1. What Must Manti Te'o Do in Order to Succeed in the Pros?

    Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o doesn't have to look too deep into the NFL 's legion of linebackers to find a few examples of why the 40-yard dash doesn't have to be a make-or-break assessment of a player's capabilities...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 1 month ago 2,656 reads 9 comments

  2. Is Darrius Heyward-Bey a Diamond in the Rough or Just Another Raiders Bust?

    Two weeks after receiving a pink slip from the Oakland Raiders, receiver Darrius Heyward -Bey is starting to generate some interest on the open market...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 1 month ago 4,037 reads 16 comments

  3. How Much Does Dwight Freeney Still Have Left in the Tank?

    Despite entering free agency on the heels of one of his least productive seasons in years, Dwight Freeney is generating plenty of buzz during the open market's second wave...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 1 month ago 972 reads 1 comments

  4. Free Agency Rumors: Which Dominoes Will Fall After Dumervil Signs with Ravens?

    When Elvis Dumervil agreed to a five-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the first domino of free agency's second wave officially fell...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 1 month ago 2,568 reads 0 comments

  5. Grading the Baltimore Ravens' Move to Sign Elvis Dumervil

    Despite an offseason of saying goodbye to championship talent, general manager Ozzie Newsome and the Baltimore Ravens might have made one of the best free-signings of the year when they came to terms with defensive end Elvis Dumervil ...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 1 month ago 5,677 reads 2 comments

  6. What Is Darrelle Revis Really Worth?

    Despite a never-ending stream of back-and-forth speculation, chances appear to be improving that New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis will be traded sometime in the next month...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 3,555 reads 28 comments

  7. Breaking Down What Brian Urlacher Still Offers at This Point in His Career

    The Chicago Bears and linebacker Brian Urlacher are officially parting ways, as the team announced Wednesday that the two sides could not agree on a new contract...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 16,733 reads 32 comments

  8. How Does Ed Reed Fit with the Houston Texans?

    The Houston Texans ' long courtship of safety Ed Reed finally paid off Wednesday. Barring an unforeseen change of heart, Reed will officially fill the shoes of departed safety Glover Quin in the Houston secondary...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 6,329 reads 13 comments

  9. The Tennessee Titans Are Wasting Chris Johnson's Prime with Foolish Moves

    Unless head coach Mike Munchak was bluffing this week at the NFL owners meetings, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson can expect to see a big dip in his touches next season...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 2,102 reads 15 comments

  10. Tony Romo Extension Is Imperative for Dallas Cowboys' Future Success

    Locking up quarterback Tony Romo to a new extension remains important to the Dallas Cowboys not only for the immediate salary cap relief, but also for ensuring the long-term health of the game's most important position...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 12,131 reads 86 comments

  11. Who's Really to Blame in Wes Welker vs. New England Patriots Contract Fiasco?

    New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will attempt to make you think otherwise, but if his franchise truly wanted receiver Wes Welker back next season, he could have put his money where his mouth is...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 12,804 reads 90 comments

  12. What Can Andrew Luck Learn from Matt Hasselbeck?

    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is getting a perfect backup in veteran Matt Hasselbeck , who officially signed a two-year deal with the Colts Tuesday...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 7,830 reads 42 comments

  13. What Are the Experts Saying About Jake Long to the St. Louis Rams?

    The St. Louis Rams rolled the dice and outbid the Miami Dolphins for free-agent offensive tackle Jake Long , who agreed to a four-year deal Sunday night. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk had the original scoop...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 8,851 reads 15 comments

  14. Is an Arena League Roster Spot Really the Best Tim Tebow Can Hope For?

    If Tim Tebow is serious about eventually having a future as an NFL quarterback, the current New York Jets backup must take a long look at an offer on the table from the Arena Football League...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 2,349 reads 47 comments

  15. Titans 2013 Salary Situation: Breaking Down Tennessee's Current Cap Status

    Despite adding a free-agent safety and re-signing the team's long-time kicker, the Tennessee Titans will enter Tuesday's start to free agency with a sizable amount of available cap room...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 1,654 reads 11 comments

  16. Jaguars 2013 Salary Situation: Breaking Down Jacksonville's Current Cap Status

    Given their wealth of cap space ahead of the start of NFL free agency, the Jacksonville Jaguars should have the opportunity to be buyers on the open market beginning Tuesday afternoon...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 1,486 reads 18 comments

  17. Texans 2013 Salary Situation: Breaking Down Houston's Current Cap Status

    The Houston Texans are not blessed with the salary cap space of their division rivals, but don't expect the team to be completely silent when free agency opens Tuesday afternoon...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 4,117 reads 4 comments

  18. Colts 2013 Salary Situation: Breaking Down Indianapolis' Current Cap Status

    Salary cap space will be an important factor over the next several weeks, as the Indianapolis Colts and 31 other NFL teams enter free agency and begin chipping away at the available space under the 2013 cap...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 5,119 reads 10 comments

  19. Titans Free Agency Tracker: Updated Signings, Rumors and Grades

    The Tennessee Titans will enter Tuesday's official beginning of free agency with enough cap space to make a splash or two on the open market. According to Spotrac , the Titans have roughly $19...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 10,396 reads 20 comments

  20. Jaguars Free Agency Tracker: Updated Signings, Rumors & Grades

    The Jacksonville Jaguars will have ample cap space to improve a roster that finished 2-14 in 2012 when free agency begins on Tuesday. According to Spotrac , the Jaguars possess $34...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 6,256 reads 17 comments

  21. Texans Free Agency Tracker: Updated Signings, Rumors and Grades

    With limited cap space and a number of in-house free agents, the Houston Texans are unlikely to make any splash moves when the NFL 's free-agency period begins Tuesday. According to Spotrac , the Texans will enter the new league year with just $9..

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 16,997 reads 54 comments

  22. Colts Free Agency Tracker: Updated Signings, Rumors and Grades

    Fresh off a surprising trip to the playoffs in 2012, the Indianapolis Colts can approach the start of the NFL 's free agency period Tuesday with one of the league's most ideal cap situations...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 22,133 reads 47 comments

  23. Are the Seattle Seahawks on the Verge of Becoming the Scariest Team in the NFL?

    Late last month, I broke down how the San Francisco 49ers went from perennial underachiever to arguably the scariest team in the NFL ...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 66,781 reads 595 comments

  24. Best, Worst NFL Free-Agent Signings of All Time

    With the NFL 's free-agency period only a day away, now seems like a fitting time to look back at some of the best and worst signings from free agency's still young past...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 24,751 reads 33 comments

  25. Do the Seattle Seahawks Need to Tone Down Richard Sherman?

    As long as Richard Sherman continues to be an All-Pro on the field, the Seattle Seahawks should have no reason to tone down the multitude of things he's grown famous for saying off it...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 2 months ago 5,610 reads 46 comments