Category: NFL

Riker Report Week 1: Patriots set tone for the Jerod Mayo era with massive upset of Cincinnati

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Welcome to the Riker Report, where I’ll open up my game day files each week and share a quick-hitter observation or development from each of the eight NFL divisions. A hectic Week 1 featured rookie quarterback debuts, furious comebacks and thrilling finishes. NFL fans, we’re back. AFC East: Patriots kick off Jerod Mayo’s head coaching … Continue reading Riker Report Week 1: Patriots set tone for the Jerod Mayo era with massive upset of Cincinnati

NFL Preview 2024: Sizing up the Super Bowl contenders

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This season, the NFL is implementing a revamped kickoff structure aimed at reducing player injuries and enhancing the excitement of what has become a routine, predictable play. Players on both teams form a line of scrimmage of sorts, while the kicker and returner are stationed a good bit away from the trenches. In my offseason … Continue reading NFL Preview 2024: Sizing up the Super Bowl contenders

Opinion: Remembering Jacoby Jones, an all-time Ravens playmaker and the receiver of the Mile High Miracle

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In the bowels of Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium on a Sunday afternoon a couple Octobers ago, I caught a glimpse of a Ravens legend and one of the most electrifying players I have ever watched.  The game itself — a Ravens-Browns matchup celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Super Bowl XLVII team — was soaked … Continue reading Opinion: Remembering Jacoby Jones, an all-time Ravens playmaker and the receiver of the Mile High Miracle

Opinion: 12 years in, has Nike’s NFL uniform partnership improved the league’s aesthetic?

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In the 2012 offseason, Nike kicked off its brand-new NFL partnership with one of the most explosive, out-of-the-box and creative NFL uniform redesigns of all-time. While most teams saw a simple transition to Nike’s template after years in the Reebok mesh jerseys, the Seattle Seahawks unveiled an entirely new look with different patterns, colors and … Continue reading Opinion: 12 years in, has Nike’s NFL uniform partnership improved the league’s aesthetic?

Opinion: Sean Payton got his guy at quarterback in the NFL Draft. Are their fates in Denver intertwined?

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In the chilly Christmas Eve air at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared a field for possibly the last head-to-head matchup of their accomplished careers. Payton and Belichick are two of the most successful coaches of their generation, sharing dominant track … Continue reading Opinion: Sean Payton got his guy at quarterback in the NFL Draft. Are their fates in Denver intertwined?

Opinion: All the Cowboys needed to do this offseason was attempt to improve. Now, Super Bowl contention might be out of reach.

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The 2023 Dallas Cowboys probably hit their peak on Dec. 10, 2023 with a commanding 33-13 rout of the archrival Eagles at AT&T Stadium.  Propelled by an efficient showing from quarterback Dak Prescott and a defensive effort that included three recovered fumbles and only six points surrendered to the potent Philly offense, the Cowboys took … Continue reading Opinion: All the Cowboys needed to do this offseason was attempt to improve. Now, Super Bowl contention might be out of reach.

NFL Draft Preview: Five Burning Questions with Christian Clark

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At long last, the NFL Draft has arrived. Before the festivities in Detroit, my friend Christian Clark and I are sharing our insights and predictions about the draft’s first round, from the buzz around the much-hyped quarterback class to the potential impact of the first-round picks on next NFL season.  Which team in need of … Continue reading NFL Draft Preview: Five Burning Questions with Christian Clark

Mountain Time: Reflecting on my season on the inside with Broncos Country

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DENVER — Super Bowl Sunday was memorable this year, and for me, it came with plenty of reflections about all things NFL after spending a season on the inside. From July training camp to Week 18 in January, I served as the digital media intern for the Denver Broncos, with responsibilities ranging from uploading press … Continue reading Mountain Time: Reflecting on my season on the inside with Broncos Country