AFCN

The NFL’s free agency period for 2022 begins tomorrow, as does the official league year.  It’s always fun to evaluate rosters and project what each needs; this year, each AFCN team’s issues and free agency/draft focus are pretty evident.  While all four teams claim to hew to the “best player available” draft method, it’s often…

By now, you’re fully aware that long-time Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has announced his long-expected retirement.  “Big” Ben has been the AFC North’s most durable fixture since the Steelers drafted him in 2004, and has outlasted every AFC North player from that era.  Love him or hate him, he’s been an undeniable presence in our…

Well, that took longer then expected. Just about everything concerning the Bengals defied expectations in 2021.  From the restriction-free return of QB Joe Burrow to the career years of Burrow and RB Joe Mixon, to the seismic addition of WR Ja’Marr Chase, to an unheralded free agent signing of a game-changing defensive player, to a…

While we AFC North folks are waiting for the Bengals to finish their business, let’s check out the happenings around our favorite division. Bengals WR coach Troy Walters claims WR Ja’Marr Chase will never become a diva, citing his work ethic and maturity.  While it’s all well and good to convey that impression after Chase’s…

There are no answers.  At least not right now. The 2022 Steelers will have more personnel questions than answers.  As of this writing, QB Ben Roethlisberger is expected to retire, GM Kevin Colbert is stepping down after the 2022 draft, and a number of current players may well be jettisoned in favor of rookies  and…