Photo courtesy of Maize & Blue Nation, Wikipedia For many football fans, the 2019 NFL Draft lived up to the immense hype created in the weeks leading up to the event. While the first round featured a few expected moves, it also showcased some surprises that many fans and analysts […]
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Why are NFL GMs keeping jobs over head coaches
Photo courtesy of CJ Alexander, Flickr, The NFL is an ever-changing organization that seems to find a host of different storylines over the course of a season. This includes how the Patriots dynasty is still going strong, where certain players will fall in the NFL Draft and how the new-look […]
First round of NFL Draft features a host of talented players
Photo courtesy of Smashdown Sports News, Flickr What an incredible ride this NFL offseason has become. There was Le’Veon Bell surprisingly choosing to suit up in the green and white of the New York Jets, and Antonio Brown’s scare of signing with the dead end Buffalo Bills, but then pulling […]
Three teams poised to stake their claim in postseason
Photo courtesy of San Francisco 49ers, Twitter It seems that in the NFL offseason, every football fan and analyst is searching for the next surprise playoff team. This past season, there were seven new teams to make the postseason as the playoffs looked much more different compared to the 2016 […]
Thursday Night Football continues to spark controversy
Photo courtesy of Jason Trim, Flickr Since its birth in 2008, Thursday Night Football has sparked controversy across the NFL for several reasons within the game and for broadcasting purposes. Players, coaches and fans have become critical of the scheduled prime-time game in recent memory. Many have also complained about […]
Giants and Jets Have Early Playoff Hopes
Photo courtesy of New Jersey National Guard, Wikipedia Through two weeks of the NFL season, there is a reserved optimism for fans of both New York football teams. The Giants, off to their first 2-0 start since 2009, spent lots of money to improve their defense and make a return […]
Youth and Experience to Clash in Historic Super Bowl 50
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Super Bowl 50 takes place this coming Sunday, and it will feature a young, up-and-coming Carolina team with MVP hopeful quarterback Cam Newton going up against the Denver Broncos and the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. The Carolina Panthers went 15-1 this season, anchored […]
NFL Changes Extra Point Rule, Mixes up Stats
Photo courtesy of USArmyNationalGuard, Wikipedia The NFL debuted a new rule regarding the PAT, point after touchdown, field goal attempt this season, moving it back to the 15-yard line as opposed to the 2-yard line. This rule change has been considered for a while, being that the extra point was […]