Author: Jorden Hampton

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Marcus Mariota said, ” I gave everything I had to the Atlanta Falcons.” Mariota elaborated on his exit from the Falcons at the end of the 2022 season. Mariota’s perspective was documented on Netflix’s Quarterback Series. The Quarterback series showed the highs and lows of Mariota’s 2022 season. Mariota’s best moment came against the Carolina Panthers at home. Mariota helped the Falcons win a close game in Seattle and won NFC Offensive Player of The Week for his performance against the 49ers. Mariota’s performance dipped during the middle of the season. Atlanta lost four-straight games and Mariota…

Second contracts haven’t been granted, franchise tags haven’t been signed and frustrations shared on social media. Sports analysts have debated the value of running backs this past week. Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs couldn’t sign a long-term contract by July 17. Barkley and Jacobs were offered franchise tags this offseason. Both running backs haven’t signed their franchise tags and plan to skip training camp. The running back market has plummeted recently and running backs are upset. Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey shared their frustrations regarding Jacobs and Barkley’s contract situation. Henry said the NFL should eliminate the running…

Game-winning drives, passing touchdowns, dissecting defenses and facing the media. NFL quarterbacks have one of the toughest jobs in professional sports. NFL quarterbacks are the face of their franchise and must deal with success and failure during the season. Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota and Patrick Mahomes starred in Netflix’s Quarterback series. After watching the series, I gained a new perspective on the quarterback position. The series showed how NFL quarterbacks prepare for games and their responsibilities. I learned more about Cousins and his desire to win. Cousins is a good quarterback who is respected in Minnesota. However, being a good…

The Super Bowl ended five months ago, but the game is still being talked about. Philadelphia Eagles Tight End Dallas Goedert said, ” If the field was better, if we were playing on turf you know I’d take us 10 times out of 10.” Goedert acknowledged that both teams played on the same field. Goedert caught six passes for 60 yards. State Farm Stadium has all-natural grass. Field managers watered the grass before the game. The field never dried in time. Players slipped on the field during the game. Goedert wasn’t the Eagle blaming field conditions. Eagles Defensive End Brandon…

Points being scored on every drive, Josh Allen throwing lasers and bombs and Bills’ mafia celebrating in Orchard Park. The Buffalo Bills’ electric offense is as good as advertised. Buffalo enters 2023 with an elite quarterback in Allen and arguably the best wide receiver in Stefon Diggs. Allen and Diggs have connected on 29 touchdowns since 2020.  Allen and Diggs will strengthen their chemistry this season and continue to attack defenses. Offense In the Past The Buffalo Bills have one of the best offenses in the NFL. Buffalo’s offense finished second in the NFL last season. Buffalo scored 28.4 points…

Pads being clashed together, fans celebrating close wins and new narratives being built. The NFL season is around the corner. The National Football Conference enters the season with a lot to prove. According to Diffin, the NFC has won 24 championships since 1970. The NFC is regarded as the weaker conference in the NFL. The AFC is littered with talented rosters and elite quarterbacks. The NFC is littered with teams looking to make a name for themselves. In this article, I discuss why the NFC is an intriguing conference. I also discuss why the NFC will surprise football fans and…

Olympic Track Runner and Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Devon Allen told TMZ Monday, “I’m definitely the fastest player in the NFL.” Allen is a talented track athlete. Allen competed in the New York City Grand Prix during the month of June. Allen recorded a time of 13.04 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. Allen’s time was the fourth-fastest time in the world. Despite his speed, Allen has not played in a regular season game. Allen has only played in preseason games. Allen signed with the Eagles practice squad in 2022. Allen signed a reserves contract over the offseason. Allen ran track…

The Cincinnati Bengals have won 22 games over the last two seasons according to Statmuse. Cincinnati enters 2023 as one of the best teams in the AFC. The Bengals look to win their first Super Bowl since becoming a team in 1968. Cincinnati has gotten close to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy and celebrating with its fans. Cincinnati suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021-22 Super Bowl. They also suffered a close loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022-23 AFC Championship game. The Cincinnati Bengals need to win it all in 2023. I will…

The Los Angeles Rams missed the playoffs for the second time in 2022 under Head Coach Sean McVay. McVay’s team is hungry and must rebound this season. Circumstances changed significantly for the 2021-22 Super Bowl Champions. From hoisting the Lombardi and celebrating in sunny Los Angeles to enduring a disappointing season. Like other teams, the Rams dealt with injuries, poor play on both sides of the ball and a lack of cohesion. The Rams were like a fast car that never left the garage. So, the question is how can the Los Angeles Rams rebound in 2023? Offense, Offense, Offense!!…

The Green Bay Packers have won 47 games over the past four seasons which is the third most in the NFL according to Statmuse.  New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers greatly contributed to wins in Titletown. Green Bay has handed the keys to Jordan Love. However, Aaron Rodgers was always in the headlines over the offseason. Sports analysts got tired of Rodgers’ offseason drama. Some analysts believed Rodgers held the Packers organization, hostage. I think the claims regarding Rodgers’ offseason were blown out of proportion. The last three offseasons Rodgers and Green Bay’s front office weren’t on the same page.…