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Ian Hanford

Ian Hanford

NFL Associate Editor

Ian is entering his fourth season as B/R's NFL Associate Editor after 10 years as an editor with the Breaking News Team. Before taking on an editing role, he worked as a Breaking News writer. As NFL Associate Editor, he works with a writing staff to create high-quality NFL content for B/R readers to consume year-round, whether that's coverage of tentpole events such as the Super Bowl and NFL Draft or reacting to topical items in the news cycle, such as trades or free-agent signings. Ian also helps manage the NFL Scouting Dept., made up of four expert scouts, to cover the NFL draft every season through scouting reports, in-depth analysis, mock drafts, and big boards throughout the cycle.

About

Ian is entering his fourth season as B/R's NFL Associate Editor after 10 years as an editor with the Breaking News Team. Before taking on an editing role, he worked as a Breaking News writer. As NFL Associate Editor, he works with a writing staff to create high-quality NFL content for B/R readers to consume year-round, whether that's coverage of tentpole events such as the Super Bowl and NFL Draft or reacting to topical items in the news cycle, such as trades or free-agent signings. Ian also helps manage the NFL Scouting Dept., made up of four expert scouts, to cover the NFL draft every season through scouting reports, in-depth analysis, mock drafts, and big boards throughout the cycle.

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Latest Content

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    Standing with the San Diego Loyal After Their Championship ForfeitThe San Diego Loyal forfeited the USL championship match this week after one of their players said anti-gay slurs were directed at him by an opponent. Bleacher Report's Sam Toles shares his reaction:
  • LeBron James Injury: Updates on Heat Star's Ankle
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    LeBron James Injury: Updates on Heat Star's AnkleLeBron James injured his ankle while driving to the basket versus the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday evening but managed to tough it out and stay in the game.
  • Dwyane Wade Injury: Updates on Heat Star's Status and Return
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    Dwyane Wade Injury: Updates on Heat Star's Status and ReturnUpdates from Tuesday, Feb. 11
  • Ty Lawson Injury: Updates on Nuggets Guard's Ribs and Return
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    Ty Lawson Injury: Updates on Nuggets Guard's Ribs and ReturnUpdates from Monday, March 3
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Tajh Boyd's Updated 2013 Heisman Outlook After Loss to Florida State Tajh Boyd didn't look like a fifth-year senior vying for a Heisman Trophy Saturday night against Florida State...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Clayton Kershaw Reportedly Offered $300 Million Dodgers Contract During Season Clayton Kershaw isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2015 season, but the Dodgers don't want to waste any time locking up their ace southpaw...
  • Braves 1B Coach Terry Pendleton Shoves Chris Johnson in Dugout Altercation
    Ian Hanford•12y
    Braves 1B Coach Terry Pendleton Shoves Chris Johnson in Dugout AltercationTerry Pendleton made his discontent with Chris Johnson extremely obvious by shoving the Braves third baseman in a bizarre dugout altercation Saturday night.
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Zach Cunningham to Vanderbilt: Commodores Land 4-Star LB RecruitOutside linebacker Zach Cunningham has decided that Vanderbilt was the best fit for the next step of his football career. The 4-star prospect will now do everything he can to hone his skill and remain productive at the next level...
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    Quinton Powell to USC: Trojans Land 4-Star OLB RecruitOutside linebacker Quinton Powell has announced that he will play his college football for USC beginning next season...
  • Ian Hanford•13y
    Wizards PG John Wall to Return from Knee Injury on Saturday Against HawksThe Washington Wizards don't have to miss John Wall any longer. According to Craig Stouffer of the Washington Examiner, Wall is returning to Randy Wittman's lineup: After ...
  • Ian Hanford•13y
    NHL and NHLPA Reportedly Reach Agreement on New CBA to End Lengthy LockoutTalks between the NHL 's league office and the players' association have reached a positive conclusion after the sides reportedly agreed to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, according to TSN ...
  • Ian Hanford•13y
    Wisconsin vs. Stanford: Front 7 Will Lead David Shaw's Team to VictoryStanford boasts one of the best defenses in the nation because of its front seven, and that group will earn the Cardinal a victory on Tuesday...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Sugar Bowl 2013: Teddy Bridgewater Will Crumble vs. Daunting Florida DefenseTeddy Bridgewater led the Louisville Cardinals to 10 wins this season, but he hasn't faced a defense like the Florida Gators. Units like that simply don't exist in the Big East, and Bridgewater won't be prepared for it in the Sugar Bowl...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    2013 NFL Draft: Underrated Skill Players Who Will Be Immediate Offensive WeaponsThe 2013 NFL draft doesn't feature many bonafide stars on offense, so teams will have to search deeper for skill players who can make an impact. Players will be there too. These guys may not jump out at you as a true No...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    NFL Playoffs 2013: Key Player in Each Wild-Card Weekend MatchupEach Wild Card Weekend matchup will come down to a few key decisions, plays and players. There are no more cupcake games. Every team in the NFL playoffs is talented and eager to claim this year's Super Bowl trophy...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    NFL Draft Order 2013: Teams That Will Use Position to Fill Major Offensive NeedWith the first 20 picks of the NFL draft set in stone, teams can start thinking about how to attack their big boards in April...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Capital One Bowl 2013: Players Who Will Impress NFL Scouts with Huge PerformanceThe Capital One Bowl isn't just about bragging rights for the Georgia Bulldogs and Nebraska Cornhuskers. It also provides another opportunity for players to prove themselves to NFL scouts before April's NFL draft...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets 12/31/12: Video Highlights and RecapThe Houston Rockets outlasted the Atlanta Hawks Monday night to win a high-scoring affair, 123-104. If Atlanta could have found any sort of focus on the defensive end, this game would have been close...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Rose Bowl 2013: Players Who Must Step Up for Wisconsin to Defeat StanfordThe Big Ten didn't put its best foot forward this season, and Wisconsin's disappointing campaign didn't help. If the Badgers want to redeem themselves versus the Stanford Cardinal in the Rose Bowl, a few players are going to have to step up their game...
  • Ian Hanford•8y
    Super Bowl Predictions 2013: Teams with Smallest Chance of Reaching Final GameThe NFL playoffs will begin on January 5, but it's not too early to look toward the Super Bowl . Every team that earned a postseason berth is dangerous, but some are more likely to make a run to the NFL's ultimate game...
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