The New England Patriots potentially drafted their quarterback of the future with the third overall pick in this year’s draft by taking former North Carolina product Drake Maye. Despite that, Jacoby Brissett is looking forward to the competition for the starting job for the 2024 season. “That’s all out of my control, so I don’t really worry about that. I’m excited to have him on the team, and the other guys as well that we drafted and picked up. I think it’s going to be good,” Brissett said via ESPN. “Competition brings out the best in all of us, so I’m excited about that part ..read more

The Kansas City Chiefs secured the long-term future of star tight end Travis Kelce after inking him to a two-year extension worth roughly $34.2 million. Despite the previous uncertainty regarding his contract situation, Kelce revealed that he had no plans of holding out even if his new deal didn’t come to fruition before training camp. “I’m not a guy that sits out,” Kelce said on the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Jason via ESPN. “I’m not a guy that holds out. I’m a guy that loves coming into the building, and the Chiefs know that. So, for them to want to get this ..read more

Jets DE Jermaine Johnson II was unsatisfied with his second season, which is surprising considering it blew his first away. Jermaine Johnson II had zero starts from 14 games in his rookie campaign in 2022. Last season, he started every game on the way to making his first Pro Bowl. On the season, Jermaine Johnson II recorded 7.5 sacks, 55 tackles, 16 QB hits, a forced fumble and an interception. The Jets’ Super Bowl ambitions were wrecked from the start when Aaron Rodgers got hurt in Week 1.   Want $250 to bet on NFL futures? Sign up here!   However the defense was still good – good e ..read more

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says first-round rookie WR Xavier Worthy has more than speed to his game. A frightening prospect, considering Worthy recorded a speed of 4.21 seconds on a 40-yard dash – a Scouting Combine record. Xavier Worthy joins a revamped Chiefs offense including TEs Irv Smith and Jared Wiley. As well as that, Marquise Brown will take over from Rashee Rice at WR1.   Want $250 to bet on NFL futures? Sign up here!   “It’s looking like Pat has another extremely fast man to throw the ball deep to — or just get the ball to in his hands, because a lot of his ..read more

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is ‘game ready’ right out of the draft according to general manager George Paton. Due to turn 24 this season, Bo Nix is on the more experienced end of quarterback draftees. While many considered the 12th pick too high for him, the Broncos feel his college experience will stand him in good stead. Bo Nix had 61 starts for Auburn and Oregon, which is the most for a quarterback in NCAA history.   Want $250 to bet on NFL futures? Sign up here!   It’s possible we could see Nix become the starter over Zach Wilson, Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci. If Denver ..read more

AJ Brown is indifferent about securing the most lucrative contract in his position, but excited about the future with Philadelphia. In fact, the wide receiver says he wants to play the rest of his career with the Eagles. AJ Brown joined Philadelphia two years ago and has been to the Pro Bowl twice since. His three-year, $96 million contract extension makes him the highest paid receiver in the league. However with Lamb, Chase and Jefferson all up for extensions too, he likely won’t be for long.   Want $250 to bet on NFL futures? Sign up here!   “Nothing. Nothing,” said AJ Brown on the ..read more

After the Dallas Cowboys went through the 2024 NFL draft without selecting a running back, the front office added much-needed stability by inking veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million. Elliott spent last season with the New England Patriots, where he played a significant role. He rushed for a team-best 642 yards on 184 carries with three touchdowns and made a team-best 51 catches for 313 receiving yards and two touchdowns. “Well, Zeke, as we all know, is one of our favorites,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Thursday via ESPN ..read more

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says Pittsburgh has a chip on its shoulder entering the new season. Specifically new OC Arthur Smith and QBs Russell wilson and Justin Fields, who’ve all had a rough time lately. Arthur Smith did not succeed as a head coach, producing a 21 – 30 record in three years with the Falcons. However, he helped the Titans to two top-ten finishes as a coordinator.   Want $250 to bet on NFL futures? Sign up here!   Russell Wilson joined the Denver Broncos from the Seattle Seahawks to much fanfare. However, after two down seasons, the team let him go. Similarly, J ..read more

Joe Milton says there’s no chance of him changing his positions despite joining a crowded New England Patriots quarterback room. The Tennessee product had to wait until the sixth round to hear his name called in the NFL draft. He was the second quarterback to be taken by New England after Drake Maye. Maye is considered by some to be a franchise quarterback. The two draftees join Bailey Zappe, Jacoby Brissett and Nathan Rourke in the depth chart. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo says competition was at the heart of their quarterback recruitment strategy.   Want $250 to bet on NFL futures? Si ..read more

Since the Denver Broncos parted with Russell Wilson, it has left plenty of questions concerning the team’s future under center. The Broncos addressed that on the first night of the draft by taking Oregon’s Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick. Head coach Sean Payton spoke to Nix’s ability to impact the game through intermediate and deep throws.   Want $250 to bet on the NFL? Sign up today!   “Let’s do another passing statistic and remove a lot of the short, underneath throws,” Payton said via ESPN. “Obviously that was part of what they do offensively, but if you remove that a ..read more