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Blog Post Archive
Examining Pittsburgh Steelers' Offseason and Key Preseason Positional Battles
As has been the case several times in recent Pittsburgh Steelers history, consecutive playoff seasons gave way to a marginal campaign in 2012 that saw the Steelers post an 8-8 record, missing out on the playoffs behind the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. Show More Summary
San Francisco Awarded Super Bowl L, What Does it Mean for 49ers?
While the San Francisco 49ers have their sights set on playing in a second consecutive Super Bowl next season, the franchise was presented Tuesday with a rare but obtainable goal for later down the road. According to NFL Network, NFL...Show More Summary
Why Steven Jackson Will Be Even Better in Atlanta Than St. Louis
Steven Jackson will have one of the best years of his long career now that he's with the Atlanta Falcons. While he was excellent in St. Louis, he was toiling away on a team that was mired in mediocrity. Jackson is one of the few players in NFL history with over 10,000 rushing yards and 3,300 receiving yards for his career. Show More Summary
Kansas City Chiefs: Ranking the Top 30 Players on the Roster
Under the direction of head coach Andy Reid and general manager John Dorsey, the Kansas City Chiefs have a new identity. The Chiefs spent this offseason addressing a lot of glaring holes. All that is left for the Chiefs is to prepare through offseason team activities, training camp and preseason games before the regular season kicks off in September. Show More Summary
'Let Me Get This Straight' About the Atlanta Falcons' New Stadium
The Atlanta Falcons will be getting a new stadium in time for the 2017 season. It will be an open-air facility that many expect to compete for Super Bowl-hosting duties upon completion. There's just one glaring issue: the city already has an NFL stadium, one that's barely 20 years old. Show More Summary
NFL Super Bowls L and LI Will Be Hosted by San Francisco Bay Area and Houston
The Bay Area hasn't hosted a Super Bowl since the San Francisco 49ers knocked off the Miami Dolphins at Stanford Stadium in 1985, but that will change in 2016 as the NFL announced that Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., will host Super Bowl L, according to Brian McCarthy of the NFL. Show More Summary
Cold Hard Fact for Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Fact: Because they both lost so many players to WWII military service, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles combined to become the Steagles during the 1943 season. Bleacher Report will be bringing sports fans the most interesting and engaging Cold Hard Fact of the day, presented by Coors Light. Read more NFL news on BleacherReport.com
NFL Week 1 Picks: Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos
The Baltimore Ravens have covered the number in their last five season openers, which is important to consider when making your Week 1 NFL picks, as they prepare to take on the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Show More Summary
NFL Week 1 Picks: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
The New England Patriots are 8-1 against the spread in their last nine road games against the Buffalo Bills, which is important to consider when making your Week 1 NFL picks, as the two teams meet on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Show More Summary
Why the Denver Broncos Must Go with RB-by-Committee in 2013
The rest of the NFL is doing it, so it's time the Denver Broncos caught on. After all, it is a copycat league, right? The trend? Running back committees. In order to keep feature backs viable for as long as possible during their already...Show More Summary
Winners and Losers of Proposed NFL Draft Move to May
The NFL's desire to move its annual draft back to the month of May will produce both winners and losers. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the NFL and NFL Players Association are "on the verge" of moving the draft from its customary date in April to May, starting in 2014. Show More Summary
Ravens Star Running Back Ray Rice Had Home Burglarized over Weekend
Baltimore Ravens star running back Ray Rice had his home burglarized over the weekend, per reports from TMZ and USA Today. According to the report, the burglary took place at some point between between 8:30 a.m. Friday and 12:50 a.m....Show More Summary
Buccaneers Running Back Breakdown: Full Evaluation and Depth Chart Analysis
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushing attack improved by leaps and bounds in 2012, when compared to how they fared the season prior. The Bucs averaged 114.8 rushing yards per game last season, ranking them in the top-half of the NFL (15th). Show More Summary
Latest Buzz on NFL Draft Date 2014
The 2014 NFL draft reportedly appears to be closing in on a new date. Instead of the final weekend of April, as is typically expected, pro football's draft could be headed for the middle of May. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reported the...Show More Summary
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: What to Watch for at OTAs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin their OTAs with a crop of new talent that many believe can bring the team to the playoffs after a long drought. Among the new additions are All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, second-round draft pick Johnthan Banks, rookie quarterback Mike Glennon and safety Dashon Goldson. Show More Summary
How Workhorse Backs Have Become a Dying Breed in Today's NFL
Once upon a time, nearly half the teams in the NFL had a running back they felt comfortable handing the ball to 20-30 times per game. These were the so-called workhorse running backs who routinely racked up 320 or more carries and 1300 or more yards in a single season. Show More Summary
Highlighting Every NFL Team's Cornerstone Player
A cornerstone NFL player is designed to hold the franchise together. Just like the cornerstone of a building, a cornerstone player is the strongest and most important part of a franchise. In order for a team to be successful in this league, they need to have the type of player they can count on at all times. Show More Summary
The 6 Best and Worst Moves of the Dallas Cowboys' 2013 Offseason
The Dallas Cowboys have had a rather interesting offseason so far, as they prepare for the 2013 season. While fresh off back-to-back 8-8 campaigns, it was hard to gauge what exactly the Cowboys would do or what they would be able to do in improving their team. Show More Summary
Predicting the First New NFL Head Coach to Be Fired
The NFL welcomed eight new head coaches into the fold this season. Which one will be shown the door first? Don't get me wrong. This is a very stable corps of leaders. Arizona's Bruce Arians showed his mettle after taking over for the leukemia-stricken Chuck Pagano in Indianapolis last season. Show More Summary
The 6 Best and Worst Moves of the Packers' 2013 Offseason
The 2013 offseason has been very interesting for the Green Bay Packers. The team has had to make a number of very difficult decisions, but through it all, the team has been improved, at least from my standpoint. Like usual, general manager Ted Thompson has not done much in free agency, except for signing "street" free agents and undrafted rookies. Show More Summary