Bill is joined by Lindsay Jones of The Athletic to definitively rank all 20 teams that missed the playoffs last year for the upcoming season, including the Raiders (5:28), Lions, (14:39), Jets (25), Vikings (47:51), Panthers (53:22) and many more.
Mina and Field Yates evaluate the offseason in the AFC West and discuss how the Raiders (8:20), Chargers (20:09), Broncos (38:13), and Chiefs (46:52) will fare this season. Plus, who at ESPN has the best hair (55:23)?
Did the Browns indeed have the best offseason? Which teams struggled to reach their goals? NFL Nation ranks them and looks toward training camp.
The Broncos are planning several ways to honor team owner Pat Bowlen, including a public tribute Tuesday and orange and blue "Mr. B." decals that players will wear on their helmets this season.
Could a former first-round selection be done with the Pittsburgh Steelers? NFL Nation picks a player on each team who might not make the opening day roster.
Randall Cobb and a 312-pound tight end lead a list of eye-opening performances from under-the-radar players this offseason.
Adam Schefter talks to NFL Films' Ken Rodgers about the selection of the Raiders for "Hard Knocks" (:54). Plus, Jets GM Joe Douglas (30:48) & a tribute to Pat Bowlen (51:30).
Pat Bowlen, the longtime owner of the Denver Broncos who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, died late Thursday night at age 75.
Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that running back Phillip Lindsay, who is recovering from right wrist surgery, will be ready for full participation when training camp begins next month.
How are the rookies drafted on Day 1 adapting to the pro game? NFL Nation reporters offer first impressions of all 32 first-round picks.
Mandatory minicamps kick off Tuesday for the champs, the trendy Browns and the confounding New York duo, among others. Here's what to watch.
Two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning says he wants to "stay connected" to the NFL as he continues in the second chapter of his professional career.
Chris Harris Jr. said Wednesday he felt he would be traded before he was able to work out a new $12.05 million deal for the 2019 season with the Broncos.
Pro Bowl cornerback Chris Harris Jr. didn't get the long-term deal he was looking for, but he got a raise for the 2019 season in an adjusted contract the Broncos gave him Tuesday.
Steve "Greek" Antonopulos, who has been with the Broncos for more than 40 years, will become just the second trainer to serve as a Hall of Fame presenter when he introduces team owner Pat Bowlen for enshrinement.
Can the Packers' new coach vibe with Aaron Rodgers? Will the Browns live the dream? These are two of NFL Nation's stories to watch in 2019.
Tom Brady needs a new contract. Jadeveon Clowney and Chris Harris Jr. could be on the market. Here is what's on the docket for the AFC.
Broncos quarterback Drew Lock told TMZ on Wednesday that Joe Flacco has "been great to me." Flacco said earlier in the week that it wasn't his job to mentor the rookie.
Some NFL teams are married to their quarterbacks. Some are just starting to get serious. Let's evaluate every team's relationship with its starter.
Joe Flacco says his job description doesn't include grooming his successor, so he suggests rookie Drew Lock sit back, watch him work and ask plenty of questions -- of offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello.
After getting drafted in the first round by the Cardinals last season, Josh Rosen is getting a shot with a new team. For five rookies, a starting job in the NFL might not be far off. Here's what's ahead for each.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Noah Fant | TE | Iowa |
| 2(9) | Dalton Risner | OT | Kansas State |
| 2(10) | Drew Lock | QB | Missouri |
| 3(7) | Dre'Mont Jones | DT | Ohio State |
| 5(18) | Justin Hollins | OLB | Oregon |
| 6(14) | Juwann Winfree | WR | Colorado |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 565 | 421 |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 428 | 329 |
| Denver | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 329 | 349 |
| Oakland | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 290 | 467 |
