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Both this season and last, there’s been lots of focus on whether we’d make the playoffs. Whether we’d ‘sneak in’ on the final day, be ‘in and around’ the playoffs for the new season or be able to ‘get back in contention’ over the final few weeks. And eventually, a sense that, although ‘at one […]
The Arizona Cardinals drafted a young quarterback in this year’s NFL draft with the selection of Carson Beck from the University of Miami. With that pick, the quarterback room swelled to four athletes. Most NFL clubs only keep three guys going into Week 1, plus another on the practice squad. The Cardinals QB room includes […]
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, and a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) How the Commanders returned to D.C.: The […]
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In NFL circles, the phrase “sophomore slump” has a way of sending chills down the spines of fans and coaches alike. Duplicating Year 1 success is difficult enough; improving upon it is rarer still. For many coordinators, the offseason following a breakthrough season can often become a restless search for the next evolution of a […]
The March trade by the Miami Dolphins sending safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets is officially in the books. With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend behind us, teams have introduced their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also […]
The Las Vegas Raiders, of course, opened the 2026 NFL draft by taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.1 overall pick last month. Still, the team found a way to dedicate a lot of its draft to the defensive side of the ball to help first-year defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. A recent X post […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included draft picks. That includes a deal made earlier this offseason that sent quarterback Geno Smith from […]
With the NFL Draft finished up, most NFL rosters have more or less been settled. Of course there will be a few veteran signings between now and training camp (see Dante Fowler signing with the Seattle Seahawks), but for the most part rosters are set. This is now the time of year where media and […]
It feels like the NFL Draft was just yesterday, but somehow, New Orleans Saints football is already back. On May 8th, rookie minicamp will begin, and it should be an exciting one. The Saints just had a successful draft on paper, and the class is larger, finishing with 8 selections. Adding a UDFA group that […]
There’s a mantra in the world of commission selling that states “You’re only as good as your last sale.” Well, the same thing applies in many ways in pro sports. At least as far as a segment of every fan base is concerned. That modified mantra is “You’re only as good as your last game.” […]
The Miami Dolphins made it clear that they needed to beef up the interior offensive line. They stayed true to that in the NFL Draft. Did it work?
It’s not just Keon Coleman. The 2024 wide receiver draft class is rounding into form as one of the worst in NFL history relative to the expectation teams had of them as prospects. From Marvin Harrison at fourth overall to zero actual “steals” so far out of 28 receivers drafted on days 2 and 3, […]
In Today’s Links: Seattle Seahawks have a habit of adding former Top 10 picks to the roster, how and where Sam Darnold can improve this upcoming season, replacing (parts of) the D-line, draft room secrets from the ‘Hawks and John Boyle, takeaways from our favorite voices, and more. Happy Thursday. Go, ‘Hawks! #np Volto di […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Predicting the Chargers 2026 season schedule (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new Chargers defensive tackle Nick Barrett (Chargers.com) Will the Chargers receive any compensatory picks in 2027? (Chargers Wire) Is the 2026 season a year to put up […]
Part II of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Aaron Rodgers saga may finally be coming to an end. According to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson of 93.7 The Fan, Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh and is expected to re-sign with the team as soon as this weekend. While many would be quick to write this off as just […]
Even though they are coming off a Super Bowl berth and fielding one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in football, the main story surrounding the New England Patriots in recent week has been the situation involving their head coach, Mike Vrabel, and NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Vrabel and Russini, both married to other people, […]
Ty France came in to pinch-hit in the top of the seventh inning and hit a two-out, two-run triple to score Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ramon Laureano to give the San Diego Padres a 3-1 lead over the San Francisco Giants. Xander Bogaerts, who entered the game in the bottom of the seventh inning as […]
It’s jersey number day for the Washington Commanders NFL draft class. They only had six draft picks this year, and they all have their first number in the NFL. Sonny Styles was the Commanders first-round pick, and he gets No. 52, traditional linebacker number. Washington’s third-round pick, Clemson WR Antonio Williams, gets No. 14 to […]
Regardless of the speculation and criticism this class of rookies received, they must compete immediately for a spot on the 53-man roster. That process starts tomorrow as the Houston Texans rookie minicamp kicks off tomorrow at Reliant Stadium (boy, it was fun to write that). The media will have their first look at Houston’s newest […]
The final sprint of the 2025/2026 EPL Season is here, and Gameweek 36 is the most pivotal window remaining for FPL managers. This week features a massive Double Gameweek (DGW-36) for Manchester City and Crystal Palace, providing a rare opportunity for massive point swings. While title-contenders Arsenal and Liverpool play once, the “doublers” from Manchester […]
Beyond their class of rookies, the Green Bay Packers have another new face in the building this week. Tyrod Taylor signed with the Packers to be the backup quarterback behind Jordan Love this season, answering at least one significant question about the team’s plans for the roster in 2026. Taylor comes with a lengthy resumé, […]
Who is the best offense right now going into the 2026 season? Is it the Los Angeles Rams? Of course, this is such an early prediction, much will change between now and Week 1, but as it stands, who has the best offense in May? I think the Rams are a fair choice, but it’s […]
A few days ago, we discussed the Detroit Lions’ biggest strengths. Many of you agreed with my selection of Detroit’s receiving options—including a deadly one-two duo at wide receiver, a top-five tight end, and a dangerous running back in the passing game. Others rightfully pointed to Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who has statistically been a […]
The New Orleans Saints announced that veteran place kicker and former Pro Bowler (2020) Younghoe Koo will try out at the team’s upcoming rookie minicamp. The 31-year-old former undrafted free agent of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017 spent one season with the Bolts before heading to the arch-rival Atlanta Falcons for a six-and-a-half-year tenure, […]