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Michael Sam’s Dream Is Our New Reality: He’s Just an NFL Football Player

May 11, 2014

With the 249th pick in the 2014 NFL draft, the St. Louis Rams selected Michael Sam, defensive end, Missouri. In any other year, the football-watching world wouldn't have even noticed. It's ...

Why Jake Matthews Could Be Biggest Steal of 2014 NFL Draft

April 29, 2014

NFL analysts' fingers are getting calloused and their eyes are getting bleary. "#DraftTwitter" is at a rolling boil, and mock drafts are being pushed to the Internet as fast as NFL ...

Which Position Presents the Biggest Leap for NFL Draft Prospects?

April 12, 2014

With free agency receding in the NFL's collective rearview mirror, teams have one more chance to plug the holes in their starting lineups before training camps begin: the 2014 draft. But ...

How Early Free Agency Signings Could Affect the 2014 NFL Draft

March 18, 2014

The NFL-watching world was shocked by the incredible rush of signings in the first 48 hours of free agency. Many of the biggest names and best players were snatched up ...

Julius Peppers Signing Means No More Excuses for Packers Defense

March 15, 2014

Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson has been trying to bolster the team's front seven for a long, long time. Since 2007, Thompson has drafted four first-round defensive linemen, two ...

How Can Gay NFL Prospect Michael Sam Fit into Homophobic Locker-Room Culture?

February 15, 2014

On February 9, NFL draft prospect Michael Sam told Chris Connelly of ESPN.com "I am an openly, proud gay man." NFL teams, executives, players, fans and media proclaimed public support ...

NFL’s Best Teams Run, Not Pass, Their Way to Conference Championship Games

January 15, 2014

While watching the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, did you notice something different? The Denver Broncos ran for 133 yards against the San Diego Chargers. The San Francisco 49ers ran ...

How Much Offense Do NFL’s Top Stars Really Account For?

December 28, 2013

It's hard to believe, but the 2013 NFL season is almost at an end. After the upcoming slate of Week 17 games, we'll know which 12 teams will get tickets to ...

Tactical Advantage: How the Packers Can Beat the Vikings Without Aaron Rodgers

November 23, 2013

At the start of the season, anyone could have circled Week 12's Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings contest as a critical NFC North battle. The Packers, perennial Super Bowl contenders, and the ...

The NFL’s Bad News Is a Good Sign

November 9, 2013

Bullying. Racism. Fraud. Domestic violence. DUI. Depression. Dementia. Suicide. Murder. Welcome to the NFL in 2013, where the TV lights have never been brighter, the on-field product has never been glitzier ...

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