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As much as all of you surely enjoyed Gemini’s contributions, I regret to inform you I’m back…for now, anyway.  I reserve the well-earned right to enable my more-informed AI counterpart(s) to take over if needed, and as personal laziness dictates. Anyway, human interjection in these interesting NFL times is probably needed.  After all, avid watchers…

Gemini has thoughts regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers’ recent addition of sort-of-incumbent QB Aaron Rodgers to a one-year, $25 million contract. In a move that proves the NFL offseason is entirely scripted by chaotic toddlers, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially announced a one-year, $25 million contract extension to bring 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers back for the 2026…

The end of the last article came upon us rather abruptly, so here’s Gemini with some snarky rescue efforts.  Enjoy. Welcome to the AFC North, the NFL’s premier destination for high-impact collisions, existential dread, and the occasional forward pass. The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, and while the rest of the league is focused on…

Yes, it’s actually me, a human.  At least I’m occasionally described as such. As a human who enjoys pro football, the draft is of paramount importance to me each year.  It prominently packages and displays team acumen in player evaluation, draft board manipulation, personnel management and overall roster deployment smarts.  It’s where Super Bowl winners…

Sorry for all the AI-driven stuff, but things have been a bit busy in my world lately, so…deal with it. 🙂 The next installment will be human-penned, as it will be my pre-draft projections, such as they are.  Until then…enjoy! -Rav ________________________________________________________________________________ The NFL offseason is that magical time when optimism blooms, contracts balloon, and…

Gemini’s got jokes and is here all week…and  maybe next week.  Enjoy. Welcome to the 2026 NFL Free Agency period, or as it’s known in front offices, “The Great Cap-Space Bonfire.” This year, the league set a record by handing out $5.83 billion in contracts in just the first four days. With the salary cap soaring to $301.2…

Copping out of writing something this week in favor of my actual day job, but my “assistant” is quite willing to pitch in.  Enjoy! The Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders just gave the NFL its version of a “runaway bride” scenario, with the blockbuster trade for All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby collapsing at the literal eleventh hour.…

Another fine installment by Gemini.  Enjoy. I cannot vouch for the formatting. Welcome to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, or as it’s known to the participants, the “Underwear Olympics: The Job Interview from Hell Edition.” While the actual on-field sprinting doesn’t start until Thursday, the first few days in Indianapolis have already delivered enough awkward tension…

Today, we round out our look at the AFC North’s tumultuous 2025 season with a review of the division-winning Steelers. Given the leaguewide desire for roster youth, the Steelers were a bit of an anomaly in trusting their offense to 42 year-old former league MVP Aaron Rodgers, and similarly trusting their other aging veterans to…

Today’s topic is the 2025 Baltimore Ravens, who were, per most analysts: the most disappointing team in recent memory, the most underachieving team in recent memory, and the most dysfunctional team in recent memory. I would also posit that this was (among) the most injured teams in recent memory, but that certainly doesn’t excuse their…