The Cincinnati Bengals may not have fully solved their biggest offseason headache, but they’ve taken a step toward preventing it from spiraling further. Trey Hendrickson’s holdout had raised serious questions about whether the Bengals would be forced to move on from their defensive cornerstone. After leading the league in sacks last year, Hendrickson’s absence from … Read more
The Bucs’ addition of wide receiver Emeka Egbuka brought initial shock to the fan base and even the reporters who cover the team on a daily basis. In short order, though, Egbuka has looked every part of a first-round pick and someone who can be a gamechanger on Tampa Bay’s offense as soon as this … Read more
INTRO: The Bucs’ offseason vacation time has officially begun with the conclusion of the team’s three-day mandatory mini-camp on Thursday. Here are some of the storylines that I tuned into, plus some of my observations and analysis as Tampa Bay continues to prepare for what could be a super season in 2025. Enjoy! FAB 1. … Read more
The Seattle Seahawks made a bold move this offseason by parting ways with starting quarterback Geno Smith and bringing in Sam Darnold and rookie Jalen Milroe. Focused on a higher upside and a new offensive philosophy, Seattle is searching for more direction, as reflected in the profiles of the quarterbacks they brought in. According to … Read more
James Cook helped power the Bills to the AFC title game last season, co-leading the league in rushing touchdowns and earning his second Pro Bowl in three years. Heading into the final year of his rookie deal, the 25-year-old wants a new contract. The Bills extended several core players this offseason, but Cook hasn’t been … Read more
The Bucs will wrap up the current phase of their offseason this week when they host their three-day mandatory mini-camp at the AdventHealth Training Center. As the name indicates, these are mandatory dates for all players, as practices will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Of course, Pewter Report will be on hand for these … Read more
When the Houston Texans held rookie minicamp in early May, much of the attention shifted to one of their most physically impressive draft picks: second-round offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery. The former Minnesota standout arrived with high expectations, and his early performance only reinforced why the Texans view him as a potential cornerstone on their offensive … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons drafted aggressively back in April to acquire some much-needed reinforcements for their defense. The Falcons drafted edge rusher Jalon Walker with the 15th overall pick before trading significant draft capital to move back up into the first round and take James Pearce Jr. With their pass rush addressed, Atlanta then turned to … Read more
The Seattle Seahawks’ offseason was marked by two major changes on offense that are set to directly impact the development of their system in 2025. Geno Smith is out, with Sam Darnold taking over, and Cooper Kupp was brought in to replace DK Metcalf. However, what really stands out is the work being done on … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still without a starting quarterback. And Aaron Rodgers, as usual, isn’t in a hurry to provide any clarity. The four-time MVP has stayed quiet as the team prepares for mandatory minicamp, and while the expectation is still that he’ll eventually sign, no one in Pittsburgh has a firm answer, not even … Read more