1. One 2014 Free Agent Each NFL Team Needs to Lock Up Right Away

    It’s never too soon for NFL teams to begin negotiating with their free-agents to be. Dallas got a head start by locking up Tony Romo this offseason, as did the Green Bay Packers, who extended the contracts of Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 3 days ago 99,789 reads 126 comments

  2. How Kyle Long Matches Up With Division Rivals

    If all goes well in Chicago, Kyle Long will match up with Ndamukong Suh frequently over the coming years...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 4 days ago 7,019 reads 39 comments

  3. 2013 NFL Free Agents: Predicting Each Team's Best Camp Cut

    Each NFL roster is currently comprised of 90 or less players. By August 31, each team will need to cut their roster down to 53, creating inevitable and numerous camp cuts...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 8 days ago 91,065 reads 137 comments

  4. 12 NFL Players Who Need to Show Up at OTAs

    Organized team activities, or OTAs, is the nine-week window of light workouts that bridge the acquisition period—free agency and the draft—and training camp for NFL teams...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 12 days ago 4,604 reads 6 comments

  5. Does Tyler Wilson Have a Shot at Starting for the Oakland Raiders?

    Can Tyler Wilson become the second rookie in as many years to seize the starting quarterback job from Matt Flynn ? For the second-straight year, Matt Flynn is the offseason starter ...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 19 days ago 23,137 reads 146 comments

  6. The NFL's Drug Problem: How the League's Drug Policy Is Broken

    The NFL has a serious drug problem. One that is entirely derivative of their negligence to police a lawless, self-created environment of cheating...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 25 days ago 535 reads 2 comments

  7. Earl Watford: 5 Things to Know About the James Madison Guard

    Upon hearing James Madison University, one does not think of NFL prospects, yet guard Earl Watford is one. After a productive run with the Dukes, Watford looks to take his talents to the NFL...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 29 days ago 1,533 reads 2 comments

  8. Jeff Baca: 5 Things You Need to Know About the UCLA Guard

    After a strong career at UCLA, Jeff Baca is looking to continue playing football in the NFL . Baca saw plenty of playing time at UCLA as the guard started 45 games over his four-year career...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 29 days ago 1,331 reads 2 comments

  9. Travis Long: Video Highlights for Former Washington State OLB

    Travis Long's most attractive quality as a pro prospect is his tremendous versatility. At Washington State, he operated in both the 4-3 and 3-4 defensive schemes, and perhaps more ...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 29 days ago 118 reads 0 comments

  10. Jelani Jenkins: Video Highlights for Former Florida OLB

    After three productive seasons at the University of Florida, linebacker Jelani Jenkins decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2013 NFL draft. He was productive in his three seasons, as evidenced by the statistics below...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 29 days ago 1,244 reads 1 comments

  11. Gerald Hodges: Video Highlights for Former Penn State OLB

    Gerald Hodges was the rock of the Penn State defense in both his junior and senior seasons. During his junior campaign in 2011, the outside linebacker tallied 106 tackles (10 for loss) and 4...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 29 days ago 1,035 reads 0 comments

  12. Arthur Brown: Video Highlights for Former Kansas State ILB

    Arthur Brown made the most of his two seasons at Kansas State. The inside linebacker was extremely productive, compiling 201 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and three touchdowns...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 218 reads 0 comments

  13. Alec Ogletree: Video Highlights for Former Georgia ILB

    If you're looking for versatility, football IQ, production and athleticism in a linebacker, look no further than Georgia's Alec Ogletree. Ogletree made an impression at Georgia from the moment he stepped on campus...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 1,922 reads 0 comments

  14. How Can the Miami Dolphins Replace LT Jake Long in the NFL Draft?

    Once the Dolphins drafted Jake Long first overall in the 2008 NFL draft, he became, glamorous or not, the face of the team’s franchise...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 7,455 reads 49 comments

  15. The Greatest Draft Classes in NFL History

    Which NFL draft class is the greatest in history? With the 2013 NFL draft only a week away, it seems as good a time as any to fire up some debate by identifying the ten greatest draft classes of all time...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 14,463 reads 18 comments

  16. What Must the Texans Accomplish This Offseason to Realize Championship Goals

    Championship aspirations are new to the Houston Texans . The expansion Texans entered the NFL in 2002 in the beautiful Reliant Park stadium with their future entrusted to the first overall pick, David Carr...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 4,188 reads 46 comments

  17. Every NFL Team's Best Draft Day Trade Chip

    Trades are somewhat of a rarity in the NFL . However, during the draft, picks are dealt frequently. With the influx of exchanging picks, players are on occasion thrown into the fold to sweeten the pot...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 26,409 reads 69 comments

  18. The Most Reliable Players in the 2013 NFL Draft Class

    Who are the most reliable prospects in the 2013 NFL draft ? The keyword in that sentence is "most." Let’s face it, projecting how college players will translate to the NFL is rocket science...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 4,550 reads 13 comments

  19. The Impact Quarterback Inflation Has on the NFL Salary Cap

    Is NFL salary cap adjusting to the inflation of quarterback contracts? The NFL's most important position is being paid accordingly...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 3,647 reads 7 comments

  20. Power Ranking Every NFL Front Office so Far This Offseason

    Avoiding desperation is essential to efficiently running an NFL team. Constructing a strategy and then operating within its boundaries is how you accomplish this...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 1 month ago 9,966 reads 64 comments

  21. Why Jay Cutler Possesses the Trust of General Manager Phil Emery

    Jay Cutler may be the most reviled quarterback in the NFL but he has secured the trust of the most important person in the Chicago Bears ' organization: general manager Phil Emery...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 2 months ago 5,630 reads 53 comments

  22. Free-Agent Contracts NFL Teams Should Already Regret

    There has been no shortage of storylines, drama and spending during the first week of free agency. A direct result of this abundance in spending are some contracts that teams should already regret offering...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 2 months ago 10,587 reads 32 comments

  23. Drawing the Financial Line for the Miami Dolphins with CB Sean Smith

    The Miami Dolphins like Sean Smith . Their public display of affection was illuminated last preseason when the organization sent Vontae Davis to Indianapolis , thrusting Smith atop the team’s depth chart...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 2 months ago 8,360 reads 40 comments

  24. 2013 NFL Free Agent Predictions: Projecting Where Top Players Will Land

    One of the essential reasons for the NFL ’s tremendous growth in popularity is its free agency structure. In contrast to the other major sports, the NFL has the only offseason where equality triumphs...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 3 months ago 6,418 reads 10 comments

  25. NFL Scouting Combine: Which Positions Face the Greatest Pressure to Perform?

    Which position faces the most pressure to perform at the NFL Scouting Combine? The most important aspect of a prospect’s professional candidacy lies in his college game film...

    Paul Thelen Written by Paul Thelen about 3 months ago 421 reads 1 comments