Falcons Falcons QB coach T.J. Yates commented on QB Michael Penix Jr. being the full-time starter and believes that he will be a problem for opposing defenses after three games at the helm in 2024. “There are a couple of things about those three games where it’s just his ability to manipulate defenders with his eyes,” Yates said, via the team website. “How he saw the entire … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Spencer Rattler, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Kelvin Banks, Shilo Sanders, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers undrafted rookie DB Shilo Sanders explained what it was like to get the call from Tampa Bay after going undrafted in the 2025 draft. “I was on the stream because I streamed the whole draft,” Sanders said, via ESPN. “So I was like, ‘Alright y’all, I got to go talk to [my father], I got to go get on a team real quick, I’ll be right back.’ So I left. As soon … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kelvin Banks, Shilo Sanders, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Emeka Egbuka, Cameron Jordan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers’ first-round WR Emeka Egbuka said QB Baker Mayfield called him quickly after he was selected in the 2025 NFL Draft to invite him and his family out to lunch. “You hear all about these big timers, these guys with huge egos, so for Baker to extend his hand out, extend that invitation, it meant a lot to me,” Egbuka said, via Jenna Laine. Falcons Falcons’ … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Emeka Egbuka, Cameron Jordan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
NFC Notes: Hunter Renfrow, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers DT Desmond Watson weighed 464 pounds at Florida’s Pro Day and is now at 437, but even at his slimmer weight, he will be the heaviest player in league history. Watson wants to be known for something other than that. “I feel like my name is etched in history, of course, as the official heaviest player in the NFL, or whatnot,” Watson said, via Buccaneers.com. … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Hunter Renfrow, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Top Five Worst 2025 Offseasons
On Monday, I looked at the best offseasons this cycle. Today, we’re getting negative. I’ve outlined the five worst offseasons so far, taking everything into consideration: free agency, draft, hiring cycle, cap management and more. These teams failed to set themselves up for current or future success, depending on where they are as a franchise. Some of these teams are stuck … [Read more...] about Top Five Worst 2025 Offseasons