Brad Berreman

Minnesota

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News Desk Writer at FanSided

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Articles

Former NFL player turned analyst makes big 2025 prediction for Brock Purdy

3 days ago | ninernoise.com | Brad Berreman

As Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers work toward a contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, there are analysts on both ends of the spectrum. Some say he's not worth a contract worth $50 million or more per year, and others see him as more than a product of Kyle Shanahan's system. As with any argument of that nature, both sides can find evidence to support their claim.
PFF puts young 49ers' cornerback on track for full breakout in 2025

3 days ago | ninernoise.com | Brad Berreman

The offseason exodus of veteran talent from the San Francisco 49ers' defense will yield opportunities for multiple members of the incoming rookie class to make an immediate impact. In a broad sense, it was time for a shift toward younger, cheaper talent. But some young 49ers players got an opportunity last season when injuries hit last season, and a free agent departure is also opening up a bigger opportunity this year. Cornerback Renardo Green is in that category.
Pass catcher ranking fortifies how Vikings have set J.J. McCarthy up to succeed

4 days ago | thevikingage.com | Brad Berreman

As promised by head coach Kevin O'Connell after last year's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings focused on fortifying the trenches this offseason. A remodeling of the interior offensive line was completed by using their first-round pick on Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson. Of course that upgrading of the offensive line was done within the No. 1 focus of this offseason for the Vikings.
Radio host channels Raiders fans' sentiment about not trading for George Pickens

4 days ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

Las Vegas could have made a deal for George Pickens based on talent, but it's everything else that probably pushed them away. Most NFL fans knew this day was coming, but it finally came to fruition. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded star wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick and a swap of late-round picks in 2027. Pickens too often makes the franchise and fan base question if his talent is worth the trouble that he brings to the team.
Brock Bowers has a chance to take his rightful place in NFL TE hierarchy

4 days ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

Bowers had a record-setting rookie season, but room for improvement clears a path to even more impact in 2025. Despite having several other glaring needs, the Las Vegas Raiders surprised the league and took tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He silenced all doubters of the pick during his rookie campaign, as his 112 catches and 1,194 yards were the most by a rookie tight end in league history.
Fantasy ranking for Lions offense proves they won't really miss Ben Johnson

5 days ago | sidelionreport.com | Brad Berreman

The Lions have a new offensive coordinator, but the mode of operation will not change very much and that's a good thing for fantasy football. The two most notable offseason losses for the Detroit Lions this year were their coordinators, as Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn both made their inevitable move to a head coaching job. Johnson in particular became a hot head coaching candidate as the Lions became one of the best offenses in the NFL, and he's gone to the division rival Chicago Bears.
Fantasy ranking reflects massive upside potential for 49ers offense in 2025

5 days ago | ninernoise.com | Brad Berreman

Injuries and the struggles of the defense were the primary culprits for the San Francisco 49ers' 6-11 finish last season. The offense didn't score points like it did in 2023 (13th in the league), but it was fourth in the league in total yards (376.3 per game) despite having running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for a total of 11 games. The 49ers are flush with a mix of questions and potential as fantasy football managers take a look at the outlook for players in 2025.
4 sophomore breakout candidates for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025

6 days ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

These players could make a major leap in their second season. As expected, the new regime for the Las Vegas Raiders has shaped the roster in its image. Head coach Pete Carroll definitely has a type when it comes to certain positions, general manager John Spytek is on the same page and minority owner Tom Brady exerts his influence where he sees fit. But the rebuild in Las Vegas is not a one-year project, even though their 73-year-old coach may be somewhat in win-now mode.
PFF puts another level in play for 49ers' second-year guard in 2025

6 days ago | ninernoise.com | Brad Berreman

Amid all that went wrong for the San Francisco 49ers last season, Dominick Puni wound up being a massive find. He was not a projected starter entering training camp, but injuries to John Feliciano and Spencer Burford led to opportunity knocking and the 2024 third-round pick answered. It's an understatement to say Puni simply answered the call when opportunity struck last season.
Lions named a team that missed out on George Pickens trade (which they didn't)

6 days ago | sidelionreport.com | Brad Berreman

It's hard to regret not trading for a player who doesn't fit. On Wednesday morning, after rumors had percolated for awhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 fifth-round pick. A third-round pick next year lands as a reasonable cost to acquire a receiver of Pickens' talent level, with untapped upside (i.e. having a better quarterback) at 24 years old.