Despite all of their impressive off-season moves, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have some glaring needs heading into the 2013 NFL season, maybe the most obvious of them being the pass rush. They have lost Michael Bennett to the Seattle Seahawks, and their projected starters, Adrian Clayborn and Da’Quan Bowers, aren’t exactly proven stalwarts, both coming off injuries. The optoin of going after still available Dwight Freeney and John Abraham seems a little bit more intriguing by the minute. More
It’s been a rough free agency period for Brian Urlacher, released by the Chicago Bears and not finding a lot of interest in an again middle linebacker. Now that the Baltimore Ravens have found out that Rolando McClain has decided to retire at the age of 23, their lack of depth at the position might lead them to at least consider signing the former defensive player of the year. More
Shortly after announcing he’ll be doing anything to remain in the NFL, it looks like Charles Woodson might get his 2013 wish come true. The Oakland Raiders have already offered him a contract, while the Carolina Panthers have been in touch with his agent and the Denver Broncos are bringing him in for a visit. More
Even if some free agents still haven’t gotten a team, training camp in the NFL means slots opening up every day through injuries. Melvin Ingram, the man the San Diego Chargers were counting on to be their main threat in the pass-rushing area, is out for the season with a torn ACL, which might mean the team will bring in someone to fill in his role. The names of Dwight Freeney and John Abraham, still available, are the first that come to mind. More
Once all the storm clouds blow over, it turns out Manti Te’o is a pretty good linebacker, who probably would have been picked in the first round if it wasn’t for fear of some personal issues. The San Diego Chargers used their second round pick on him and are quite happy with what he’s showing early on, already thinking about turning him into an every-down kind of linebacker. More
From being a first round pick for the Chicago Bears two years ago, Gabe Carimi might soon find himself out of a job, fighting for what seems to be the right guard position or a backup spot, which he probably suited for while being watched by a coaching staff that didn’t pick him. More
It’s been one long, slow and painful decline for the San Diego Chargers over the last three seasons, despite having what was perceived to be a very talented squad. The number one problem, on the field? The offensive line. While making some additions and adjustments this offseason, the Chargers still need help at left tackle, which might make Winston Justice the best solution left for them. More
Just like with other rookies across the NFL, Geno Smith has been doing quite well in the rookie minicamp, making a lot of people among decision makers for the New York Jets think about giving the former West Virginia star the starting quarterback position for next season, pushing Mark Sanchez out of the way. More
Rookie minicamps can be confusing, making players looking better than they might be against a full roster by playing against guys who might be cut from the team pretty soon. It doesn’t change the fact that the Oakland Raiders are impressed from what they’re seeing in Tyler Wilson, already considering him for the starting quarterback position once the preseason is over. More
It seems we’re at a standstill, which means it’s bad for Victor Cruz. The New York Giants aren’t going to pay a slot receiver, a very good one but still not a number one wide receiver type the kind of money he thinks he deserves. Eventually, knowing they have Hakeen Nicks to pay for as well and secretly knowing he’s the better player when healthy, Cruz is the one who’s going to lose from all of his stalling. More