NFL Hot Takes

Jul 28, 2016; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott looks on during the training camp at Wofford College. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills Defense Facing Dramatic Facelift with McDermott In Charge

Sean McVay Will Battle Against NFL History In Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers: You Would Have Done the Same

NFL Draft: Why Deshaun Watson Slips Into the 1st Round

Dec 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay looks on from the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Sean McVay Could Be The 2017 NFL Coaching Sleeper

Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

New York Giants: Tom Coughlin Breakup Looming Large

Jan 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) is tackled by Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Richardson and Jadeveon Clowney Showcase Draft Patience

Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Josh McDaniels Buzz Makes Plenty of Sense

Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) directs the offense during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmy Garoppolo an option for San Francisco 49ers?

Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) battle for a pass during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Playoff Predictions: Wild Card Weekend Winners

Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass before a game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Tyrod Taylor: 3 Landing Spots If Buffalo Bills Cut Him

Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills, Tyrod Taylor and the $27.5 Million Question

Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions fullback Zach Zenner (34) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Zenner proving scouting, patience pay off in the long run

Jan 1, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook (8) passes in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 24-6. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders: Connor Cook Playing For More Than Win

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Players Who Will Create Difficult Free Agency Decisions In 2017

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Cardinals: 3 Potential Replacements For Carson Palmer

Jul 28, 2016; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws as offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Teams Must Avoid New England Patriots Garoppolo, McDaniels

Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scans the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Season: Likeliest Solution for Every QB-Needy Team

Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos: Gary Kubiak Exit Opens Door Wide For Kyle Shanahan

January 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Chip Kelly (left) and San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke (right) pose for a photo in a press conference after naming Kelly as the new head coach for the San Francisco 49ers at Levi

San Francisco 49ers: Replacements For Chip Kelly and Trent Baalke

Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys Compared To Former Playoff Cinderella

Darren Sproles’ Hall of Fame Credentials Continue to Grow

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates with fans as he leaves the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Likely Price Tag of a Jimmy Garoppolo Trade Is Revealed

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) on the field against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Jabrill Peppers Looks Like A Classic Case of Overhype

Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field following the game against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC won 45-27. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Draft: Where is the Deshone Kizer Hype Coming From?

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots Josh McDaniels offensive coordinator reacts as he leaves the field following the win against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Josh McDaniels Talk Must Begin With Detroit Lions

Dec 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Siemian an Interesting Trade Target for Three Teams

Sep 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg (5) in the tunnel before game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jets Should Consider Throwing Hackenberg Into the Fire