Tim Crean

New York

Writer at ClutchPoints

#NFLDraft at @ClutchPointsApp | Formerly @cityzenpodcast | business inquiries: [email protected]

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Way-too-early 2026 NFL Mock Draft

3 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the dog days of the offseason are just getting started, so what better time to start looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Mock Draft!While the current NFL and college football seasons will take this 2026 NFL Mock Draft and flip it on its head multiple times between now and next April, it is a worthwhile exercise to start thinking about what player may come into the league and make a major difference in two seasons, and which teams will reap the benefits of that.
Way-too-early 2026 NFL Mock Draft

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Tim Crean

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NFL rumors: Rashod Bateman explored trade prior to Ravens contract extension

3 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman signed a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension with $20 million guaranteed this offseason. However, reports are now that the Ravens' pass catcher actually looked into trade opportunities ahead of signing the deal. “What led to his contract extension is that he was almost traded during this offseason,” ESPN's Jeremy Fowler told the NFL Live crew.
Giants DC shares hilarious 'pirate' analogy with defense

3 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

The New York Giants are trying to rebound from a brutal 3-14 season, and the defense taking a step up in 2025 is a large part of that. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen knows this, and he wants his D to be “pirates” this season, and the Giants DC recently told his squad. “You'll hear our guys say it. I say it ad nauseum: ‘Be a damn pirate,'” Bowen said Thursday, per NFL.com. “We got to find ways to get the ball. And, again, you get what you emphasize.
Cowboys 2025 Draft pick shows WNBA support at Wings-Sparks

3 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

The Dallas Wings lost 93-79 Friday night to the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup. Despite taking the L and dropping to 1-8 on the season, there is some buzz around the team, thanks to 2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. And one of the ways you can tell is by looking at who is at the game, and this contest included Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Tyler Booker.
NCAA conference commissioners applaud House settlement that 'prioritizes fairness'

3 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

Now that a federal judge has approved the House settlement, clearing the way for colleges to pay student-athletes directly, the commissioners of the Power Five athletic conferences are applauding the decision. This is, of course, the height of irony as the organizations they run and are a part of are the entities that were being sued in the House vs. NCAA lawsuit.
Full Buffalo Bills game-by-game predictions after 2025 NFL schedule release

1 month ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

The Buffalo Bills 2025 NFL schedule is out, and we now know when and where Josh Allen and company will play on their quest to finally get over the hump and take the franchise back to the Super Bowl. With that in mind, let’s go through our Bills game-by-game predictions following the 2025 NFL schedule release. Week 1 vs. Baltimore RavensSun. Sept. 7, 8:20 p.m. NBCThe season opener is a rematch of arguably the best game of the 2024 NFL season as the Bills take on the Ravens in Buffalo.
NFL rumors: Texans, Browns the reason 2025 NFL Draft second-round picks aren't signing

1 month ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

It's often said that NFL draft second-round picks are the best value in draft classes. They represent almost as much potential and upside as first-round selections without the big contracts. However, after the 2025 NFL Draft, many second-rounders remain unsigned, and that could be because the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns gave their second-round selections history-making contracts.
Colts apologizes to Tyreek Hill for 'insensitive' schedule release video

1 month ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

The 2025 NFL schedule release is a big day in the football world. Teams' social media departments go all out trying to one-up each other to create the funniest, most viral schedule release videos. That's where some get into trouble, though. For example, the Indianapolis Colts had to take down their schedule release video for (they say) several reasons, including an “insensitive” joke about Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
Buffalo Bills' best rookie sleeper to make impact in 2025 NFL season

1 month ago | clutchpoints.com | Tim Crean |Nish Patel

The Buffalo Bills brought in nine players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and several will likely make an impact this season. The most likely candidates to make some noise this year are first- and second-round picks Maxwell Hairston and T.J. Sanders. However, sixth-round pick Dorian Strong is the rookie sleeper who could surprise Bills Mafia. CB Dorian Strong is the Bills rookie sleeper to watchIn 2022, just like in 2025, the Bills used their first-round pick on a cornerback.