Another kick at the can?? … Way back in 1999 when the GBN was in its infancy – in fact that was just our second draft – we thought we made something of a splash when we were the first website to include former Oregon QB Akili Smith in our top 100; we were the first to list… Read More »
ESPN posts pre-pre-season mock … For those that have not seen it yet, ESPN has a mock 2025 draft up this week. And as we have noted in the past we would almost never ever say a mock draft was ‘too early’. What is too early is getting overly excited or upset a particular pick by a particular… Read More »
Guide to betting recreationally on the NFL … We don’t normally advocate that folks bet on the NFL or any other sporting event for that matter; however, we do realize that many do and for those that do betting in the NFL can be an exciting way to enhance their enjoyment of the game. For those who want… Read More »
Betting in the NFL can be an exciting way to enhance your enjoyment of the game. For those who want to dabble in wagering without taking it too seriously, recreational betting offers a fun, low-stakes way to get involved. This guide will walk you through the basics, helping you understand how to bet on the NFL while keeping… Read More »
2025 OT preview … The 2024 draft was the best ever for the OTs as 7 players from the position – which tied the all-time high for the position set originally in 2002 – were selected in this past April’s opening round, including 5 within the first 18 picks overall, while a total of 14 OTs were taken… Read More »
Updated 2025 TE preview … The 2024 draft was something of a down year for the TEs. Las Vegas did select Brock Bowers with the 13th pick overall, but in the end the former Georgia star was the only TE chosen within the first 50 picks, while only three were taken over the course of the first three… Read More »
Training camp dates announced … The NFL has released camp opening dates for all 32 teams. In fact, some teams will be opening their camps to rookies in less than a month as a half dozen or so teams are opening their camps on rookies on July 16th. Houston, one of the two teams in this year’s Hall-of-Fame… Read More »
2025 WR preview … The WRs were arguably the top position at the 2024 draft as three were taken within the first 9 picks, while a total of 7 came off the board in the opening round and 11 within the top 50 selections. And this year’s receiver class also figures to be pretty darn good, although it… Read More »
It’s possible the quarterback class in the 2024 NFL Draft will go down in history after six quarterbacks were selected in the first round. We’ve already seen the impact those quarterbacks have had on projections for the upcoming season. Those quarterbacks have influenced the odds at NFL sportsbooks for what teams are most likely to make the playoffs… Read More »
Falcons lose pick, Eagles cleared in tampering cases … The NFL has finally ruled on the tampering cases involving Atlanta and Philadelphia and as a result the Falcons will forfeit their 5th-round pick in the 2025 draft and fined $250,000, while the Eagles were cleared of any wrongdoing. The allegations involving the Falcons with QB Kirk Cousins, WR… Read More »
ESPN previews top 2025 QBs … For those that haven’t seen it, ESPN has an article up today overviewing the top QB prospects for the 2025 draft. No surprise that they have Georgia’s Carson Beck, Shedeur Sanders of Colorado and Texas’ Quinn Ewers at 1-2-3. It might be s urprise to some, though that the guys at ESPN… Read More »
2025 RB preview/preliminary ranking … It still waits to be seen whether any RBs are selected in the opening round of the upcoming, but on first blush it certainly appears that 2025 could in fact be a very good year at the position with at least several backs with first-round grades at this time. That group is headed… Read More »
Sleepers and keepers … One of the interesting elements of the 2024 draft was that while there were obviously changes, the top of the board remained remarkably constant pretty much through the whole process. And the sense we have as we begin the process of a pre-season Top 50 or so for the upcoming draft, given the quality… Read More »
CFL season kicks off … The 2024 CFL regular season gets underway Thursday night with a replay of last year’s Grey cup game as defending Canadian league champion Montreal plays in Winnipeg with KO set for 8:30 PM ET. The CFL’s opening weekend continues with Hamilton playing at Calgary at 9 PM ET on Friday, while Saskatchewan travels… Read More »
Browns extend coach, GM … Cleveland has signed both GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski to contract extensions, although the actual length of the extensions have not been disclosed. The duo has been running the franchise since 2020, a run that includes a couple of playoff appearances.
Previewing the 2025 QB class … Over the course of the next couple of week’s we’ll be previewing the various positional groupings for the 2025 draft. Of course, the upcoming draft is almost a year away and there are bound to be numerous changes, but a preliminary look at next year’s QB class suggests that it likely won’t… Read More »
Betting on individual players in the NFL can be an exciting and profitable venture if approached correctly. As the 2024 season kicks off, many bettors are looking to diversify their strategies by focusing on player-specific bets. This article will guide you through the process of betting on individual players, offering tips and insights to maximize your chances of… Read More »
Pats, Cats favored to get top picks at 2025 draft … For those that haven’t seen it yet, ESPN has an article up this week forecasting the odds teams across the NFL have to acquire the #1 pick at the 2025 draft. Its probably no great surprise that New England and Carolina currently have the best odds of… Read More »
Chiefs claim 8th round signings title … With all the teams around the NFL having officially announced their post-draft undrafted rookie free agent classes we did our annual scoring based on our unofficial list of the top undrafted free agents following last month’s draft. and in one of those ‘the rich get richer’ scenarios, the Super Bowl champion… Read More »
Jets, Chiefs lead early 8th round signings … Roughly half the teams around the NFL have officially announced their post-draft undrafted rookie free agent classes. And based on our unofficial list of the top undrafted free agents following last week’s draft, the NY Jets and Kansas City have done pretty well for themselves. The Jets in fact signed… Read More »
The 2024 NFL season is just over 100 days away and whether you’re a seasoned bettor or a newcomer to the sports betting scene, you’ll want to sharpen your strategy. This guide delves into essential tips that can transform your betting game from basic to brilliant. Prepare to approach NFL betting with a renewed perspective and tactics honed… Read More »
ARIZONA: WR Xavier Weaver Released: LS Joe Shimko, DT Myles Murphy ATLANTA: Released: WR JaQuae Jackson; G/T Ryan Coll; WR Isaiah Wooden, QB John Paddock, P Ryan Sanborn, CB Trey Vaval, TE Austin Stogner, OT Nolan Potter, , CB Jayden Price, CB Anthony Sao BALTIMORE: S Beau Brade Released: WR DeAngelo Hardy, WR Tayvion Robinson, S Randen Plattner,… Read More »
Post-draft reading … For those still suffering a post-draft letdown, here are several draft-related articles for folks that have not seen them yet including one at ESPN with a discussion of next year’s QB class, another from USA Today with some stats on the success rate of different positions taken in the first-round, and a piece at CBS… Read More »
Giants Report: Thoughts on the draft … We kind of wanted several days to chew on last weekend’s draft before commenting too extensively, especially as it relates to the Giants. On balance, though, we thought the Giants had an outstanding draft, although of course the players chosen still have to play to their potential, but there’s a lot… Read More »
Giants Report: Thoughts on the draft … We kind of wanted several days to chew on last weekend’s draft before commenting too extensively, especially as it relates to the Giants. On balance, though, we thought the Giants had an outstanding draft, although of course the players chosen still have to play to their potential, but there’s a lot… Read More »
