Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard will win the offensive Rookie of the Year honors this season. Sounds like a presumptuous statement, doesn't it? Maybe. However, there are several factors that make this speculation quite realistic. Show More Summary
Alfred Morris ran for 1,1613 yards last year, but Roy Helu and Evan Royster were less of a factor in the Washington Redskins' success on the ground. To remedy the lack of a true change-of-pace back, Mike Shanahan took Chris Thompson and Jawan Jamison in the 2013 draft. Show More Summary
The Dallas Cowboys have several key positional battles heading into the 2013 NFL season. Although these competitions might not receive much attention from the media, they are each key factors in the Cowboys’ future success. Every NFL franchise that’s won a Super Bowl will tell you they accomplished it by winning as a team. Show More Summary
Good players get cut every year in the NFL. For one reason or another—be it poorly structured contracts, declining play, coaching changes, incoming draft picks or some combination of those factors—teams are forced to make tough decisions to trim the fat from their rosters every offseason. Show More Summary
The Dallas Cowboys got their wow factor in the first round of this NFL draft. Fans and analysts alike were both shocked and displeased the 'Boys for taking center Travis Frederick with the 31st overall pick. The argument could be made...Show More Summary
The New England Patriots have certainly had a busy 2013 offseason, but for many fans it simply does not feel that way. One factor that has possibly led to fans yearning for more is the loss of Wes Welker, which has overshadowed many of the Patriots' re-signings and free-agent pickups. Show More Summary
Playing on college football’s most prospect-laden defense last season and playing the most loaded position at the top of the 2013 NFL draft are two factors working against LSU defensive tackle Bennie Logan’s draft stock, but nonetheless, he is a prospect who has not gotten the attention or credit he deserves. Show More Summary
There are plenty of reasons why this is an exciting draft season for the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans, but I think the mystery factor leads that list. Not only are the Eagles in a situation where they could go any number of directions with that No. Show More Summary
Though the NFL Scouting Combine and pro days get much of the recognition for the rising or dropping of a player's stock, invariably the biggest factor remains free agency. Anyone can take a look at a roster following the season and see where the team-specific needs are. Show More Summary
Playing on college football’s most prospect-laden defense last season and playing the most loaded position at the top of the 2013 NFL draft are two factors working against LSU defensive tackle Bennie Logan’s draft stock, but nonetheless, he is a prospect who has not gotten the attention or credit he deserves. Show More Summary
It’s officially draft season! The free-agency period has settled down and teams have now shifted their focus on the upcoming draft. For the San Diego Chargers, the draft is going to have a huge factor on how much success the team will have not only in 2013 but also in upcoming years. Show More Summary
The New England Patriots are still the top team in the AFC East for a few reasons, but Tom Brady’s presence is the most important factor. Each year we get another example of how important the quarterback position is to a team's success. Show More Summary
Plenty of time remains until the 2013 NFL draft, which brings in a fresh mock draft for the complete slate of Round 1. Factor the impact of pro football's free agency period and a lot can still occur between now and late April. Include...Show More Summary
As is the case with just about every NFL player nearing his 35th birthday, Ed Reed is past his prime, but that doesn't mean his intimidation factor has dissipated. It certainly still exists. According to CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora,Show More Summary
Alabama's Dee Milliner has a legitimate chance to make some history in this April's NFL Draft. Several factors are in play that could make him the first cornerback to come off the board before pick No. 3. The current record is shared by Bruce Pickens and Shawn Springs who were both selected with the third pick. Show More Summary
Salary cap space will be an important factor over the next several weeks, as the Indianapolis Colts and 31 other NFL teams enter free agency and begin chipping away at the available space under the 2013 cap. According to Spotrac, the Colts entered Tuesday's new league year with $42.7 million in spending money—the third most in the NFL. Show More Summary
The suspense of every potential Round 1 selection will continue to heighten as the 2013 NFL Draft closes in. Key factors that will also impact the draft are obviously free agency, as well the how a prospect performs as their respective pro day. Show More Summary
It's been a tough time for running backs in the NFL, because the pass-heavy era has quarterbacks, receivers and offensive tackles as the most appealing of positions. Factor in defenses needing to keep up, and raw pass-rushers and shutdown corners also take part of the spotlight from the ball-carriers. Show More Summary
When the 2013 NFL free-agency period gets under way on March 12, the Oakland Raiders will look to make some significant but affordable improvements to their current roster. As with any team, there are many factors that will go into the Raiders’ free-agency strategy. Show More Summary
NFL mock drafts have long been used to hold off fans' appetites in the weeks following the season, leading up to April's draft. Although the draft is something of a pseudoscience with too many factors involved to accurately predict more...Show More Summary