Do the Toronto Blue Jays need to start preparing for a post-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reality? Toronto is in the unenviable position of trying to work out an extension for a young superstar the season after a last-place finish. They’ll have to pay a sky-high price for Guerrero, as will any team, but they’ll also have…
The New York Yankees are likely done making splash signings ahead of free agency, but bigger surprises have taken place. Adding to the bullpen, especially from the left side, remains one of the biggest objectives for the Yankees entering spring training. However, the majority of options are low-key, cheap relievers. That is if we’re excluding 2024 All-Star…
Less than 24 hours after New York Giants icon Tiki Barber publicly advised free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso to give the New York Mets a “hometown discount” to return to what’s been the only MLB home of Alonso’s career last week, MLB Network analyst Jim Duquette reported that Alonso’s camp offered the Mets a three-year deal that included multiple…
Each and every day, it seems like the Green Bay Packers get closer to moving in separate directions with former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. Alexander missed 34 of the last 68 games because of multiple injuries—shoulder, knee, groin. Last year, he also missed one game because of a team-imposed suspension. The player himself said on Monday that he doesn’t…
Back in Week 4, the Baltimore Ravens matched up against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 35-10 victory. Now, the two AFC rivals are meeting in the Divisional Round with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line. While the Week 4 outcome no longer matters, especially considering the fact that the…
In 2023, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s production dipped during the regular season and he faced questions about whether he was no longer the same kind of player he’d been throughout his career. Kelce rested in Week 18 and returned to lead the league in postseason catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns as the Chiefs…
The Kansas City Chiefs return to action this Saturday for another matchup with the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. The long layoff between meaningful games will likely result in the return of numerous injured players, including a potential Jaylen Watson appearance. Watson has been out since Week 7 after suffering a broken fibula…
When the Los Angeles Chargers underwent their head coaching search, they gave an interview to then interim head coach Giff Smith. Smith, the long-time defensive line coach of the Chargers was retained under three different head coaches, helping develop the talents of Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Tuli Tuipolotu, and Kyle Williams (during his time in Buffalo). After…
While eight teams are still alive in the NFL postseason, the San Francisco 49ers’ offseason is already in full swing. With no playoff appearance on the docket for the first time in three years, the 49ers will get a jumpstart in preparing for the 2025 edition of the NFL draft. With draft season underway and…
Still no sign of the San Francisco 49ers finalizing on a defensive coordinator. It’s fine that they haven’t hired one yet. They should undergo a handful of interviews before coming to a decision. However, that decision might’ve already been made. The 49ers have only interviewed two candidates: Robert Saleh and Lions defensive backs coach Deshea…
The Indianapolis Colts are in full offseason mode since missing the playoffs following a meaningless Week 18 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. While finding a new defensive coordinator is the paramount subject for Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, so is the upcoming NFL draft in a bit over three months. Pro Football Focus did a three-round mock draft highlighting who they…
The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2024-25 regular season with 14 wins. They impressed many with a defense that finished first vs. the pass and in total defense. Vic Fangio’s unit was equally impressive in Philly’s Wild Card Game, spearheading the Birds to a win and a trip to the Divisional Round. The next step in…