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As both executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL Combine, the edge position is one of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots. Even after signing Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency, that remains true. Jones is […]
The Falcons revealed new uniforms on Thursday. Are they good, bad, or ugly? Kevin Knight takes a closer look at Atlanta’s new jerseys and uniform combinations, ranking his favorites and discussing if these new outfits are an improvement on the previous era. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! […]
Rival executives slam the Miami Dolphins' rebuild plan, comparing it to 2019. Is Miami's strategy flawed or a calculated long-term play?
The New England Patriots will return to work later this month to kick off their offseason workout program. As was announced by the league on Friday, the Patriots will start workouts on April 20. While those initial sessions are voluntary, as is most of the offseason program, the expectation is that a healthy portion of […]
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the busier teams this offseason, signing eight free agents, while also bringing back a couple of their own free agents. The most notable signing was wide receiver Mike Evans, who left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 11 seasons to join the 49ers on a three-year, $42.4 million […]
CBS Sports and Josh Edwards released a full seven-round NFL mock draft for each team this week. Projected selections for the Los Angeles Rams include some surprises. Who did Edwards give to the Rams? Let’s take a look and I’ll give a few of my own thoughts. Round 1, pick 13 Spencer Fano, OT, Utah […]
Happy Opening Day, Detroit! Today’s home opener marked the warmest Opening Day ever at Comerica Park (70 degrees Farenheit at game-time), and the warmest Tigers Opening Day in general since 1991. The Tigers lineup also warmed up following Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to the Diamondbacks, and new Tigers ace Framber Valdez came through with six shutout […]
There are many names to know for the 2026 NFL Draft, but the endless list of players can be narrowed down to those who have a fitting skillset for the Kansas City Chiefs. Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion would be on that short list. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he told reporters that he […]
Around this time last year, Colts fans were clamoring for a tight end. It was the missing piece to an offense that had a formidable group of wide receivers and a star running back. The schematic issue that plagued the Colts passing attack in 2024 is that they loved love to operate out of 11 […]
If there is one thing you can say about the Philadelphia Eagles, it is they are good for content. On Wednesday, ESPN released a new report revolving around QB Jalen Hurts and “friction” during the 2025 season. To be clear, reporters Tim McManus and Jeremy Fowler did an outstanding job of reporting information that was […]
Free safety remains one of the biggest weak spots on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster, hence why the position is widely considered one of the Raiders’ top needs heading into the 2026 NFL draft. The defense struggled to create turnovers last season and currently lacks a true ballhawk to patrol the backend of the secondary. […]
The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2026 offseason workout program schedule was officially announced by the NFL on Friday. Here are the key dates to know. First day: April 20 OTA offseason workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4 Mandatory minicamp: June 9-10 The Eagles also held six OTA practice sessions last year but only one […]
Meeting with the media at the NFL Owner’s Meetings, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team has the capital to move up or move down when it comes to the draft. Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, and Schotty believe they are well-positioned to draft the “best player available,” but the defense could still use […]
The NFL has announced the schedule for the New Orleans Saints upcoming offseason workouts and minicamps for the 2026 season. The Saints will begin their offseason program on April 20th. Organized Team Activities (OTAs) will be held on May 27th-28th, June 1st, June 3-4th and June 10th-11th. Mandatory minicamp will take place on June 16th-17th. […]
According to long-time NFL draft analyst Tony Pauline, the Green Bay Packers will be one of five teams that will host Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings for a pre-draft visit. Generally, the Packers, at least post-pandemic, have leaned heavily on pre-draft visitors on draft day. Demmings has an interesting background and reasoning for why […]
The league announced offseason workout dates for everyone today, and we now know the Falcons will be kicking things off with voluntary minicamp from April 21-25. Following that, organized team activities (OTAs) will take place from May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, and June 11. Mandatory minicamp runs from June 16-18 […]
As the NFL’s nine-week offseason program is set to begin in April, the Indianapolis Colts have a structured path moving forward into the 2026 season. Indianapolis will open Phase One of the league’s voluntary offseason training program on April 21, which is a period focused strictly on meetings, strength training and rehabilitation. On-field instruction ramps up […]
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has been on an interesting journey since joining the team as a second-round draft pick in 2021. Owusu-Koramoah made an immediate impact as a rookie, earned a Pro Bowl selection in his third season after posting 101 tackles and 20 tackles for loss, and looked to be on his way […]
We’re at the part of the NFL offseason where even the most minor piece of Seattle Seahawks news is still news. The league has announced the organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp dates for all 32 teams. Rookie minicamp dates won’t be revealed until sometime closer to the NFL Draft. For the Seahawks, here […]
We are less than three weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where the San Francisco 49ers currently hold the No. 27 pick, which is their first of six picks. This year’s draft discourse has been much different from years past, as it isn’t the strongest quarterback class, nor is it one with many perceived […]
The NFL has officially released the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offseason program schedule. The Jaguars will welcome players back into the facility in two weeks, with the program set to begin on April 20th, a significant milestone for a coaching staff and roster eager to get to work after their first full offseason together. For Liam Coen, […]
Throughout the NFL draft process, a common phrase is “(insert prospect) won’t be there at that spot.” As is often the case, whether it is using a mock draft simulator to create a full Cleveland Browns mock draft or having an expert create their version of mock drafts, there are a lot of prospects who […]
On Friday, the NFL made its 2026 offseason workout dates official. Here is the listing for the Kansas City Chiefs: First Day: April 20 OTA Offseason Workouts (voluntary): May 26-28, June 1-3 Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11 The league did not announce a date for the Chiefs’ rookie minicamp, but they typically like it the weekend following the draft — […]
The Los Angeles Rams missed out on a backup quarterback option earlier this week when Kirk Cousins signed with the Raiders. With options dwindling, the time for the Rams to make a QB2 decision is now, before it’s too late. All offseason, the team has made it clear that they wanted an experienced passer behind […]
For the Steelers, preparation for the 2026 season is less than a week away. On Friday, the team announced that its voluntary workouts will begin on April 7. That will include just strength, conditioning, and physical rehabilitation — phase one of the NFL offseason — not required, but a chance for the team to start […]