May 12, 2026
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2026

How Defensive Coordinators Are Changing Modern Football

Walt Walt010 mins
    Modern football is often described through the language of offense. Quarterbacks get the headlines, wide receivers fill highlight reels, and play callers are praised for innovation the moment a new formation catches fire. Yet the deeper story of the sport has shifted in another direction. Across the league, defensive coordinators have become some…
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Jerks of the Week – May 4, 2026

Walt Walt017 mins
Jerk of the Week: Party in the Woods Fifteen years ago, a Jerks of the Week entry entitled “Party in the Woods” would have meant something completely different for me. My friends and I used to party quite often in those days, so much so that some Jerks of the Week readers told me that…
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Top NFL Free Agents 2026

Walt Walt082 mins
2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. George Pickens, WR, Cowboys. Age: 25. Franchised by Cowboys George Pickens is one of the most talented receivers…
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2026 NFL Free Agents: Kicker/Punter

Walt Walt05 mins
2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Kickers 1. Riley Patterson, K, Dolphins. Age: 26. Re-signed with Dolphins Riley Patterson is coming off an excellent season,…
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2026 NFL Free Agents: Safety

Walt Walt09 mins
2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. Ar'Darius Washington, S, Ravens. Age: 26. Signed with Giants (1 year) Ar’Darius Washington was elite in coverage in…
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2026 NFL Free Agents: Cornerback

Walt Walt08 mins
2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. Jaylen Watson, CB, Chiefs. Age: 27. Signed with Rams Jaylen Watson missed the second half of 2024, but…
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2026 NFL Free Agents: Inside Linebacker

Walt Walt09 mins
2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. Devin Lloyd, ILB, Jaguars. Age: 27. Signed with Panthers (3 years, $45 million) Devin Lloyd was one of…
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2026 NFL Free Agents: Outside Linebacker

Walt Walt04 mins
2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. Kaden Elliss, OLB, Falcons. Age: 31. Signed with Saints (3 years, $33 million) Kaden Elliss is a do-it-all…
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2026 NFL Free Agents: Defensive Tackle

Walt Walt07 mins
2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. D.J. Reader, DT, Lions. Age: 32. Signed with Giants (2 years) D.J. Reader is a monstrous run stuffer…
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