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What is a contract anymore in the NFL?
Life in today’s NFL has certainly changed in the last five years in many ways. One of the biggest areas the game has changed isn’t necessarily on the field, but in the way contracts are built and structured. Does anyone remember the uproar when Kirk Cousins signed a contract with roughly $50 million in guaranteed… read more
The Sean Payton-Russell Wilson marriage will be one of the NFL’s best storylines this season
As training camps get underway, I’ll be doing some features on individual teams throughout the league. Here’s a look at the Denver Broncos. When Russell Wilson was acquired by the Denver Broncos last year after spending ten stellar seasons in Seattle, expectations were high that the veteran quarterback would rejuvenate an offense that had bogged… read more
Joe Burrow leaves Bengals practice after scary “calf injury”
After Justin Herbert signed his big money contract with the Los Angeles Chargers less than 48 hours ago, everyone in the NFL knew which player would be next to get paid. That would be Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. While Burrow remained patient with contract negotiations, the organization felt their hearts skip a beat Thursday… read more
Who is to blame for the NFL’s gambling problem?
The NFL had a decision to make as gambling became legalized in most states. Either fight them and resist the temptation to embrace the gambling aspect of the game, or join them to maximize revenue and hope you didn’t just open up Pandora’s box. As all football fans now know, the league chose the latter…. read more
The Gold Standard is “the standard” when it comes to San Francisco 49ers coverage
The motto at Fans First Sports Network (FFSN) is simple: For the fans, by the fans The reason for this approach might seem simple, yet is not as easy to execute as many might believe. The approach is the fact there are fans who are passionate about their teams, educated on everything about their favorite… read more
Does the addition of Brian Flores keep the Vikings in contention in the NFC?
As training camps get underway, I’ll be doing some features on individual teams throughout the league. Here’s a look at the Minnesota Vikings. With the NFC appearing to be a two-team race between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, it’s easy to forget the Minnesota Vikings went 13-4 last season and featured one of… read more
With Justin Herbert signed, Joe Burrow’s price tag just went up
The Los Angeles Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals were in a stalemate, but it wasn’t on the field. It was in the negotiation room. Was there a trade involve? No, it was the fact both organizations have quarterbacks who are due to receive huge contract extensions this offseason, and the clock was ticking before players go… read more
Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh suspended 4 games for recruiting violations
With NFL teams reporting back to training camp, college football is also getting back to work as they prepare for players to get back on campus and start the ramp up for the upcoming season. One of the premiere college programs just learned they will be without their head coach for four games in 2023…. read more
Opinion or Fact: Are running backs going to strike?
The NFL is constantly evolving and changing. Everything from the equipment used, the players and their abilities, but also how positions are viewed. There was a time when teams believed they could get by with a mediocre quarterback, hello Trent Dilfer, as long as they had a stellar running game and a strong defense. Fast… read more
2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Back
Fantasy Football draft season is quickly approaching with NFL squads reporting for training camps. If you’re like me, you’re already deep into mock drafts and scouring the latest from the online fantasy cognoscenti for any inside scoops on value players and league-winning strategies. While I’m not officially a part of that elite club of fantasy… read more
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