Lloyd urges Dons to 'play hardball' with Stringer
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd has urged the club to "play hardball" when it comes to contract negotiations with star forward Jake Stringer this year.
Kansas City Chiefs 2021 schedule predictions: Picking every game
The Kansas City Chiefs 2021 schedule is out as Patrick Mahomes and company look to claim their second Super Bowl title in three years. Sometimes the best thing to happen to a franchise is a loss and the Kansas City Chiefs learned a hard lesson from their brutal Super Bowl 55 defeat at the hands […]
With Bears schedule leaked, should Justin Fields start Week 1 or sit behind Andy Dalton?
Although it’s unknown if he will be the starter, Justin Fields the Chicago Bears will take on Matthew Stafford in Sunday Night Football Although the Chicago Bears traded up to grab Ohio State superstar Justin Fields, that doesn’t mean he’ll be the starter in Week 1. The pick was made for the future of the […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 schedule predictions: Picking every game
The Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 schedule is out and it offers a challenge for a franchise hoping to make one last run at a title with Ben Roethlisberger. For a solid three months, it looked like the 2020 NFL season would be all about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin’s team raced off to an 11-0 start […]
Cleveland Browns 2021 schedule predictions: Picking every game
The Cleveland Browns 2021 schedule is out and they have an excellent chance to contend for an AFC North crown. Snapping a long postseason drought was a big first step for the Cleveland Browns, who won a playoff game in Pittsburgh before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round. A strong offseason […]
New England Patriots 2021 schedule predictions: Picking every game
The New England Patriots 2021 schedule affords them the shot to get back into the playoffs. After winning the AFC East pretty much annually for the entirety of the 21st century, the 2020 New England Patriots missed out on the AFC Playoffs. New England devolved into sweet, delicious Jeff Fisher 7-9 B.S. But because of that, the Patriots have […]
Alabama reunion on tap: Mac Jones, Patriots meet Tua Tagovailoa’s Dolphins in Week 1
There will be a mini Alabama reunion on tap in Week 1 when Mac Jones and the New England Patriots meet Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle and the Miami Dolphins to start the year. Mac Jones might not be everyone’s cup of tea when it comes to the quarterback position. He is however a perfect fit […]
Miami Dolphins 2021 schedule predictions: Picking every game
The Miami Dolphins will be fighting for a playoff berth this year under head coach Brian Flores. After a much-improved 2020 NFL season under second-year head coach Brian Flores, the Miami Dolphins should push for a playoff spot once again with their 2021 regular-season schedule. This year, the Dolphins face the AFC South and the NFC South […]
NFL schedule leak: Trevor Lawrence set to make NFL debut vs Texans
The No. 1 overall pick will hit the road in Week 1 to take on the Houston Texans. The Trevor Lawrence era is already been penciled out as the next great legacy in football. Granted, when you go to 34-2 in college and win a national title, the expectation will be high when entering the […]
The Whiteboard: Lakers and Warriors make statements and LaVine keeps scoring
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Chicago Bulls aren’t quite finished yet. They made a big swing at the trade deadline, acquiring Nikola Vucevic in the hopes of locking in a playoff appearance but […]