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Note: An original version of this article appeared over at our friends at BellyUp Sports. Read more of their stuff here. Former first-round pick and New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry underwent ankle surgery this past Thursday. The Injury occurred last Saturday when his ankle got wrapped up underneath Bears linebacker Nicholas Morrow with a […]

Everybody Loves A Long Shot We’ve talked a lot about narratives already this preseason. You know, those stories that fill up 8-hour pregame shows on Sundays, turn the endless grist mill that is the NFL hype machine, and end up making the best memes throughout a long 17-game season. One of the biggest stories, which […]

Note: An original version of this article appeared over at our friends at BellyUp Sports. Read more of their stuff here. For Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kellen Mond, the stakes could not have been higher. After a 2021 season spent in Mike Zimmer’s doghouse and lackluster training camp performances, his future with the Vikings was very doubtful. But the young man from Texas […]

Who’s the MAN? Are you the MAN? Probably not, because you’re a person and not a narrative, but who knows? At The Poolside, a MAN is the “Most Absurd Narrative.” As football fans, we know nothing gets eyes on games better than a juicy narrative (other than betting, of course). Is it a player’s “revenge […]

As any football fan knows, game day is a serious affair. Players spend hours preparing their bodies and minds for the task. NFL football players are some of the biggest superstars in the world, and as such, they have some pretty strange rituals when preparing for their big games. While some might see these rituals […]

In the NFL, there is no shortage of talented wide receivers. But few players have the unique combination of speed, agility, and strength that Jerry Jeudy possesses. His ability to create separation and make contested catches has drawn comparisons to some of the greatest receivers in NFL history. With Jeudy’s rare blend of physical tools […]