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Who Dey Notes: Bengals Need O.J. Howard, McCarron Speaks
Before the pitchforks and torches come out, think about the situation. Eifert has been a solid player…when he’s able to stay healthy. That’s the key to the situation. When Andy Dalton wowed the league in 2015, there was an underlying reason for his success. The tall, lanky guy who wears No. 85 had a decent year too. In fact, that year resulted in a Pro Bowl appearance for Tyler. But, he got hurt again.
Bengals' Backfield Woes Are Key To Turnaround Season
As the NFL Draft creeps closer, the Cincinnati Bengals are tipping their hand. Getting the ground game in gear seems to be the big move.
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NFL Draft 2017: 49ers' needs at No. 2 and what it means for the Browns
Two former pieces of the Cleveland Browns' offense, Kyle Shanahan and Brian Hoyer have reunited in San Francisco. The San Francisco 49ers own the second pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. What they do with it could have a dramatic impact on how the Browns use No. 12.
Despite Weaker Offensive Line Draft Class, Ravens See Options
The Ravens pounced on Ronnie Stanley with the No. 6-overall pick in last year’s draft, despite still having Eugene Monroe on the roster at the time. Good thing they did, because Baltimore could have been in a major pickle this year had it passed on the Notre Dame left tackle.
NFL investigating Steelers James Harrison, and others, for arm wrestling competition in Vegas
As if James Harrison needed another reason to hate Roger Goodell. After being investigated for a connection to steroid use, multiple fines for illegal hits, a suspension for illegal hits, and a ridiculous amount of “random” drug tests, Goodell is looking into the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker again, but this time for something he did off the field.
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Washington CB Sidney Jones: "I Want to Be Better Than I Was Before [My Injury]"
Through three seasons as a starting cornerback for the Washington Huskies, Sidney Jones never missed a game and showed significant improvement every year. It all came together for him in 2016, as he was the best pure cover corner on one of the NCAA's best defenses and part of a secondary, along with cornerback Kevin King and safety Budda Baker, that had three players with legitimate first-round grades.
Falcons sign decathlete Garrett Scantling
With 90 spots on the offseason roster, teams sometimes use one to take a look at an athlete who is trying to make a switch to football from another sport.
Preseason schedule could offer hints about Falcons stadium progress
There’s very little of what you’d call intrigue associated with today’s NFL preseason schedule announcement, but there are a few things worth paying attention to as it pertains to bigger issues. For instance, the Falcons’ schedule could present a few clues as to how ready they think Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be, considering the target date for the new building has already been delayed twice and could be again.
Seahawks set high price tag for Richard Sherman trade
In a rare bout of candidness from an NFL executive, Seahawks general manager John Schneider acknowledged that his organization is open to the idea of trading Richard Sherman. The star cornerback confirmed Thursday that both sides are listening to offers.