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June 21st, 20244 mins

Rhamondre Stevenson Inks 4 Year $36 Million Extension with Patriots

After what turned out to be a promising campaign in the 2023 season, it seemed that Bailey Zappe isn’t the only player who deserved a lot of praise in the New England Patriots roster. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson has just extended his stay with the team after agreeing to a new deal with the team that would see him stay for four more years.

Stevenson has accepted a promising offer from the Patriots to extend his stay with the team for four years, inking a $36 million deal that already has $17 million guaranteed. The running back was already in the final year of his rookie deal with the team, and with the new deal, it does seem that there are more to expect from his game with the way he is playing right now.

This means that Stevenson will be slated to stay with the Pats through 2028. This new $9 million average sets Stevenson as seventh among running backs, just between Joe Mixon, who is slated to receive $9.9 million, and both Derrick Henry and D’Andre Swift, who are set at $8 million. As the top back for the team, keeping him with the team for the coming runs would be a much-needed boost to keep the squad on top shape with the way they are rebuilding through the past few years.

A Bright Future for Stevenson and the Pats

Despite finishing with a 4-13 record in the 2023 season, where the Pats finished dead last in the American Football Conference, it does seem that there is a bright future brewing for the Patriots with Stevenson kept in the squad. It has been quite some time since the Patriots ended its dominance in the playoffs, and it cannot be denied that the expectations are high for the new generation of the squad to come up with bigger leaps.

As the top-rated back in the squad, it does seem that Stevenson will be getting more minutes and touches on the field if he is lucky enough to stay healthy. His ability as a runner and a receiver has been developed well in the past few years with the Pats, which makes him a promising three-down weapon for the squad. Just imagine him being the main guy whom Bailey Zappe will work with for the coming years, developing a strong chemistry together as a squad that will soon channel into being a contender now more than ever.

The Details of the Deal

What makes Stevenson’s deal with the Patriots unique is that it comes with an $8 million signing bonus and an attached possibility of incentives of at least $12 million starting in 2025. This can come in either reaching at least 1,400 yards, becoming a Pro-Bowler, or an All-Pro by the end of the season. On top of that, Stevenson’s bonus can go up as high as $600,000 if he reaches at least 1,400, 1,500, and 1,600 scrimmage yards starting in 2025 to 2028.

The deal would even max out at $48 million should he reach Pro Bowl plus first- or second-team All-Pro honors in the same timeline. At the age of 26, nothing is impossible for Stevenson’s game considering that he generated a total of 1,040 rushing yards and 421 receiving yards in 2022.

Assuming that Stevenson can stay healthy after that injury-riddled 2023 season limited him to just 12 games and a total of 857 scrimmage yards, fans should expect him to come up with bigger strides in the 2024 campaign for the Patriots, with a new contract giving him some inspiration.

by Paul Daniel Flores

June 20th, 20244 mins

McVay Says Youth on Rams Roster Offers a Reset

It’s already 2024, and yet Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay feels like he’s been transported back into 2017 when he first began coaching for the team. Surrounded by a crop of young talent, the coach seems to be pleased with what lies ahead for his squad and is confident that they are going to find their way to the top of the league soon.

Ever since the Rams began its rebuild in 2022, McVay has only shown promising optimism with his team today. He was already considering retirement to begin that rebuild, and the injuries and tough losses during that initial campaign didn’t really help out well for McVay’s considerations back then.

Still, McVay was pleased to see a new spring of hope for the team. For the first time, the Rams didn’t have massive expectations set before them, and this is what invigorated the coach to continue chasing improvement and growth for the team. The Rams would go on to return to the playoffs as the second-youngest team in the NFL, and now the perspective has changed.

Hunger for Wins Driving the Rams Forward

McVay now enters the 2024 season as a coach who has what it takes to guide a crop of hungry players who want to win on the big stage. The rebuild has surely taken its time, and now the Rams are eager to come up with a deep run in the playoffs. He is focusing his game on the next level, and now is his chance to make big strides for the Rams.

"You know what's cool? Being around this group, and especially even last year, it feels like it's Year 1 again," McVay said of his experience with the revamped Rams. "And I really mean that. I feel like these last couple of years, there's really just been a real renewed purpose and perspective that reminds you what a blessing this is.”

The Rams finished sixth overall in the National Football Conference with a 10-7 record, going 5-3-0 at home and 5-4-0 on the road. They even closed the regular season with a four-game winning streak, which is the second-longest in the league to wrap up the 2023 run behind the Buffalo Bills.

No Pressure for the Rams Amidst Previous Playoff Appearance

Despite being slated for the playoffs once more, it cannot be denied that there is no pressure mounting at the hands of the Rams. There are a lot of discussions as to how the team can improve its chances on the playoff stage, but it does not mean that they are eager to go all in and come up with desperate runs right away. Patience is often rewarded in the NFL, and the Rams are doing good on that end so far with the way their rebuild has now resulted into a promising pace.

Instead of giving in to the pressure, McVay is clearly taking his time, enjoying a young team that has so much potential in winning games. His peak of optimism is clearly showing that his trust with the squad is expected to be even bigger, and now is the time to come up with massive strides for the Rams.

Who knows, maybe they can leave a promising mark in their campaign for the 2024 season and shock critics and fans alike.

by Paul Daniel Flores

June 26th, 20244 mins

Desmond King Remains Confident with Houstons Chances Next Season

No one can deny the fact that Desmond King’s faith in the Houston Texans this season has been quite the promise that many fans would expect from a veteran who has been on the prowl so far. When he joined Houston four years ago, it was far from a contender team that had what it takes to deliver a run towards the big stage of the NFL.

Well, it does seem that the times have changed, and King is now more eager to take on the challenge after some promising strides they have seen in the 2023 campaign, and it does seem that the Texans are even one of the heavy favorites to look out for after what seems to be a promising offseason where they have made some good signings as well.

At this point, it is easy to be impressed the way King is for the Texans. A team that has been criticized heavily for not being able to come up with massive runs in the NFL has now enjoyed some good strides in the past few years with some good notions in their games so far, which says a lot about how well they have improved in just a short span of time.

King’s Renewed Confidence with Houston

It cannot be denied that patience has paid off for King. He came into Houston as a veteran when the Steelers didn’t want him back, and he initially provided his best guidance and veteran leadership in the team. Still, the 2021 and 2022 seasons proved to be crucial in the team’s development, with Houston becoming quite a developing team with young players, despite enduring finishes at a lowly level.

It was not quite a good experience for players who have a lot to offer on the big stage. Going 4-13 and 3-13-1 finishes in 2021 and 2022 under the direction of two different head coaches seemed to be quite a stretch, and yet King endured before trying with the Steelers. It didn’t work out, and when he returned with the Texans, it was now the perfect time for them to jive together.

"I wouldn't say that's the only reason I'm back," King said in an interview. "I'm going on my fourth year in Houston. I've done seen the evolution of the team and the organization just being here for those first couple of years and seeing where it's at now, knowing my capability and what I can bring to the team, why not be here with Houston? We're an up-and-coming team and we're here to stay. We're just getting ready for the season and I'm here."

Setting Expectations for the Texans

The Texans finished with a 10-7 record in the previous season, which saw them come up with their first AFC South title and playoff win since 2019. It was a success in the making, and the Houston Texans have been waiting for, and you could feel the crowd roaring when they played their games considering that it was the best they have been for almost half a decade.

The addition of quarterback CJ Stroud has also proven to be a massive swing in the team’s climb to the top. That was one of the biggest reasons why King had zero doubts about returning to the Texans once more.

"Just honestly, it's all about staying focused on the goal," King said. "We know what kind of team we have. That said, you see it every day in the locker room. It's what we do when we go out there on that field. Yeah, we have the noise. We have the hype behind us, but that's not out there on that practice field when we're out there working.

by Paul Daniel Flores

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July 1st, 20244 mins

La El Collins Hopeful in Return for Buffalo in 2024 Season

After missing out in the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to an ACL and MCL injuries, La’El Collins returns to the big stage in the NFL with the hopes of getting a chance to earn more minutes in the game and dominate as a key player for the championship contenders. It has been a long time since Collins has enjoyed a promising run in the game, and now this is his chance to get back on track.

At the age of 30, it is hard to actually get a team to sign you, especially if you have had a lot of injuries in the past. For Collins – who has enjoyed a total of 86 career starts before a string of injuries in his ACL and MCL derailed his career, this chance offered by the Bills is a blessing that the star hopes to make the most of.

The Cincinnati Bengals had him as a promising star, and lingering back injuries proved to be pivotal in the team’s decision to finally let him go last September, in which the Dallas Cowboys signed him into their practice squad in January 2024. Now that he is close to a bigger run in his game, fans can expect more from Collins to share the stage with big names and an opportunity to play at the highest level once more.

A New Hope with the Bills

NFL comebacks are not that rare, but they do come in short supply. Such is this story for Collins, which is long overdue after a year of both mental and physical recovery. He is excited for his prospects with the Bills at this point, and with the team needing a boost on touchdowns and rushing, it does seem that Collins brings in a lot of promising potential to help out with the team at this point in time.

For context, the Bills have finished seventh in the league in rushing last season and fifth in rushing touchdowns. Collins, coincidentally, excels in that side before his injury, where he e averaged an 89.5 PFF run-blocking grade across his final two seasons played with the Cowboys. His two-way prowess certainly helps him make a good case for minutes, and Collins is expected to be placed at the right tackle spot behind Spencer Brown – while also swinging on the other side if needed.

A Redemption Arc for Collins

Training camp is slated to begin in a few weeks’ time for the Bills, and it does seem that this is the right time for Collins to begin proving his worth now more than ever, and it cannot be denied that he will have to do his best if going to come up with a run to the top of the roster and dominate once more.

"They brought me here to play football and I came here to dominate and I'm going to let everything else take care of itself," Collins said. "I'm going to show up every day and go to work. Help the young guys, and do whatever they ask me. To deal with an injury that's as traumatic as tearing your knee, it's something you can't really explain. I felt like last year, I maybe could've put myself in a position to play some football, but I knew mentally that the tank was empty."

Collins comes in with a promising boost to his team. The Bills finished last season with a close defeat to the then-champions Kansas City Chiefs in a 27-24 showdown in the Divisional Playoffs, which just means that Sean McDermott’s squad has certainly got an upgrade with Collins added into the mix.

by Paul Daniel Flores