In his first season with the Vikings, head coach Mike Zimmer transformed one of the NFL’s worst defenses into a top-half-of-the-league unit. They went from allowing 30 points and nearly 400 yards […]
Plenty of Reasons to be Optimistic about the Vikings Defense
Is there any hope for Geno Smith?
Stop us if you’ve heard this story before. A talented quarterback gets to the NFL, occasionally teases us with his skillset, but can’t quite seem to put his game together. This is […]
Will Jimmy Graham’s Blocking be an Issue in Seattle?
The Seahawks made a huge splash this offseason when they acquired tight end Jimmy Graham from the Saints. Graham will undoubtedly improve the Seahawks’ passing game, especially when it comes to 3rd […]
Can Khalil Mack Become a Great Pass Rusher?
Khalil Mack had a good rookie season, catching the attention of players and coaches around the league. For what it’s worth, on NFL Network’s Top-100 series, he was voted the 49th best […]
What Makes Justin Houston Good?
Justin Houston nearly set an NFL record last season, racking up 22 sacks. It’s easy to understand why an athletic, 6’3” 258-pound outside linebacker would be tough for any tackle to keep […]
When will Cam Newton Maximize his Potential?
“Nobody has ever been who I’m trying to be.” This is how Cam Newton describes himself as a quarterback. The Panthers clearly feel the same way, recently locking him up with a […]
How Rex Ryan’s Scheme Fits the Bills
The Bills had little trouble getting to the quarterback last year in Jim Schwartz’s 4-3 defense. A front-4 of Mario Williams, Marcell Dareus, Kyle Williams, and Jerry Hughes will do that for […]
Bengals Should Stick with Run-First Approach in 2015
Almost everything about the Bengals from 2011 to 2013 was based on growth. The defense allowed fewer and fewer points each year. The offense scored more and more. Andy Dalton’s pass attempts […]
Tannehill Extension the Right Move for Dolphins
It’s fair to characterize Ryan Tannehill’s recent contract extension with the Dolphins as a commitment by the team to its young quarterback. In a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately NFL environment, it’s refreshing to see a […]
Have the Chargers Fixed Their Offensive Problems?
The Chargers offense had some pretty potent weapons in 2014. You could do a lot worse than a passing game that features Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates, and Keenan Allen. However, injuries, the […]
