NFL Hot Takes

May 25, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hands the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (28) during organized team activities at the New Orleans Saints training facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Breaking down the Saints crowded backfield

NFL: Dallas Cowboys should want Colin Kaepernick at quarterback

Cincinnati Bengals: Marvin Lewis Has Hottest Seat in 2017

Gary Barnidge Among Biggest Free Agents Surprisingly Unsigned

Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shane Ray (56) in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos: The Man With Most to Prove Isn’t a QB

May 6, 2016; Irving, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) watches drills during rookie minicamp at Dallas Cowboys headquarters at Valley Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys: Jaylon Smith is a very special talent

Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) wears custom cleats in honor of the "My cause, My cleats" campaign during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Martellus Bennett is the most underrated pickup of the NFL offseason

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Takkarist McKinley (UCLA) is selected as the number 26 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons pass rush will be tough to handle in 2017

Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Biggest questions facing the NFC West in 2017

Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott Will Win 2nd Rushing Title

Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates with Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers Tagged With 2nd Most Talented Roster

Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cowboys won 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Maliek Collins will be key for the Dallas Cowboys in 2017

Jan 1, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chiefs won 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Chargers: Hunter Henry The Hot Breakout Pick

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces a selection during the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Got Advice On Celebration Rule From Ironic Source

Jan 1, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) signals before the snap during the first half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chiefs won 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Chargers: Belief Growing They Take the AFC West

May 22, 2017; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Greg Olson (right) talks with quarterback Jared Goff (16) during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams: The Most Improved Team of 2017?

May 6, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) speaks to media during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs: Kareem Hunt could be NFL’s most productive rookie

Jan 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks down field during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Colin Kaepernick, Denver Broncos missed out on each other

Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers in the fourth quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Redskins Have The Rookie of the Year Sleeper

Jan 3, 2017; Newport, KY, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis discusses questions from the panel during the Season 4 finale of Beyond The Stripes at The Hofbrauhaus. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK

Marvin Lewis Oozes Hypocrisy With TD Celebration Comment

Aug 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) during second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Sheldon Richardson Takes Parting Shot at Brandon Marshall

Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Shea McClellin (58) hits Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) as he throws during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans Receive Praise For Bold Osweiler Move

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball over Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) for a touchdown during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NFC South Offseason Questions

Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks up at the scoreboard during the first quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Why It’s Time For The Chiefs To Give Up On Alex Smith

Jun 1, 2016; Oxnard, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Jared Goff (16) and Sean Mannion (14) at organized team activities at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams: Sean Mannion Gaining on Jared Goff

Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah (90) during the second quarter against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns: Emmanuel Ogbah Primed For Breakout

Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Voted Most Likely To End Playoff Drought

Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: How the Eagles backfield works with LeGarrette Blount