1. Storylines to Watch Heading Out of NFL Free Agency

    Two weeks after the 2013 free-agency period kicked off, the frenzied NFL has started to slow down a bit. But as we have come to realize, this league is a year-round event with the offseason just as newsworthy as the product on the field at times...

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  2. Is Spending Mega Bucks in NFL Free Agency Actually a Winning Strategy?

    The deconstruction of the Baltimore Ravens actually began towards the end of the 2012 regular season when future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis announced that this year would be his last...

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  3. NFL Free Agent Additions with the Most Upside

    The NFL has proven once again that it takes no time off throughout the year, as the free-agency signing period kicked off last Tuesday (March 12) and stole the show...

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  4. Kansas City Royals: Luis Mendoza Making Strong Case to Be Team's No. 5 Starter

    Coming off a season that yielded just 72 wins, it may surprise some that the Kansas City Royals entered spring training with very few positions up for grabs...

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  5. Breaking Down Andy Reid's Complete Overhaul of the Kansas City Chiefs

    With the completion of a 2-14 season comes many changes to an organization, as the Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2013 offseason with plenty of question marks...

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  6. Breaking Down Chip Kelly's First Moves as Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach

    Aside from all of the free-agent news breaking over the last couple of days, the offseason’s biggest move might have been Chip Kelly making the jump from the college ranks to become the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles ...

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  7. Miami Dolphins Free Agency 2013: Team Must Now Add Big Target for Ryan Tannehill

    The Miami Dolphins are set up to be very active this offseason, as the NFL ’s new league year kicked off on Tuesday afternoon...

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  8. Ryan Tannehill Must Step Up in 2013 After Miami Dolphins' Free-Agency Moves

    Other than the fanbase, there may be no one associated with the Miami Dolphins more ecstatic right now than second-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill ...

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  9. Royals Move Luke Hochevar to the Bullpen: What's Next for the Former Top Pick?

    It seems the Kansas City Royals are finally starting to gain perspective on their jaded allegiance toward right-handed pitcher Luke Hochevar ...

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  10. Matt Cassel Trade Is in Kansas City Chiefs' Best Interest

    Following last season’s 2-14 debacle—largely fueled by the poor quarterback play of Matt Cassel and Brady Quinn —the Kansas City Chiefs set out to fix their issues under center...

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  11. NFL Free Agents Who Don't Deserve a Second Chance

    The new league year has begun in the NFL for the 2013 season, kicking off on Tuesday afternoon with a flurry of activity...

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  12. Chase Daniel Signing Means Chiefs Will Avoid QB Position in 2013 NFL Draft

    The Kansas City Chiefs have avoided using premium draft picks on the quarterback position since whiffing on Todd Blackledge back in 1983...

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  13. Chiefs Should Still Pursue Top Cornerback Despite Dunta Robinson Signing

    News broke last Friday that the Kansas City Chiefs and cornerback Dunta Robinson had agreed to a long-term contract ( via Yahoo Sports , per Adam Schefter )...

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  14. NFL Free Agency 2013: Clues to Where the Top 16 Players Will Land

    Beginning tonight at midnight, NFL teams can initiate negotiations with player agents in advance of next Tuesday (March 12 at 4 p.m.) when players can officially sign contracts...

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  15. Dwayne Bowe Signs Long-Term Deal with Chiefs, but Team Needs More Help at WR

    The Kansas City Chiefs continued what could be considered the best offseason of any NFL team thus far by securing their three most important free agents on Monday: wide receiver Dwayne Bowe , left tackle Branden Albert and punter Dustin Colquitt...

    Jeremy Sickel Written by Jeremy Sickel about 3 months ago 2,384 reads 54 comments

  16. Why the Oakland Raiders Must Steer Clear of Mike Holmgren

    There comes a time in a head coach or general manager's career when he becomes grandfathered in to a permanent place in the NFL —when past success trumps recent results. Former Super Bowl winner Mike Holmgren has reached this point...

    Jeremy Sickel Written by Jeremy Sickel about 3 months ago 9,121 reads 67 comments

  17. Miami Dolphins Should Place 2013 Franchise Tag on Jake Long

    With the deadline fast approaching for NFL teams to apply their franchise tags on impending free agents (Monday at 4 p.m. ET), the Miami Dolphins are faced with an interesting decision as the offseason begins to ramp up...

    Jeremy Sickel Written by Jeremy Sickel about 3 months ago 1,878 reads 58 comments

  18. Predicting the Biggest Contract at Every Position in 2013 NFL Free Agency

    Now that Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens have reached an agreement on a long-term deal, the offseason's biggest splash has been made...

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  19. NFL Draft 2013: Quarterback Should Still Be on Kansas City Chiefs' Radar

    Now that the dust has settled on the trade reported by Jay Glazer of Fox Sports between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs involving quarterback Alex Smith , it is time for each team to figure out what the next move is...

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  20. The Best Gifts Joe Philbin Can Give Ryan Tannehill in Free Agency, NFL Draft

    Leading the Miami Dolphins to a 7-9 record in his rookie season, Ryan Tannehill showed enough promise under center in 2012 to provide this organization with the belief that his lofty draft status (eighth overall) was no mirage...

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  21. 49ers Trading Alex Smith to Chiefs Should Signal More Moves Prior to the Draft

    The San Francisco 49ers are no strangers to the NFL limelight, as the framework of a trade to send backup quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs was leading news on Wednesday ( via NFL...

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  22. Alex Smith Traded to Chiefs: KC's Next Move Should Be Unloading Draft's Top Pick

    According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a trade involving current backup quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick, Alex Smith ...

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  23. Making the Case for the Chiefs to Make Luke Joeckel the NFL Draft's Top Pick

    As the combine results roll in, NFL organizations continue to compile more data to help determine how their rankings will take shape in advance of April’s draft. And with the No...

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  24. Steven Jackson Rumors: Should Chiefs Pursue Veteran RB in Free Agency?

    Veteran athletes get to a certain point when having options becomes the top priority. Choosing where to play the next season, being able to freely negotiate salary or even deciding ...

    Jeremy Sickel Written by Jeremy Sickel about 3 months ago 2,104 reads 17 comments

  25. Why Matt Barkley Could Replace Blaine Gabbert as Jaguars' Starting QB

    The 2012 season wrapped up almost three weeks ago, but the NFL has definitely become a year-round experience...

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