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Saints HC Kellen Moore joins 'Back Together Weekend' during first training camp with team
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore sits down with NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha while at his first Saints training camp.
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15-07-2025
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NFL analyst predicts Falcons QB Kirk Cousins will start elsewhere in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons are planning to move forward with Kirk Cousins as their No. 2 quarterback this season. While the team had hoped to move the veteran signal-caller during the offseason, Cousins' contract made that extremely difficult. It turns out NFL teams aren't overly desperate to trade assets for an overpaid 36-year-old who's coming off the worst five-game stretch of his career. Not only did Cousins toss a career-high 16 interceptions, but his 18 touchdowns were the fourth-fewest he's thrown since entering the league. Advertisement However, while no trade has come together yet, there's still a chance Cousins plays elsewhere this season. Jeffri Chadiha released 10 "way-too-early bold predictions" for the 2025 season. His final prediction was that Cousins would start for another team this season, citing the history of starting quarterbacks getting injured around the league. 'Kirk Cousins will start for another team this year' "[Dak] Prescott was one of four different signal-callers who didn't finish last season because of injury," wrote Chadiha. "Two years ago, the Browns started five quarterbacks, while the Vikings and Jets each started four. It's a fact of life: Quarterbacks go down in this league. This is why Cousins has a decent shot of playing some place this year." Advertisement As poor as Cousins played down the stretch of the team's uneven 2024 campaign, he looked good during Atlanta's 6-3 start. Cousins even passed for a franchise-record 509 yards in an overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After that, the wheels began to fall off. Cousins reportedly suffered an injury during the team's Week 10 loss to the New Orleans Saints. While the Falcons surely hoped to move Cousins before the start of offseason training programs, it's still a possibility going forward. "If history tells us anything, some team will come calling for him sooner or later," Chadiha concluded. Cousins was present for mandatory minicamp, and it's tough to imagine him getting traded before the team reports for training camp on July 23. This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Kirk Cousins predicted to start for new team in 2025
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10-07-2025
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Caleb Williams unique gift explained by Bears Super Bowl QB
The post Caleb Williams unique gift explained by Bears Super Bowl QB appeared first on ClutchPoints. With only one season under his belt, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is facing historical expectations. columnist Jeffri Chadiha predicts Williams to throw 4,500 yards as well as 35 touchdowns this season. Advertisement Chadiha is not alone, as former Bears quarterback Rex Grossman has entered into the fray. He also anticipates Williams putting up historical numbers, according to Ryan Droste of Windy City Gridiron. In addition, Grossman expects Williams to be a franchise player within the right system. 'A lot of people can't (succeed out of structure), so he's got something a lot of people can't do,' Grossman said. 'I sure as hell couldn't do it. I was pretty much stuck in the pocket, and I had to. He's kind of got to force himself to resist the urge of rolling out when he doesn't need to, or taking unnecessary sacks. If you keep to schedule, meaning you keep your third downs manageable, it makes it a lot easier.' Later on, Grossman referenced his breakout 2006/2007 season in which the Bears went to the Super Bowl. He used it as the basis for Williams to make history this year. Advertisement 'During our Super Bowl run, we were ahead in a lot of games and didn't throw the ball a lot,'he said. 'That really wasn't our identity. We were more play-action pass, run the ball and quick passes. I did have some big games, but the priority of that season wasn't to put up stats. Stats are great if you have the personnel and the play package to throw the ball a lot. I think they will have a balanced offense, and he'll be around 4,200 or 4,300 yards this year.' Rex Grossman dismisses Caleb Williams draft claims Recently, Williams has been the subject of allegations that he didn't want to be drafted by the Bears. A book by Seth Wickersham, entitled American King: A Biography of the Quarterback, claims that Williams and his father coordinated efforts to ensure the Chicago Bears didn't draft him but instead by the Minnesota Vikings. Williams has refuted those claims, as has Grossman. Advertisement 'You start to develop a bond with all the people behind-the-scenes and the fanbase,' Grossman said. 'You get a house. Anything that happened before the draft should be ignored. I'm sure Caleb's all-in now. I think that's something he tried to do with his team before the draft, but now, it's a non-story. … I know everybody behind the scenes in Chicago is amazing, from the owner, to the equipment managers, to the training staff. It's a beautiful facility, so I'm sure he's all bought in.' Additionally, Bears coach Ben Johnson has created an environment that allows Williams to develop into a franchise quarterback.
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21-06-2025
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Bills Given Top Billing in Analyst's Bold Predictions
Bills Given Top Billing in Analyst's Bold Predictions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Do the Buffalo Bills have enough to end their Super Bowl drought ... finally? According to columnist Jeffri Chadiha, they finally do. Advertisement Chadiha made 10 bold predictions for the 2025 season, with the Bills becoming champions as the top overall prediction. "This is bold simply because the Bills have dealt with so much heartache over the last five seasons," Chadiha said. "The team has too much talent and smart coaching to continually miss out on opportunities to get over the hump, which is why this prediction makes so much sense today." The long-time analyst isn't the only one who believes in Buffalo this year. With the reigning MVP at quarterback, the Bills think they have enough to become the best team in football. There is - maybe - just one team standing in their way. Advertisement While the Bills have succeeded in the regular season against the Kansas City Chiefs, the team has yet to defeat their conference rivals when it matters most. The Chiefs have eliminated Buffalo in back-to-back years, the latest of which came in the AFC Title game. It really is quite simple for Buffalo. If they want to be able to win a Super Bowl, the first thing they must do is to try and get over the hump against Kansas City. It's easier said than done. Only two active quarterbacks can claim they have defeated Patrick Mahomes in a playoff game. One of them (Philly's Jalen Hurts) just joined the list in Super Bowl LIX. That is what it comes down to, though. If Chadiha is correct with his prediction, the Bills need to finally have an answer for the Chiefs come playoff time. Related: Bills' 'Magical' James Cook Gets Brutal Prediction from Insider This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
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20-06-2025
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Bills Finally Reach Promised Land In 2025 Bold Prediction
Bills Finally Reach Promised Land In 2025 Bold Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Buffalo Bills feel poised to be one of the best teams in football in 2025 with a well-rounded roster and an MVP winner leading the way. Advertisement After a positive offseason that has seen both sides of the ball be strengthened (more so the defense), the Bills have what most think is their best chance at winning that first Super Bowl trophy. Of course, their constant playoff failings against you know who might have to be overcome, but they have the weapons to do it. The big question is, can they? Jeffri Chadiha, in his bold predictions for the 2025 season, has Buffalo finally climbing the mountain top. "This is bold simply because the Bills have dealt with so much heartache over the last five seasons," Chadiha writes. "This team has too much talent and smart coaching to continually miss out on opportunities to get over the hump, which is why this prediction makes so much sense today. Advertisement "There's basically never been a better time for the Bills to earn the top seed in the AFC and potentially host a conference championship game. And if they can do that, they should win the whole damn thing." Buffalo Bills quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen.© Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images Everything feels lined up for the Bills to do exactly what Chadiha is suggesting, but as we know, the football gods have a sick sense of humor. It is a long season, and anything can happen, but Buffalo has to be one of the favorites for the crown. The talent is there, and the right coaching staff is there; it just has to come together when the pressure is at its highest. Three points separated the Bills from a Super Bowl appearance last season, which tells us the franchise is close. But do they have enough to get over that playoff hump? Advertisement Given how everything else is in place, it might just be a mental thing for Buffalo in 2025. Related: Josh Allen Offers Stunning Opinion on Eagles' Tush Push Related: Bills, Josh Allen Get Realistic Madden Upgrade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
