Franchise Quarterback

Episode 11 starring Sam, Ben, Kevin, Amael, Chris, and Marc The guys recap the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, including the trades for Odell Beckham and Antonio Brown, cover the Bills punter battle (yes, you read that right), and recap the biggest signings from across the league. You can listen to the podcast here , or you can find it on iTunes.

Written by Ben Slavin The first 48 hours of the legal tampering period are always crazy. Record-setting deals are handed out at multiple positions. Guys we consider role players or average get eight figure salaries from teams eager to improve. Then there’s the mind-blowing trades where stars go for way less than their perceived market value. All this makes for a whole lot of excitement for NFL fans and a whole lot of dents in owners’ wallets. Now that we’re a few days into free agency and things have cooled down, it’s time to sit back and reflect on who did the best and worst. As you’ll see by the disproportionate numbers in each category, free agency moves often look great when they happen and horrible years later. Every trade that’s been made since the Super Bowl is factored in since none were official until the start of the league year on March 13. Winners Oakland Raiders The perception of Jon Gruden and the Raiders took about as big of a positive turn as you could hope for. Eve...

Written by Sam DeCoste Remember the date. March 12th, 2019 - the day which forever changed the roads of two NFL franchises, for the better of one, and worse for the other. On Tuesday night, the Browns and Giants destroyed the Internet when news broke that the Giants agreed to trade Odell Beckham, Jr. away to the Cleveland Browns.  The Giants will receive the Browns' first round draft pick at #17 overall as well as a third round pick in this year's draft, along with safety Jabrill Peppers.  This blockbuster trade had the entire country turning their heads. Many including myself thought the trade was a joke when we learned about it. But it is very much real. The Browns, who are being pegged as preseason favorites to win the AFC North, are certainly generating plenty of buzz and momentum going into 2019, especially now with Odell Beckham. The Giants, meanwhile, have dark days ahead. What Can the Browns Do For You? To put how monumental this move is into perspective,...

Written by Sam DeCoste After months of drama and speculation, Antonio Brown finally got his wish. He will be leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers, and soon donning the famous Raider black and silver. On Sunday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a deal with the Oakland Raiders to ship Antonio Brown to the Raiders in exchange for a pair of mid round draft picks.  Brown also agreed to terms on a restructured contract with the Raiders, which will pay him over $54 million in the next three years, including $30 million in guaranteed money. Brown's previous contract with Pittsburgh had no guaranteed money remaining in his final three years. After what turned out to be a turbulent finish to the 2018 season, which culminated in the Steelers missing the playoffs, Antonio Brown made it clear he wanted out of Pittsburgh. Disputes between Brown and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and head coach Mike Tomlin spiraled late into last season, which led Brown to requesting a trade. The m...

Episode 10 starring Sam, Ben, Kevin, Amael, Chris, and Marc The podcast is back after a month off, and ready for the offseason! In this new episode, we recap the Super Bowl, touch on the biggest news stories in the NFL from the past month, talk about last year's rookie quarterbacks and project their sophomore seasons, and predict where Antonio Brown will go in a game-show segment called "Where's Business Boomin?" Enjoy the podcast! You can access the podcast here .