Ryan Leaf offers unique explanation for Russell Wilson decline

One of the biggest mysteries from the 2022 NFL season was “What the hell happened to Russell Wilson?” This was a conundrum that not even the Scooby Doo gang could solve. Danger-Russ was supposed to help the Denver Broncos compete with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West, but instead … Read more

Week 14 NFL Powerless Ranking: These teams are looking ahead to the draft

It’s time to check in on the teams that can’t get out of their own way. We’re coming up on the home stretch of the 2022 NFL season, and much of it has been unpredictable, but there are always a few teams we expect to disappoint their fan base. Now let’s get into the Powerless … Read more

It’s Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts for NFL MVP

Illustration: Getty Images The MVP discussion has been whittled down to an A and B conversation between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. Joe Burrow is eavesdropping, but in the final quarter of the season, he is on the outside looking in. As things currently stand, Mahomes occupies the B slot in this race as Hurts … Read more

Kyrie Irving, Brett Favre, Cleveland Browns fans

1. Brett Favre Illustration: Getty Images Brett Favre isn’t the first public figure who has been ascribed virtues for no reason other than that he is famous. He became the Green Bay Packers quarterback in 1992, a once-storied franchise that had made the playoffs only twice since their last Super Bowl victory during the 1967 … Read more

10 richest owners in NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA per Forbes

Image: Getty Images There’s rich, and then there’s wealthy. And then there’s “team owner money.” Forbes just released its latest rankings of the richest sports owners who made the 2022 400 List, and more than 10 percent of them own teams. It’s an annual list of the select few who control the sports world, as … Read more

Associated Press mulling change to NFL MVP voting system

2021 MVP Aaron RodgersPhoto: Getty Images Hark! The Associated Press is considering making changes to their NFL MVP voting process! I never thought I’d see the day. The Associated Press’ MVP Award has long been considered the “real” MVP. While other outlets may offer their own take on who the most valuable player is, the … Read more

The NFL’s bottom five QBs of Week 3

2. Mac Jones Image: Getty Images Mac Jones razzled and dazzled in his rookie campaign, but so far this year looks like he’s regressed significantly. Ok, maybe he wasn’t dazzling, but Jones played well enough to be named to the Pro Bowl. So far this year, his QBR and passer ratings are well below average, … Read more

49ers and Broncos give us little offense on Sunday Night Football

If you were looking to be amped up by offense, Sunday night was not your night.Image: Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos totally mailed in the offense on Sunday Night Football. Even for the few fans (like myself) that still enjoy a defensive battle at times, it was hard to focus on … Read more

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is a special quarterback who deserves a special salary

Lamar Jackson points to his dollar value.Image: Getty Images Lamar Jackson had every reason to not be satisfied with the contract extension that the Baltimore Ravens offered him. The Ravens offered him more total money than what Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson received during the offseason, but it was the guaranteed money that didn’t line … Read more