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2026 NFL Mock Draft Version 9.0

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Happy football season everyone! 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 content, served fresh from Chicagoland. Here is the link to our current 2026 NBA … [Read more...] about 2026 NFL Mock Draft Version 9.0

NFL International Series Reaches New Levels this Upcoming Season

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The 2025 NFL season kicks off in just three days, and this year's schedule has an interesting quirk to it. The NFL International series is really ramping up now. And it gets started early, with the game in Brazil coming up on Friday night already. Maybe you've seen the Keyboard Cat promos? We covered that here. London will have three games, in two different venues (Tottenham … [Read more...] about NFL International Series Reaches New Levels this Upcoming Season

New Orleans Saints Bountygate Scandal: Flashback Friday

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We were honored to appear on Sony Music's podcast network, named Somethin' Else. We appeared as a guest on their crime history themed show called "Cheat!" where the topic was the New Orleans Saints "Bountygate" scandal of the early 2010s. You remember that, right? When New Orleans Saints players, were paid, under the table some extra bonus money to intentionally injure … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints Bountygate Scandal: Flashback Friday

Minnesota Vikings Defense Looks like Big Trouble for Bears This Season

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Entering this season, it was thought that the road to the NFC North title goes through Detroit. That was a very safe take, given how close the Lions came to reaching the Super Bowl. However, the Minnesota Vikings, with their top ranked scoring defense, will have a lot to say about that. The newest reincarnation of the Purple People Eaters defense is giving up just 10 points … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Defense Looks like Big Trouble for Bears This Season

Lamar Jackson Wants a Pre-Camp Throwing Session with the WRs

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Both Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and quarterbacks coach Tee Martin have told quarterback Lamar Jackson that they want him to have even more pre-snap responsibility this upcoming season. Jackson will be entering year two in Monken's system, so he will no doubt feel more comfortable and familiar with the playbook. … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson Wants a Pre-Camp Throwing Session with the WRs

Exclusive with Steve McMichael: Interview G.O.A.T. Part 1/2

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Steve McMichael, or "Mongo" as he is known, is back in the headlines these days. On Wednesday multiple sources reported that he will indeed, finally, be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His induction into the hallowed halls at Canton comes at a time when he is fighting a very public battle with ALS. Simply put, as I wrote in my first book, Mongo was the greatest … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Steve McMichael: Interview G.O.A.T. Part 1/2

Bountygate: Roger Goodell, Sean Payton, Saints Punishment

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We were honored to appear on Sony Music's podcast network, named Somethin' Else. We appeared as a guest on their crime history themed show called "Cheat!" where the topic was the New Orleans Saints "Bountygate" scandal of the early 2010s. You remember that, right? When New Orleans Saints players, were paid, under the table some extra bonus money to intentionally injure … [Read more...] about Bountygate: Roger Goodell, Sean Payton, Saints Punishment

Tom Brady and Deflate Gate: it pays to cheat

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I have a friend, Jake Haas, whose motto throughout college was, “if you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying.” Mr. Haas was not so much referring to his academic career, but to the countless drinking/video games that we partook in during our time receiving a higher education. Much like in Mario Kart (N64 is THE only version), cheaters have a better chance of winning and if the … [Read more...] about Tom Brady and Deflate Gate: it pays to cheat

Forget Flacco, it’s ‘Is Andrew Luck ELITE?’ debate time

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is emerging as one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. After avoiding a sophomore slump with a stellar second season, Luck entered the NFL’s Most Valuable Player discussion in 2014. Although his yardage total dipped from 4,374 yards to 3,822 from year one to year two, something more important was also cut in half: Luck threw just nine … [Read more...] about Forget Flacco, it’s ‘Is Andrew Luck ELITE?’ debate time