Mike Freeman
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How a Perfect Storm of Forces Finally Changed the Racist 'Redskins' Name
The name of Washington D.C.’s NFL franchise was a dictionary-defined racial slur. It took a movement — and a lot of financial pressure — to end this racist era → Read More
From Zooms to Locker Rooms, NFL Players Can Talk Race and Racism with Respect
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, one of the true leaders in the NFL , and respected by almost everyone in it, was asked a simple question: Will the horrifying killing ... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: NFL's Plan to Steam Ahead Has Coaches Worried
The NFL 's plan for the 2020 season has some coaches thinking about staying home, a Super Bowl ring is available if you have a spare million lying around, and say goodbye to pass interference review... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Packers Send Message to Rodgers with Love Pick
The Aaron Rodgers - Packers saga takes another turn, Russell Okung has some thoughts about what's fair in life and a handful of offensive stars still don't know where they'll be playing next season... → Read More
NFL Draft Day 3 Notebook: Trent Williams Trade Just Right for Aggressive 49ers
Offensive lineman Trent Williams wasn't one of the flashy potential stars available in this year's draft. He isn't a fast receiver or a 15-sack pass-rusher with his whole career ahead of him... → Read More
NFL Draft Day 2 Notebook: Hurts No Novelty for Eagles, and Wentz Should Know It
One of the more creative minds in football is Eagles coach Doug Pederson. One of the most brittle quarterbacks in football is Carson Wentz. One of the most versatile and talented athletes in the draft is Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts... → Read More
NFL Draft Day 1 Notebook: Dolphins, Cowboys Make All the Right Moves
First, some words rarely written about the Miami Dolphins in recent years: They got something right. They picked Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa fifth overall. It was the smart pick... → Read More
Sources: OBJ to the Vikings Is Unlikely, but the Browns Will Move Him Eventually
First, let's get this part of the Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumor out of the way: There doesn't seem to be anything to it... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: NFL Unsure What to Make of Jordan Love in Draft
Why Utah State quarterback Jordan Love may be the draft's most polarizing prospect, did the Panthers really overpay Christian McCaffrey, and are contract talks as calm as they appear to be in Dallas? All that and more in this week's 10-Point Stance... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Burrow-Tua Gap Atop Draft Closer Than Many Think
The Joe Burrow-Tua Tagovailoa debate is getting interesting, where would Cam Newton make the most sense and the NFL 's All-Decade teams have some eye-opening choices. All that and more in this week's 10-Point Stance... → Read More
How Todd Gurley Went from Face of the Rams Franchise to Free Agent in 2 Years
It may be hard to remember, but not so long ago, running back Todd Gurley II was one of the most feared players in the NFL . In 2015, he was the Offensive Rookie of the Year... → Read More
Tom Brady Doesn't Need the Patriots, But the Patriots Need Tom Brady
If Tom Brady doesn't return to the Patriots —which increasingly doesn't seem so impossible — the legacy of Brady and Bill Belichick will get a fresh examination... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: What Does Future Hold for Foles, Amari, Brady?
Nick Foles ' struggles in Jacksonville have NFL perplexed, why Amari Cooper may be out in Dallas, and could Andy Dalton be headed to New England? All that and more in this post-combine edition of the 10-Point Stance... → Read More
NFL's Potential CBA Has League's Stars at War with Their Teammates
INDIANAPOLIS — The potential new collective bargaining agreement between NFL players and owners is complicated and thorny, but there are three bottom lines: It's likely going to pass once the players vote on it in the coming days... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Tua, Chase Have Teams Ready to Move in NFL Draft
INDIANAPOLIS — Tua Tagovailoa may be a whole lot better than a QB consolation prize on draft day, Chase Young has teams on the chase, and a wide receiver could be the steal of Round 1... → Read More
Joe Burrow Has NFL in Love, but Will Anyone Pay Enough to Pry Him from Bengals?
Every text with an assistant coach, every phone call, every conversation with a team about LSU quarterback Joe Burrow ends the same way. Burrow isn't just good. He's potentially a transformational player... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: NFL Coach Dishes on 1st-Round Draft Predictions
Yes, we know you're already sick of mock drafts. But you won't be sick of this one. In this special mockity mock drafty 10-Point Stance, we take our shot at predicting the first round with the unique analysis of a current NFC coach... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: The QB Everyone Will Be Watching This Offseason
Who is the NFL 's next superstar quarterback? What will come of all the NFL's fading star QBs? And does anyone want Antonio Brown ? All of that and more in this week's 10-Point Stance... → Read More
Chiefs' Super Bowl Win Shows Even They Are Riding the Wave of the RB Renaissance
Let's talk about the future. The Chiefs are it, and not for the reason you think. The NFL may need a new damn record book by the time quarterback Patrick Mahomes is done breaking ... → Read More
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Make Way for the Mahomes vs. Lamar Era
The duels between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson could shape the NFL for years to come. Would Joe Burrow stand up the Bengals? And what are the Jaguars doing? All that and more in this week's 10-Point Stance... → Read More