Veteran defensive players Mathis, Mayo announce they are retiring Two of the NFL's better defensive players of this generation announced on Monday that they are retiring. Rashean Mathis, a cornerback who spent the first decade of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the final three with the Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, who played for eight years, are … [Read more...]

By the Numbers: QB Consistency Ratings One of the most misleading pieces of information used by essentially everyone, including myself, in the fantasy football community is a player’s end of season ranking. Carson Palmer was the “fifth-best” quarterback. Lamar Miller was the “sixth-best” running back. Doug Baldwin was the “seventh-best” wide receiver. We use these designations because they are … [Read more...]

It's actually shocking that Roger Goodell doesn't make more money Is it crazy to think that Roger Goodell is worth the money? Bear with me here. There's a report out that the NFL's commissioner earned a 2014 salary of $34.1 million, and people are aghast at how such a hated public figure — who might not even be that good at his job— is worth that kind of annual salary, the likes of which … [Read more...]

Roger Goodell's pay dropped again in 2014, still made a fortune It says something when you make $34.1 million in a year, and it's a massive pay cut from the compensation of some previous years. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is many things, and "filthy, stinking rich" is definitely on that list. He made $34.1 million over the 2014 league year according to tax documents, as reported by ESPN's … [Read more...]

NFL stars enjoy a night at the Grammy Awards Some NFL players are living it up thus far this offseason. To wit: on Monday night, three of the game's biggest names were in Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards. Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller had Twitter buzzing for his sartorial choice - the 26-year old Denver Broncos linebacker wore a silvery, patterned jacket with a dark blue tie that matched his … [Read more...]

Von Miller pokes fun at Cam Newton in 'Saturday Night Live' skit Like many Super Bowl MVPs, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is enjoying his time in the spotlight. Before heading to the West Coast, where he'll present a Grammy at Monday night's presentation, Miller stopped by 30 Rockefeller Center on Saturday to take part in "Saturday Night Live's" Weekend Update segment. Miller helps to … [Read more...]

Report: TMZ paid $100,000 for Ray Rice videos The price for the videos that ended a career and rattled the NFL to its core: $100,000. That's how much TMZ paid for the two security camera videos of Ray Rice attacking his then-fiance Janay Palmer in an Atlantic City casino in February 2014. The videos, released separately, provoked outrage and put the NFL on the defensive in a way it had never … [Read more...]

DeAndre Hopkins wants to be a Texan for life, despite no QB yet It's a risk, but one DeAndre Hopkins says he's willing to take. The Pro Bowl receiver told the Houston Chronicle he wants to spend his entire career with the Houston Texans. Despite the team not currently having a franchise quarterback befitting of his special talents. "If I can play my whole career here, I would," Hopkins … [Read more...]

Could more scandal be coming for Broncos' Peyton Manning and will it stick? Are there more Peyton Manning scandals soon to be exposed? Shaun King, the New York Daily News writer who on Saturday posted a story that alleges Manning’s “squeaky-clean” image is built on lies, posted on Facebook on Sunday that he has more information on the Denver Broncos quarterback that will be published in the … [Read more...]

Dynasty Rankings: Dynasty Mock Draft The 2015 season is in the books, and 2016 is in the throes of winter. It can be a depressing time for football fans. The solution? A ridiculously early look at next year and beyond with a Dynasty mock. The draft and free agency will change values and perceptions, but with our impressions of 2015 still fresh, it’s a great time to take stock of how we feel about … [Read more...]