Free Agency Update: NFL Free Agency Recap The first week of free agency is always a madhouse, and this week certainly lived up to the hype. We saw the Giants give $200 million to four players in an attempt to repair their dreadful defense from a season ago, the Eagles attempt to trade away any remaining vestige of Chip Kelly as if he were the deposed king of a rival house, and the Dolphins do the … [Read more...]
Here’s what the Broncos need to do right now (podcast)
Here's what the Broncos need to do right now (podcast) Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes or via RSS feed With the first week of NFL free agency coming to a close, it's time to sit back and take stock of where things stand in the ol' National Football League. Our pal Frank Schwab from Yahoo Sports' Shutdown Corner joins us to discuss all matters NFL. What's Denver … [Read more...]
Patriots set to sign WR Chris Hogan away from Bills
Patriots set to sign WR Chris Hogan away from Bills The New England Patriots have been characteristically quiet since free agency began, signing only veteran linebacker/special teamer Ramon Humber to this point. But that will likely change soon, with reports that the Patriots have offered Buffalo Bills receiver Chris Hogan a three-year, $12 million deal. Hogan is a restricted free agent, but … [Read more...]
NFL draft: Ezekiel Elliott up, Joey Bosa down before OSU pro day?
NFL draft: Ezekiel Elliott up, Joey Bosa down before OSU pro day? On Friday, the biggest pro day of the 2016 NFL draft cycle will take place at Ohio State, and it’s possible that the Buckeyes’ two highest-drafted prospects — defensive end Joey Bosa and running back Ezekiel Elliott — don’t turn in a full workout. Twenty-two players in all will showcase their skills for scouts, and it’s a big … [Read more...]
Cam Newton’s hat is large enough to host its own Super Bowl
Cam Newton's hat is large enough to host its own Super Bowl When last we saw Cam Newton after the Super Bowl, he looked like he wanted to curl up and hide away from the world. Thursday night at the Lakers-Cavs game, he wore a hat large enough to let him do just that: Newton, of course, is no stranger to bold fashion choices; he regularly wears non-regulation cleats before games, and his … [Read more...]
Why the Browns still haven’t released Johnny Manziel
Why the Browns still haven't released Johnny Manziel The way the Cleveland Browns have passively aggressively talked about Johnny Manziel the past month, you'd have thought that they wouldn't wait one minute past the start of the league year to cut the troubled quarterback. But Wednesday came and went and Manziel was still with the Browns. He'll be gone at some point, it's just a matter of … [Read more...]
Is RG3’s best landing spot with Rams? Breaking down his next move
Is RG3's best landing spot with Rams? Breaking down his next move Robert Griffin, since he was benched last summer, has lived on the periphery of the NFL. He is still around, but we haven't heard or seen much from him at all. He didn't play a snap last season. He hasn't posted anything on Twitter about his future, and it's hard to even remember when his last interview was. But he's a … [Read more...]
Free Agency Update: Top 50 NFL Free Agents Left
Free Agency Update: Top 50 NFL Free Agents Left Team transactions came fast and furious during Wednesday's opening of the new NFL league year, and all of the action was covered on Rotoworld's Player News Page. With most of the top players now under contract, these are the Top 50 Unrestricted Free Agents remaining entering day two.1. Ryan Fitzpatrick -- Only starting-caliber QB left. Still seems … [Read more...]
John Elway digs at Osweiler, hints he didn’t want to be a Bronco
John Elway digs at Osweiler, hints he didn't want to be a Bronco Something is telling us that John Elway isn't worried about his quarterback situation. The Denver Broncos have lost their two top quarterbacks with the retirement of Peyton Manning and the free-agent defection on Wednesday of Brock Osweiler, the only two men who have started games for the team since Tim Tebow was the starter in … [Read more...]
Browns gutted as top four free agents leave in free agency
Browns gutted as top four free agents leave in free agency The Cleveland Browns: New regime, new players, same low expectations? Has Joe Thomas reconsidered his stance on the team's new direction? In light of the Browns' first few hours of free agency, he might want to. The Browns lost their four best free agent — four legitimate NFL starters, too — to other teams on Wednesday. [NFL free … [Read more...]