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49ers Head Coach Floats Conspiracy Theory While Claiming Rams Specifically Requested To Play His Team In Australia

Most NFL teams can usually harness home-field advantage to gain an edge over visitors playing in hostile territory. However, the Rams have found themselves dealing with a home-field disadvantage when they host the 49ers at SoFi Stadium, and Kyle Shanahan doesn’t think it’s a coincidence that the two teams will be playing each other in […] The post 49ers Head Coach Floats Conspiracy Theory While Claiming Rams Specifically Requested To Play His Team In Australia appeared first on BroBible.

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5 NFL Teams That Won the 2026 Offseason — And 5 That Made Huge Mistakes… Do You Agree?

There’s still plenty of time between now and Week 1 for NFL teams to further bolster their rosters through the draft, trade, and free agency this offseason. But if the regular season started today? Let’s just say certain teams and players would be a lot more prepared and excited than others. With that, let’s dive into five early winners of the 2026 NFL offseason and the five biggest losers. Which NFL teams had a great and not-so-great offseason? Winner: Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys helmet (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) It feels weird putting the Cowboys under “winner”, since Jerry Jones usually loves self-sabotage in the NFL offseason. But credit where it’s due — the man has aced his offseason performance thus far. His first big move was re-signing star running back Javonte Williams to a team-friendly three-year deal worth $24 million. And though a long-term extension with George Pickens is still the desired outcome, keeping him under club control via the non-exclusive franchise tag will work for now. Dallas simply couldn’t lose him, no matter what. With the Green Bay Packers looking to clear cap space, they unloaded star edge rusher Rashan Gary to the Cowboys. It only cost Jerry a fourth-round pick. That’s a heckuva price for a player who’s logged at least 7.5 sacks in four of the last five seasons. Now, Dallas’ new-look defensive line features Gary, Quinnen, and Williams. That’s a nice way to start rebuilding your pass rush in the post-Micah Parsons era. Finally, Jones bolstered Dallas’ lousy defense by signing former Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson and ex-Los Angeles Rams corner Cobie Durant.  Durant was an underrated part of the Rams’ secondary last season, recording three picks and seven pass breakups. Over four seasons, he’s only allowed a 55.1 completion percentage and 74.3 passer rating when targeted.  Dallas kept its explosive offense intact, and Jones added three difference-makers to fix a putrid defense. All of this before the NFL Draft. Yep, the Cowboys are mega winners, ladies and gentlemen. Loser: Maxx CrosbyMaxx Crosby. Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images After the Las Vegas Raiders slipped to the bottom of the standings and wasted another year of Maxx Crosby’s prime, it looked like the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end was ready for a fresh start. Before the new league year officially commenced, the Raiders and Baltimore Ravens reached an agreement on a blockbuster trade. The Raiders would send Crosby to Baltimore for two first-round picks. All Crosby had to do was pass a physical, and the deal would be done. But in a stunning turn of events, the Ravens decided to nix the trade after Crosby failed his physical. While one might deem Baltimore a loser here, they at least found a safe plan B by signing former Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency. Crosby is the real loser here. His trade value has diminished. Now he awkwardly returns to a rebuilding team that nicely admitted they’d be happy to move on from him. And did we mention that the Raiders are a bottom-feeder club and will only continue wasting his prime years? You somewhat feel for Crosby. Then again, it was his choice to sign that long-term extension in 2025. Winner: Wide ReceiversIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) leaves the field Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. You don’t even have to be a superstar wide receiver in today’s NFL to get paid handsomely. So, football parents out there, raise your kids to be wide receivers. Mkay? After a career year that saw him catch 47 passes for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns, Alec Pierce got paid elite receiver-level NFL money from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. He was given a four-year extension worth $114 million, which is remarkably generous for a player with a single 1K season on his resume. Wan’Dale Robinson also notched his first 1K season for the New York Giants last year. The Tennessee Titans also overpaid him generously, giving the speedster a four-year deal worth $70 million. That includes $38 million in guarantees. Romeo Doubs has never hit 800 yards in a season. He got four years and $68 million from the New England Patriots. $39 mil is guaranteed. Even the three-year, $51 million extension Rashid Shaheed got from the Seattle Seahawks was rather lavish. But hey, good things come to those who play a big role in a Super Bowl championship-winning season. Despite turning 33 and coming off an injury-riddled season, Mike Evans got a three-year, $42.4 million deal from the San Francisco 49ers. Even Jalen Nailor, he of 1,066 career receiving yards in four seasons, got $35 million over three years from the Las Vegas Raiders. Like we said: Raise your kids to be wide receivers. Loser: Green Bay PackersDec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits ready before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Despite playing in football’s toughest division, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst didn’t at all seem motivated to bolster a roster that was exposed big time after Micah Parsons’ season-ending injury.  You’d think the humiliating meltdown and loss to the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round would motivate Gutekunst to be ultra-aggressive, too. But nope. They lost 40 percent of their starting o-line with Elgton Jenkins getting cut and Rasheed Walker leaving in free agency. Their No. 2 receiver, Romeo Doubs, left for the Patriots. Veteran cornerback Nate Hobbs was cut in a cap-saving move, with no replacement to be seen yet. Their once-potent front seven lost Quay Walker and Rashan Gary, who have since moved to the Raiders and Cowboys, respectively. The Packers’ biggest move in free agency was signing past-his-prime defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year deal. No, he doesn’t make up for all the talent Green Bay lost. Meanwhile, all of their division rivals made big-time moves to bolster their Super Bowl chances. Does anyone know if Gutekunst has just been napping through the offseason? If so, someone better wake him up. Winner: Baltimore RavensJan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; A view of Baltimore Ravens players’ helmets on a heated bench against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Say what you want about how the Ravens went about nixing the Maxx Crosby trade. But if you can save two first-round picks and land the best pass-rusher available in free agency, you do that every day of the week. Signing one of the league’s premier defensive players in Trey Hendrickson — a four-year deal worth $112 million — is a win to begin with. It’s a double-whammy since they signed him away from the bitter AFC North rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. Losing star center Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders in free agency hurts, yes. But they were never going to overpay him. And the Ravens always excel at replacing departed veterans through the draft. The Bengals lost their best defensive player and don’t have a replacement lined up. The Cleveland Browns downgraded at o-line and didn’t add any QB competition for Shedeur Sanders. The Steelers signed Jamel Dean and Rico Dowdle and traded for Michael Pittman Jr., yes. But their best QB plan is bringing back a washed-up Aaron Rodgers. I don’t think the Ravens are scared of their arch rivals right now. While the Ravens bolstered their roster this NFL offseason, the Bengals and Browns mostly stood pat. The Steelers have a ton of question marks until Rodgers makes his decision. At this time, the AFC North path is wide-open with few obstacles for Baltimore. Loser: Tampa Bay BuccaneersNov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmets against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019, one would have expected the Bucs to quickly get aggressive in free agency. Or not. The first big blow was franchise legend Mike Evans stunningly leaving to sign with the San Francisco 49ers. Lavonte David, the backbone of the Bucs’ defense and locker room since 2012, retired. Top cornerback Jamel Dean left for Pittsburgh in free agency. GM Jason Licht’s biggest move was signing Kenneth Gainwell, who’s more of a luxury as the No. 2 RB behind Bucky Irving. After owning the NFC South for five years, there’s a real shot of the Bucs finishing fourth in the division next season. Winner: Carolina PanthersDec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Panthers helmet rests on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The Panthers exceeded expectations big time in 2025, claiming the NFC South division crown, albeit with an 8-9 record. But it was nonetheless impressive that they were that close to beating a much better Los Angeles Rams team in the Wild Card Round. GM Dan Morgan wasted no time looking to upgrade an up-and-coming roster. His first big move was signing veteran defensive end Jaelan Phillips to a four-year contract worth $120 million. Make no mistake, it’s a big overpay. But Carolina had the cash to spend. And when healthy, Phillips is capable of pushing for double-digit sacks. He immediately slots in as the Panthers’ new No. 1 pass-rusher. Morgan didn’t stop there. Coming off a career year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pro Bowl linebacker Devin Lloyd signed a bargain three-year deal worth $42 million. Now the Panthers’ front seven has two game-wrecking studs to help veteran defensive tackle, Derrick Brown. Speaking of bargain deals, the Panthers bolstered their o-line by snagging former Green Bay offensive tackle Rasheed Walker on a one-year deal for just $4 million. Some tidy work by the reigning NFC South champions, who have taken major steps forward to go from the best in a worst division to being ready to compete with the conference’s big boys. Loser: The AFC South If not for a season-ending injury to Daniel Jones laste in the year, the AFC South might have sent three teams to the playoffs. Still, considering how terrible this division has been for the better part of the last decade, sending the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans to the playoffs was no joke. But man, is it hard to be excited about anything that the AFC South clubs have done in the NFL offseason. After winning the AFC South with a 13-4 record, the Jaguars’ biggest move in free agency was…signing backup running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.! The Jags lost Pro Bowl linebacker Devin Lloyd and three-time 1,000-yard rusher Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. How does that make them better again? The Colts overpaid to keep Alec Pierce, then gave away standout receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers for pennies. Even the two-year, $88 million extension for Daniel Jones is a head-scratcher. Why not make him play on the franchise tag to prove last year was no fluke? The o-line lost star offensive lineman Braden Smith in free agency. Reliable edge rusher Kwity Paye also bolted. And Indy hasn’t done a whole lot of anything to fill the voids left by Smith, Paye, and Pittman. The Texans signed Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller to bolster their o-line. But they still need two more quality starters there. And CJ Stroud still needs a couple of more pass-catchers to complement Nico Collins. The Titans gave Wan’Dale Robinson top receiver money at $72 million. $103 million combined to two “average” corners in Cordale Flott and Alontae Taylor? Interesting choice. $24 million over three years to a backup tight end in Daniel Bellinger. Huh? If someone knows what the AFC South teams are trying to do here, we’d appreciate it. At this time, all four of them just made a ton of head-scratching moves instead of really improving their rosters for playoff runs. Winner: Los Angeles RamsJan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams helmet on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images If there was one weakness in the 2025 NFC runner-ups, it was the secondary. Truth be told, the pass defense has been a weak link since the Rams traded Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins in 2023. GM Les Snead made not one, but two blockbuster deals to address the matter. His first was acquiring All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie in a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. In return, the Rams have up the No. 29 pick, 2026 fifth and sixth-round selections, and a 2027 third-rounder. McDuffie then signed a four-year, $124 million extension. So a team that was a couple of plays away from reaching the Super Bowl just added a top-five cornerback to an already-elite defense. But no, Snead wasn’t done there. In free agency, he signed another Chiefs cornerback, Jaylen Watson, to a three-year contract worth $51 million. Heckuva deal for a corner who’s allowed a passer rating of under 80 in consecutive seasons…and only one touchdown in coverage during that period. So, one of the NFL’s top heavyweights may now boast the league’s best cornerback tandem in 2026. Take a bow, Mr. Snead. Loser: QBs On New TeamsDec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images It’s hard to find a real winner among the notable NFL quarterbacks who changed teams in the offseason. Like, very, very hard. The big fish of the QB free agent class, Malik Willis, signed a three-year deal with the Miami Dolphins worth $67.5 million. That was before the Dolphins traded away their superstar wide receiver, Jaylen Waddle, to the Denver Broncos.  With Waddle and Tyreek Hill gone, Willis’ top receivers at this time are Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Tutu Atwell. Good luck with that. Kyler Murray is in a good spot after signing with the Minnesota Vikings. But also, maybe he should have gone somewhere that would promise him the QB1 job? Not sure Minny is ready to give up on JJ McCarthy just yet. Ditto for new Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa. You really think he’s gonna beat out Michael Penix Jr. for the starting job? Tua should have signed with a more desperate team like the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, or Arizona Cardinals. After a disastrous one-year stint with the Raiders, Geno Smith was traded back to the Jets. Color us skeptical that a 36-year-old QB will revive his career on football’s most dysfunctional organization. Justin Fields might be happy about getting traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. But he might get what? One or two starts if Patrick Mahomes isn’t ready to play? Then it’s back to holding the clipboard. Not exactly the ideal position to revive his career.

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NFL is finally canning simultaneous Monday Night Football games

Did you dislike two ‘Monday Night Football’ games playing at the same time? Well, you won’t have to deal with that any longer. Following a period in which ABC and ESPN aired overlapping games on Monday nights, the NFL is doing away with the strategy, which came about after Disney expressed its desire to air […] The post NFL is finally canning simultaneous Monday Night Football games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jay Glazer reveals which NFL head coach picked up tab on annual ‘day-drinking day’

With the NFL Draft rolling around next month, the latest event was the annual NFL Owners Meeting, where executives and head coaches met and spoke with the media. As the NFL Draft is the next big event before teams prepare for the 2026 season, most of the head coaches met up for a “day-drinking day,” […] The post Jay Glazer reveals which NFL head coach picked up tab on annual ‘day-drinking day’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cleveland Browns Head Coach Misses Annual Coaches Photo – Because He Was Getting His Hair Cut For The Photo

If this doesn’t sum up the Cleveland Browns, I don’t know what does. The NFL released their annual coaches photo yesterday, a group shot of all of the league’s head coaches that’s taken annually during the league’s spring meeting. Well, almost all of them. This year’s photo featured 30 of the 32 head coaches, with Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay missing out on the photo along with new Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken. Annual NFL head coach photo […] The post Cleveland Browns Head Coach Misses Annual Coaches Photo – Because He Was Getting His Hair Cut For The Photo first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Chiefs’ Clark Hunt Told to Replicate Tom Brady Move for Patrick Mahomes

The countdown to a new NFL  season often sparks speculation about marquee matchups and primetime openers, especially when a key player is recovering from injury. That is the case for the Kansas City Chiefs as they hope to bounce back next season while Patrick Mahomes continues his ...

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5 Young NFL Stars Who Are Locks for the Hall of Fame — And 5 Who Will Bust

Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Justin Jefferson are just a handful of young NFL stars who showed that you oughta believe the hype when they produce early.  Then again, former so-called “future stars” like Robert Griffin and Sam Bradford serve as cautionary tales that a hot start doesn’t mean long-term success in the pros. With that, let’s dive into five young NFL stars who will become Hall of Famers, and five hype machines that will fizzle out soon. Which young NFL stars will be Hall of Famers and which ones will not? Become A Hall Of Famer: Drake MayeDrake Maye (Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images) We know that the loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 was tough for New England Patriots fans to watch. Now, try imagining how painful it was for Maye. Maye stood no chance behind that vaunted Seattle defense, taking six sacks and turning the ball over three times. But you wanna know something funny? John Elway lost his first three Super Bowls before winning two of his own. The Patriots had zero expectations in 2025. Maye finished second in MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford after throwing for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns against only eight interceptions. His Pats were one win away from a seventh Lombardi Trophy. Don’t you think for a minute that this was peak Drake Maye? Folks, it was only the beginning. Maye and Mike Vrabel are just starting their operation together. And the Patriots’ offensive line can only get better after being ripped apart in the postseason. And yeah, the weaponry around Maye will get better. Stefon Diggs isn’t gonna be his only Pro Bowl-caliber receiver. It’s more than talent and stats. It’s poise, calmness, and swagger. Maye showed he had it all in year one. We would not be shocked if he won multiple Super Bowls and MVP awards. So, Canton members, feel free to get an early head start on that Hall of Fame bust. Fizzle Out: Jayden DanielsWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images) Daniels had arguably the greatest rookie quarterback season ever in 2024.  The former No. 2 pick and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner completed 69 percent of pass attempts for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns, and only nine interceptions to go along with 891 rushing yards and six rushing scores. Daniels led Washington to a 12-5 finish, their best record since 1991. He led them to a thrilling Wild Card Round victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington’s first playoff win in 19 years. Continuing the magic, the Daniels’ Commanders shocked the 15-win and top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. The magical run ended with a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game, but it nonetheless appeared to be the start of something special in DC. Unfortunately, Daniels’s sophomore season was a nightmare in every aspect. He was limited to three games because of hamstring and knee sprains as well as a dislocated elbow. And don’t mind us for already fearing that Daniels could be the next Robert Griffin III in Washington. Like RG3, Washington showed zero concern or regard for Daniels’ well-being last season. And in hindsight, we should have realized that 2024 was a fluky year, where Washington broke the analytics with their unsustainable success on fourth-down plays. Also, the Commanders’ roster is lousy outside of Daniels and Terry McLaurin. Their three NFC East rivals all have much deeper rosters and more cornerstone pieces. So, don’t mind us thinking that 2024 was peak Jayden Daniels. Not like Washington’s got a rich history of developing star NFL QBs these days, too. Become A Hall Of Famer: Will Anderson Jr.Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) reacts after a play during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Houston Texans got bold at the 2023 NFL Draft. After using the No. 2 pick on Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud, they traded up via the Arizona Cardinals to select Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3 overall. While Stroud has been a model of…inconsistency…Anderson Jr. already looks like someone who’ll take JJ Watt’s status as the Texans’ franchise GOAT. No, it’s not too early to say that after three seasons. Anderson has been a game-wrecking menace, with 30 sacks, six pass breakups, and four forced fumbles over his first three seasons. Houston also reached the Divisional Round in each of Anderson’s first three seasons. No small feat for a franchise that only had four playoff wins over its first 18 years of existence. Credit head coach DeMeco Ryans for helping unlock Anderson’s potential. The 2025 Texans’ defense was one of the best ever, and Stroud’s lousy postseason performance doesn’t take that away. We’re still waiting to see what the deal is with Stroud. But Anderson, at this rate, looks like a lock for Canton. Fizzle Out: Jordan AddisonMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) Addison looked like a budding NFL star after a phenomenal 2023 rookie season. Even though the Minnesota Vikings had to use four different starting quarterbacks that year, Addison still finished with 70 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. If Addison could post those numbers with guys like Josh Dobbs and Nick Mullens throwing to him…just what could he do with a capable starting quarterback?  Not much, apparently. Before the start of the 2024 season, Addison was arrested in Los Angeles for suspicion of driving under the influence. It was only the start of his off-the-field issues. He missed two games in 2024, but the 63-875-9 stat line was still a disappointment, considering how excellent Sam Darnold was behind center for the Vikings in 2024. Addison struggled through a forgettable 2025 season, catching 42 passes for 610 yards and three touchdowns. He was also credited with six drops.  A week after the Vikings’ 2025 campaign ended, Addison was again arrested for misdemeanor trespassing in Tampa. Another terrible look for a receiver whose production has declined in consecutive seasons. So, we’re just left thinking maybe Addison isn’t the star that looked to be in development in 2023. The production isn’t there. The off-field issues for a player this young are awfully concerning, too. Maybe Addison as an NFL superstar just wasn’t meant to be… Become A Hall Of Famer: Caleb WilliamsJan 5, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears have been a quarterback graveyard for decades. But it looks like the No. 1 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft will buck the trend as he’s a bona fide star. Williams had a superb rookie season despite coaching malpractice — hi Matt Eberflus! — and taking a league-high 68 sacks. He threw for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. Of course, the party really started after the Bears hired Ben Johnson. He helped Williams take his game to another level in 2025, throwing for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven picks. Williams had six fourth-quarter comebacks in the regular season. To say nothing of that epic comeback win over the archrival Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round — and the NEAR-MIRACLE comeback in an overtime loss to the Rams in the Divisional Round. Williams has displayed all-world quarterback play since coming to Windy City. He was this-close to getting them to the NFC title game in his sophomore year. And his partnership with Johnson is just getting started. You see the jaw-dropping quarterback play, clutch genesis, and ridiculous poise. Yeah, the Bears are gonna send a QB to the Hall of Fame in the 21st century, folks! Ya better believe it. Fizzle Out: Kayvon ThibodeauxJun 17, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) speaks at a press conference during minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images It’s easy to forget now, but Thibodeaux was once considered an early front-runner to go first overall in a relatively weak 2022 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars would use the top pick on Travon Walker, with Thibodeaux eventually going fifth overall to the New York Giants. Thibodeaux showed some flashes in his rookie year, but he looked like a future superstar with an excellent 2023 season. Thibodeaux finished with 11.5 sacks, four pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. But it’s been downhill for the Oregon product ever since. Injuries limited him to 22 games over the 2024 and 2025 seasons. He was hardly noticeable with eight sacks in those games. And his Pro Football Focus metrics haven’t been pretty. Thibodeaux has had four years now to put it together. Instead, he looks like a rotational player at best. Become A Hall Of Famer: Kyle HamiltonNov 7, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) reacts after tips a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) pass during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Hamilton was considered a top-five prospect entering the 2022 NFL Draft. But fortunately for the Baltimore Ravens, other teams didn’t value the safety position that early. So, the Notre Dame product fell right into their laps at No. 14 overall. The fit has been perfect, as everyone expected. Hamilton has made a strong case as arguably the best defensive back in the NFL and certainly the best star safety by a country mile. Hamilton has been lights out in coverage, pass rushing, and run defense. Through four seasons, the three-time Pro Bowler had five interceptions, 36 pass breakups, six forced fumbles, and eight sacks with only a 76.8 passer rating allowed when targeted. All of this accomplished before his 25th birthday? Yeah, this kid is definitely in the Hall of Fame. But can he follow the footsteps of Ravens legend and Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed and eventually claim a Super Bowl championship ring? Fizzle Out: C.J. StroudHouston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) The year before Jayden Daniels went off, Stroud put together his own season that many viewed as the best rookie QB campaign in NFL history. Despite missing two starts, Stroud threw for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, and only five picks for a passer rating of 100.8. Stroud led Houston to the AFC South division crown and a wild-card round victory over the Cleveland Browns before bowing out to the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round. Despite playing all 17 games in 2024, however, Stroud actually finished with fewer passing yards and touchdowns at 3,727 and 20, respectively. His passer rating fell to 87.0. Then in 2025? Stroud missed three games, had 19 touchdowns and eight picks. Then he wasted the Texans’ generational defense by self-destructing in their Divisional Round loss with four interceptions in a 28-16 loss to the Patriots. Houston’s got a stupendous defense and a good set of receivers. Stroud, however, has regressed more and more since his lights-out rookie year. And given his disappointing playoff performances up to this point, it’s safe to question if Stroud will ever become “the guy” in Houston. Or anywhere else… Become A Hall Of Famer: Puka NacuaJan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Vikings during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images What more can be said about Nacua that hasn’t already been said? He’s thriving off the field, too. The Los Angeles Rams struck gold when they drafted Nacua in the fifth round — 177th overall — in 2023. See? There’s a reason why GM Les Snead gets away with trading first-round picks as they grow on trees… In 2023, Nacua set the rookie records for receptions with 105 and receiving yards with 1,486. Despite missing six games in his sophomore year, Nacua racked up 79 receptions for 990 yards and three touchdowns. Nacua was instrumental in Matthew Stafford claiming his first NFL MVP award in 2025. Nacua recorded a league-leading 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns to earn the first of many First-team All-Pro selections. Through three seasons, Nacua has 313 receptions for 4,191 yards and 19 touchdowns. In the postseason, he has 44 catches for 654 yards and three touchdowns. This is Justin Jefferson and Randy Moss-like production for a receiver before his 25th birthday, folks. NFL star, no doubt. Nacua is also in a good spot to keep on producing with Sean McVay running the offense. Honestly, three more seasons like this could be enough to get him in the Hall of Fame. Now, if Nacua could just get that Super Bowl ring while he has Stafford throwing to him… Fizzle Out: Rashee RiceKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) Rice’s rookie season couldn’t have gone a whole lot better. The No. 55 pick of 2023 emerged as the Kansas City Chiefs’ top wide receiver, catching 79 passes for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. Rice played a vital role in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl 58 run, catching 26 passes for 262 yards and a touchdown. Kansas City defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime to repeat as Super Bowl champions, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since the 2003-04 New England Patriots. Less than two months after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl 58 triumph, Rice was involved in a Dallas hit-and-run while racing his friend on a highway. He later pleaded guilty to a pair of felony charges and was sentenced to 30 days in prison. Rice was also suspended for six games in 2025. In Week 4 of the 2024 season, Rice suffered a gruesome knee injury that required surgery. That sidelines him for the rest of the year. He performed well in the eight games he suited up for in 2025. But that might be the last we see of Prime Rashee Rice. After the season, Rice’s ex-girlfriend accused him of viciously assaulting her during their relationship. She even posted photos showing the gruesome injuries as well as damage in her home, allegedly inflicted by Rice. After the Super Bowl, the ex-girlfriend filed a lawsuit against Rice. Rice clearly can’t be relied upon to have a clean act and focus on football. The Chiefs have faced plenty of criticism in the past for employing players with baggage like Tyreek Hill, Frank Clark, and Kareem Hunt. Can they really go through this again with Rice? It just feels like Rice’s problematic off-the-field behavior is bound to destroy what should have been a blossoming tenure in Kansas City. And sadly, the young star wouldn’t be the first player to throw away his NFL career with significant legal matters.

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NFL Power Rankings, Post Free Agency: Seahawks remain atop the league

The craziness of NFL free agency is mostly over this offseason, as the top free agents have all signed big-money deals and found their home for the 2026-27 NFL season. With players like Kenneth Walker III, Malik Willis, Travis Etienne, Jaylen Waddle, and Mike Evans all latching on to new teams this offseason, there has […] The post NFL Power Rankings, Post Free Agency: Seahawks remain atop the league appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams’ Sean McVay directly invites old friend Kirk Cousins to sign with LA

The Los Angeles Rams are contending for a Super Bowl in 2026. Last season, they fell just short of their goal, losing in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks. Los Angeles retained most of their roster in the 2026 offseason, giving them a solid chance to be a […] The post Rams’ Sean McVay directly invites old friend Kirk Cousins to sign with LA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kirk Cousins is being considered by another NFC team

The interest in veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins appears to be growing ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. On Monday at the NFL Annual League Meeting, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay revealed they have considered Cousins as a QB2 option. The Green Bay Packers have also kicked the tires on the idea of bringing in … The post Kirk Cousins is being considered by another NFC team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rams’ Sean McVay Shares Honest Comparison of New All-Pro Cornerback

The Los Angeles Rams made headlines this offseason. The biggest move of them all was the trade for all-pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs.McDuffie’s addition to the team addressed the Rams biggest weakness in 2025 right from the jump, their secondary. The Rams were notorious for giving up deep balls in the […] The post Rams’ Sean McVay Shares Honest Comparison of New All-Pro Cornerback appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kyle Shanahan gives deadpanned repsonse on opening NFL season in Australia: ‘So fired up’

PHOENIX — Kyle Shanahan isn’t quite sure whether the 49ers will be traveling forward or backward when they make the trip to Melbourne, Australia, to open next season against the Rams. He just knows they will be spending nearly a full day on an airplane. “I think we’re going back in time or into the...

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Mike Macdonald, Sean McVay have jokes about Seahawks’ crazy 2-point conversion in epic game

The Seattle Seahawks are still basking in the glory of their 2026 Super Bowl win, which came in dominant fashion over the New England Patriots. In fact, the only time the Seahawks were truly tested during their 2026 playoff run was against the Los Angeles Rams, whom they defeated in narrow fashion in the NFC […] The post Mike Macdonald, Sean McVay have jokes about Seahawks’ crazy 2-point conversion in epic game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tush push acceptance came as no surprise to Sean McVay

For the time being, it looks like the tush push is saved. After being challenged for its safety, aesthetic appeal, and ability to be clearly officiated by referees in real time, the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature play was much less of a headline in 2025 than in years prior because the team was far less effective […] The post Tush push acceptance came as no surprise to Sean McVay appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams Deliver Major Update on Matthew Stafford’s Future

Matthew Stafford did the Los Angeles Rams a tremendous favor by declaring his intentions to return for the 2026 season, and head coach Sean McVay is certainly appreciative.However, the Rams are also not ignoring the elephant in the room.Stafford turned 38 in February, and he is entering his 18th NFL season. The Rams must plan […] The post Rams Deliver Major Update on Matthew Stafford’s Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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