There are still about 3 months until April's NFL Draft, but it's never too early to start speculating. The first 24 picks are now set after the Wild Card Round, and fans have a clearer image of who may go where. Here, we will be looking at some of the biggest storylines from early in the draft process.
The most obvious hire of the 2025 coaching carousel has been made official, as Mike Vrabel will make his way back to New England, this time as a coach.
One of the first articles published on this website last year was titled exactly this. Now, at this point 1 year ago, I truly did believe that there were only 5 contenders. This time around, we are going to have to make some tough cuts to slim this number down. I was able to correctly predict the Chiefs last season as on of my 5 (to be fair, they were in everybody's), so we'll see if I can go 2 for 2. Truth be told, it would be pretty embarrassing if I didn't given that their are only 14 teams in the playoffs to begin with, but the point still holds.
In the NFL, you are lucky to find a coach that stays with a team for 10 years or more. You could have great success for 5 years, but 1 or 2 bad seasons and you are gone. You could win Coach of the Year, but 1 or 2 bad seasons and you are gone (Matt Nagy). The worst of all , however, is one that many teams are often guilty of -- firing your coach after just 1 season, many of which were never given a real chance because of just how bad their roster was. Here, we will take a look at all the coaches fired after (or during) their first season in the past5 years, how it worked out for their respective teams, and whether the firing was fair.
Last week, the Eagles made a move to acquire former first round pick and Penn State product Jahan Dotson from their in-division rival, the Washington Commanders. The decision was made with roster cut down days coming up, and while Dotson certsainly would've found his way into the 53 man squad, he wasn't a big enough contributor to put him into untouchable territory, and with Washington still likely well out of contention, there was no use in keeping him around.
Through just 2 weeks of the NFL season we already have pure chaos. The Bengals? 0-2. Same with the Ravens. Bryce Young? Benched. Here, though, we will be looking at the 5 biggest takeaways after each team's first 2 games.
This year more than ever, the abnormally large ratio of quarterbacks picked compared to others was especially evident. Picks 1, 2, and 3. All QBs. Pick 8, for whatever reason, was a QB, and truthfully was the main reason this is being written. 2 more would come in the next 4 picks, with one of them being a projected day 2-3 pick. So, yes it makes sense that the most important position on the field would be picked more than others, but why reach so much for 1) someone you don't even need or 2) someone you could have gotten later in the draft?
Welcome to InSzn's Way Too Early 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Mock Draft season is year round at InSzn Sports, and we will be introducing you to the next draft prospects. The first-round picks will be based on current Super Bowl odds, but anything can happen next season. Hence the title, many of these players projections are unknown, as we do not have the upcoming year's sample size to determine whether or not they are deserving of a first round pick. Remember, for more articles like this one, check out our NFL page and leave a comment below with your takes on next years draft class.
After the NFL Draft, it is always good to look at the teams who upgraded themselves enough to the point where they are being overlooked as a playoff contender. Teams who addressed needs and holes on both sides of the ball, and while they may not have been the best last year, could sneak their way into a division title or backend wild card spot. In this article, we will breakdown the 5 teams with the best chance to do just that.
On Tuesday, the Tennessee Titans signed former Bengals WR Tyler Boyd on a 1 year deal worth up to $4.5 Million. Tennessee continues to add to their WR room, as Boyd is the second notable signing -- the first being Calvin Ridley -- made by GM Ran Carthon and co. this offseason. While the signing is great for the overall team and will give them a brand new slot receiver with ties to new HC Brian Callahan (the Bengals former OC), it leaves the future of 2022 first round pick Treylon Burks in doubt.
The 2024 NFL Draft has officially come to an end, and we now have a clear view of next season’s rosters and what they offer. With the addition of an impressive draft class, some teams will certainly improve from last season. While others may find themselves reflecting on the opportunities they missed. In addition, we have also witnessed several interesting trades over this off-season. As the teams start to truly come together, it is the perfect time to give our predictions for next year's season.
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Welcome to InSzn Sport's 2024 NFL Draft grades for every team. Each team's grade will be based on their own biggest needs, overall value and the potential of the drafted player. Not every team's selection will be mentioned, but notable selections will be highlighted and mainly used for each team's grade. For more articles like this one, subscribe to our InSzn + newsletter and enjoy reading!
After years of trouble at the quarterback position following their Super Bowl loss, and even more so following Matt Ryan's departure, the Falcons signed former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins. Despite his season ending Achilles injury, he was still one of the most sought after QBs on the market in the offseason. Directly following their deal, it was viewed as an overpay for an aging Quarterback coming off of an injury and joining a new system. Still, the team made the signing and would have to live with that decision.
With the first round of the NFL Draft behind us and every pick made, it is time to go over the most head scratching, and the best choices made across the league. Several teams showed their true colors, letting fans know the direction they are headed and what to expect, while others pushed themselves into contention and furthered their chance of taking home the Lombardi Trophy next February.
Welcome to The Aftermath, a series where we look back on old trades and see how they affected teams involved, years later. For Part 3, we will take a look into the Eagles and Titans draft day trade that sent AJ Brown to Philly.
As we close in on this year's NFL draft, there are several unanswered questions stemming from free agency. Most recently, the Bills-Texans trade makes Buffalo a top contender for a Wide Receiver in the draft, even with the positioning of their pick. In this article, we will breakdown the biggest storylines as the draft inches closer.
On Tuesday, after months of speculation, the Bills and Texans reached a deal to send Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs to Houston. In exchange, the Bills received a second round pick in 2025, and are giving a fifth and sixth as well.
Welcome to The Aftermath, a new series where we look back on old trades and see how they affected teams involved, years later. For Part 1, we will take a look into the Rams and Lions QB swap of two former #1 overall picks.
Back in 2022, when the Jaguars and Lions held the top two picks in the draft, there were rumors floating around about 4 QBs who could possibly go in the first round. 1 of them did. Speaking of that one, Kenny Pickett is in line to back up Russell Wilson at the start of the 2024 season. There is also only 1 QB who has a solidified starter spot. That one man is Brock Purdy, Mr. Irrelevant.
In recent years, the value of the running-back position has been up for debate. The average length of a running-back's career is 2.57 years (Statista). Obviously, there are outliers to this statistic, such as Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore, who both played at least 15 years in the NFL.
After a strong career at Pittsburgh, QB Kenny Pickett was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. For the first few weeks in his rookie season, he sat on the bench and painfully watched Mitch Trubisky (who has since been released) lead the offense to a consistent 15 points. Steelers faithful called for Pickett to start, booing Trubisky each time he ran out onto the field. They thought "how could this possibly get worse?"
Is the addition of flag football as an Olympic sport a good idea?
As we approach the start of the 2024 Free Agency period, there are many quarterbacks around the league unsure of where, or even if, they will play next season. In this article, we will break down 3 of the most intriguing QB stories, what there options are for next season, and how that will effect their careers in the future.
With Superbowl LVIII having wrapped up and the Chiefs keeping their crown as the reigning champions, arguments have arose on whether Patrick Mahomes will ever catch Tom Brady and his undisputed G.O.A.T status, and there is most definitely something to be said for that. So, to break down both sides of the story, I will explain the reasoning behind both opinions.
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This year, much to many fans dismay, we will be getting a rematch of the 2020 Super Bowl. However, instead of Jimmy Garoppolo at the helm, the 49ers have the new and exciting QB in Brock Purdy, last year's "Mr. Irrelevant" who has led the 49ers to two straight top-2 seeds.
The 2023 Draft Class was filled with talent from top to bottom, and the top 10 picks were no different. There were certainly some ups and downs, but overall it was a well built out group of players. Here is a look at how the top 10 would shake out if there was a redraft today.
In the 2017/2018 Playoffs, the Titans faced the Chiefs in the Wild Card Round. With Marcus Mariota and DeMarco Murray leading a comeback, they would go on to defeat the Chiefs before falling to the Patriots in the Divisional Round.
*Teams with a Top 3 pick that are almost definitely selecting a QB (Patriots, Commanders) were not included.
In my mind, there are 5 teams in this year's NFL playoffs that have separated themselves from the pack as real contenders. Obviously, there is always the chance that a team comes out of nowhere and makes a deep run, but these 5 times are the clear favorites.
If you have watched the Eagles over the last 3-4 weeks of the NFL Regular Season, you would know that they have struggled mightily in nearly all facets of the game. To say the least, they have been dreadfully underperforming during this span, and have had the worst NFL 3rd-down defense at 48% (via Yahoo! Sports). Opposing offenses on average would convert on 3rd down just under 1 out of every 2 times. Even though they addressed their secondary need by acquiring Kevin Byard from the Titans, they have still been mediocre there if not bad. Before Week 18, the Philly allowed six 300-yard games from opposing quarterbacks (via SportsNaut). It is becoming increasingly clear that the Eagles have one of if not the worst defense in the playoffs.
