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Why the 1991 Atlanta Falcons Were the Coolest NFL Team Ever

September 25, 2026 By paulmbanks

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The 1991 Atlanta Falcons were not the greatest team in NFL history. Not by a long shot. They went 10-6, finished second in the NFC West (yes, Atlanta in the "West" don't get me started), and won their Wild Card round playoff game at their bitter rivals, the New Orleans Saints. Then they got blown at Washington in the divisionals. … [Read more...] about Why the 1991 Atlanta Falcons Were the Coolest NFL Team Ever

Understanding NFL Draft: An Expanded Insight into Player Scouting

September 16, 2026 By Joseph-Connolly

The NFL Draft is one of the biggest events of the football year. Teams use it to add young players who may help them improve for future seasons. Choosing the right player is not simple. Scouts and coaches spend months studying film, testing skills, and comparing prospects. They also look at how each player may fit the team's style and long-term plans. … [Read more...] about Understanding NFL Draft: An Expanded Insight into Player Scouting

Bills Mafia on the Road: Why Buffalo Fans Travel So Well

September 5, 2026 By Joseph-Connolly

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Some fan bases travel. Bills Mafia relocates. That might be overstating it a little, but watch enough Buffalo Bills road games and you start to understand the argument. There are certain Sundays when the television broadcast cuts to the crowd and you have to remind yourself which team is actually playing at home. … [Read more...] about Bills Mafia on the Road: Why Buffalo Fans Travel So Well

NFL Parlay Odds: What Bettors Can Learn From Early-Season Matchups

September 2, 2026 By Joseph-Connolly

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The opening weeks of an NFL season bring a distinctive mix of anticipation and uncertainty. Offseason expectations finally collide with meaningful football, giving new coaches, revamped rosters, and evolving player roles their first real test. That environment becomes particularly interesting when several outcomes are combined within one wager. Parlays connect individual … [Read more...] about NFL Parlay Odds: What Bettors Can Learn From Early-Season Matchups

Exclusive: Detroit Lions Superstar Kerby Joseph Mentors Illini DB Juice Clarke

August 17, 2026 By paulmbanks

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Illinois defensive back Juice Clarke has an elite mentor, in one of the best safeties in the game, Kerby Joseph. The Detroit Lions free safety led the NFL in interceptions in 2024, en route to earning first team All-Pro honors. Joseph is a former Illini, and he's a close friend of current Illinois defensive back Jaheim "Juice" Clark. "He's been watching me for a couple years … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Detroit Lions Superstar Kerby Joseph Mentors Illini DB Juice Clarke

Patrick Mahomes Tops the NFL in Trade Value at Seven First-Round Picks

July 24, 2026 By Joseph-Connolly

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ESPN's Bill Barnwell placed Patrick Mahomes at the apex of his annual trade value column on July 16, pegging the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback at seven first-round draft picks — the highest figure assigned to any player in the league. That number arrives despite a torn ACL suffered in December 2025 and Mahomes entering his age-31 season in September. The figure is not abstract … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes Tops the NFL in Trade Value at Seven First-Round Picks

Russell Wilson Will Thrive as TV Analyst, Says His Former Coach, Bret Bielema

June 4, 2026 By paulmbanks

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Illinois Fighting Illini hhead coach Bret Bielema has known legendary NFL quarterback Russell Wilson since way back when; long before he earned 10 Pro Bowl selections and won Super Bowl XLVIII. During a spring football media session, the 56-year-old Silvis, Illinois native recalled Wilson's getting drafted on the same day as Wisconsin's annual intra-squad scrimmage in 2012. … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson Will Thrive as TV Analyst, Says His Former Coach, Bret Bielema

Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need

May 2, 2026 By paulmbanks

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This week, it would have been easy to forget that the New England Patriots are in fact a football club. Right now it feels like they're actually a reality show instead. However, the Patriots, like the other 31 NFL franchises, are in fact making drft picks right now, and they selected Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the draft. One of the most … [Read more...] about Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need

2026 NFL Mock Draft Version 14.0 Final

April 25, 2026 By paulmbanks

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Happy NFL Draft weekend everybody! This is the last, 2026 NFL mock draft that we will create and post. And as far as we know, The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports. And also in the nation’s top women’s professional sport. So that’s five pieces of mock draft, organic … [Read more...] about 2026 NFL Mock Draft Version 14.0 Final

50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad

April 25, 2026 By paulmbanks

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It is NFL Draft Eve EVE! Which means by this point we have enough soundbites for every single NFL draft prospect to make large amounts of word salad. Actually, the gobbeldy-gook started flowing well before this week, due to the over-usage of NFL Draft cliches. All Draftniks do it, not just Mel Kiper or Daniel Jeremiah. Yes, I'm aware that many of these are just scouting … [Read more...] about 50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad

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