The “How Were They Built” series is a 32-part set of pieces showcasing how each team’s roster in the National Football League was constructed. I’ll dive into how the players were acquired, either by trade, the draft, or free agency, how much money is spent on each position, and give a brief summary of the…
The Dallas Cowboys made a commitment to the ground game this offseason, and that decision seemed wise after a preseason injury. However, their rushing attack was unable to gain much traction. Patrick Conn explains why the Cowboys run game was stifled in Week 1 by the New York Giants. Going into the 2016 football season…
A big gain isn’t always a scoring play, or even a game-winning play. But when C.J. Spiller ended the proceedings Sunday night, Mark Schofield ran to the film room to break it down. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints were desperately wanting their first win of the season Sunday night when they hosted the…