0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/17/2015
It’s over. The San Francisco 49ers watched their championship window shut on a tipped ball and an interception at Seattle in Jan. 2014. It seemed like a brutal setback at the moment. Instead, the sounds of cheers at CenturyLink Field was the chorus of San Francisco fading into contender oblivion. Last year, the 49ers went […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/16/2015
On Feb. 20, more than 300 NFL hopefuls will begin to take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in front of a legion of scouts, general managers and coaches. They won’t be wearing pads, but an Under Armour body suit. They will be running and jumping and catching and shoving, hoping to make a good […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/15/2015
National Football League free agency does not officially begin until March 10. Before then, teams can sign their own free agents and can begin applying the franchise tag on Feb. 16. With over 500 players scheduled to hit the market, both unrestricted and restricted, the teams will be busy trying to construct their 2015 rosters. […]
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It’s the offseason, which means we can have a little fun around here. This is one of the deadest periods in the National Football League calendar with the games completed and the NFL Scouting Combine not yet upon us. So how to fill the silence? Here’s a ranking of all 32 current NFL uniforms, from […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/14/2015
The Denver Broncos have been one of the most consistent contenders in the National Football League over the past four seasons. Denver is one of only two teams to win its division in all of those campaigns, sharing that distinction with the New England Patriots. However, only once did the Broncos even advance to the […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/13/2015
The Cleveland Browns went 7-9 in 2014, giving fans hope that a better future was on the horizon. Cleveland, where hope and championship dreams go to die, actually has a solid roster and a young, promising head coach in Mike Pettine. Yet, this is Cleveland, so there is a catch. The Browns drafted Johnny Manziel […]
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The National Football League employs a salary cap, something many teams are trying to figure out creative ways to circumvent. Some of those teams get greedy and backload massive contracts and try to restructure larger deals on a yearly basis, pushing the money further into the future. At some point, you must pay the price. […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/12/2015
On March 10, NFL free agency will begin. Agents and front office personnel will be racking up massive phone bills, hoping to land huge money and the big fish on the market. Some teams are going to be quieter than others, either because of an already-solid roster or a lack in cap space. Other franchises […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/11/2015
We always throw around the term home-field advantage, especially when the weather turns cold and the schedule becomes shorter. For some teams, being on familiar turf is almost a guaranteed victory, while for others it means nothing. Heck, a few franchises openly beg their fans not to sell tickets to the other fan base. Now […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/10/2015
The National Football League provides incredible lives for thousands of men every year. Since the creation of the league, legions have been made financially secure or given the tools to find success. Yet, when these gladiators pass into retirement, the public and NFL seemingly forget they existed, moving on to the next generation of greats. […]
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The NFL Scouting Combine runs from Feb. 18-21, showcasing most of the best talent entering the 2015 NFL Draft. Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. will be packed with scouts, general managers, coaches and executives, hoping to find the next collegiate gem. Some players, such as Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, are expected to skip […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/9/2015
The Indianapolis Colts have made the postseason the last three years, winning the AFC South in the latter two. It is no coincidence Andrew Luck arrived in 2012, bolstering a team which was coming off a 2-14 season with Curtis Painter logging the majority of snaps at quarterback. While the record has certainly improved under […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/7/2015
The new league year in the NFL begins on March 10. On that day, teams can begin pursuing free agents with big money and hard sells, hoping to improve their clubs before the NFL Draft, which takes place April 30-May 2 in Chicago. Some teams will be looking to add a simple piece or two, […]
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We all know the usual suspects when it comes to competing for a Super Bowl. The New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos are always in the mix, led by three future Hall of Fame quarterbacks and the best defense in the game. The tougher thing to do is projecting which […]
0 comments by Matt Verderame on 2/6/2015
Free agency in the National Football League will not be here until March 10, but when it does the 32 teams will be aggressively attempting to improve. Some have much more projected cap space than others, but every general manager will have their targets according to need. Of the players slated to become free agents, […]
