Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Friday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Is Travis Hunter the perfect fit for the New York Giants? 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile – Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss New York Giants coordinators get head-coaching opportunities in all-star games New York Giants assistant GM Brandon Brown to interview with Las Vegas Raiders Stay or go? New York Giants LB Isaiah Simmons Giants Reacts Survey – Should the Giants replace Shane Bowen? New York Giants 2025 coaching tracker Other Giant observations Giants mock draft reaction: Can NY afford to pass on a QB in the first round? | The Athletic Hunter and Milroe would be a fun way to start the draft for the Giants, especially given that Daboll overlapped with Hurts at Alabama and is familiar with Milroe’s skill set. Could he unleash Milroe with the same success the Eagles have had with Hurts? We’d probably have to wait to find out, as Milroe likely wouldn’t be the starter in Year 1. Malik Nabers reflects on Year 1 with the Giants Malik Nabers sits down to talk his first year in the NFL Giants Conversations : https://t.co/IPtFYmV8s5 pic.twitter.com/DwQHBPY639 — New York Giants (@Giants) January 15, 2025 Top 10 rookie classes in the NFL in 2024 | PFF Pro Football Focus is very complementary of what Schoen did this offseason, giving him the No. 4 overall NFL Draft class this year. The only ones ranked above the Giants in this exercise were the Chargers, Jayden Daniels-boosted Commanders, and Rams. Canadian Theo Johnson reflects on injury-shortened 1st NFL season with New York Giants | CBC News Q: The team won three games, tied for the fewest in the NFL. What was it like to be part of a team that’s sort struggling like that? A: It’s tough coming in every week and trying to put your best foot forward, and falling short is not easy, but it’s hard to win games in this league. I think the struggles that we went through this year gave me a lot of learning opportunities. I’m going to take that into consideration this year, and this off-season, because I don’t want to ever go through that again. I think I’m going to play a big role, and being able to help turn this organization around and turn this offense around. We know what we do is just a matter about going out there and doing it week in and week out. NY Giants questions for 2025 season, including NFL Draft | The Record Other than QB, which Giants position needs greatest upgrade? The spot that should be prioritized is boundary cornerback after Tae Banks’ rocky sophomore year. The Giants knew they were going to be tested at that position and yes, they were. Other than nickel corner Dru Phillips and CB Cor’Dale Flott, who showed development, it’s essentially a clean slate. Could they look in the draft? Absolutely, especially if Travis Hunter is in play at No. 3. As far as the free agent market, maybe a glance across town at the Jets and D.J. Reed is something to consider. Shaun O’Hara takes a look at Tyrone Tracy ‘s success Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s stellar rookie campaign ️ pic.twitter.com/eh8xfAuWVU — GiantsTV (@GiantsTV) January 16, 2025 Top Scheme Fits for Justin Fields, QBs Potentially in 2025 NFL Offseason Carousel | Bleacher Report Sam Darnold: New York Giants. The New York Giants aren’t too far removed from Brian Daboll being the NFL Coach of the Year and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka drawing significant attention as a highly regarded candidate to lead a team. Darnold may not have Josh Allen-like physical capabilities, but he was a high draft pick for a reason, and he finally started to show off those skills this year. 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2025 NFL Salary Cap Tracker: All 32 NFL teams ranked by cap space
Here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space as we approach the divisional round of the playoffs. 2025 NFL Salary Cap Tracker: All 32 NFL teams ranked by cap space 2Y40MY8 Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sep. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) By Mark Chichester Posted Jan 16, 2025 10:26 am EST In Dec. 2024, the NFL Network reported that teams are starting to budget for a 2025 salary cap between $265 and $275 million — an increase of at least $10 million per team. As teams gear up for the offseason, here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space. It’s important to note that cap space is a fluid figure that evolves as teams make moves to reshape their rosters. Alongside cap space data, we’ve also included team-level grades for both offense and defense, as well as the total PFF Wins Above Replacement (WAR) generated by each roster. All salary cap data is provided by our friends at OverTheCap. Last updated: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 2025 Salary Cap Space Team Cap Space Effective Cap Space Dead Money PFF Grade: Offense PFF Grade: Defense Total WAR Patriots $120,541,728 $112,732,718 $6,239,378 64.4 64.8 2.98 Raiders $92,522,914 $85,762,761 $29,273,438 70.4 57.7 3.46 Commanders $89,640,464 $71,001,677 $7,467,937 78.7 60.0 6.54 Chargers $73,170,714 $55,721,957 $3,349,553 79.6 76.9 7.85 Cardinals $71,693,263 $68,167,236 $7,399,996 81.9 65.5 6.42 Vikings $70,527,543 $57,289,188 $3,394,488 81.3 71.8 7.20 Bears $66,013,403 $54,504,590 $2,385,227 70.5 71.8 5.12 Lions $57,584,933 $46,204,725 $6,681,976 89.1 77.9 8.02 Steelers $52,353,766 $39,952,278 $45,335 75.3 79.5 5.92 Packers $50,338,659 $38,033,313 $18,314,706 80.5 71.9 5.34 Bengals $47,587,407 $44,176,846 $357,962 79.6 66.2 8.07 Rams $46,601,722 $37,253,511 $9,957,506 80.6 68.2 6.32 49ers $46,509,688 $41,515,148 $16,726,226 83.5 68.9 6.24 Broncos $45,246,255 $33,644,312 $32,452,617 74.9 78.7 7.47 Titans $44,196,218 $35,856,240 $11,535,256 64.2 67.2 2.06 Giants $43,380,069 $32,062,246 $27,299,521 66.0 66.9 3.09 Jaguars $35,661,564 $28,031,447 $5,073,801 71.5 63.4 4.19 Colts $28,397,573 $24,514,329 $801,369 75.2 74.7 5.60 Panthers $21,629,869 $16,678,094 $2,106,017 73.8 45.0 3.95 Jets $20,950,158 $15,274,555 $5,987,223 75.9 64.4 5.88 Eagles $19,821,816 $14,664,875 $29,089,224 81.4 90.6 8.03 Ravens $17,109,460 $6,530,895 $8,691,146 91.6 76.0 8.82 Buccaneers $11,743,557 $1,050,443 $29,476,419 83.6 66.4 7.98 Chiefs $11,503,627 ($2,093,944) $226,354 78.7 79.8 7.02 Texans $6,208,545 ($1,656,239) $948,890 76.7 71.9 6.94 Cowboys ($285,056) ($4,471,316) $9,280,931 67.9 63.9 4.01 Bills ($7,204,002) ($14,593,952) $5,439,688 81.3 63.5 7.20 Falcons ($7,962,791) ($12,207,553) $284,993 89.4 68.5 7.28 Dolphins ($11,909,730) ($17,694,863) $17,128,471 70.4 68.2 4.60 Seahawks ($27,452,016) ($30,735,354) $248,329 78.5 70.0 5.88 Browns ($29,998,764) ($38,460,938) $39,744,384 63.6 75.5 3.05 Saints ($52,317,537) ($57,741,205) $48,432,346 71.9 57.5 3.63
2025 NFL Salary Cap Tracker: All 32 NFL teams ranked by cap space
Here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space as we approach the divisional round of the playoffs. 2025 NFL Salary Cap Tracker: All 32 NFL teams ranked by cap space 2Y40MY8 Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sep. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) By Mark Chichester Posted Jan 16, 2025 10:26 am EST In Dec. 2024, the NFL Network reported that teams are starting to budget for a 2025 salary cap between $265 and $275 million — an increase of at least $10 million per team. As teams gear up for the offseason, here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space. It’s important to note that cap space is a fluid figure that evolves as teams make moves to reshape their rosters. Alongside cap space data, we’ve also included team-level grades for both offense and defense, as well as the total PFF Wins Above Replacement (WAR) generated by each roster. All salary cap data is provided by our friends at OverTheCap. Last updated: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 2025 Salary Cap Space Team Cap Space Effective Cap Space Dead Money PFF Grade: Offense PFF Grade: Defense Total WAR Patriots $120,541,728 $112,732,718 $6,239,378 64.4 64.8 2.98 Raiders $92,522,914 $85,762,761 $29,273,438 70.4 57.7 3.46 Commanders $89,640,464 $71,001,677 $7,467,937 78.7 60.0 6.54 Chargers $73,170,714 $55,721,957 $3,349,553 79.6 76.9 7.85 Cardinals $71,693,263 $68,167,236 $7,399,996 81.9 65.5 6.42 Vikings $70,527,543 $57,289,188 $3,394,488 81.3 71.8 7.20 Bears $66,013,403 $54,504,590 $2,385,227 70.5 71.8 5.12 Lions $57,584,933 $46,204,725 $6,681,976 89.1 77.9 8.02 Steelers $52,353,766 $39,952,278 $45,335 75.3 79.5 5.92 Packers $50,338,659 $38,033,313 $18,314,706 80.5 71.9 5.34 Bengals $47,587,407 $44,176,846 $357,962 79.6 66.2 8.07 Rams $46,601,722 $37,253,511 $9,957,506 80.6 68.2 6.32 49ers $46,509,688 $41,515,148 $16,726,226 83.5 68.9 6.24 Broncos $45,246,255 $33,644,312 $32,452,617 74.9 78.7 7.47 Titans $44,196,218 $35,856,240 $11,535,256 64.2 67.2 2.06 Giants $43,380,069 $32,062,246 $27,299,521 66.0 66.9 3.09 Jaguars $35,661,564 $28,031,447 $5,073,801 71.5 63.4 4.19 Colts $28,397,573 $24,514,329 $801,369 75.2 74.7 5.60 Panthers $21,629,869 $16,678,094 $2,106,017 73.8 45.0 3.95 Jets $20,950,158 $15,274,555 $5,987,223 75.9 64.4 5.88 Eagles $19,821,816 $14,664,875 $29,089,224 81.4 90.6 8.03 Ravens $17,109,460 $6,530,895 $8,691,146 91.6 76.0 8.82 Buccaneers $11,743,557 $1,050,443 $29,476,419 83.6 66.4 7.98 Chiefs $11,503,627 ($2,093,944) $226,354 78.7 79.8 7.02 Texans $6,208,545 ($1,656,239) $948,890 76.7 71.9 6.94 Cowboys ($285,056) ($4,471,316) $9,280,931 67.9 63.9 4.01 Bills ($7,204,002) ($14,593,952) $5,439,688 81.3 63.5 7.20 Falcons ($7,962,791) ($12,207,553) $284,993 89.4 68.5 7.28 Dolphins ($11,909,730) ($17,694,863) $17,128,471 70.4 68.2 4.60 Seahawks ($27,452,016) ($30,735,354) $248,329 78.5 70.0 5.88 Browns ($29,998,764) ($38,460,938) $39,744,384 63.6 75.5 3.05 Saints ($52,317,537) ($57,741,205) $48,432,346 71.9 57.5 3.63
Todd Monken calls interviewing for jobs while preparing for a playoff game unfortunate
Todd Monken calls interviewing for jobs while preparing for a playoff game unfortunate glenn erby The Ravens are engulfed in the AFC playoff race, but NFL franchises are interviewing coaching candidates, and Todd Monken is at the top of several teams’ lists. Baltimore’s offensive coordinator is scheduled to interview with the Jaguars and Bears before Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills. After Thursday’s practice, Monken was asked about interviewing for jobs while preparing for a huge game. Monken spent three years in Athens as offensive coordinator, leading the Georgia Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. In his first season with the Ravens, Jackson had one of his best seasons, leading the team to an AFC-best 13-4 record. Every offense Monken has commanded since 2021 has finished in the top 10 in total offense, with his title-winning team in 2022 and his first-year Lamar Jackson ranking in the top five. Lamar Jackson could win another MVP this season after accounting for 45 touchdowns and the NFL’s No. 1 ranked offense.
Talent Gaps and the Road Ahead
Kevin O’Connell’s game-calling favored deeper passes over quick plays to match Darnold’s strengths. While his play designs were sound, execution problems limited their effectiveness. Time will tell how well his strategy adapts. Tyler and Dave, on The Real Forno Show, debated what went wrong and right with KOC’s approach. | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano analyze the Vikings’ crushing playoff loss to the Rams, examining Darnold’s struggles, O-line issues without Darrisaw, and defensive shortcomings. Plus, they outline crucial offseason priorities and rebuilding strategies. In this intense episode of The Real Forno Show presented by Vikings 1st & SKOL, hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ season-ending performance. Highlighting the key issues and potential solutions, this analysis is necessary for any Vikings fan looking to understand what happened and what’s next. Key Points Covered in the Episode: Vikings’ Season Recap: Tyler and Dave dissect the various problems that culminated in the Vikings’ disappointing season finale. Player Performances: An in-depth analysis of key players including Sam Darnold and the impact of his performance on the team’s overall season, and how certain players like Christian Darrisaw and Garrett Bradbury contributed to the team’s gameplay. Coaching Decisions: Insightful discussion regarding Kevin O’Connell’s coaching style and decisions, as well as the performance and potential future of the Vikings’ O-line coach Chris Cooper. Future Prospects: Possible solutions moving forward including free agency targets, draft prospects, and what the off-season holds for the Vikings. Defensive Adjustments: A detailed look at the defensive side of the ball, evaluating Brian Flores’ tactical adjustments and the need to bridge the talent gap. Don’t miss out as Tyler and Dave break down everything from player performances to coaching decisions and what the future holds for the Minnesota Vikings. Listen: Watch: With a detailed breakdown of the Vikings’ pitfalls and promising insights into potential future moves, this episode is essential for any fan looking to stay informed on their favorite team. Make sure to like, subscribe, and join the discussion as Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Vikings’ success. Skol Vikings! FAN WITH US!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, on the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network’s NFL feed @FFSN_NFL.
Vikings Links: It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
Still decompressing after that playoff loss against the Rams. The non-competitive nature of the game is what really depresses the most. For these dudes to not even show up for a playoff game is embarrassing. While Sam Darnold deserves plenty of blame, the offensive line really chose a great time to get their butts handed to them. The measure of a player really is how they perform when the lights are the brightest. Putrid offensive line headlines shocking PFF grades from Vikings-Rams Darnold had a 36.8 score (that’s extremely bad) on the eight passing plays that the Rams blitzed. When he was pressured, he completed 10 of 17 passes for 114 yard an an interception. When he was kept clean, he was 15 of 23 for 131 yards and a touchdown. After being pressured a season-high 33 times by the Lions in Week 18, the Vikings offensive line was charged with allowing 32 pressures against the Rams. Left tackle Cam Robinson gave up 12 pressures and a sack, by far the worst of Minnesota’s O-linemen. Robinson had allowed 18 total pressures in Weeks 11-16 before giving up 21 in the last two games. Right tackle Brian O’Neill, who left the game with a possible concussion in the fourth quarter, was charged with seven pressures and two sacks. Left guard Blake Brandel gave up two sacks and five total pressures, and right guard Dalton Risner stumbled his way to five pressures including a sack. The best of the bunch up front was center Garrett Bradbury, who was charged with only one pressure in 53 pass-blocking snaps. On the flip side, the Vikings generated 14 pressures on Matthew Stafford, but they sacked him only two times and hit him twice more. The worst defensive grades went to defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (39.0), safety Josh Metellus (39.5) and defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (45.8), who jumped offsides on fourth down to help the Rams eventually put the ball in the end zone on the opening drive of the game. Minnesota Vikings News and Links Vikings’ most important decisions this offseason continues to be focused on quarterback and the trenches Despite winning 14 games, there are still a lot of holes on the team and they need to find a way to grow their roster to take the next step. 1. Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, or both What will the Vikings do here? It’s very similar to the 2004 San Diego Chargers who saw Drew Brees emerge in year four right after they took Phillip Rivers in that April’s NFL Draft. “I want to relate it to a scenario that happened with the Chargers 2001 NFL draft. They had the first overall pick and hey weren’t 100% sold on Michael Vick. Now, in today’s day and age, I think everybody would have been sold on Michael Vick the player, but 2001 it was a very, very different league so they traded back to fifth overall and they got a decent package and then they took LaDanian Tomlinson and with the first pick in the second round, they took Drew Brees. And Brees we know and he’s going to end up being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but at that point, Brees his first couple years he was okay and very up and down. And in the 2004 NFL Draft, they had the first overall pick again they took Eli Manning, traded for Philip Rivers, got extra draft capital from the Giants and the rest is history. So 2004 Drew Brees is in a contract year, balls out and I believe he made the Pro Bowl so now the Chargers are looking at themselves okay. We’ve got essentially the first overall pick here because that’s the pick they had Rivers was taken for do we go with Rivers or do we keep Drew Brees after he just absolutely balled out and he looks to be like a legitimate quarterback. What do we do? And I think that scenario is something that you can kind of look at for a comparison point if Darnold just all of the sudden takes off because he just turned 27 years old.” 2. Extend Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah This one is very simple and it needs to get done. The job that O’Connell and Adofo-Mensah have done is nothing short of spectacular. They are 34-19 overall with a 0.667 winning percentage in the regular season. Considering the state of the roster and salary cap when they got here, that’s quite an impressive mark. 3. Find an interior pass rusher The Vikings’ pass rush was excellent all season. They had 48 sacks, with two players, Jonathan Greenard (12.0) and Andrew Van Ginkel (11.5), over 10 sacks. The biggest issue is that the Vikings don’t have anyone who can rush the passer from the interior. 4. Upgrade both guard spots There will be people calling for Garrett Bradbury to be replaced. Sure, he’s not a great player, but he’s more than solid enough in his role, especially when he’s making just $5.25 million AAV. 5. Fortify the secondary Shaquill Griffin and Stephon Gilmore likely won’t be retained, Harrison Smith might retire, and Camryn Bynum could leave via free agency. I would be surprised if the Vikings let Byron Murphy Jr. walk, Mekhi Blackmon will return from the torn ACL he suffered on the first day of training camp, and Theo Jackson looks ready to step into a starting role. 6. Long-term plan for running back Aaron Jones was great for the Vikings this season. He rushed for over 1,000 yards, but injuries kept piling up at the end of the year and hindered him. His running mate, Cam Akers, was better than we could have expected, but the Vikings need to improve their running back room and find a future 1a. 7. Three-down linebacker next to Blake Cashman While Ivan Pace Jr. is a talented player who does a really good job in multiple areas, one thing he’s not
Matt Nagy readying Chiefs’ offensive line for ‘aggressive’ Texans defensive front
Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images In Sunday’s game, Kansas City’s offensive coordinator knows his unit will be challenged by Houston’s pass rush. The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for 2024’s first postseason action, in which they will host the Houston Texans in Saturday’s highly-anticipated Divisional round matchup. A key focus for the Chiefs’ offense will be containing the Houston defensive front — a unit that has been one of the league’s best this season. The Texans recorded 49 sacks during the regular season, averaging 2.9 per game. Their disruptive play continued in last week’s Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, when they sacked quarterback Justin Herbert four times and forced four interceptions. Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy deeply respects what he has seen from the Houston defensive line. “When you look at that defense in general, their confidence level — how fast they’re playing and aggressive [they are]? You felt that in the Chargers game — and that’s been going on for a while,” Nagy told reporters on Wednesday. “They’re good football players — and they lead the league in sacks for a reason. If we don’t respect that, that’s shame on us.” Houston’s pass rush is anchored by former No. 3 overall pick Will Anderson Jr., who works in tandem with standout defensive end Danielle Hunter. Together, they accounted for 23 of Houston’s 49 sacks, earning both of them nods as Pro Bowl alternates. But while Nagy acknowledges the Texans’ talent, he remains confident in the Chiefs’ offensive line. “We got to have different ways to do different things,” Nagy said of his plan to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Then, there’s going to be times where there’s one-on-one matchups where our guys — I mean, we’re all pros here — [will have] to lock down and give them respect. But we believe in our guys, too.” One of the Chiefs’ biggest decisions ahead of Saturday’s game will be about who will play left tackle. While injuries and inconsistent play have made the position a question mark throughout the season, the team has found some stability by moving All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney to the outside. But with reserve tackle D.J. Humphries now healthy, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid has been splitting practice reps between them, trying to determine the team’s best option. “It’s a good process where they both were able to get in there and just give it their best — which I think is great,” reported Nagy. “They’re two big-time professionals that understand how to handle this — and how we’ll go about it. That’s all you can really do. “In the end, we have trust in both of them. So as it goes — [as] we practice and we go through that part of it — in the end, Coach will make a decision. And we’ll rock with that.”
Chiefs-Texans final injury report: Jaylen Watson is officially questionable
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Chiefs-Texans final injury report: Jaylen Watson is officially questionable
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Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen downplay MVP storyline ahead of divisional round matchup
Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen downplay MVP storyline ahead of divisional round matchup glenn erby The matchup is set, and there will be MVP storylines galore when the Baltimore Ravens travel to Buffalo to face the Bills in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. The Ravens avoided embarrassment and moved onto the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs with a convincing 28-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night. Buffalo secured an impressive win over the Denver Broncos. Ahead of Sunday’s gigantic matchup, both quarterbacks have avoided any MVP discussion, choosing to focus on the team. Last week, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was 16-21 passing for 175 yards, two touchdowns, and a 132.0 rating. Jackson rushed 15 times for 81 yards, while Derrick Henry carried the night, logging 186 yards on 26 rushing attempts and two touchdowns. Baltimore’s defense held Pittsburgh to 280 yards of offense, with just 29 yards rushing on the ground. Najee Harris finished with six carries for 17 yards, and Jaylen Warren had two for six yards on the night. The Steelers had the football for just 20:27. For Buffalo, quarterback Josh Allen was 20-26 passing for 272 yards (10.5 avg), two touchdowns, and a 135.4 passer rating. As a runner, Allen had eight carries for 46 yards (5.8 avg,) while James Cook had 23 carries for 120 yards rushing (5.2 avg) and one touchdown. This matchup will feature the two leading MVP candidates in a game that should be a must-see on the NFL on CBS. This week, it should also create tons of content for ESPN, NBC, NFL Network, and other platforms.
