Russell S. Baxter
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Washington Commanders 3 best offseason additions in 2022
The team comes off a second straight seven-win season. But that wasn’t enough to win the NFC East in 2021. Are the Washington Commanders a better team? → Read More
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf gets the big bucks
It’s been quite an offseason for wide receivers around the NFL. And Seattle Seahawks’ standout DK Metcalf is the latest player at the position to cash in. → Read More
Buccaneers: Does Julio Jones have anything left in the tank?
For the third time in as many years, wide receiver Julio Jones will be playing with a different team. Is he ready to bounce back from an up-and-down season? → Read More
NFL 2022: 5 teams to watch during free agency
The new fiscal year for the NFL begins in mid-March. Which five teams in the league may be worth keeping an eye on when it comes to adding veterans? Teams ... → Read More
Why Rams can beat Bengals in Super Bowl 56
The well-traveled franchise has won three NFL titles but just one Super Bowl. Here’s why the Los Angeles Rams can knock off the Cincinnati Bengals on Sup... → Read More
Revamped Cleveland Browns defense faces another big test
Kevin Stefanski’s team is riding a three-game winning streak. And the Cleveland Browns’ defense will need to come up big against the surging Chargers. → Read More
Green Bay Packers: Having a short memory pays big dividends
Following consecutive wins in prime time, Aaron Rodgers and the talented Green Bay Packers are looking like themselves again. → Read More
Green Bay Packers: 3 Players who need to play well to beat Lions in Week 2
The Green Bay Packers look to extend their recent winning ways in this series as they host the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. The Green Bay Packer... → Read More
Jurrell Casey retires: Free agent defensive linemen still available?
There's apparently still a lot of talent on the free agent market when it comes to interior defenders and ends. Which veterans remain unsigned? He suited u... → Read More
NFC West: Biggest question for each team in 2021
The division has sent a team to the Super Bowl four of the past eight seasons. But it could be a very intriguing year for the members of the NFC West. → Read More
AFC West: Biggest question for each team in 2021
The team with the longest active playoff streak in the league rules the roost among this foursome. Is any club capable of dethroning Andy Reid’s squad? T... → Read More
AFC North: Biggest question for each team in 2021
The division sent three teams to the playoffs this past season. But the club that claimed the AFC North in 2020 may have more questions than answers. If ev... → Read More
AFC East: Biggest question for each team in 2021
The AFC East sent only one team to the playoffs in 2020. And it wasn't the club that usually makes an appearance in the postseason. → Read More
Can Washington’s defensive unit take the next step?
The 2020 NFC East champions were led by an aggressive defensive unit. Washington may just be scratching the surface when it comes to its potential. → Read More
Miami Dolphins remain a very steady work in progress
A 10-6 record wasn't good enough to grab a playoff berth in the league's expanded format in 2020. Hence the Miami Dolphins still have work to do. → Read More
New York Giants select Kadarius Toney in 2021 NFL Draft: Grading the pick
After a slow start a year ago, Big Blue began to make some strides. And the New York Giants have had a very solid offseason to date. → Read More
Las Vegas Raiders select Alex Leatherwood in 2021 NFL Draft: Grading the pick
Apparently Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock took a cue from a division rival as the Silver and Black also addressed the tackle position on Thursday night. → Read More
Los Angeles Chargers select Rashawn Slater in 2021 NFL Draft: Grading the pick
A season-ending four game winning streak couldn’t save Anthony Lynn’s job. Now Brandon Staley takes over as head coach of the Bolts. → Read More
Detroit Lions select Penei Sewell in 2021 NFL Draft: Grading the pick
The team from the Motor City is starting over again at general manager and head coach. But the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick had a familiar feel to it. → Read More
5 Free agents the Indianapolis Colts could still pursue
Frank Reich has led the team to the playoffs two of the past three seasons. But the Indianapolis Colts could reinforce their team with some veterans. → Read More