NFL running backs overall value continues to take a blow

There are certain positions in the NFL which simply haven’t held their value as much as others over the years. Quarterback has always been highly valued among all 32 franchises, but the drop in value at other positions has been precipitous. In today’s game, a position like safety has seen its value decrease, but nothing… read more

Film Room: To get vertical, the NFL’s best offenses are thinking horizontally

This subject was discussed in detail on the most recent episode of my NFL podcast, “The Call Sheet.” Check it out at the bottom of this article: When Hal Mumme got the head coaching job at the University of Kentucky in 1997, he took one look at the Wildcats’ schedule and realized something had to… read more

2023 NFL Draft 1st Round picks who haven’t signed their rookie deals

It is hard to believe NFL training camps are slated to kick off in just a few days, but what might be an even bigger surprise are the number of 1st Round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft who have yet to sign their rookie contracts. Compared to other years, most draft picks have already… read more

DeAndre Hopkins returns to the AFC, signing with the Titans

When it comes to high profile players still on the open market, not many were larger than former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. After being released by the Cardinals, due to salary cap reasons, Hopkins shopped around a multitude of teams before making his decision. The last report was the teams… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Welcome to the Steel Curtain Network

Let me take you back to January 2023. Shockingly, my colleague Bryan Anthony Davis received an email from our former employer telling us our podcast platform would no longer be supported by their platform in a month’s time. We don’t have to stop, but we won’t be able to receive any financial reimbursement for our… read more

AFC Preview: Quarterbacks are king in a highly-competitive AFC

This is part two of our conference preview series. Here, we examine the AFC. For a look at the NFC, click HERE. The NFC is heavy at the top, with Philadelphia and San Francisco as good as any team in the league. But the AFC is far deeper, with as many as 12 teams having… read more

The Steel Curtain Network

When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers, you trust those who have been covering the team in some capacity for years. That is exactly what the Steel Curtain Network brings to Fans First Sports Network. If you found the Pittsburgh Steelers tab of the website, and are looking for the Steel Curtain Network, you are… read more

Quinnen Williams 4-year contract proves value of defensive line

While the NFL is in the lull between offseason workouts and training camp, you could possibly consider this time of the calendar as “signing season”. No, this doesn’t mean players are being added to rosters at a ridiculous rate, but rather teams are having the opportunity to work with players and their agents to iron… read more

NFC Preview: Evaluating the conference as we await the inevitable Eagles-49ers championship rematch

It’s mid-July, which means NFL training camps are right around the corner. Just about everyone is an optimist this time of year – and this season, that includes Jets and Lions fans! Hope springs eternal as we prepare for another season of the greatest sport known to man. I’m not here to rain on anyone’s… read more

Ranking the 2023 NFL: AFC Divisions

The NFL offseason is the longest in that of professional sports, and yet it is the NFL which is the most captivating from a year-round perspective. When you think about it, it really is amazing. Let’s take a look at the cyclical aspect of the NFL: NFL Regular season ends NFL Playoffs Super Bowl One… read more

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