is the ranking of the first overall pick, post-merger, from best to worst. Since the merger there’s been 48 […]

15 Most Notorious NFL player criminals

As we await the forthcoming resolution on the Aaron Hernandez trial, we revisited below 15 convicted former (and current) NFL players. These are the most high profile either in terms of the fame of the player involved or the visibility of the case, or both. In all cases it’s a shame to have seen such […]

The best prospect at every position in the draft

Every team looks to walk away from the NFL draft with at least one difference maker. In an ideal world all your draft picks make the 53 man roster; some develop from the sidelines, others are role players quickly, and maybe if you’re lucky one will be a superstar. Drafting at least one player that […]

The best picks ever at every 1st round draft spot (1-32)

Since the first draft in 1936, teams have selected young players coming out of college in the hopes of getting better. More times than not, though, those selections result in busts. These players are often viewed as saviors the minute they don the team’s jersey, but the reality is the odds are against them. Every […]

Top 10 worst NFL free agent signings from the first week

While there were some excellent free agent signings from both a value and on field upgrade perspective in week one of free agency, there were some real head scratchers too. To be fair when you’re competing in an open market you have to overspend to land the guys that everyone wants. Still, these deals feel […]

Top 10 best NFL free agent signings from the first week

Free agency is always a tricky exercise where teams try to land established veterans that will greatly improve their team while juggling the balancing act of the salary cap with the competitive demands of the open market. Below are the ten signings that are equal parts fair value and immediate impact on the field. Below […]

How do the Saints solve their cap issues?

The New Orleans Saints currently sit a bit more $20 million over the salary cap [editor’s note: moments ago a Jairus Byrd bonus conversion has trimmed this number by $4.8 million]. It’s been trendy to label their financial situation as “a mess” and assert that they are currently experiencing “salary cap hell“. There is no […]

The best NFL player at every age

Below are the best players by age in the NFL. There were some hard decisions to make especially at 25 and 26, where there’s a huge clutter of dominating and rising players. 21: Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 68 catches, 1,051 yards and 12 touchdowns, that’s his rookie season. Now we know why Johnny Manziel […]

Franchise tag possibilities for all 32 NFL teams

As we approach free agency in just a few short weeks, we’ll start to see more and more players get franchise tagged. The beauty of modern day free agency is that while the allure of an open market is exciting for players looking to get a new contract, teams can protect themselves by strapping a […]

Saints sticking with Rob Ryan, but for how long?

The Saints organization, lead by Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis, have stopped short of giving any endorsement of Rob Ryan at any turn in the process of this offseason. Despite numerous press conferences since the end of the season with both, and despite continually being asked about Ryan specifically, both Payton and Loomis have declined to […]

This Given Sunday’s Top 50 2015 NFL Free Agents

Below are the top 50 free agents currently available. Keep in mind a number of these players will be slapped with a franchise tag in short order which will significantly reduce their availability to other teams. In addition, there are numerous salary cap casualties that could improve the market. Even without them, many feel this […]

The All Time Best Super Bowl Team

As the big game approaches it’s always important to look back and get a grasp on the history that preceded the event to help frame just how significant it is.  Today we look at the best performers in the Super Bowl in a roster format. This includes a 22 man starting lineup (11 on each […]

Ranking the Starters in Super Bowl 49

Below is a ranking of all the starters in the Super Bowl. Kickers and punters are included. Interesting to note that the Patriots have four players in the top 10 and the Seahawks have six. Of those guys, five of the six Seahawks are defensive players and the Patriots have a better balance of two […]

Most important factors in a Super Bowl run

When you are contending for a Super Bowl title in the NFL, you would think it goes without saying that the ideal scenario is to be strong on both sides of the ball with an elite quarterback to lead the way. If you are a top ten unit on both sides with an elite quarterback, […]

Five draft picks why the Browns won’t make the playoffs

The Browns are a team that has turned some heads and really overachieved winning some close games this year. No one really expected them to fight and claw their way to a 7-7 record and they should be commended for that. The odds of making the playoffs being 2 games out of the final wild […]

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