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What Makes NFL Free Agency So Difficult to Predict

Walt3 months ago3 months ago016 mins

Every offseason brings the same question: where will the biggest free agents sign? Fans study salary cap numbers, analysts build mock projections, and reporters track every rumor that appears online. Yet the final outcome often surprises almost everyone. A player linked to one franchise for weeks suddenly signs elsewhere. A team that seemed quiet…

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Jerks of the Week – Aug. 10, 2026

Walt3 months ago3 months ago015 mins

Jerk of the Week: The DMV Black Lodge I did something extremely stupid the other day. I think most people would be embarrassed to share it, but I don’t understand why any adult would ever feel that way. I don’t think I’ve been embarrassed in nearly 20 years because I really don’t care about what…

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2027 NFL Draft Prospects Who Could Explode in September

Walt3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

The 2027 NFL Draft has obvious headliners. Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Jeremiah Smith and several elite edge rushers will dominate early mock drafts. September, however, is when less established prospects force scouts to rewrite their notes. A transfer can fit a better scheme. A former backup can turn 10 touches into 20. A defender…

2026 Fantasy Football: My Round-by-Round Strategy

Walt3 months ago3 months ago124 mins

Aug. 26, 2026. The following is a round-by-round blueprint of how I plan on drafting in my fantasy football leagues this summer. Keep in mind that depending on the circumstances, you might not be able to completely follow this strategy once your draft begins. There could be a run on a certain position; an unexpected…

Understanding NFL Betting Markets before the Start of Pre-Season

Walt3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

The return of the NFL marks the beginning of one of the league’s most unpredictable betting periods. With preseason kicking off this week, bettors are preparing to assess new rosters, coaching decisions and offseason moves that could shape the months ahead for every franchise. The biggest headline this year came with the blockbuster trade…

The New Coaches Facing the Toughest Jobs in the 2026 NFL Season

Walt3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

Few NFL offseasons reshape the league quite like 2026. Multiple franchises have turned to new head coaches, bringing fresh ideas, heightened expectations, difficult rebuilds, and, for some teams, immediate hopes of competing for a championship after organizational changes. Every coaching vacancy presents a different challenge. Some newcomers inherit playoff-caliber rosters, while others face…

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Why Football Prospects Need More Than Combine Numbers: Jump Testing, Power and Bar Speed

Walt3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Beyond Combine Numbers: Jump Testing and Bar Speed Every scout has watched a prospect post a clean workout and still walked away unsure. The numbers looked the part, but the tape told a slightly different story. The reverse happens too: a player whose testing line is quiet is the one winning at the point of…

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How Data Analytics Is Changing the Way NFL Fans Make Predictions

Walt3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Sunday picks used to start with gut feelings, injury blurbs, and a loud friend who trusted every home underdog. Data changed that ritual. Fans now check EPA per play, pressure rate, red zone splits, snap counts, and weather models before arguing about Chiefs-Bills or Packers-Lions. They watch how a defense handles motion, how a…

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Jerks of the Week – Aug. 3, 2026

Walt3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Jerk of the Week: 80 Cent You may have heard of 50 Cent. The rap artist is from New York. Here in the suburbs of Philadelphia, we have our own version of 50 Cent. His name is 80 Cent. My encounter with 80 Cent occurred at the grocery store. And yes, this is another Jerks…

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NFL Picks Against the Spread: Super Bowl LX

Walt3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

NFL Picks (Week 1, 2025): 9-7 (-$725) NFL Picks (Week 2, 2025): 7-9 (-$925) NFL Picks (Week 3, 2025): 6-10 (-$1,285) NFL Picks (Week 4, 2025): 6-10 (+$410) NFL Picks (Week 5, 2025): 8-6 (-$25) NFL Picks (Week 6, 2025): 8-7 (-$785) NFL Picks (Week 7, 2025): 9-6 (+$1,160) NFL Picks (Week 8, 2025): 9-4…