1. 'Hard Knocks' Gives off-the-Radar Bengals the National Spotlight

    It was revealed over the weekend that the Cincinnati Bengals will be reprising their turn on the HBO NFL -reality series, 'Hard Knocks,' for the second time in five years...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 2 days ago 2,982 reads 6 comments

  2. Why the Pittsburgh Steelers Will Fall Short of the Playoffs in 2013

    In 2012, for just the third time since Ben Roethlisberger became the Pittsburgh Steelers ' starting quarterback in 2004, the team missed the playoffs. Their 8-8 record tied for their worst finish in that span as well...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 5 days ago 11,064 reads 160 comments

  3. Breaking Down a Decade of the Cleveland Browns' QB Misery

    When the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, they were awarded the first-overall pick in that year's draft in order to help rebuild the franchise...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 7 days ago 15,076 reads 96 comments

  4. Are the 2013 Ravens Better Than Their 2012 Championship Squad?

    In an almost unheard of move by a reigning Super Bowl champion, the Baltimore Ravens spent this offseason completely retooling their roster...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 8 days ago 5,914 reads 39 comments

  5. Josh Gordon May Be in Trouble Again, But Fans Should Not Expect a Trend

    A standout at OTAs and minicamp. The potential to be an elite wide receiver, in the Andre Johnson mold . The focal point of the Cleveland Browns ' new-look, downfield-passing offense...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 12 days ago 6,918 reads 45 comments

  6. The Cincinnati Bengals Must Solve Their 3rd-Down Problems

    Much attention has been paid to the Cincinnati Bengals ' first and second-round offensive draft picks, tight end Tyler Eifert and running back Giovani Bernard, respectively, ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 13 days ago 1,922 reads 13 comments

  7. The Pros and Cons of Each Ravens WR Vying for the No. 2 Job

    In 2012, then- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin caught 65 regular-season passes for 921 yards and four touchdowns, leading the team in receiving yardage...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 14 days ago 4,084 reads 9 comments

  8. Predicting the NFL's Top 8 Rookies Based on Early OTA Showings

    Teams around the NFL have begun their offseason programs, with organized team activities (OTAs) currently underway or just ending for most...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 14 days ago 88,202 reads 181 comments

  9. Should Browns Fans Be Concerned About Trent Richardson's Leg Injury?

    On Tuesday, it was revealed that Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson 's lower leg strain, which initially was thought to only keep him out of this month's minicamp, will now also cause him to miss part of training camp as well...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 15 days ago 10,244 reads 31 comments

  10. Why the Steelers Should Give JaMarcus Russell a Shot at a Spot on Their Bench

    The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have their quarterback depth chart filled out, with starter Ben Roethlisberger backed up by veteran free-agent addition Bruce Gradkowski and 2013 draft pick Landry Jones...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 16 days ago 12,303 reads 59 comments

  11. Why the San Francisco 49ers Have the Easiest Road to the Super Bowl in 2013

    There is no easy road to the Super Bowl, just teams that make it seem like it exists. The key to reaching the Super Bowl isn't just to plow over every opponent in an easy-as-possible schedule...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 26 days ago 174 reads 90 comments

  12. What to Make of the Cleveland Browns' Recent Running Back Signings

    On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns landed undrafted rookie running back Miguel Maysonet , whom they were awarded off waivers after he was released by the Philadelphia Eagles ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 27 days ago 16,505 reads 54 comments

  13. Is 2013 a Do-or-Die Season for Ben Roethlisberger?

    2013 marks the 10th season that Ben Roethlisberger has been the Pittsburgh Steelers ' starting quarterback. In his Steelers career, Roethlisberger went from Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2004 to the youngest passer to ever win a Super Bowl...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 29 days ago 495 reads 91 comments

  14. How the Browns' Coaches and Coordinators Can Assure Brandon Weeden's Success

    ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi spoke with new Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner , and the first part of that conversation was released on Monday. The topic? Quarterback Brandon Weeden ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 30 days ago 6,593 reads 89 comments

  15. Which Injured Star Will Be Next Season's Adrian Peterson?

    Every NFL season, there are players who suffer serious injuries—that is an inevitability of the sport that everyone who plays it and everyone who watches it knows...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 9,030 reads 46 comments

  16. Cleveland Browns Signing Brian Hoyer Affects Only Thaddeus Lewis for Now

    During his press conference (via ClevelandBrowns .com) on Thursday following OTAs , Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski was asked specifically about the ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 143 reads 59 comments

  17. Ray Rice May Once Again Be the Receiving Savior of the Ravens Passing Game

    Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice said at his youth football clinic, Ray Rice Day, that he's ready to start catching more passes, according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 122 reads 4 comments

  18. Have the Bengals Added Enough Talent to Earn AJ Green 1-on-1 Matchups?

    Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is one of the most talented young players at his position. In his two seasons in the NFL , Green has amassed 2,407 yards, 18 touchdowns and 104 first downs on 162 receptions...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 4,838 reads 49 comments

  19. Grading the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2010 Draft Class

    While a team's rookie class gets dissected in the days and weeks following the NFL draft, the best way to evaluate how well it did is to see how those players that comprised that draft perform over the course of their careers...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 9,866 reads 18 comments

  20. NFL Teams That Have Improved the Most This Offseason

    Every NFL offseason affords each team the opportunity to start over, get things right and build a roster that can contend for a Super Bowl championship in both the short and long term...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 27,380 reads 171 comments

  21. Grading the Cleveland Browns' 2010 Draft Class

    A common practice when any year's NFL draft ends is to hand out draft grades for that year's class. While useful in some respects—it's a way to tally how well a given team ...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 443 reads 21 comments

  22. Grading the Baltimore Ravens' 2010 Draft Class

    Though grading a draft class right after the NFL draft ends is a popular practice, there's not too much one can learn from it...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 5,046 reads 31 comments

  23. NFL Rookies with the Most to Prove in 2013

    Now that the NFL draft is over, players are starting to report to rookie minicamps to begin the journey that hopefully results in a spot on their respective teams' final 53-man roster later in the summer...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 76 reads 26 comments

  24. Grading the Cincinnati Bengals' 2010 Draft Class

    Once the NFL draft ends, there's a mad rush to grade each team's picks. While a good practice in theory, it's ultimately limited...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 3,564 reads 14 comments

  25. Solution to the Browns' Cornerback Problem Can Be Found in Their Front 7

    The Cleveland Browns were criticized for not finding a starting-caliber cornerback in the early days of free agency, but it seemed to only indicate it would be a position they would address in the draft...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 1 month ago 9,199 reads 75 comments