NFL
Decision draft: Who will go in the second half of the first round?
Mark Gill debates the second half of the NFL Draft's first round.
Articles by Mark Gill
NFL
Decision draft: Dilemmas in the first 14 picks of the 2020 NFL Draft
I’m going to do a mock draft with a difference here. In this first round mock I will look at some dilemmas and decisions that NFL front office personnel could be faced with when they’re on the clock in April.
Oakland Raiders
Where will Jameis Winston end up this offseason?
Former number one overall pick Jameis Winston is currently slated to hit free agency in lieu of an offer from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Where could the former Alabama quarterback end up this offseason?
Denver Broncos
Four teams who should consider trading up in the NFL draft
One of the most exciting, and unpredictable, elements of the NFL draft is when a franchise comes out of nowhere with a trade of draft picks in order to move up and grab a player they see as a game changer for their organisation. At the same time, other franchises see this as an opportunity to collect extra tickets in the draft lottery by moving down.
NFL
Evaluating Alshon Jeffrey’s trade market
Reports are emerging out of Philadelphia that veteran receiver Alshon Jeffrey could be on the move.
Kansas City Chiefs
Super Bowl LIV head coaches: Kyle Shanahan vs Andy Reid
Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers sees a matchup between two head coaches who are regarded amongst the most innovative and exciting offensive play callers in the league.
NFL
What the Titans must learn from Patriots win if they are to beat Baltimore
Tennessee were seen as outsiders in this game who, behind Derrick Henry’s bulldozing running, Ryan Tannehill’s emergence as an offensive threat, and the play calling of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, had a real chance to emerge from Foxborough victorious.
New England Patriots
Loss sets up offseason of change and end of dynasty for Patriots
Much will be made of the lack of juice to the Patriots passing attack in this game, and Tom Brady certainly didn’t look like the G.O.A.T against the Titans defence. A number of passes were just off in terms of accuracy, or resulted in incompletions due to the quarterback and receiver not being on the same page. There was a notable instance where Brady seemed frustrated with rookie wideout N’Keal Harry on a failed connection, not for the first time this season.
Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen must take a huge step forward if Bills are to be truly competitive
Buffalo coach Sean McDermott had helped lead the Bills to the postseason for the second time in his three years at the helm. Whilst the Bills, like the Texans, have had a potent running attack this year, they made it to the postseason on the back of a smothering defense, which ranked third overall in the league.
Buffalo Bills
What the Texans must improve following dramatic win over Buffalo
Buffalo’s lack of killer instinct on offence ultimately allowed Houston to hang around and claw their way back into the game in the second half.
Carolina Panthers
Pros and cons of each NFL head coach opening
Disclaimer: I’ve included the Dallas Cowboys vacancy on the list with the anticipation of it being added to the list of head coach openings.
Dallas Cowboys
Pros
This is a playoff worthy roster, especially on offense, which is good enough (on paper) to win a championship.… Read more
Cincinnati Bengals
What comes next for the Dolphins, Bengals?
Fans of both the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins have had their sights set on the 2020 season for much of this campaign. With Miami’s 38-35 overtime victory at Hard Rock Stadium, the Bengals secured the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. What can supporters of both franchises take forward into the offseason and next season?
Chicago Bears
‘No Bowl’: These players deserved a Pro Bowl berth
The Pro Bowl is beloved by NFL fans across the globe, and the league’s players often react with joy or disdain at being selected or passed over for the annual showcase. It is, however, a flawed concept, given that every year it appears to be more of a popularity contest, reflecting which team’s fans can register the most votes.… Read more
NFL
Does Mike Tomlin deserve to win Coach of the Year?
Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin’s season couldn’t have got off to a worse start this year. In the season opener, the team lost longtime franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the season in a defeat to the New England Patriots. They then proceeded to drop the following two games to the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.
Buffalo Bills
Bills under the radar season mirrored by their coach in Coach of the Year candidacy
The Buffalo Bills have somewhat flown under the radar this year. A case in point was after their recent Thanksgiving Day victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Most of the press buzz after that game was focused on Dallas’ performance and what it meant for the future of Jason Garrett.
