Free safety is one of the biggest needs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster heading into the 2026 NFL draft. Thus, Silver and Black Pride has been diving into this year’s safety class, paying extra attention to defensive backs that have impressive ball skills. Next up is Arizona’s Genesis Smith, who ranks 97th on NFL […]
The concept of a team captain isn’t all that important and fans will typically project their favorite player as the face of the franchise, but with Brandon Belt Celebration Day just 12 days out, it got me thinking, “Who is the captain of the Giants?“ Like, if we had to pick and Tony Vitello wasn’t […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is inching closer and closer, with the San Francisco 49ers holding the No. 27 overall pick. As expected, mock drafts have been flowing, with several positions being projected to the 49ers as they look to shore up the remaining few holes on their roster. A majority of those mocks have included […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS What a Healthy T.J. Edwards Adds to the Chicago Bears’ defense A lot. We know. We’ve seen it before. Despite Defensive Woes, Bears Were Competent in One Area Despite defensive struggles, the Bears excelled at crucial third-and-short stops, even forcing game-changing turnovers in key moments. Bears Select Playmaking Defensive Back […]
The Detroit Lions need help at offensive tackle and defensive end. This has become a fact over the recent weeks in the leadup to the 2026 NFL Draft. As mock drafts have predicted for months, one of these two positions are reasonable targets for Detroit in the first round, and there should be an ample […]
The last week of the regular season begins.
We’ve been talking NFL draft prospects and the Green Bay Packers over the last week. If you want to catch up on the previous posts in this series, we’ve already hit on the quarterback, running back and receiver positions. Next up for us is tight end, which might be a sneaky need or not a […]
The Miami Dolphins went out and signed Malik Willis last month, hoping that he could be the answer at quarterback. The NFL Draft is next week and new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, has plenty of draft picks at his disposal. The Dolphins are lacking of playmakers on offense, with their best weapon being RB De’Von […]
This is part four of a six-part series. Today, we’re going to look at how often Caleb was pressured in 2025, and who was most commonly to blame. The table below shows how frequently every position was blamed for giving up pressure on the QB. Williams’ stats are shown, with context provided by giving his […]
Intro There are many names to know for the 2026 NFL Draft, but the endless list of players can be narrowed down to those who have a fitting skillset for the Kansas City Chiefs. Clemson right tackle Blake Miller could be on that short list. Let’s take a closer look at the Miller: Background Miller was […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Who is the best Chargers draft pick in the history of the franchise? (Chargers.com) This is the current state of the Chargers depth chart ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft (Chargers Wire) The Chargers may have to invest in […]
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to win the series versus the Boston Red Sox Sunday afternoon after a disappointing end to Saturday night’s game. According to MLB.com, Andre Pallante will start for St. Louis while Brayan Bello will take the mound for Boston. Game is scheduled to be broadcast on Cardinals TV. First pitch […]
According to several reports, former Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Payton-Jones died on Saturday night in a fatal car crash in Florida. Payton-Jones first joined the Lions in 2018 after going undrafted following a four-year stint at Nebraska. Though Payton-Jones didn’t make the team that year, he returned to Detroit in 2020 after spending two seasons […]
The Miami Dolphins could land elite OT Francis Mauigoa at No. 11 after a clean medical re-check, strengthening their 2026 draft outlook.
Good morning, baseball fans! It’s a new week of San Francisco Giants baseball, so it’s time to take a look ahead at what’s on deck for this week. First up, the Giants have an off-day today before heading to Cincinnati to begin a three-game series against the Reds. After that, they head to the nation’s […]
Former Arizona Cardinals receiver and current United Football League (UFL) head coach, Ted Ginn, Jr., was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas, early Saturday morning. He was released from jail later that evening. Ginn, Jr. is the first-year head coach of the Columbus Aviators of the UFL, a developmental professional football entity. […]
We’ve spent a lot of time and word count exploring defensive tackle prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft that fit the Las Vegas Raiders. And for good reason. With the Silver & Black adopting a 3-4 defensive front under new defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, the hours spent pouring over interior prospects is on the […]
Per Tom Silverstein, the Green Bay Packers had a top-30 visit with Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton on April 7. Justis did a write-up when the visit was announced, but today we’re digging in a bit more. Morton is a 5th-year senior, and he spent all 5 of those years with the Texas Tech Red […]
Despite a disappointing end, the New England Patriots overall managed to get some promising contributions out of their new-look offensive tackle group in 2025. However, even though Will Campbell and Morgan Moses are set to return this season, the position is one of the biggest needs on the roster heading into this year’s draft. Not […]
Later this month, we have the annual NFL Draft again. I would think that, given the current state of our Miami Dolphins and their roster, many of us, if not most of us, will spend at least part of those three days tracking which players the team adds. Many of you are much more versed […]
Sunday afternoon in Baltimore. A pleasant breeze swirled around the baked brick of Camden Yards, carrying the warm tang of Old Bay seasoning. One would be forgiven if the pleasant atmosphere suggested a sedate affair, a leisurely stroll of a game. The Giants had gone down in order at the top of the inning against […]
Believe it or not, some veterans remain on the Miami Dolphins roster after a mass housecleaning. Aaron Brewer is among those coping with the aftermath.
If you’re new to this series, we’re reviewing how the Green Bay Packers offense performed in 2025 by down & distance. We’re doing that by building out a call sheet. I ran it all down in my initial post. This is the 6th article in the series, where we’re looking at 3rd & Long (where “Long” […]
The New England Patriots are showing some interest in potential backup quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft. After previously hosting Kansas’ Jalon Daniels on a visit, another passer recently revealed that he had been to the Patriots’ Gillette Stadium facility. Behren Morton out of Texas A&M is the second QB to hold a 30 visit […]
49ers 2026 Pre-Draft Tracker: Visits, Meetings, Workouts, Picks “Below is a breakdown of reported meetings between draft prospects and 49ers representatives, as shared by various media outlets or the prospects themselves. These representatives may include members of the coaching staff, front office, or scouting team.” 49ers wishful thinking? What’s the starting price for a Myles Garrett […]