Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

10 players mentioned by Mike Tomlin following Thursday’s training camp practice

The Pittsburgh Steelers took to the practice field at St. Vincent College for training camp on Thursday. Following practice, head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media about their first day on the field. Since he was asked about a number of players, I am excited to continue the players mentioned article at Steel Curtain Network!… 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

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

Kirk Cousins’ future in Minnesota hinges on 2023 performance

With the upcoming NFL season on the horizon, the spotlight shifts to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and the lingering uncertainty surrounding his future with the team beyond 2023. As the four-time Pro Bowler approaches the last year of his contract, the pressing question of whether he will continue wearing the purple and gold jersey… 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

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

T.J Hockenson is primed to ascend to an even more elite level

On the first day of November in 2022, Minnesota Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made his best move by acquiring T.J. Hockenson.

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

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

Replacing Dalvin Cook’s production comes with great risk for Vikings

Dalvin Cook had been touted as the future at running back from the moment the Minnesota Vikings selected him as the 41st pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Yet, as we know, the NFL’s shelf life for an effective rusher is quite limited. The 1,503 touches Cook received over the past six seasons seems to… 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

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