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Dede Westbrook: Ready to Breakout or Just a Guy in 2019?
Neil Dutton
April 10, 2019
It is far too early to know which players truly won or lost in free agency ahead of the 2019 NFL season. But, even at this early stage, there are some for whom the world appears to be a much better place than it was during the last campaign. One such player is Jaguars wide receiver, Dede Westbrook. Heading into his third NFL season, there…...
2019 NFL Draft Prospect: Meet Darrin Hall
Neil Dutton
April 8, 2019
It would be accurate to say that Pittsburgh has been able to churn out some presentable NFL caliber running backs in recent years. LeSean McCoy leads the NFL in total rushing yards since entering the league in 2009 with 10,606. Despite injuries and other setbacks, Dion Lewis is one of 21 players with at least 2,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in total since…...
Can Robby Anderson Fly High with the Jets in 2019?
Neil Dutton
April 8, 2019
There are few people with much good to say about the 2018 New York Jets offense. With good reason, I might add. The team scored the 10th fewest points in the league. They averaged 4.9 yards per play, a mark that only three other teams failed to eclipse. They also amassed a pretty woeful 5.6 net yards per pass attempt, the fifth lowest of all…...
Are People Sleeping on A.J. Green?
Neil Dutton
April 3, 2019
One of the hardest teams to figure out is the Cincinnati Bengals. They rarely venture wholeheartedly into free agency. They are not given to major splashes in the draft. They seem to undervalue everything except loyalty, often to a maddening degree. Just look how many chances they gave Vontaze Burfict despite numerous discretions, or how many seasons they allowed Marvin Lewis to occupy their head…...
Jordan Howard Regains Some Intrigue With the Philadelphia Eagles
Neil Dutton
March 31, 2019
There are many things that are said to never sleep. Evil is one of them, the city of New York is another. Since I became a parent, this tag can be attached to me too. But Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman is another prominent advocate of not needing to rest. In his case, since his return to the front office of the team in 2016,…...
The Best of What’s Left: Remaining Free Agents
Neil Dutton
March 27, 2019
Free agency, it seems, has come and gone. A few players have signed the big ticket deals, and will probably be on the market again in two years. Others have been traded to new teams and new locales. The free footballing world’s focus appears set to on the upcoming NFL Draft. Except, there are still some noteworthy free agents who, at the time of writing,…...
Looking for the 2019 Eric Ebron? Free Agent TE Landing Spots
Neil Dutton
March 15, 2019
A year ago, the Detroit Lions took the decision to rid themselves of Eric Ebron, after a fairly underwhelming run in the Motor City. Ebron landed with the Indianapolis Colts, and people wondered whether he would be able to coexist with the incumbent Jack Doyle, to become a productive member of their offense. Well, for a variety of reasons, Ebron enjoyed the breakout season that he…...
Tyrell Williams to the Oakland Raiders
Neil Dutton
March 14, 2019
At one stage, Tyrell Williams looked like the shining jewel in the crown of the 2019 crop of free agent wide receivers. Finally, it seemed that The Gazelle would emerge from the shadow of Keenan Allen and become the leading light in a different WR room, and hopefully become the star that many[1]Including the author. truly believed he could be. A few of the teams thought to…...
2016 5th Year Options: Who Will Be Picked Up?
Neil Dutton
March 10, 2019
Before we get into the heart of this piece, maybe I should briefly explain just what it is I’m talking about. Well, under the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement, all first-round draft picks have to sign four-year deals, with a team option for a fifth year. This option has to be exercised by the March before their fourth year. For players drafted in the top 10, the…...
Free Agency Preview: Will Washington Be a Major Player in The Trade Market?
Neil Dutton
March 4, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews Washington’s 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY Heading into a Week 11 home game against the Houston Texans, Washington was 6-3 and very much in the hunt for the NFC East title. After a 23-21 loss in a game that saw…...
Free Agency Preview: Raiders Have a Whole Heap of Holes
Neil Dutton
February 26, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Oakland Raiders 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY 2018 was the first year of the second coming of Jon Gruden for the Oakland Raiders, and it is fair to say that it wasn’t exactly a banner one. The Raiders posted a…...
Free Agency Preview: Lions Need to Give Matthew Stafford More Weapons
Neil Dutton
February 22, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Detroit Lions 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY After back to back 9-7 campaigns, the Detroit Lions brought the Jim Caldwell era to an end after the 2017 season. In his stead, they appointed New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt…...
Free Agency Preview: Eagles Feel the Need for Speed
Neil Dutton
February 20, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Philadelphia Eagles 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team would like to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY A year after a 13-3 regular season record, not to mention a victory in the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t have it all their own way in 2018. Thanks in no…...
Dallas Goedert : A Look Back at His Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 17, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie crop, our attention turns now to Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert. Despite a Christian name that is not exactly a popular word around Philly, Goedert was able to do enough in his first season to convince Eagles fans that Dallas doing well isn’t always a bad thing…. Membership Required You must be a member to access...
Room to Improve : A look at Mike Gesicki’s Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 17, 2019
We come to Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki in our latest look back on the 2018 rookie crop. Gesicki entered his debut season with high hopes and expectations, even taking into account the relative difficulty rookie TEs have in becoming productive immediately. It is probably fair to say that he came nowhere close to meeting these standards. Although to be truthful, the blame for…...
The Jets Have a Tight End? – Christopher Herndon’s Rookie Review
Neil Dutton
February 13, 2019
With the 2018 NFL season now seeming a long way in the past, we are continuing our look back at the performances of some of the players for whom 2018 was their first taste of NFL action. In this piece, we’ll look at a player who achieved the rarest of feats – he was a productive tight end for the New York Jets. Take a…...
Making His Mark – A Look Back at Mark Andrews’ Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 12, 2019
With the 2018 NFL season now seeming a long way in the past, we are continuing our look back at the performances of some of the players for whom 2018 was their first taste of NFL action. Here, we focus our attention on one of the two tight ends drafted by the Baltimore Ravens last spring — namely, Mark Andrews. We’ll take a look back at the…...
Rookie Review: Josh Adams
Neil Dutton
February 7, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, the white-hot light of our attention falls on Eagles running back Josh Adams. A long shot to even make the roster back in September, Adams ended up leading the Eagles in rushing yards. But he was far from a superstar in 2018. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and negatives, of Adams first year in…...
Historical Comps for Sony Michel’s Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 4, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, we turn our attention to the man who scored the only touchdown of Super Bowl LIII, Sony Michel. A few eyebrows were raised when the Patriots spent a first-round draft pick on the former Georgia Bulldog, and there may still be a few long-term question marks surrounding him. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and…...
Historical Comps for Gus Edwards’ Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 2, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, we turn our attention to Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards. Edwards was far from a household name heading into the season, but he ended it as the lead back on one of the NFL’s most run-heavy offenses. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and negatives, of Edwards’ first year in the NFL. We’ll also look…...
Dede Westbrook: Ready to Breakout or Just a Guy in 2019?
Neil Dutton
April 10, 2019
It is far too early to know which players truly won or lost in free agency ahead of the 2019 NFL season. But, even at this early stage, there are some for whom the world appears to be a much better place than it was during the last campaign. One such player is Jaguars wide receiver, Dede Westbrook. Heading into his third NFL season, there…...
2019 NFL Draft Prospect: Meet Darrin Hall
Neil Dutton
April 8, 2019
It would be accurate to say that Pittsburgh has been able to churn out some presentable NFL caliber running backs in recent years. LeSean McCoy leads the NFL in total rushing yards since entering the league in 2009 with 10,606. Despite injuries and other setbacks, Dion Lewis is one of 21 players with at least 2,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in total since…...
Can Robby Anderson Fly High with the Jets in 2019?
Neil Dutton
April 8, 2019
There are few people with much good to say about the 2018 New York Jets offense. With good reason, I might add. The team scored the 10th fewest points in the league. They averaged 4.9 yards per play, a mark that only three other teams failed to eclipse. They also amassed a pretty woeful 5.6 net yards per pass attempt, the fifth lowest of all…...
Are People Sleeping on A.J. Green?
Neil Dutton
April 3, 2019
One of the hardest teams to figure out is the Cincinnati Bengals. They rarely venture wholeheartedly into free agency. They are not given to major splashes in the draft. They seem to undervalue everything except loyalty, often to a maddening degree. Just look how many chances they gave Vontaze Burfict despite numerous discretions, or how many seasons they allowed Marvin Lewis to occupy their head…...
Jordan Howard Regains Some Intrigue With the Philadelphia Eagles
Neil Dutton
March 31, 2019
There are many things that are said to never sleep. Evil is one of them, the city of New York is another. Since I became a parent, this tag can be attached to me too. But Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman is another prominent advocate of not needing to rest. In his case, since his return to the front office of the team in 2016,…...
The Best of What’s Left: Remaining Free Agents
Neil Dutton
March 27, 2019
Free agency, it seems, has come and gone. A few players have signed the big ticket deals, and will probably be on the market again in two years. Others have been traded to new teams and new locales. The free footballing world’s focus appears set to on the upcoming NFL Draft. Except, there are still some noteworthy free agents who, at the time of writing,…...
Looking for the 2019 Eric Ebron? Free Agent TE Landing Spots
Neil Dutton
March 15, 2019
A year ago, the Detroit Lions took the decision to rid themselves of Eric Ebron, after a fairly underwhelming run in the Motor City. Ebron landed with the Indianapolis Colts, and people wondered whether he would be able to coexist with the incumbent Jack Doyle, to become a productive member of their offense. Well, for a variety of reasons, Ebron enjoyed the breakout season that he…...
Tyrell Williams to the Oakland Raiders
Neil Dutton
March 14, 2019
At one stage, Tyrell Williams looked like the shining jewel in the crown of the 2019 crop of free agent wide receivers. Finally, it seemed that The Gazelle would emerge from the shadow of Keenan Allen and become the leading light in a different WR room, and hopefully become the star that many[1]Including the author. truly believed he could be. A few of the teams thought to…...
2016 5th Year Options: Who Will Be Picked Up?
Neil Dutton
March 10, 2019
Before we get into the heart of this piece, maybe I should briefly explain just what it is I’m talking about. Well, under the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement, all first-round draft picks have to sign four-year deals, with a team option for a fifth year. This option has to be exercised by the March before their fourth year. For players drafted in the top 10, the…...
Free Agency Preview: Will Washington Be a Major Player in The Trade Market?
Neil Dutton
March 4, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews Washington’s 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY Heading into a Week 11 home game against the Houston Texans, Washington was 6-3 and very much in the hunt for the NFC East title. After a 23-21 loss in a game that saw…...
Free Agency Preview: Raiders Have a Whole Heap of Holes
Neil Dutton
February 26, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Oakland Raiders 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY 2018 was the first year of the second coming of Jon Gruden for the Oakland Raiders, and it is fair to say that it wasn’t exactly a banner one. The Raiders posted a…...
Free Agency Preview: Lions Need to Give Matthew Stafford More Weapons
Neil Dutton
February 22, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Detroit Lions 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY After back to back 9-7 campaigns, the Detroit Lions brought the Jim Caldwell era to an end after the 2017 season. In his stead, they appointed New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt…...
Free Agency Preview: Eagles Feel the Need for Speed
Neil Dutton
February 20, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Philadelphia Eagles 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team would like to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY A year after a 13-3 regular season record, not to mention a victory in the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t have it all their own way in 2018. Thanks in no…...
Dallas Goedert : A Look Back at His Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 17, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie crop, our attention turns now to Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert. Despite a Christian name that is not exactly a popular word around Philly, Goedert was able to do enough in his first season to convince Eagles fans that Dallas doing well isn’t always a bad thing…. Membership Required You must be a member to access...
Room to Improve : A look at Mike Gesicki’s Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 17, 2019
We come to Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki in our latest look back on the 2018 rookie crop. Gesicki entered his debut season with high hopes and expectations, even taking into account the relative difficulty rookie TEs have in becoming productive immediately. It is probably fair to say that he came nowhere close to meeting these standards. Although to be truthful, the blame for…...
The Jets Have a Tight End? – Christopher Herndon’s Rookie Review
Neil Dutton
February 13, 2019
With the 2018 NFL season now seeming a long way in the past, we are continuing our look back at the performances of some of the players for whom 2018 was their first taste of NFL action. In this piece, we’ll look at a player who achieved the rarest of feats – he was a productive tight end for the New York Jets. Take a…...
Making His Mark – A Look Back at Mark Andrews’ Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 12, 2019
With the 2018 NFL season now seeming a long way in the past, we are continuing our look back at the performances of some of the players for whom 2018 was their first taste of NFL action. Here, we focus our attention on one of the two tight ends drafted by the Baltimore Ravens last spring — namely, Mark Andrews. We’ll take a look back at the…...
Rookie Review: Josh Adams
Neil Dutton
February 7, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, the white-hot light of our attention falls on Eagles running back Josh Adams. A long shot to even make the roster back in September, Adams ended up leading the Eagles in rushing yards. But he was far from a superstar in 2018. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and negatives, of Adams first year in…...
Historical Comps for Sony Michel’s Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 4, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, we turn our attention to the man who scored the only touchdown of Super Bowl LIII, Sony Michel. A few eyebrows were raised when the Patriots spent a first-round draft pick on the former Georgia Bulldog, and there may still be a few long-term question marks surrounding him. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and…...
Historical Comps for Gus Edwards’ Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 2, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, we turn our attention to Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards. Edwards was far from a household name heading into the season, but he ended it as the lead back on one of the NFL’s most run-heavy offenses. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and negatives, of Edwards’ first year in the NFL. We’ll also look…...
Dede Westbrook: Ready to Breakout or Just a Guy in 2019?
Neil Dutton
April 10, 2019
It is far too early to know which players truly won or lost in free agency ahead of the 2019 NFL season. But, even at this early stage, there are some for whom the world appears to be a much better place than it was during the last campaign. One such player is Jaguars wide receiver, Dede Westbrook. Heading into his third NFL season, there…...
2019 NFL Draft Prospect: Meet Darrin Hall
Neil Dutton
April 8, 2019
It would be accurate to say that Pittsburgh has been able to churn out some presentable NFL caliber running backs in recent years. LeSean McCoy leads the NFL in total rushing yards since entering the league in 2009 with 10,606. Despite injuries and other setbacks, Dion Lewis is one of 21 players with at least 2,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in total since…...
Can Robby Anderson Fly High with the Jets in 2019?
Neil Dutton
April 8, 2019
There are few people with much good to say about the 2018 New York Jets offense. With good reason, I might add. The team scored the 10th fewest points in the league. They averaged 4.9 yards per play, a mark that only three other teams failed to eclipse. They also amassed a pretty woeful 5.6 net yards per pass attempt, the fifth lowest of all…...
Are People Sleeping on A.J. Green?
Neil Dutton
April 3, 2019
One of the hardest teams to figure out is the Cincinnati Bengals. They rarely venture wholeheartedly into free agency. They are not given to major splashes in the draft. They seem to undervalue everything except loyalty, often to a maddening degree. Just look how many chances they gave Vontaze Burfict despite numerous discretions, or how many seasons they allowed Marvin Lewis to occupy their head…...
Jordan Howard Regains Some Intrigue With the Philadelphia Eagles
Neil Dutton
March 31, 2019
There are many things that are said to never sleep. Evil is one of them, the city of New York is another. Since I became a parent, this tag can be attached to me too. But Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman is another prominent advocate of not needing to rest. In his case, since his return to the front office of the team in 2016,…...
The Best of What’s Left: Remaining Free Agents
Neil Dutton
March 27, 2019
Free agency, it seems, has come and gone. A few players have signed the big ticket deals, and will probably be on the market again in two years. Others have been traded to new teams and new locales. The free footballing world’s focus appears set to on the upcoming NFL Draft. Except, there are still some noteworthy free agents who, at the time of writing,…...
Looking for the 2019 Eric Ebron? Free Agent TE Landing Spots
Neil Dutton
March 15, 2019
A year ago, the Detroit Lions took the decision to rid themselves of Eric Ebron, after a fairly underwhelming run in the Motor City. Ebron landed with the Indianapolis Colts, and people wondered whether he would be able to coexist with the incumbent Jack Doyle, to become a productive member of their offense. Well, for a variety of reasons, Ebron enjoyed the breakout season that he…...
Tyrell Williams to the Oakland Raiders
Neil Dutton
March 14, 2019
At one stage, Tyrell Williams looked like the shining jewel in the crown of the 2019 crop of free agent wide receivers. Finally, it seemed that The Gazelle would emerge from the shadow of Keenan Allen and become the leading light in a different WR room, and hopefully become the star that many[1]Including the author. truly believed he could be. A few of the teams thought to…...
2016 5th Year Options: Who Will Be Picked Up?
Neil Dutton
March 10, 2019
Before we get into the heart of this piece, maybe I should briefly explain just what it is I’m talking about. Well, under the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement, all first-round draft picks have to sign four-year deals, with a team option for a fifth year. This option has to be exercised by the March before their fourth year. For players drafted in the top 10, the…...
Free Agency Preview: Will Washington Be a Major Player in The Trade Market?
Neil Dutton
March 4, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews Washington’s 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY Heading into a Week 11 home game against the Houston Texans, Washington was 6-3 and very much in the hunt for the NFC East title. After a 23-21 loss in a game that saw…...
Free Agency Preview: Raiders Have a Whole Heap of Holes
Neil Dutton
February 26, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Oakland Raiders 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY 2018 was the first year of the second coming of Jon Gruden for the Oakland Raiders, and it is fair to say that it wasn’t exactly a banner one. The Raiders posted a…...
Free Agency Preview: Lions Need to Give Matthew Stafford More Weapons
Neil Dutton
February 22, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Detroit Lions 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team should look to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY After back to back 9-7 campaigns, the Detroit Lions brought the Jim Caldwell era to an end after the 2017 season. In his stead, they appointed New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt…...
Free Agency Preview: Eagles Feel the Need for Speed
Neil Dutton
February 20, 2019
Neil Dutton reviews the Philadelphia Eagles 2018 season, outlines players the team could lose to free agency and offers his thoughts on potential reinforcements the team would like to sign. 2018 IN SUMMARY A year after a 13-3 regular season record, not to mention a victory in the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t have it all their own way in 2018. Thanks in no…...
Dallas Goedert : A Look Back at His Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 17, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie crop, our attention turns now to Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert. Despite a Christian name that is not exactly a popular word around Philly, Goedert was able to do enough in his first season to convince Eagles fans that Dallas doing well isn’t always a bad thing…. Membership Required You must be a member to access...
Room to Improve : A look at Mike Gesicki’s Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 17, 2019
We come to Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki in our latest look back on the 2018 rookie crop. Gesicki entered his debut season with high hopes and expectations, even taking into account the relative difficulty rookie TEs have in becoming productive immediately. It is probably fair to say that he came nowhere close to meeting these standards. Although to be truthful, the blame for…...
The Jets Have a Tight End? – Christopher Herndon’s Rookie Review
Neil Dutton
February 13, 2019
With the 2018 NFL season now seeming a long way in the past, we are continuing our look back at the performances of some of the players for whom 2018 was their first taste of NFL action. In this piece, we’ll look at a player who achieved the rarest of feats – he was a productive tight end for the New York Jets. Take a…...
Making His Mark – A Look Back at Mark Andrews’ Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 12, 2019
With the 2018 NFL season now seeming a long way in the past, we are continuing our look back at the performances of some of the players for whom 2018 was their first taste of NFL action. Here, we focus our attention on one of the two tight ends drafted by the Baltimore Ravens last spring — namely, Mark Andrews. We’ll take a look back at the…...
Rookie Review: Josh Adams
Neil Dutton
February 7, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, the white-hot light of our attention falls on Eagles running back Josh Adams. A long shot to even make the roster back in September, Adams ended up leading the Eagles in rushing yards. But he was far from a superstar in 2018. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and negatives, of Adams first year in…...
Historical Comps for Sony Michel’s Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 4, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, we turn our attention to the man who scored the only touchdown of Super Bowl LIII, Sony Michel. A few eyebrows were raised when the Patriots spent a first-round draft pick on the former Georgia Bulldog, and there may still be a few long-term question marks surrounding him. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and…...
Historical Comps for Gus Edwards’ Rookie Season
Neil Dutton
February 2, 2019
Continuing our look back at the 2018 rookie class, we turn our attention to Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards. Edwards was far from a household name heading into the season, but he ended it as the lead back on one of the NFL’s most run-heavy offenses. We’ll take a look back at the positives, and negatives, of Edwards’ first year in the NFL. We’ll also look…...
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