Jalen Ramsey
NFL coaches and general managers would rather lose an August preseason game than lose a player for any length of time. The most vital element of the summer is staying healthy. When injuries hit, particularly to stars, the damage can last far beyond the season’s kickoff. Sometimes, the impact is felt all the way through […]
Los Angeles Rams 2023 NFL Season Preview: Will Rams Return to Form?
As teams head to training camp and the NFL season approaches, The 33rd Team asks its experts to preview every team’s outlook for the 2023 season. In this installment, Mike Martz takes a deep dive into the Los Angeles Rams. >> READ: Rams Fantasy Football Preview Rams Team Preview What To Know: Offense The biggest factor […]
Ranking Top 9 NFL Cornerbacks Entering 2023 Season
NFL defenses are increasingly reliant on elite-caliber defensive backs to prowl the deep parts of the field and match up with the most athletic playmakers the league has to offer. In professional football’s new, pass-happy reality, cornerbacks who can shut down an opponent’s star weapons are worth their weight in gold. With this importance in […]
How Players, Coaches, Executives Approach Training Camp
Training camp is in full swing. The NFL christened last Saturday and Sunday “Back Together Weekend.” That is a nice marketing slogan, but it is far from the truth. Administrators, coaches and players view training camp through different lenses. For executives and administrators, camp is a mixed blessing. You have your team on the field […]
DFS 2023: DraftKings Week 1 First Look
Week 1 is almost here, and the excitement is building as DraftKings releases the salaries for the main slate. As we prepare for the action-packed kickoff, let’s take a closer look at the games expected to be popular and the standout players at each position worth considering or avoiding. For those new to daily fantasy […]
Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL Season Preview: Fangio Will Make Huge Impact
As teams head to training camp and the NFL season approaches, The 33rd Team asks its experts to preview every team’s outlook for the 2023 season. In this installment, Chuck Pagano takes a deep dive into the Miami Dolphins. Editor’s note: After publish, Jalen Ramsey suffered a knee injury that required surgery. >> READ: Dolphins […]
Dolphins Defense Will Take Hit If Jalen Ramsey Misses Significant Time
Dave Wannstedt thinks the loss of CB Jalen Ramsey for an extended time could mean big changes to Vic Fangio’s defense for the Miami Dolphins. He says Ramsey, who will have meniscus surgery and miss an undetermined amount of time, provides much more than good coverage, which could spin more pressure back on CB Xavien […]
What’s Next for Franchise-Tagged RBs Without Long-Term Deals?
So now what? That is the question all of us, not just Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard, should be asking in light of all three franchise-tagged running backs failing to sign long-term deals. With the deadline for signing a long-term agreement gone, that ship has sailed until next offseason. That doesn’t mean these […]
Canton Bound: Current NFL Players Headed For Hall of Fame
Ready for some big assumptions? It’s a dangerous business. Yes, presuming a still-active player will get a Gold Jacket and a bust in Canton, Ohio, can make prognosticators look foolish. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is for legends, for the best of the elite. Sometimes, regardless of the reasons, it takes longer than expected […]
Best NFL Team At Every Position Entering 2023 Season
With the 2023 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror and free agency done for the most part, this is a good time to assess which team has the best group at every position. Best Group at Each Position Quarterback: Kansas City Chiefs Since more than one quarterback rarely plays, it’s a no-brainer to go with […]