NFL Hot Takes

Dec 24, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) throws a pass during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft: Browns Tip Hand on Quarterback Plans

Why Malcolm Butler’s Fate Won’t Be Determined Until Day Two of the 2017 NFL Draft

The 5 NFL Quarterbacks With the Most To Prove In 2017

The 2017 NFL Draft Trade That Makes The Most Sense

Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots free safety Duron Harmon (30) returns an interception against Houston Texans guard Oday Aboushi (78) in the second half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking The 5 Biggest AFC Threats To New England Patriots

Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam (left) talks with executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown and head coach Hue Jackson before the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

The Root Cause of Cleveland Browns Hierarchy Rift Is Obvious

Nov 8, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney in attendance as the Steelers host the Oakland Raiders at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 Things That Dan Rooney Did For NFL

Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II warms up prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Draft Quarterback Power Ranking: Faces of the Franchise

Dec 18, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremy Hill Dares Cincinnati Bengals To Try Replacing Him

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t Believe For A Second That Myles Garrett Isn’t The First Pick

Apr 9, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Sergio Garcia celebrates after making a putt on the 18th green during the first playoff hole to win The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Meet The NFL Version of Masters Champion Sergio Garcia

Oct 23, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) is introduced prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The 10 Best NFL Players Who Weren’t Born In the United States

Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II warms up prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans May Draft 1st Round QB for First Time Since 2002

Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Season: 5 Players Facing The Ring or Retirement Race

Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks Exude Overconfidence in Sherman Trade Idea

Sep 27, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The 5 Best Returns From Retirement In NFL History

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos executive vice president of operations John Elway speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

John Elway Takes Huge Gamble Abandoning Tony Romo Pursuit

Sep 1, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ryan Russell (99) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Houston won 28-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft: Tony Romo Retirement Creates Ripple Effect

Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly and quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) chat after Notre Dame defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 30-22 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Kelly Continues His Lukewarm Support for DeShone Kizer

Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

A Tony Romo Trade Only Points In One Direction

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks the sidelines before Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Jones Adds Serious Weight To Push For Ending Weed Ban

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Deshaun Watson Incident Proves Alabama Fans Are Sorest Losers

Dec 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) before the game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Early 2017 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Contenders

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after warm ups before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: 2017 Could Be Draft First of Belichick Era

Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) warms up before action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Final Stretch of Tony Romo Has Forked In Two Directions

Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

49ers GM John Lynch Drops Latest Hint On QB Intentions

Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis watches on the sidelines before a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders: History Unkind In Years a Team Moves

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) on a kickoff during the first quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the contest 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL Actually Has a Good Idea With Possible Rule Change