Here we go, some defensive grades after a high scoring affair in Lubbock. Defensive Line: C- Look, the pass rush has just not been there this year. Coach DeRuyter loves to blitz, but right now it feels like a necessity to do so. This group, helped by the linebackers, has been good against the ground… read more

On Saturday October 5th ,2024, at 3:30 PM eastern time, the Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Columbus Ohio to take on the 3rd ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State 4-0 comes of a dominating 38-7 victory over the Michigan State Spartans in Lansing Michigan. Iowa 3-1 won their last game at Minnesota 31-14 on September 21st…. read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers moving along through the 2024 NFL season and are coming back home in Week 5 to face the Dallas Cowboys in prime time. As the Steelers took the practice field for their first official day of preparation for Dallas, there were 5 players who did not participate while 2 were limited. In… read more

The Houston Texans improved to 3-1 with their 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. C.J. Stroud had a massive day throwing for 345 yards and two touchdowns. Nico Collins was Stroud’s favorite target hauling in 12 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. The Houston defense held the Jaguars to just 169 yards through the… read more

In Week 4 of the NFL season, the 3–0 Pittsburgh Steelers faced the 1–2 Indianapolis Colts. The game was chaotic for the Steelers, who struggled with injuries, key mistakes, and missed opportunities from the first snap onward. The Steelers’ defense, previously dominant, allowed three consecutive scoring drives by the Colts on their first three possessions…. read more

Well, it looks like I picked a bad week to start reading Dick LeBeau’s book “Legendary” chronicling the 2008 defense. I was all fired up and ready to see a dominating performance by the current squad this past Sunday, but ain’t nobody writing a book about that debacle. There’s a popular saying that I believe… read more

As the Cleveland Browns prepare to travel to Washington D.C. to play the up-and-coming Washington Commanders. Much scrutiny has been put on the team. The defensive has not been as dominate as it was in 2023. The offense has struggled to score points. The 1-3 start is disappointing. There are legitimate reasons for this slow… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are four games into the regular season, and that means it’s time to track who has done well, stock up, and who hasn’t, stock down, as the team turns the page to the Dallas Cowboys coming to town in Week 5 of the regular season. As always, these are just my lists,… read more

This secondary is dinged up beyond all belief. We are down potentially four or five defensive backs if I recall correctly? And on Saturday night, the secondary got torched to the tune of 426. With all the justified pressure on that unit, it seems reasonable to shine a spotlight on a play this group made… read more