Think you can figure out which Vikings player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Vikings fans! We’re back for another day of the Daily Norseman in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Daily Norseman in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Saturday, March 1Friday, February 28Thursday, February 27 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Behind the Daily Norseman in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Vikings player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!
Can you guess this Vikings wide receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?
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Open thread: Should the Lions make a big trade this offseason?
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Is it time for the Detroit Lions to go full aggro mode and land a blockbuster trade? With the NFL Combine coming to a close on Sunday, the offseason will soon turn to NFL free agency, which is just over a week away. Free agency is obviously one of the most impactful ways a team can upgrade their roster, but it is not the only way. This past week, all 32 teams spent significant time down in Indianapolis during the Combine, and that undoubtedly led to a lot of discussions between teams. Oftentimes, that leads to big trades and other discussions. We’ve already started to see the results of those talks, as Matthew Stafford found out his value to other teams only to land back in Los Angeles. And on Saturday night, the 49ers and Commanders agreed to a trade that would send Deebo Samuel to Washington in exchange for a fifth-round pick. The Samuel trade strung up more discussion among Lions fans as to whether Detroit needs to be more aggressive this offseason in order to get over the Super Bowl hump So today’s Question of the Day is: Should the Detroit Lions make a big trade this offseason? My answer: For the purposes of debate, “big trade” can mean whatever you want it to. Was the Carlton Davis trade last year a “big trade”? It was for a starter at a premier position, so I believe it was. But it also only cost Detroit a third-round pick, and the Lions only had rights to Davis for a single year, so I can see why some may not think so. If the definition of a “big trade” is something involving a first-round pick or more, I’d decisively say that the Lions don’t need to do that. I understand Myles Garrett and the Browns are at a stalemate and having him paired with Aidan Hutchinson is a dream come true, but with Detroit at a crossroads when it comes to signing their own players to extensions, acquiring Garrett—and likely a new, huge contract—all while losing out on several, valuable draft picks seems to be the exact opposite of the way general manager Brad Holmes has been building this team. It jeopardizes his ability to reward his own players—a staple of this team’s culture—and it will take away from Holmes’ best ability: finding young, talented players in the draft. If Holmes would rather find a talented, above-average player in the trenches and pay a mid-round pick for him, that seems more reasonable and valuable to the team moving forward. What are your thoughts on the Lions making a big trade this offseason? Vote in the poll below and share your thoughts in the comment section.
Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition
Travis Hunter is up there, way up there, talking to media. Filed under: Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition This was my seventh Combine trip, and one of the most memorable By Mar 2, 2025, 8:00am EST There very nearly was no ‘Ed’s excellent adventure to Indianapolis’ this year. After traveling to the NFL Scouting Combine the past six years I was not going to make the trek this time around. My bosses won’t like me mentioning this, but the annual trip to the Combine is a personal choice in an effort to do my job better and not a paid business trip. It’s an out-of-pocket expense. I was going to stay home this year. But, isn’t there always a but? SB Nation’s Associate Director for NFL Team Brands Jeanna Kelley worked some magic and got a small group of us an AirBnb — even if it was 2 miles from the Indiana Convention Center and not the less than two-tenths of a mile I am used to walking from an Indianapolis hotel each morning when at the Combine. That, plus making the 12-hour drive from upstate New York rather than paying for a flight significantly reduced the cost and made the trip feasible. Even with an overnight stop at a cheap motel to split the trip in half. Sunday, Feb. 23 I am a coffee addict. No denying it, no working around it. My Sunday night stay en route to Indy was at an inexpensive motel without in-room coffee makers, which necessitated bringing a small, portable coffee maker and my own coffee. Except somebody forgot to pack any Splenda or coffee creamer. I had to scramble on Monday morning for the fixin’s. Oh, well. Best-laid plans! Somebody at home was apparently missing me Sunday night. That is a photo my wife sent me from Sunday night of two very confused cats who sleep on my side of the bed — but only when I’m in it. Monday, Feb. 24 As it always does, my 64-year-old bladder awakened me around 4:15 a.m. No biggie. I ALWAYS go back to sleep for a couple more hours. Except, of course, for today. When I have 490 miles of driving ahead of me. Fun times! Despite the lack of sleep, I made the drive successfully, and without a nap. The lack of a nap is an accomplishment. You will understand when you get to be 64 — if you aren’t there already. One thing I discovered about driving is that it actually makes souvenir shopping easier. I have complained for years about an inability to find souvenirs for the grand kids in downtown Indy. The airport has been the only place I have had any luck. Well, since I had some time on Monday when I arrived I was actually able to find two souvenir shops I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to walk to. So, that chore is done for the week. After six trips to the Combine during which I have stayed within sight of Lucas Oil Sradium each time, I know my way around from there. I discovered Monday night that even with Google Maps trying to direct me, I had no idea where I was going from the BatesHendricks neighborhood where we were staying. I figured I could walk the 2 miles to get to Harry & Izzy’s for dinner. I never got there. Don’t ask me how I wound up wandering past the Gainbridge FieldHouse, which is where the Pacers were playing and not near Harry & Izzy’s. I ended up at Kilroy’s, a place I like and have been to many times, but I still don’t know how I ended up there instead of at Harry & Izzy’s. And, yes, I was completely sober. One more thing about the grand kids. My wife and I (well, mostly my wife) host a thing we have come to call ‘cousin Monday’ at our house after school ends on Mondays. I guess I missed the grand kids putting on quite the show Monday: I’m in Indianapolis for the Combine. Apparently, I missed quite the show from the grand kids at my house today. — Ed Valentine (@edvalentine.bsky.social) 2025-02-25T02:56:24.021Z Tuesday, Feb. 25 Joe Schoen Day. I spent some time before heading to the Combine and then again early Tuesday morning prepping a list of questions for the Giants’ GM. The list of what I thought Schoen needed to be asked filled roughly four pages in my reporter’s notebook. On my way from the media room to the interview room I crossed paths with Giants scout Hannah Burnett. We both got a good laugh out of the length of my list because we both knew the only questions anyone really cared about were the ones regarding Matthew Stafford. Hannah did ask me to “go easy on Joe.” Sorry, Hannah, but as a group I don’t think we did that at all. The only other noteworthy thing about Tuesday was that I finally made it to Harry & Izzy’s. This time, I had an Uber take me there. Wednesday, Feb. 26 The 16-Bit Bar + Arcade. That was definitely not on my Bingo card for the week in Indianapolis, but that is where I found myself for 90 minutes or so on Wednesday night. There were a dozen or so representatives of SB Nation covering the Combine. Jeanna Kelley (The Falcoholic), Pete Sweeney (Arrowhead Pride), Jeremy Reisman (Pride of Detroit), Jared Mueller (Dawgs By Nature) and I were among a group of mostly SB Nation folks who decided to hit the town for dinner Wednesday night. We chose Fogo De Chao, the Brazilian Steakhouse, partially because it is fantastic and partially because we could not get into the iconic St. Elmo’s Steak House. If you love a variety of steak, pork, chicken, and lamb and have never tried a Brazilian steakhouse, it should be a bucket list item. The arcade was our next stop, where I discovered that several of our crew
Can you guess this former Giant first round pick in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can figure out which Giants player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Big Blue View in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form. Today’s Big Blue View in-5 game Previous games Saturday, March 1Friday, February 28Thursday, February 27 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Big Blue View in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Giants player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!
Ed’s New York Giants mock draft: Trading up for QB Cam Ward
Cam Ward | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Since I have endorsed the idea, here is what it might look like I have gone all-in on the idea that trading up to No. 1 for Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the New York Giants’ best play this offseason — even if it is not an ideal thing to have to do. So, in this week’s mock draft let’s look at a trade up to No. 1 for Ward scenario. I am using the NFL Mock Trade Database simulator this week because, for me, it seems to present the mock realistic trade scenarios. Round 1 (No. 1) — Cam Ward, QB, Miami The trade:Giants get: No. 1 overall pick (Ward)Titans get: Picks 3 and 34 in 2025, a third-round pick in 2026 This is my draft scenario, with what I think right now is the best thing for the Giants to do. Do I think it is what the Giants would, or will, do? I am not sure about that. It is my understanding that the Giants entered Combine week, where they got their first in-person exposure to Ward, uncertain that either Ward or Sanders deserved to be selected as high as No. 3 in the draft. If that is indeed the case, giving up assets to select Ward is something Schoen might be loathe to do. It might, though, be something he has to do in order to make sure he comes out of the offseason with a quarterback that gives the franchise — and fan base — some hope. Round 3 (No. 68) — T.J. Sanders, DL, South Carolina This is a trade down with the Las Vegas Raiders. I rejected several trade offers here, the best of which was picks 4.119, 5.168 and a 2026 third-rounder from the Titans. I was, though, looking for a volume opportunity after giving up my second-round pick to get Ward. This deal doesn’t make up for losing pick No. 34, but it gives me an extra swing. Giants get: Pick No. 68, and pick No. 144 (Round 5)Raiders get: Pick No. 65 This pick had to come from the trenches. Without a second-round pick I felt like that was a must for a Giants team that has to spend resources on both lines this offseason. 33rd Team says: T.J. Sanders projects as an attacking interior defender for the NFL level. There appears to be a developmental foundation for a more complete role and profile with time — he has enough length and enough punch power to align overtop of blockers and stack the point if he can be more consistent with his anchor, block recognition skills, and hand placement. As is, he’s an absolute savage rushing the passer who should bolster an NFL team’s sub-package rush group from the jump. Sanders has played more than 150 snaps apiece in the A-gap and head-up over tackles, showing the ability to win from all kinds of angles thanks to his first step, lateral quickness, active hands, and ability to turn tight corners. Other players considered: Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue; Jonah Savaiinaea, iOL, Arizona; Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU; Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia; Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State Round 4 (No. 104) — Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Michigan Stewart’s player comp via Lance Zierlein is Azeez Ojulari. The Giants are almost certainly going to lose Ojulari in free agency. Zierlein writes: Stewart falls below the classic size threshold as a 3-4 outside backer, but it might not matter much. He plays with all-day aggression and thirst for contact. He’s a decisive, linear rusher with the get-off and bend to win at the top of the rush, but he turns speed into power if tackles get too light on their feet. His entries of attack are fairly predictable and he needs to diversify his moves and counters. He’s violent at all contact points but is occasionally engulfed or knocked around some by size. The instincts are average but his pursuit range and closing burst can compensate. Despite a lack of size and length, the right ingredients are in place for Stewart to become an impactful starter within his first few years in the league. Other players considered: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State; Charles Grant, iOL, William & Mary Round 4 (No. 134) — Charles Grant, iOL William & Mary A developmental piece for an offensive line in need of young talent. 33rd Team says: Charles Grant is, despite being a fifth-year senior, a high-upside developmental choice that should warrant consideration by the end of Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Grant has ample potential to tap into with a leap in coaching and strength and conditioning resources. He also possesses all of the clear benchmarks of a quality starting offensive tackle at the NFL level. He has uncoachable levels of athleticism, length, and short-area explosiveness and has an NFL build that should only get better as he develops his body in a professional setting. Expecting Grant to come in and start off the jump would be unwise, but stable organizations that ask their offensive line to play with urgency and create movement at the point of attack will give him the best opportunity to reach his potential. Other players considered: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State; Malachi Moore, S, Alabama Round 5 (No. 144) — Malachi Moore, S, Alabama (From Raiders) I love it when things work out this way. I had Moore and Ollie Gordon in consideration at pick No. 134. Both are still here. I selected the player I thought could compete at a position of bigger need. 33rd Team says: Malachi Moore projects as a potential sufficient-level starter at the NFL level. Moore found more stability with his play in 2024 when moved to the back end of the Tide defense, where he spent less time in the slot than he did under Nick Saban. Moore found ball production, consistent tackling from depth, and illustrated his sound fundamentals for the position —
Can you guess this Eagles defensive back in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can figure out which Eagles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bleeding Green Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bleeding Green Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Saturday, March 1Friday, February 28Thursday, February 27 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Bleeding Green Nation in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Eagles player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS this week. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. The game appears in slot #3 of the BGN layout each day this week and as noted above, will appear in this article exclusively. Additionally, there is a more general version of this at SBNation.com, which features a variety of random players that do not necessarily have Eagles history. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!
Bengals insider thinks Tee Higgins is extended ahead of free agency
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Could it happen? The Cincinnati Bengals want to sign Tee Higgins to a long term contract extension. Joe Burrow has publicly clamored for Higgins to stay in Cincinnati for the foreseeable future. Higgins changing representation suggests that he would like to stay in Cincinnati as well. There certainly feels like a lot of momentum for the deal to get done, but nothing is a guarantee until pen meets paper. Cincinnati is expected to franchise tag Higgins if they don’t come to an agreement by Tuesday’s franchise tag deadline. That would give the two sides until July 15th to negotiate an extension. On The Growler Podcast, Paul Dehner Jr. predicted that the Bengals not only sign Higgins to an extension but that it gets done before the new league year begins on March 12th. Paul Dehner thinks the Tee Extension gets done before Free Agency begins. pic.twitter.com/Zt79l7VwpY — Wincy (@WincinnatiPod) February 28, 2025 Everything is lining up for the two sides to come to an agreement. The Bengals have the salary cap space to extend Higgins plus more, so there is really nothing stopping them from putting a deal together. They likely know roughly what an extension for Ja’Marr Chase is going to look like, so that shouldn’t slow them down much from working with Higgins. Will the Bengals and Higgins reach an agreement? Let us know in the comments!
Arrowheadlines: Four options for the Chiefs to create cap space
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Should the Colts reunite with an old friend?
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images To bring a higher level of competition, this man might be the ideal fit. The Indianapolis Colts are in the market for a backup quarterback, and Chris Ballard is looking to raise the level of competition across the entire roster but especially at that position. Pushing Anthony Richardson to reach his full potential is the ultimate goal. Last year, we saw him tap out against the Texans and lack the qualities of a true franchise leader. Working on his maturity and ability is key going into year three. There is an available player the Colts know well that checks all of the boxes. Jacoby Brissett spent four years with the Colts, which is by far the longest he has been with any team. During his stint, he served as the backup and starter and was adored by teammates and coaches alike. The belief in his abilities was high and while it didn’t translate to the field, Brissett as a man and professional seemed to be top tier. Just because he isn’t cut out to be one of the true starters in the league doesn’t mean he doesn’t bring value. He can still sling it and might be the perfect man to push Richardson. The chances of Brissett overtaking Richardson in camp seem small. While that isn’t the goal, it doesn’t mean he can’t elevate the young man’s game and make him work for it. Brissett getting the chance to start again isn’t so far out of reality that Richardson could just sit back and relax. Additionally, Brissett knows this franchise. Yes, things have changed, but he knows the bones of how the Colts do things. This would make his transition smooth. Couple the fact that he could serve as a mentor and trusted source of knowledge for Richardson and Brissett might be the complete package. The backup position is important this year while also teetering on moot. If Richardson can’t stay on the field and doesn’t produce, it could be the end of the line. It wouldn’t matter who was brought in as a backup because the Colts might be staring at a full rebuild. Jacoby Brissett could be the difference maker for Richardson. Raise the bar while also supporting him. His level of experience, professionalism, and positive reception make him an ideal candidate for the backup role. I would lean against it happening, but a reunion could work wonders.
