After 16-years in the NFL, Frank Gore calls it a career just 2,355 yards shy of Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record. Gore will sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers to retire with the team that drafted him way back in 2005. Read more…
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Some Minnesota Vikings made their pitch for Odell Beckham Jr. during warmups, but there are better teams that could make much better use of the former All-Pro
A few Minnesota Vikings players gave their front office a little elbow nudge to make a roster move this week. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson and cornerback Cam Dantzier both played their college football at LSU and made their own pitch for another former Tiger to become a member of the team — Odell Beckham Jr. […]
Week 8 NFL Betting Primer: Best Over/Under, Spread, Teaser and Prop Bets
A 3-1 week or better is always the goal. Fortunately, we were able to reel off another such showing last weekend, this one coming at a crucial time following the one and only below-. 500 performance of the year. Let’s shoot for the particular same result. Read more…
Mark Ingram returns to New Orleans, but far gone from his 2017 form
Yesterday, the Houston Texans traded their lead running back, Mark Ingram, to the New Orleans Saints along with a swap of late-round draft picks. Read more…
Deadspin’s NFL gambling guide/futures bets to make for 2021 season
Wow, is it really that time of year already? Read more…
The AFC North running backs are here
The NFC East gets a lot of media attention, mostly because the Dallas Cowboys are “America’s Team” or something, and rightly so. The division is constantly a circus and has very large, passionate fan bases. Home to Saquon Barkley and Ezekiel Elliot, rounded out by Miles Sanders and up-and-coming Antonio Gibson, the… Read more…
Deadspin learns you something: Branson Robinson is the next great backfield bruiser
Five-foot-10, 220 pounds with a 40-inch vertical, a 4.49 40-yard dash, and a full beard to boot. Read more…