Behind the Line

Colin Kaepernick: 2020 the Perfect Time for NFL Return?

Colin Kaepernick was essentially blackballed from the NFL three or four years ago for trying to bring awareness to police brutality. He was demonized and vilified by the media...fans...and NFL owners. He tried to rejoin the league last year with his "tryout" in December...but it ended up coming off as a publicity stunt.

With everything going on in America right now...could it be the perfect opportunity to bring Colin Kaepernick back into the NFL? We explain why NOW is the best chance for this to happen...and which teams would give him the best opportunity to eventually get a chance to start at quarterback.

Do Dak Prescott and the Cowboys Want to Get a Deal Done?

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have six weeks to get his contract extension signed...and it looks like they're no closer to getting a deal done than they were last summer. Reports are surfacing that Dak and the Cowboys haven't discussed contract negotiations in months.

We provide a theory as to why Dak is playing hardball with the Cowboys...and why he could actually be looking to play on the franchise tag in 2020 and 2021. We explain why a long-term contract might not be in the best interest of Dak...and why it could be a bad deal for Dallas as well.

Zion Williamson Being Pushed Into Playoffs By Adam Silver and NBA

The majority of NBA general managers were in support of a proposal to jump right into the playoffs once the league resumed play. However...Adam Silver saw one major problem with that proposal...the elimination of Zion Williamson.

We explain why Adam Silver is pushing for Zion to be included in the postseason...and why the NBA desperately needs Zion and the Pelicans to be included in the playoffs.

Top 5 NFL Quarterbacks in Make-or-Break Season in 2020

The 2020 NFL season is a make-or-break year for five starting quarterbacks. We go into detail and explain why this upcoming season is critical for Baker Mayfield, Mitchell Trubisky, Jimmy Garoppolo, Derek Carr, and Philip Rivers.

JJ Watt Won't Retire as a Texan

JJ Watt began his NFL career in Houston and made an immediate impact. The first 4-5 years of his career...he was an unstoppable force defensively.

However...the last four years have been plagued with injuries. Watt's impact on the field has been minimal...yet he remains one of the higher paid defensive players in the NFL.

We explain why JJ Watt will not end his career with the Houston Texans.

Is Kirk Cousins a Top-5 Quarterback?

Kirk Cousins has been one of the most polarizing players in the NFL since becoming a full-time starter in Washington back in 2015. Many people...especially in the media...don't view Cousins as a top-tier quarterback.

Is this criticism Kirk Cousins receives from the fans and media warranted? We dig into his five year career...and make the case that Kirk Cousins is actually a top-5 quarterback in the NFL.

Giannis: NBA Proposed Playoff Changes Ruin Title Chances

Adam Silver and the NBA front office are proposing a change to the 2020 playoffs. Instead of the traditional playoff field...both Eastern and Western Conference teams will be seeded together 1-16.

Unfortunately for Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks...this proposed change makes their run for an NBA title exponentially more difficult. What are the Bucks chances of winning the title? Does this expedite Giannis' exit from Milwaukee? 

Deshaun Watson: Mistake to Sign Contract Extension with Texans

After an interesting start to the offseason...things have been quiet with the Houston Texans recently. That all changed Sunday.

Reports are beginning to surface that Deshaun Watson and the Texans are close to reaching an agreement on a $40 million dollar a year contract extension.

We explain why this is a mistake not only for Deshaun Watson...but for the Houston Texans as well.

Joe Flacco Signed Before Cam Newton

Many in the NFL world can't believe Joe Flacco was signed before Cam Newton. With the New York Jets picking up Flacco Friday...Cam Newton is the only big name quarterback entering the 2020 season without a team.

We look into the reasons Flacco was signed before Cam...and predict what the remainder of the 2020 offseason could look like for Cam Newton.

NFL Quarterbacks(Dak Prescott) Not Worth the Money

As the Dak Prescott contract negotiation continues...we dive into the salaries of the top-10 paid quarterbacks in the NFL and see how many have won a Superbowl. Is it worth it to commit a huge portion of your salary cap to a franchise quarterback?

We also examine Dak Prescott's new contract offer...and explain why he definitely isn't worth paying $35 million per year.