Ever since the playoff field was expanded to include an additional team in each conference, people have been asking, when will one division send all four teams to the playoffs? It's a challenging feat, considering the four teams have 17 chances to win a game, and six of those come against each other, but not... Continue Reading →
Why the Detroit Lions Had One of the Worst Drafts Ever
I'm not one of those guys who believes in draft grades. It'll take two, maybe three years to really see who won or lost this draft. There are quarterbacks to develop, running backs to scheme, and edge rushers who need to prove they can get past superior blockers to harass quarterbacks. It will take time... Continue Reading →
The Franchise Tag Is Predatory
It's impossible to escape the Lamar Jackson drama this off-season. One of the most electric players in the NFL, there are logical arguments for and against the Baltimore Ravens giving him a long-term, fully guaranteed contract, but while neither side refuses to budge, we're experiencing the most recent example of a franchise tag completely failing... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft Cheat Sheet: Quarterbacks
The draft countdown drops ever lower. As we attempt to defuse this ticking time bomb known as the annual NFL Draft season, I want to offer an easy way out. Like the paragon of the draft community that I am, I've done all the work for you already; all you have to do is read.... Continue Reading →
Rant: Pro Bowl Alternates Shouldn’t Count as Pro Bowlers
When it was announced that both Tyler "Snoop" Huntley and Derek Carr were named as Pro Bowl quarterbacks, I was astonished. There's an argument to be made for Trevor Lawrence, but these two? I couldn't believe it. One started the season on the bench and the other ended the season there. Combined, they have fewer... Continue Reading →
Martin McConnell’s Pre-Postseason 2023 NFL Mock Draft
A couple days ago, I tweeted (@Mart_M24, by the way, and thanks for the follow in advance) that as the NFL's regular season winds down, I can feel the 2023 draft season pulling me out of my football slumber. Truth is that thanks to the whole Deshaun Watson business, I've never felt so detached from... Continue Reading →
Five 2023 NFL Draft Prospects I Can’t Wait To Study
It's time to hunker down. That's right. I took my contractually-obligated months-long break to watch football during the season but now, you're going to have to call me Marshall Mathers in 2001, because baby, I'm Back. I've been taking notes on one of those little journalist legal pad things, I've been catching up on all... Continue Reading →
Head Coaching Carousel: Which NFL Coaches Are on the Hot Seat?
As the regular season comes to a close, we have a pretty good idea of who the contenders and pretenders are. The playoff picture is starting to clear up, and some teams have already moved onto 2023. Which coaches are fired, who might be fired, who could be fired, and who won't be fired? Look... Continue Reading →
NFL Awards: Week Six Edition
Offensive Player of the Week- Josh Allen, QB Buffalo Bills The Buffalo quarterback had himself another nice day this week, leading the Bills to a win in Arrowhead. Anytime you can outduel Patrick Mahomes and lead your team to victory in as hostile of an environment as Kansas City, you deserve recognition. Josh Allen didn’t... Continue Reading →
NFL Awards: Week Five Edition
Offensive Player of the Week- Josh Allen, QB Buffalo Bills Josh Allen was nothing short of spectacular on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His stellar game started off early, when backed up on his own two yard line, he slung a deep ball with ease to speedy receiver Gabriel Davis, who did the rest and... Continue Reading →