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An 18 Game NFL Schedule will happen, but changes will be made
A recent article by Mark Maske in the Washington Post brought attention to the NFL increasing the regular season games from 17 to 18 and bringing the exhibition season down to 2 games. The reaction to this news was positive. I think it’s because of having an odd number of games doesn’t feel right. But… read more
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Getting to know the Steelers 2024 UDFAs: John Rhys Plumlee
After the Pittsburgh Steelers selected seven players in the 2024 NFL draft, they continued adding to the roster by coming to terms with five undrafted free agents. With many draft profiles focusing on those players towards the top and middle of the NFL draft, it is time to get to take a look at these… read more
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The Steelers add a brawler in 4th-Round lineman Mason McCormick
The Steelers selected guard Mason McCormick from South Dakota State in the 4th Round of last week’s NFL draft. Here’s a profile: McCormick fits in perfectly with the emphasis general manager Omar Khan and his scouting guru Andy Weidl have placed on physicality since they were hired in 2022. Pittsburgh drafted just one offensive or… read more
The Falcons were dumb for drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round
Few teams have drawn universal criticism for how they went about their business in the just-completed 2024 NFL Draft, but the Atlanta Falcons are one of them. The marks that the pundits have given Atlanta are pretty bad, but if I had to put a grade on it, I’d use four letters: D.U.M.B. Why? Mainly… read more
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FILM ROOM: ILB Payton Wilson is a compelling project for the Steelers
After already nabbing OT Troy Fautanu, OC Zach Frazier and WR Roman Wilson with their first three picks, most anticipated the Steelers would pivot to the other side of the ball with their fourth selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. While cornerback remained the most critical vacancy on that unit, GM Omar Khan instead opted… read more
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Steelers Stock Report: Post-NFL Draft Edition
Welcome to the “week after.” Yes, the 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone. Prospects have turned into pros, rosters are coming into focus, and the National Football League is about to go as quiet as it ever does over the next 3 months until Training Camps begin. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, seven new faces… read more
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Steelers finally make decision on the 5th year options for Najee Harris and Justin Fields
The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have two 1st Round picks from the 2021 NFL Draft on their roster in Najee Harris and Justin Fields. This means that prior to the 2024 season the team has to make a decision on their intentions for the 5th year option on both players. In case you don’t know, these… read more
New-Look New England Patriots Offense Following Addition Of Drake Maye
There is officially a new era in New England. Bill Belichick is out and Jerod Mayo is the new head coach. Mac Jones is gone and now, the franchise officially has its next quarterback. On Thursday night with the third-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Patriots added Drake Maye. This was the fit… read more
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Steelers rookie minicamp just over a week away
Over the past week, the Pittsburgh Steelers have added seven players from the 2024 NFL draft, five undrafted rookie free agents, and have invited numerous players to their rookie minicamp. So when will the Steelers get their first opportunity to see these players? For those who may not know, the NFL gives teams two potential… read more
Examining the most interesting drafts in the AFC
This article is the second in a series I’m writing on the teams in each conference I thought had the most interesting drafts last weekend. The first article, to which I’ve linked below, was on the NFC. This one profiles the AFC. Most Interesting NFC Drafts Denver Broncos Let’s start in Denver, where the Broncos… read more
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