By John Sarianides The Oakland Raiders view themselves as Super Bowl contenders and now is the time for them to prove it. Offensively, Derek Carr returns to lead a talented offense that features one of the best offensive lines In football. The addition of Marshawn Lynch gives this team a bell cow running back that can carry the ball 20 times a game.  Defensively, Oakland needs to be better than…

By John Sarianides I know naysayers will laugh at the notion that the Chiefs are a super bowl contender but they really are. The Chiefs are well coached and the roster is littered with talented players. Offensively, quarterback Alex Smith will lead a dynamic offense that has skilled play makers in rookie running back Kareem Hunt, tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Head coach Andy Reid and his…

By John Sarianides After winning Super Bowl 50, the Broncos failed to make the playoffs last season. Gary Kubiak resigned due to health issues and John Elway hired Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph to replace. Elway liked Joseph when he interviewed him for the job in 2014 so when the opportunity to interview and hire Joseph presented itself, Elway hired him. Joseph hired former Chargers coach Mike McCoy to turn…

By John Sarianides The Chargers relocated to Los Angeles this off-season and also hired a new coach in Anthony Lynn. Lynn kept offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and hired former Jaguars coach Gus Bradley as his defensive coordinator.  The Chargers loaded with young talent on both sides of the ball and are led by veteran signal caller Phillip Rivers who is entering his 14th season the NFL.  Rivers will lead an…

By John Sarianides Led by rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys surprised the NFL in 2016 by going 13-3. Dallas was the number one seed in the NFC. The talent is in place for the Cowboys to replicate or even surpass that record in 2017. Obviously Dallas’ chances of doing that will hinge on what happen with Elliott and his six game suspension. Will he serve the whole…

By John Sarianides The New York Giants signed veteran receiver Brandon Marshall and drafted tight end Evan Engram to reinforce an offense that came up short in the playoffs last season.  The Giants boast one of the top defense’s in the NFL so improving the offense was the focal of general manager Jerry Reese’s off-season.  By adding Marshall, the Giants add a proven target that should complement Odell Beckham Jr….

By John Sarianides It is year two of the Doug Petersen regime in Philadelphia and the expectations are high in the city of brotherly love.  The most passionate fan base in the NFL has high hopes for quarterback Carson Wentz and this team. General Manager Howie Roseman infused the roster with some talent this off-season adding veterans Alshon Jeffery, Torrey Smith and LeGarrette Blount. Jeffery and Smith are both proven targets who…

By John Sarianides The Washington Redskins made some changes on the offensive side of the ball this off-season. Gone are offensive coordinator Sean McVay and receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garçon. Replacing will be Quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh and free agent acquisition. Terrelle Pryor. There were also changes on the defensive side of the ball as linebackers coach Greg Manusky takes over as defensive coordinator. Manusky will keep the 3-4…

By John Sarianides The Detroit Lions signed quarterback Matthew Stafford to a five year, $135 million dollar extension last night. The deal includes $50 million in bonus money and $92 million guaranteed. Not bad for a quarterback who has never won a playoff game. The deal makes Stafford the highest paid player in league history at $27 million per season.  Naysayers will immediately point to Stafford’s playoff record and say…