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Revis forks over 50 large for No. 24

Mark Barron didn’t really need the money, but Darrelle Revis needed the number. PFT has confirmed that the Buccaneers newcomer at cornerback has indeed forked over $50,000 for the rights to No. 24, the number he wore with the Jets.  The figure was first reported by Uni-Watch.com. Revis wore No. 25 at Pitt, but he…

8 Early Winners and Losers of the Jacksonville Jaguars Offseason

The Jacksonville Jaguars wrapped up the first half of their offseason workouts on June 13 and won't reconvene for six weeks until the start of training camp. An exciting new energy has been surrounding the team, as first-year head coach Gus Bradley continues to set the tone for what he expects out of his players. Show More Summary

Chad Greenway has no doubt he’ll be ready for camp

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee last week, an operation that is keeping him on the sideline during this week’s minicamp. The minicamp marks the end of the Vikings’ offseason schedule and the team will be off until the start of training camp after Thursday’s practice. Greenway couldn’t give a…

8 Early Winners and Losers of the Tennessee Titans Offseason

With organized team activities are all but wrapped up and training camp a little more than a month away, n ow is the time when NFL coaches and general managers hope their players stay out of trouble until reporting back to the team.Show More Summary

Vikings counting on John Sullivan for camp

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan didn't miss a play last season in what many considered a Pro Bowl-caliber performance. Yet offseason microfracture surgery on his left knee has cost him every snap of offseason...Show More Summary

Three more Pilot Flying J officials plead guilty

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has insisted throughout that he knew nothing about the fraud being committed at his chain of truck stops. But the list of his employees who admit to it continues to grow. According to Michael Sangiacomo of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, three more employees of Pilot Flying J pleaded guilty to federal…

Dallas Cowboys: Top 5 Candidates to Succeed Jason Garrett as Head Coach

Despite the fact that owner and general manager Jerry Jones has stated otherwise, it's widely believed that head coach Jason Garrett is coaching for his life in 2013. If this is true, here's a look at the top five candidates who could replace Garrett as the ninth head coach in franchise history—the eighth such hire for Jones. Show More Summary

5 New England Patriots Who Will Break Out in 2013

The New England Patriots have always been renowned for their remarkable yearly consistency. Much of that stems from the reliable health and performance of their leaders. Come fall, Tom Brady will be slicing up defenses with his precision, Vince Wilfork will be wreaking havoc on the line and Jerod Mayo will be making tackles sideline to sideline. Show More Summary

Creating the Perfect Meme for Every NFL Franchise

Ever wanted to sum up your favorite NFL team (and your least favorites) with just a picture and a caption? Good. Now you don't have to, because I've done it for you. Before you now are 32 images of the most amusing NFL-team/internet-meme combinations I could think of. Show More Summary

Great Moments In Sports Pandering With Chris Christie

“Kiss the rings, kids.” Chris Christie has larger political aspirations than the governorship of New Jersey, an office he’s held for three years. So it can be argued that it [...]

Vernon Davis practices “exclusively” with receivers at minicamp

When 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh insisted that the replacement for Michael Crabtree (Achilles) would come from the current roster, it was presumed that the replacement would be a receiver. As it turns out, the Niners could be thinking about using tight end Vernon Davis as a wideout while Crabtree recovers. According to Grant Cohn of…

Saints think they found a sleeper in Jason Smith

In 2009, Jason Smith was the second player chosen in the NFL Draft. This year, his latest coach is talking about him the way you’d talk about an undrafted rookie. As MDS mentioned in the one-liners, offensive tackle Jason Smith is trying to shake the draft bust label that was rightly applied to him with…

Ray Rice's Workload Will Decrease with the Emergence of Bernard Pierce

While Joe Flacco is the one who signed the gigantic contract, it has usually been Ray Rice that keeps the Baltimore Ravens offense ticking. The diminutive back has been the definition of a workhorse for the Ravens, ranking in the top 10 for touches in the NFL in every season since 2009. Show More Summary

Bills complain about bye-week scheduling

The NFL undoubtedly hears plenty of complaints from plenty of teams on plenty of issues.  Most of those complaints are communicated privately to the league office. The Bills have opted to take one specific gripe public, via the team’s official website. The concern arises from one of the apparently unavoidable scheduling quirks — the number…

10 Lessons We Learned from NFL OTAs

OTAs are only the beginning of the offseason workouts, but they offer some insight to a team's thinking process. Teams use the OTAs to get an early grasp on a possible depth chart before they head to training camp. They also get a chance to check on the health of some players and how everyone is picking up the game plan. Show More Summary

Tom Brady's Last Shot at Another Super Bowl for New England Patriots Is Not 2013

Tom Brady is older than most recent Super Bowl champion quarterbacks. In fact, Brady would potentially be only the second quarterback in the past 15 years to win a Super Bowl over the age of 31. That's if the Patriots were to actually win the Super Bowl in 2013. Show More Summary

8 Early Winners and Losers of the Detroit Lions' Offseason

Detroit Lions' fans who have been yearning for answers to their burning questions should fear not. Training camp is right around the corner. It's a time when all will be revealed. Winners will be awarded with roster spots, and losers will be sent home. Show More Summary

John Carlson trying to move past 2012 “debacle”

Before the 2012 season, the Vikings envisioned getting a lot of production from their pair of tight ends in the passing game. They got half of what they were looking for as Kyle Rudolph turned in a Pro Bowl season as a reliable and frequent target for Christian Ponder. His 53 catches ranked second on…

Texans’ Mt. Rushmore blends old and new, relatively speaking

In the league only 11 years, the Texans waited until their 10th season to make it to the postseason.  Which should skew their Mt. Rushmore toward the more recent contributors. It didn’t.  In large part because the most important player in team history has been there for 10 of the 11 seasons.  And receiver Andre…

Is Coby Fleener Poised for a Breakout Year?

One of the biggest storylines as we approach the 2013 season is Coby Fleener 's potential. Drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft, the former Stanford Cardinal came into 2012 with a lot of expectations. Fleener wasn't theShow More Summary

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