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Dallas Cowboys top Forbes’ most valuable NFL franchises for 15th consecutive year ·

The Dallas Cowboys were once again named Forbes’ most valuable NFL franchise.Jerry Jones’ empire was valued by Forbes at $9 billion when the list was released this week. That’s 13% more than the Cowboys were worth a year ago. Dallas made $1.14 billion in revenue, which was by far the most in the NFL.The 2022 season was an overall boon for the NFL. The league’s 32 teams increased in average revenue ...

Where does Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles want to see improvement from Justin Fields? Start with sacks and interceptions. ·

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles provided a checklist Wednesday afternoon of what he wants to see from quarterback Justin Fields in his second season under offensive coordinator Luke Getsy.Some circles of social media conversations about Fields this preseason have reached such heights that phrases such as “MVP candidate” and “4,000 passing yards” are thrown around about his crucial third NFL ...

Carolina Panthers GM sets says this high goal for team is ‘definitely within reach’ ·

Alex Zietlow and Langston Wertz Jr. talked about what they expect from the Carolina Panthers first few games. To hear more listen to Processing Blue on your favorite podcast platforms!Scott Fitterer, the Carolina Panthers’ general manager, doesn’t think a team with a new coach, new quarterback and 24 new faces on the 53-man roster should be aiming low.In a press conference Thursday, 10 days before ...

Clayton Tune bringing right mindset to Cardinals' starting QB battle ·

TEMPE — A lot of quarterback talk surrounding the Arizona Cardinal this past week has centered firmly around newcomer Josh Dobbs and rightfully so.Added out of nowhere last Thursday in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, Dobbs comes in as the likely Week 1 starter with veteran Colt McCoy no longer on the team despite not taking a training camp or preseason snap with the team.For rookie-turned-incumbent ...

Arizona football deletes video of ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim after social media backlash ·

The University of Arizona football program deleted a video of former Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim speaking to Wildcats athletes after apparent backlash about the post.The video was posted Wednesday afternoon with the caption: "The two hardest things to judge when you are a talent evaluator, are very simple. The heart and the mind. - Steven Keim."It concluded with the hashtag: "#WeEducate"Social ...

‘We here’: Josh Jacobs ready for ‘clean slate’ with Raiders ·

Josh Jacobs got a firsthand look at the business side of professional football during a contract dispute that resulted in him missing the Raiders’ offseason program and all of training camp.The star running back also discovered that the business of football doesn’t have to get personal.So on his first day back with the Raiders after agreeing to a one-year contract for up to $12 million, there were ...

Does Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes have a chip on his shoulder heading into 2023? He says yes ·

At this time last year, the Chiefs were seen by many pundits as a candidate to take a step back.The Chiefs had traded All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the offseason while the other AFC West teams had made what seemed to be splashy additions.While at Chiefs camp earlier this month, Alex Marvez of SiriusXM said there seemed to be a chip on quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ shoulder in 2022 about the ...

Has Chris Jones’ story turned? Chiefs GM ‘hopeful’ All-Pro defender will play in opener ·

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach sounded an optimistic tone regarding Chris Jones, saying he’s “hopeful” the All-Pro defensive tackle will be available for the season opener next week against the Detroit Lions.“We have been in communication, actually, the last two days we’ve been in more communication,” Veach said Wednesday. “We continue to press on and work hard, a lot of respect on both sides of ...

Colts GM Chris Ballard believes relationship with Jonathan Taylor can be fixed. How is unclear ·

INDIANAPOLIS — From the outside looking into the standoff between the Colts franchise and star running back Jonathan Taylor, there appears to be little possibility of a reconciliation, and whatever chance this is shrinks with every move each side makes.Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard tried to push back on that narrative Wednesday.One day after fielding, and ultimately declining, trade offers ...

Colts think they can fix this with Jonathan Taylor. Why are they always last to know? ·

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts hang on too long. It’s what they do. Say what you want about the direction of this franchise, but don’t say it hasn’t been consistent. When things go wrong, they go wrong for the same reason every time.Here they go again, desperately hanging onto running back Jonathan Taylor, who has sent clear messages in every conceivable way – most of them childish and pathetic ...

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CeeDee cashes in, sets stage for rookie WR class

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When Life Choices Become Grave Mistakes

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Trump's forgotten charge: Killing the USFL

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Larry Allen: A long road to respect

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Controversy: Are punters, kickers NFL-draft worthy?

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Jim Otto, the original Mr. Raider, dies at 86

The original Mr. Raider has passed. Jim Otto, the first Raider to touch a football, died Sunday at his Auburn (CA) home, with his family at his side. He spent most of his 86 years sneering at the inevitable, enduring last rites three previous times. Otto is survived ...

2024 Draft: A next-gen affair

As we look forward to watching the 257 draftees selected last week in the 2024 NFL Draft, we also gaze in the rear-view mirror at those relatives who preceded them and established the family name long ago. Fathers, uncles, and brothers with names everyone ...

Calculating the 2024 Draft grades of all 257 picks

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