Tag: Football

  • Fernando Mendoza Prepares for the NFL Spotlight

    Fernando Mendoza is a soon-to-be Las Vegas Raider. More likely the case, Mendoza will serve as a significant contributor to a team that has needed help since owner Mark Davis succeeded the team.

    Speaking of which, owners across the NFL league have until March 29 to vote whether Mark Davis should sustain ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders. It is safe to say Egon Durban will be a viable candidate.

    But, the spotlight is on Mendoza just a month in from the possible owner transfer. Not only did Mendoza play fantastic at Indiana, he revolutionized a program under coach Curt Cignetti.

    Mark’s father, Al, invigorated a program of, “Just win, baby!” He was the quintessential leader of his time and Mark owes it to the Las Vegas Raiders.

    After signing Tyler Linderbaum, Nakobe Dean, Kwity Paye, the team needs a leader and that might be Mendoza, and not Crosby.

  • Reaction to 2026 NFL Free Agency Class

  • Malik Willis Right Option for Dolphins

    It was not too long for the Miami Dolphins to sign Malik Willis. He signed for 3-years, $67.5 million (45 million guaranteed).

    This was the right option for Jeff Hafley and staff. This allows the leeway to move on from former Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and set free a new, clear path.

    Throughout the last couple of seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Willis served well in a total of 11 NFL games and completed 78.7% of his passes. He won two games as a starter and proves a reunion with Hafley is feasible.

    The main question is whether Willis can handle a second chance over his Tennessee Titans days. Willis immediately got the call to play eight games during his rookie season and floundered through his last three games in red, white and blue.

    Signs point to the naïveté dispersing into a big opportunity for Willis to miraculously play well.

  • 2026 NFL Free Agency Preview

  • Maxx Crosby Has Every Right to feel Giddy

    Maxx Crosby has been traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a pair of first round picks. Crosby has every right to feel the way he does.

    According to sources, Crosby is feeling really giddy about the process. It adds Crosby is feeling giddy about the fact that he joins a team that owns 2 losing seasons and won three playoff games during his time in the league.

    This is the time to tout Crosby’s one winning season with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders need far help they can add in this year’s draft and beyond.

    If I were a betting man, I would trade Fernando Mendoza for Joe Burrow. It is just facts that the Raiders have stood out weak in drafts and currently lack a superstar.

    The time for help is now as the Raiders also release Geno Smith after one NFL season.

  • Who won the Jermaine Johnson-T’Vondre Sweat trade?

    Jermaine Johnson, a former 2022 first round New York Jets draft pick, was traded to the Tennessee Titans for T’Vondre Sweat. Sweat only a 2024 second-round pick scored big time in this trade. Even though the Jets are not highly secure in edge rushers, Aaron Glenn will have plenty of restocking to do with the Jets popular defense.

    New York has always played it safe when its come to the defense of the city. Glenn, Bowles, Ryan, Saleh all being defensive minds, this is the blossoming opportunity to acquire back a huge bolt of potential.

    The DT depth is safe and sound with Sweat finishing well as a run stopper. Sweat adds to what faces the Jets long-term future.

    As for Johnson, he enables himself to reconnect with former coach Saleh. Saleh will have every right to feel passionate and strong about his job further in Tennessee.

    Johnson also contributed on special teams and was vocal in the protection of the kicker. When it all comes down to it, the Jets won the huge trade because it shows Tennessee is in it for the short haul of reestablishing Cam Ward in a sloppy team performance of his rookie season.

  • 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

    1. Las Vegas Raiders – Arvell Reese
    2. New York Jets – Fernando Mendoza
    3. Arizona Cardinals – Francis Mauigoa
    4. Tennessee Titans – David Bailey
    5. New York Giants – Carnell Tate
    6. Cleveland Browns – Caleb Downs
    7. Washington Commanders – Jeremiyah Love
    8. New Orleans Saints – Jordan Tyson
    9. Kansas City Chiefs – Rueben Bain Jr.
    10. Cincinnati Bengals – Ty Simpson
    11. Miami Dolphins – Spencer Fano
    12. Dallas Cowboys – Makai Lemon
    13. Los Angeles Rams – Sonny Styles
    14. Baltimore Ravens – KC Concepcion
    15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cashius Howell
    16. New York Jets – Jermod McCoy
    17. Detroit Lions – Monroe Freeling
    18. Minnesota Vikings – Mansoor Delane
    19. Carolina Panthers – Denzel Boston
    20. Dallas Cowboys – Gabe Jacas
    21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Caleb Banks
    22. Los Angeles Chargers – CJ Allen
    23. Philadelphia Eagles – Kadyn Proctor
    24. Cleveland Browns – Lee Hunter
    25. Chicago Bears – Dillon Thieneman
    26. Buffalo Bills – Keldric Faulk
    27. San Francisco 49ers – Colton Hood
    28. Houston Texans – Olaivavega Ioane
    29. Los Angeles Rams – Avieon Terrell
    30. Denver Broncos – Kyle Louis
    31. New England Patriots – Kenyon Sadiq
    32. Seattle Seahawks – Brandon Cisse

  • Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX

    The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX by a final score of 29-13. Both, the New England Patriots and Seahawks, were back and forth on special teams, but defense showed that it defines championships.

    Drake Maye was sacked six times while the Seattle defense went to work. Maye led the NFL in completion percentage (72%) and passer rating (113.5) and was said to be affected by a shoulder injury. Maye tried in this game after defeating the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship and struggled.

    The game pretty much ended with insult to injury by Uchenna Nwosu. He ultimately ran back a turnover 45 yards into the end zone for a touchdown.

    Jaxon Smith-Njigba only caught four passes for 27 reception yards. Nobody could have predicted a better game out of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker as he finished with a productive 135 rushing yards.

    First-year coach Mike Vrael was not feeling it like he did in the regular season. He went on to win Coach of the Year and, at least, break some barriers. Now that Super Bowl 60 is completed, fans can start to look forward to Super LXI with Seattle and the Los Angeles Rams as co-favorites to win in 2027, according to Draft Kings sports book.

  • Sam Darnold Proves Anything is Possible

    Sam Darnold proves anything is possible when it comes down to football. He is hot, flavorful, and touchy. He has defied all odds showing in the stage of Super Bowl LX.

    Former teammate Christian McCaffrey recently said that Darnold shows to practice, ready. No whining or complaining, he takes over the spotlight and runs with it, just like McCaffrey. McCaffrey is a fast runner and smooth talker.

    Darnold began this journey when he suited for the New York stinking Jets and had to revive his career. From all the doubters to jokers, he proved anything was possible.

    First game as part of the Jets, he was alright, but then Carolina, San Francisco, and Minnesota, he showed up to make a great impact, and that took a toll on Justin Jefferson, when he said that the Vikings should have kept Darnold. So much for former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. He lost his job when J.J. McCarthy was counted too.

    To digress, however, Darnold has made it clear that his teammates love him. His style translates to today’s game. And makings of a NFL Films special is possible.

    You are watching Super LX live on NBC, February 8 at 6:30 pm EST, with a whole lot on the line. Dignity, pride, effort, and sweat all at the chagrin of Sam Darnold’s NFL legacy.

    Seahawks, win. 28-27.

  • Sean Mannion Presents a Huge Risk

    Sean Mannion was hired as Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator on Thursday. After two years removed from coaching, he is now stepping in the reigns of the Eagles offense.

    Mannion presents a huge risk as the Eagles had work through this type of experience, once before. However, the Eagles are relying on his experience with coaches such as Matt Lafleur, Sean McVay, and Kevin O’Connell and league longevity.

    Mannion had spent 11 years in the league, both as a player and coach and cannot afford to present a huge risk. The Eagles had the most expensive offense last year and Hurts spent years with different offensive play-callers.

    The Eagles can at least afford to have a Shane Steichen or Kellen Moore on board and shape the Eagles offense. Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll both interviewed for the position and let’s just say.

    McDaniel would have been the right hire if this team had not been ready to retool and prepare for another Super Bowl run.