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The 2023 NFL Preseason kicks off on August 3 with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns meeting for the league’s annual Hall of Fame Game. That matchup marks the start of four weeks of player development, playbook installs and, eventually, roster decisions. Here is the date and time of every 2023 NFL Preseason game […]
QB Mac Jones’ Arrogance Complicates Journey to Regain Respect
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones might find his attempts to regain his teammates’ respect more complicated than anticipated. Eric Mangini explains why this is partly due to the arrogance he’s shown them in the past.
How Developments in Analytics Have Shifted NFL’s Landscape
Jeffrey Lurie and Joe Banner entered the NFL in 1994 armed with loads of enthusiasm and plenty of ideas. Lurie, who bought the Philadelphia Eagles that year for a then-record $185 million, and Banner, his longtime friend who accompanied him to Philly as his front-office lieutenant, brought a slightly different view of the game, which […]
How Much Can Patriots Trust Mac Jones Entering 2023?
This week, the media got a peek at the New England Patriots’ OTAs. Everyone likely fixed their gaze upon Mac Jones and new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien to deduce all they could about the team’s new offense. All signs point toward Jones having a good grip on the starting quarterback job despite some speculation he […]
Tracking NFL Contract Incentives Heading Into 2023 Season
When NFL contracts are signed, the initially reported numbers are inflated. We usually are told the max amount a player could make during the life of the contract before being told how much is fully guaranteed and how much of the money comes via incentives. The 33rd Team has obtained incentives in player contracts signed […]
Every NFL Team’s OTA, Mandatory Minicamp Dates
The NFL offseason tends to slow down following the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the start of OTAs and mandatory minicamps signals the slow ramp-up to the start of the season. Here’s a look at each NFL team’s dates for OTAs and mandatory minicamps. Offseason Workout Dates Arizona Cardinals OTA Offseason Workouts: May 22, May 24-25, […]
Dynasty Fantasy Football: 2023 NFL Wide Receiver Tier Rankings
Building your dynasty squad around wide receivers is a double-edged sword. The pro side is receivers have longer shelf lives and are more predictable on a year-to-year basis. In other words, they provide stability and flexibility to build your dynasty squad because you don’t have to be as worried about high-value risk. On the flip […]
NFL Head Coaching Rankings: Which Team’s Coach Reigns Supreme?
I know exactly how this goes. You ignore these introductory paragraphs, look at the rankings, identify a coach that is too low, probably the coach of “your” team, and then criticize the entire list as being stupid without looking at the reasons why he is ranked where he is and the logic behind the selection. […]
2023 Best Ball: Top 250 Underdog Rankings With Confidence Ratings
Our Top-250 Underdog best ball rankings have a new format. Players are ranked by ADP (average draft position), and for each ranking, Josh Larky and Ryan Reynolds rate from 1-5 how interested they are in that player at their given ADP. Additionally, you’ll find dozens of player write-ups throughout to provide additional context behind the […]
Buying or Selling NFL’s Latest Storylines in Every Division
Even in the offseason, opinions vary regarding whether teams and players will have successful seasons. Certain storylines are talked about throughout the offseason, but which ones are worth believing in? Matt Cassel and Eric Mangini offer their thoughts on topics — one for each of the NFL’s eight divisions — letting you know if there […]