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The Cleveland Browns made it official on Monday and announced Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback. This comes just days after Watson proclaimed his hate for the fan base. The Browns have slapped their fans in the face here and once again operate as a bozo franchise. Shedeur Sanders was the clear choice and when he is starting by Week 4, this will all feel very stupid. In the AFC west we got some big injury news as Ashton Jea...

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Cleveland Browns double down on Deshaun Watson as their 2026 starter, sparking outrage among fans and fresh questions about leadership. Can the Browns recover from the ongoing drama and finally turn the page, or is this just the latest misstep in a series of high-stakes mistakes? Tony Wiggins and Nick Cattles break down Watson’s struggles on and off the field, assess Jimmy Haslam&rsquo...

The Cleveland Browns are close to picking their starting quarterback, but the reality is Shedeur Sanders is the only right option and Deshaun Watson made that even more obvious this weekend when he flamed the Browns fanbase for how he's been treated and took zero accountability for the turmoil he's experienced over the past few years. Another quarterback battle to watch is in Atlanta where the Falcons have not been impressed with T...

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Can Saquon Barkley recapture his electric 2024 form and ignite the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense? Tony Wiggins and Matt Williamson examine the Eagles’ playoff hopes, Saquon’s fit in Sean Mannion’s scheme, and whether Nick Sirianni can overcome offensive struggles. Lou DiBiase spotlights Lane Johnson’s belief in a rejuvenated run game and creative ways the Ea...

The Cleveland Browns have mistreated Shedeur Sanders from the moment he was drafted so it should be no shock that he was not given a fair shot at the starting quarterback position. Sanders will get his chance to start this weekend, but will not be flanked by the starters when he faces the Buffalo Bills, like Deshaun Watson got to experience. The former coach of the Browns, Kevin Stefanski, is not dealing with a much better situatio...

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers double down on defense by locking in Vita Vea with a massive extension—signaling they’re not heading for a rebuild just yet. With Mike Evans gone and Baker Mayfield’s future in flux, could Vea’s new contract reshape the Bucs’ plans? Tony Wiggins, Chris Carter, and James Yarko break down contract details, roster questions, and what this mov...

The NFL season draws near and it is PLAYOFFS OR BUST for many teams. This includes essentially every team in the NFC East with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Washington Commanders all looking to get back into the dance, but the Giants shouldn't be judged quite on that scale just yet. In the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts have tremendous pressure from ownership to get to the postseason this year and that is quite the tough tas...

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Los Angeles Chargers suffer a devastating blow as center Tyler Biadasz goes down with a major injury just after being acquired to anchor their offensive line. Can Jake Slaughter step up under immense pressure, or will Justin Herbert’s protection woes derail the Chargers’ playoff aspirations? Tony Wiggins and David Harrison scrutinize how injuries in the trenches could reshape the AFC W...

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Rookie wide receivers face adversity as the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets contend with critical injuries and underwhelming preseason performances. Can Jordyn Tyson overcome another setback, and will Omar Cooper Jr. step up to meet first-round expectations? Tony Wiggins and Kevin Oestreicher break down what these struggles mean for both squads' passing attacks and season outlooks.

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The New Orleans Saints took Jordyn Tyson in the first round of the NFL Draft with the risk that he would get injured as he has many times in his college career and with a few weeks until the season, Tyson is now set to miss multiple months with a hamstring injury. With other weapons, the Saints will likely lean on their own reserves, but getting some outside help would be smart if they are able. The New York Jets are also dealing w...

The Los Angeles Rams are the clear favorites in the NFL and they are about to get deadly as Aaron Donald appears to be near a come back. As one of the best players of all time, Donald will certainly strengthen the front, but whether he returns or not, let's all hope the decision is made soon. The Seattle Seahawks made news over the weekend when they made Devon Witherspoon the highest paid corner in the league, but the champs need t...

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New York Giants shake up their roster culture as John Harbaugh demands every player—no matter their draft status—earn their spot. Is this accountability the spark the Giants need for long-term success? Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Steelers’ young quarterbacks shine under Mike McCarthy’s system, but key questions linger about how Aaron Rodgers will take over and shape the offen...

quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, struggle mightily in their preseason game. While the season is four weeks away, it feels like things are over fast for the Falcons. Also in the NFC South, the New Orleans Saints biggest worry came to pass as first-round pick Jordyn Tyson hurt his hamstring, after many worried about his health during the pre-draft process. Two rookie passers impressed this weekend with Fernando Mendoza looking good for t...

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Tennessee Titans disappoint with Cam Ward's rocky preseason debut—can Brian Daboll’s new-look offense find its footing before the real tests begin? Joint practice struggles against the San Francisco 49ers and a lackluster 7-7 tie against backups raise tough questions about Ward’s decision-making, execution, and the Titans’ overall readiness.

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The Minnesota Vikings finally decided to roll with Kyler Murray at quarterback and now that the decision is made, Murray must get reps in the preseason right away. While he may have been declared the winner, most of the noise coming out of camp indicates neither Murray, nor J.J. McCarthy, played particularly well. They face the New York Giants, who need to be playing their young quarterback as well. Jaxson Dart needs as much time i...

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Deshaun Watson and Tua Tagovailoa headline preseason action as the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons make bold quarterback decisions. With Michael Penix Jr. and JJ McCarthy waiting their turn, questions swirl about which young signal-callers will seize control, while veteran leadership is scrutinized in high-stakes camps. Chris Carter and Tony Wiggins spotlight struggling offenses, locker roo...

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback this year, but after Rodgers things have gotten screwed up. Mason Rudolph is the veteran and favorite to be the backup, but Will Howard and Drew Allar are young quarterbacks the Steelers need to develop. Keeping all four is not an option and the preseason will likely determine the winners. The Green Bay Packers face the Steelers and they need to grow up a...

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Dallas Cowboys lock up Quinnen Williams with a massive three-year, $30 million per year extension, betting big on their revamped defense under Christian Parker. Is Williams the missing piece to elevate Dallas into title contention, or did the draft capital spent to land him put too much on the line? The conversation focused on the ripple effects of this deal, speculation about how the Cow...

We look at Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Murray defeating J.J. McCarthy for the team's starting quarterback spot and much more.

OFFICIAL: Vikings' Kyler Murray Claims QB1—How J.J. McCarthy’s Future HANGS in the Balance

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