Photo courtesy of Keith Allison, Wikipedia The NFL’s franchise tag has become a common buffer for long-term contracts throughout the league. Each team is designated one tag per year for the option to use on a player. It’s also important to remember that when the tag is placed on a […]
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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 […]
Giants, Jets Load Up In Free Agency, Hope for Playoff Appearance in 2016 After Continuing Postseason Droughts
Photo courtesy of New Jersey National Guard The new league year for the NFL began on March 9, just over a month after the Super Bowl was played. The transition into a new year came with the start of the free agency, the first foray into a months-long down period […]