Kelsey Kramer: BMR Author

Leadership and trust––these are two things, aside from raw talent of course, that every NFL quarterback must have in order to lead a successful offense. And in just his second season in the league, San Francisco 49ers’ Trey Lance has developed into a leader and gained the trust of his teammates––just in time to take over the

Quarterback Justin Fields, who started 10 games for the Chicago Bears last fall following Andy Dalton’s injury, finished his rookie campaign with an uninspiring 1,870 passing yards with a 58.9% completion rate. He also threw 10 interceptions compared to only 7 touchdowns. Now, entering just his second season at the helm, Fields is getting a

When the San Francisco 49ers traded up in the 2021 NFL Draft to draft North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance at No. 3 overall, it was clear they were planning for life after Jimmy Garoppolo.  In fact, NFL insider Ian Rapoport had said on multiple occasions since the draft that the Niners had plans to

Don’t be a sheep and sleep on the Detroit Lions this season. After a depressing 2021 campaign that ended with a 3-13-1 record, this new and improved Lions team is ready to rack up some wins come fall.  The Lions added a handful of help this summer but their “unicorn”, who is on tap to make

Nothing new here as the Carolina Panthers are still actively searching for their long-term QB answer. Sure, they drafted Matt Corral out of Ole Miss in the 2022 NFL Draft, however, he has at least a year to learn the ropes before he takes over as QB1.   That leaves the Panthers stuck with Sam Darnold

When Mac Jones was drafted as the last first-round quarterback taken in 2021, nobody expected him to finish the season as the best QB to come out of that class. But he did. Jones ended his rookie year as one of the winningest rookie quarterbacks in NFL history, passing for 3,801 yards, 22 touchdowns, and a

For the first time in what feels like ages, a QB battle will be going down at the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp this offseason. Head coach Mike Tomlin will have to choose between the veteran, Mitch Trubisky; the rookie kid, Kenny Pickett; or the four-year backup QB, Mason Rudolph ––whom, if we’re being honest, won’t

The Miami Dolphins are getting a fresh slate in 2022 under new head coach Mike McDaniel after divorcing Brian Flores back in January.  That’s also good news for third-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who seems to finally have the support system that he needs in the new coaching staff as he enters a make-it-or-break-it season.  Tua

Last season was a bumpy road for the Baltimore Ravens injuries plagued a handful of key players, including starting quarterback Lamar Jackson, and the team finished last in the AFC North with an 8-9 record.  Jackson, who won NFL MVP in 2019, played just 12 games in 2021 due to an illness against the Chicago

Last month the Atlanta Falcons added their projected future franchise quarterback to their roster after selecting Desmond Ridder with the 74th overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.  But is the Cincinnati product ready to fill the shoes left by 14-year Falcons starter Matt Ryan? That remains up in the air considering

The Atlanta Falcons’ roster will look a lot different for the 2022-2023 NFL season as the team enters a full-on rebuild year––however, we’re not supposed to call it that, according to the team’s GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith.  But after sending longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to Indianapolis, losing their No. 1 wideout

The 2022 NFL Draft has concluded and wide receiver Deebo Samuel is still in San Francisco, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to stay. Samuel is determined to find a new home, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler who gave an update on Sunday, May 1.  “I guess Odell Beckham Jr. is out here breaking news, saying

Deebo Samuel told ESPN’s Jeff Darlington on Wednesday, April 20th that he has “asked the 49ers to trade him” but did not go into any more detail than that. However, other reports say that he’s unhappy, not only with his contract deal but also with the way he’s utilized as both a running back and

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is out of a starting job in Cleveland after the team blindsided him and traded for Deshaun Watson in a blockbuster move last month.  Mayfield remains on the roster, behind Watson now, but the Browns can’t afford to pay both QBs especially after throwing in an arm and a leg for Watson. 

The Miami Dolphins will enter 2022 with a fresh head coach in Mike McDaniel after parting ways with Brian Flores back in January following his third season with the franchise. And while they may have a new coaching staff, they plan to keep the same quarterback at the helm: Tua Tagovailoa.  “I’m really excited moving forward

The Atlanta Falcons traded their longtime starting quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts this offseason and then picked up Marcus Mariota in free agency.  Whether or not Mariota starts for the Falcons in 2022 remains to be seen as the rebuilding franchise could select a rookie QB from the draft, but if that’s the

The quarterback-less Indianapolis Colts got a lot better earlier this month when they traded for Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan. In exchange for the four-time Pro Bowler, the Colts sent the Falcons a 2023 third-round NFL pick––making it quite the bargain deal.  Of course, Ryan may not be the younger thriving 2016 MVP QB that took Atlanta

Second-year Bengals starting quarterback, Joe Burrow, returned from both an ACL and MCL tear in his left knee in 2021 and lead his team to an AFC Championship for the first time in 33 years. Cincy also made its third-ever Super Bowl appearance but fell to the LA Rams 23-20.  Burrow entered the big game as

Jared Goff played a part in a blockbuster trade last year but could he be shipped off again?  The LA Rams traded Goff along with first-round NFL Draft picks in 2022 and 2023 to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford during the 2021 offseason. The end result seemed to be worth it as

After 17 years, there’s a chance that Packers fans may have seen the last of Aaron Rodgers in green and yellow as Rodgers spends the offseason deciding if he wants to return to Green Bay or not.  According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the veteran signal-caller is reportedly torn over where he wants to

The Houston Texans and quarterback Deshaun Watson are set to part ways via trade this off-season but where he might land remains a big question mark––especially considering the fact that he is still facing 20 civil lawsuits for sexual misconduct, which could delay any potential trade.  Nonetheless, people are still talking and possible trade scenarios

Russell Wilson’s time in Seattle could be coming to an end. According to several reports, including one from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Wilson is open to being traded. “Russ wants to know his options. I’m not saying he’s definitely going to go, but he wants to look around and see,” Rapoport said via Sports Illustrated.

It was presumed that Jimmy Garoppolo had played his last snap in San Francisco when the 49ers traded up nine spots with the Miami Dolphins to snag quarterback Trey Lance at No. 3 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.  Instead, Garoppolo entered the 2021 season as the team’s starter while Lance spent the season developing

The Matthew Stafford vs. Joe “Cool” Burrow matchup is still over a week away and while neither team has practiced yet, they each gave their first injury report ahead of the big kickoff on February 13.  Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, February 13, 2022 – 6:30 PM EST at SoFi Stadium  LA Rams

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers advanced to the second round of playoffs after crushing the Philadelphia Eagles, 31-15 on Sunday. Brady has now spent over a year of his life in playoff mode. The LA Rams did the same to the once upon a time perfect Arizona Cardinals by taking them down 34-11 on Monday

The San Francisco 49ers (10-7) and Dallas Cowboys (12-5) are set to go head to head in an NFC Wildcard showdown this Sunday. The two teams have not met in the post-season since 1994 when they played in the NFC Championship and the Niners defeated Dallas 38-28. And this with be the first that they

The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7-1) will cap off their regular season on Sunday when they take on the Baltimore Ravens (8-8) on the road. Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes are still, barely, alive after Week 17’s win over the Browns while the Ravens have nothing left to play for but a better first-round draft pick.  Can the Steelers

After falling to the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, the Carolina Panthers (5-11) face an even tougher task when they take on the Buccaneers (12-4) in Week 18. As for Tampa Bay, they enter the contest fresh off a close win over the New York Jets.  Can the Buccaneers keep things rollin’ against Carolina? 

Officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Buffalo Bills, the Atlanta Falcons (7-9) will top off the 2021 season against rival Saints (8-8) at home. It’s a different story for New Orleans who still have a chance at making the postseason after beating the Carolina Panthers.  Can the Saints keep their playoff hopes

The Denver Broncos (7-8) stay on the road for their Week 17 matchup against the Chargers (8-7) after losing to the Raiders in Vegas. Los Angeles is also coming off a disappointing loss, falling 41-29 to the Houston Texans.  Which team will bounce back? Below, we’ll take a look at the early NFL odds and best