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NFL rookies: Ranking Rookie of the Year contenders

January 8, 2021 Tyler Arthur 2

As the NFL regular season comes to a close, we take a look at who had the best rookie seasons and Tyler ranks his favourite Rookie of the Year Candidates from a highly anticipated 2020 Draft Class.

It’s time to call Alex Smith one of the great NFL Quarterbacks

December 8, 2020 James Dudko 1

Alex Smith is a great quarterback. He's not merely a game-manager, nor simply a heart-warming and miraculous comeback story.

Antonio Gibson vs Cowboys on Thanksgiving

Washington’s Antonio Gibson has to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

November 27, 2020 James Dudko 1

This year may have produced an even better third-round find for the Burgundy and Gold. Antonio Gibson was the 66th player taken back in April, and he's already looking like a lock to be named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Washington should start worrying about Chase Young

November 16, 2020 James Dudko 5

Chase Young was supposed to be the first building block of a new era for the Washington Football Team. Ron Rivera took one look at Young wrecking offenses for Ohio State and saw Julius Peppers mark II.

Washington Football Team: 2020 NFL season preview and predictions

September 10, 2020 Ben Matthews 0

That will be the common consensus surrounding the Washington Football Team. A new Head Coach with complete control over personnel decisions should signal a change of direction and an usher in an overhaul of the organisational culture that has clouded the reputation of the much-maligned franchise from D.C.

Four teams destined to struggle in the 2020 NFL season

August 26, 2020 Christian Evans 1

The 2020 NFL season is quickly approaching the opening day of the season where the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans.

NFL Draft: Five Teams who won the first round

April 24, 2020 Michael Lavery 1

Which teams enjoyed the best first round?

Austin Hooper’s free agency: Three teams who should be interested

March 14, 2020 John Dunham 1

The tight end position has become increasingly important in the NFL, a centre piece of innovation and creativity used by offensive minds across the league to try and gain another advantage over their defensive counterparts. As a result, teams are looking more and more to upgrade at the position and with free agency looming, we take a look at one of the names set to garner huge interest on the market: Austin Hooper.

Four teams that should try to sign Greg Olsen in free agency

February 4, 2020 John Dunham 1

Following the parting of ways with head coach Ron Rivera and then the shock retirement of Luke Kuechly, the Carolina Panthers made it clear that they are in rebuild mode by officially announcing that they will be moving on without Greg Olsen too, after nine years with the tight end.

Pros and cons of each NFL head coach opening

January 2, 2020 Mark Gill 0

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

A way too early look at the first 5 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft

November 28, 2019 Mark Gill 0

As the 2019/20 NFL year moves towards the postseason, for many teams out of playoff contention the focus becomes not the Super Bowl, but the NFL draft.

Five teams Trent Williams could be playing for after the trade deadline

October 27, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

With the NFL trade deadline rapidly approaching, time is running out for some of the premier NFL talent on the trade block to move on to pasture's new. At the forefront is Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams.

Washington Redskins season preview: The running game a light in the tunnel

September 5, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 1

A record of 5-11 seems the best bet, which likely puts them at either third or fourth place in the NFC East.

Best fits for the top five remaining NFL free agents

June 1, 2019 Luke Conboy 0

With the 2019 NFL Draft long done and the initial wave of free agency signings completed, it's slim pickings for franchises seeking upgrades to their rosters. Despite the adversity, there is certainly some value to be found. Whether it's a seasoned veteran to bulk up the defensive line, or a complimentary piece for the backfield.

Analysing the 2019 NFL Draft from the Patriots to Washington

May 5, 2019 Mark Gill 0

The 2019 NFL Draft was filled with shock picks and drama across the weekend. Draft reaction from New England Patriots to the Washington Redskins is here.