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Past articles by Kalyn:

'He's Proved Doubters Wrong': Why Insiders Say Trubisky Is Bears' Answer at QB

Every decision comes down to assessing the alternatives. And as absurd as it might have sounded just a month ago, and as impossible as it would have sounded when he was benched in ... → Read More

Jalen Hurts Impresses, but Some NFL Insiders Still Say Wentz Is Eagles' Best Bet

Doug Pederson goes for it on fourth down a lot. The Eagles rank second in the NFL in fourth-down attempts, but Sunday's 4th-and-2 try on the Saints ' 15-yard-line felt different... → Read More

NFL Insiders Talk Best and Worst of Multiple GM Job Openings

Last offseason, one NFL general manager was hired. This offseason, it will be at least four, replacing those who have been fired since the 2020 season began: Houston's Bill O'Brien, ... → Read More

Execs Cry Foul on NFL's COVID Rulings as Coaches Consider Quarantine QBs

When the NFL decided not to postpone Denver's game this past weekend, leaving the Broncos with zero actual quarterbacks in a 31-3 loss to the Saints, many around the league were stunned... → Read More

Is It Lamar or Is It the Rest of the Ravens? Insiders Break Down the Flaws

A year ago, Lamar Jackson chilled on the bench in the fourth quarter, resting after cruising to a 49-10 lead over the Bengals . With his black shades on, he exuded an effortless cool... → Read More

Tonight, It's Kyler vs. Russ in a Race for the NFC West, and Maybe Even MVP

Imagine, for a second, that Kyler Murray was a minor leaguer right now. While Murray was preparing to toil in the Oakland A's farm system, the Arizona Cardinals would still be irrelevant... → Read More

When the Patriot Way Goes Wrong

Matt Patricia brought a demanding, domineering approach to Detroit, and the Lions have been losing ever since. → Read More

Playoff Payoff for Miami? Bold Switch to Tua Is Dolphins' Latest Shrewd Move

After just five meaningless snaps of action in a Week 6 blowout win against the New York Jets , rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was named the starter by the Dolphins ... → Read More

Insiders Assess Mike McCarthy's Job Security in Cascade of Blame, Gripes, Losses

The Dallas Cowboys are a mess. In recent days, anonymous players griped to Jane Slater of NFL Network that the coaching staff is unprepared... → Read More

League's Best D? Undefeated Steelers Can Prove It Against Undefeated Titans

There's a perception around the NFL that the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to play a strong opponent... → Read More

From Wyoming Rough to Buffalo Ready: Scouts Sound Off on Josh Allen's Rise

It's 2016, and a veteran NFL scout puts on the tape of Wyoming at Nebraska, the second game of the season, to check out Wyoming's center, who is a draftable player that year. The Cowboys trail the Cornhuskers 38-17 in the fourth quarter... → Read More

Texans Insiders: Stern, Strict Culture Was Bill O'Brien's Downfall with Houston

The Houston Texans ' firing of head coach Bill O'Brien on Monday caught Texans players by surprise. Many were at home, having already finished up their film review when they received a text about a just-scheduled team Zoom meeting... → Read More

Why? How? The Bears, Trubisky and the Fateful 2017 NFL Draft

Other teams passed on Mahomes and Watson, but it's Chicago's decision to take Trubisky No. 2 overall in 2017 that raises the most maddening questions. → Read More

Tom Brady Washed? NFL Scouts, Coaches Aren't Counting on It

Tom Brady 's shoulders slumped forward in his creamsicle Bucs T-shirt as he took the postgame blame for his mistakes. His new head coach, Bruce Arians, called Brady's two interceptions "bad decisions... → Read More

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Is Everything Promised, and Chiefs Have Reason to Believe

Big expectations awaited rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in his NFL debut. Nearly every season-predictions post pumped him up as an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate while fantasy football analysts tabbed him as a first-round pick... → Read More

NY Giants' Rookie Coach Doing Things His Way in Shadow of Pandemic, Belichick

Joe Judge should have plenty to worry about. In his first year as a head coach, he's tasked with navigating a global pandemic and a social justice movement, trying to get out of ... → Read More

Is Drew Lock Ready to Answer John Elway's QB Question?

The Broncos' Hall of Fame leader has repeatedly missed in his attempts to find a franchise QB, but with his 'rock star glow,' Denver's second-year signal-caller could break the mold. → Read More

NFL Insiders: 'Shock' over Ravens' Earl Thomas Cut Stalls Signing with New Team

When the Ravens released seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas on Sunday, many coaches and evaluators around the league were surprised and confused... → Read More

NFL Insiders Confident (For Now) League Will Play Full 2020 Season

Football is finally back. This week, teams across the NFL are holding padded practices for the first time, more than two weeks after players reported for camp... → Read More

'Man, That's Really Tough': Tom Brady's Job Retraining in Tampa Won't Come Easy

The last time Tom Brady had to learn a new offense, the tablets he and his teammates currently study on were still 10 years away from their invention... → Read More