Every NFL general manager has a salary cap expert on their front office staff, but ultimately a team’s standing with the cap is tied to the GM. Everything a team does from a roster construction standpoint is percolated by the salary cap. Since its introduction in 1994, organizations and their GMs have steadily found new
Missing an entire season takes a toll on an athlete physically and mentally. The road to recovery is one that is trying at every turn, demanding all of one’s attention. Ricardo Allen took the offseason to not only rehabilitate his Achilles but also further develop his knowledge of the game. He was committed to better
Bill Belichick is the gold standard of talent evaluators, including acquisitions and contracts. Belichick, a no-nonsense coach, finds production from the least likely places. Whether it be a veteran or rookie, acquired through free agency, via trade, or the draft; Belichick’s reputation precedes him in getting the most out of his players. Naturally, Belichick does
As a lifelong Packers fan, I’ve been afforded the privilege to watch the team sustain success comparable to that of the Steelers and Patriots. Green Bay like the Steelers and Patriots are doing so by being on the forefront of innovation in offensive strategies (OK, maybe it has a little to do with back-to-back decades
The Atlanta Falcons moved on from offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian this offseason. Despite what Falcons fans would call two years of dismay, Sark produced notable production as the play caller. In 2017 and 2018, the offense ranked inside the top ten in points, total yards, and passing yards per game, but what stands out is
As the first round of the NFL draft approaches, fans have read every single mock draft variation from mainstream analysts like Todd McShay and Mel Kiper. Both McShay and Kiper routinely produce highly coveted predictions in the media. When in actuality, it is unbranded analysts such as Bob McGinn and Jason Boris who habitually construct
Dan Quinn has stated that cornerback is a need of the team approaching the 2019 season. It is no way the most glaring weakness of the Falcons, but bolstering an average cornerback room will be in the best interest of the team come draft day. Not to mention, the Falcons have selected at least one
Robert Alford- Grade: A- Releasing long-time cornerback Robert Alford was a necessary move this offseason. By eating the $2 million in dead money, Atlanta saved around $8 million in cap space for the 2019 season. Alford previously was a reliable starter opposite Desmond Trufant with occasional lapses in coverages, but this past season was abysmal
