Alex House

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Alex House

An eight or nine-win season would encourage fans, but the organization must still devise a plan for the future. That blueprint could be drawn during the upcoming NFL Draft. Most analysts now have New York passing on a QB for the No. 3 pick and instead taking either pass-rusher Abdul Carter or cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, but there are other paths Schoen can walk to fill the need.

1 week ago | si.com | Alex House

The New York Giants entered the offseason knowing their situation could not be easily fixed. They beefed up the secondary and added depth to the offensive and defensive lines, but the pressure to address the quarterback position in the short and long term is undoubtedly hard to ignore. Adding Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston provides some clarity for the 2025-26 NFL season, but it doesn't eliminate the nagging pain that can only be cured by the presence of a franchise quarterback.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Alex House

The Kansas City Chiefs built their dynasty around a core group of individuals in Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and head coach Andy Reid, relying on savvy move-making and sharp talent evaluation to effectively round out championship-caliber rosters. The formula has worked marvelously, as evidenced by three Super Bowl wins in the last six years, but the team has reached a pivotal point. KC cannot keep everyone who helped the franchise ascend to the top.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Alex House

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have faced off in high-pressure action many times over the last decade and a half. Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have formed one of the most storied rivalries in NHL history. Fellow future Hall of Famer Evgeni Malkin has also played a critical part in this classic era. These three men, who are all members of the exclusive Conn Smythe and Hart Memorial Trophy club, have built a mutual respect after sharing so many battles together.

1 week ago | si.com | Alex House

The New York Giants’ holding of the third overall pick has many intrigued by what general manager Joe Schoen will do with it. The common belief is that after Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hutner go first and second, respectively, to the Titans and Browns, the Giants will grab Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. But in one mock draft, the Giants go in a completely different direction–and no, not at quarterback.