The Green Packers have owned the NFC North in recent years however that domination was put on hold last season when the Minnesota Vikings won the division. The rest of the division is closing the gap on the Packers but there is still a gap there. All four teams in this division have significant needs. Here are my thoughts. Chicago Bears: DT, CB, WR, TE Needs Breakdown: The Bears need…
The Redskins signing of Josh Norman is big news for several reasons. One, it weaken the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers significantly. Two, it strengthens a Redskins team that is on the cusp of being a contender. Redskins owner Daniel Synder has always spent money, so the signing of Norman is not a surprise. However, as we’ve learned, not all of those signings have panned out through the years. The…
1. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State, 6-1 209 (FS): Ramsey is the best player in this draft and can play corner or free safety. Ramsey plays with great anticipation and has tremendous ball skills. He does a great job of anticipating a play, diagnosing it and breaking on the ball. He is a terrific tackler. He can play as both a box safety or support the run from depth. Ramsey is…
The Carolina Panthers shocked the football world last night when they took the franchise tag off of cornerback Josh Norman. According to Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, the Panthers didn’t think they could come to a long term agreement with Norman. So, the all everything corner is now a free agent and he can negotiate with any team. Here the five ideal landing spots for Norman in my opinion. 1….
Sashi Brown proved yesterday that the Browns are more than capable of making a good football deal. Miracles do happen and the Cleveland Browns proved that yesterday. The Brownies finally made a good football trade. They got a boatload in return from the Philadelphia Eagles for the number two pick in next Thursday’s draft. The Browns had to make a deal and move down and they did. The deal gives…
Eagles GM Howie Roseman gave up a lot of assets in yesterday’s mega deal with the Browns. The Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns made a blockbuster deal yesterday which resulted in the Eagles acquiring the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made it no secret yesterday in his press conference that the Eagles were moving up to draft a quarterback. So why would a…
With the draft a week away, here are our team needs for each team. Dallas Cowboys: CB, DT, WR, QB Needs Breakdown: People keep talking about Tony Romo’s replacement but this team multiple needs. The cash strapped Cowboys need to find a starting corner and defensive tackle in this draft. They also need another wide receiver to go with Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley. Wentz and Goff…
The Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams pulled off a blockbuster pre-draft trade this morning. Here’s how it breaks down. Rams Receive 2016 Pick #1 Pick #113 Pick #177 Titans Receive 2016 Pick #15 Pick # 43 Pick #45 Pick #76 Rams 2017 1st Round Pick Rams 2017 3rd Round Pick WOW. Kudos to new Titans GM and former Patriots front office executive Jon Robinson for making this trade. Robinson…
The Jets better get used to seeing Ryan Clady in civies. It’s going to be a frequent occurrence. 1st Down: Former All-Pro Defensive End Will Smith Shot to Death: Former all pro defensive end Will Smith was shot to death last night after a traffic accident. Smith’s wife was also shot multiple times but survived. I can’t even wrap my brain around this senseless act of violence. Smith was a…
The NFL’s competition committee has decided to move a touchback up five yards from the 20 to the 25 yard line. The move will be treated as a one year experiment but lets be honest, its here to stay. The league has been trying to move away from kickoffs and kick returns the last few years and this is the most significant step towards achieving that goal. Believe it or…