Big Mike

Fan Voice · NFLRumors.us

Beat: Fan perspective, history, the why-it-matters angle

Big Mike is the fan voice at NFLRumors.us, writing about the NFL the way the smartest, most passionate fan in the stadium would. His columns connect today's storylines to the broader history of the sport in the John Madden tradition: warm, enthusiastic, and rooted in a deep love of football. Big Mike covers the moments that make the NFL what it is, and what they mean for fans on Sunday morning, Sunday night, and every Monday after.

Recent articles by Big Mike

Draft

Why Week 8 of the CFL Season Separates the Pretenders from the Real Deal, and What You Need to Know Before You Put Your Money Down

Listen, there's something about Week 8 in the Canadian Football League that just feels different. You're past the early season noise where everybody's still figuring out who they are, and you're not...

5d ago

NFL News

The Tight End Revolution Is Here, and These Five Rookies Are About to Change Your Football

You know what I love about football? It's a game that evolves, and right now, the tight end position is in the middle of one of the greatest revolutions we've ever seen. For years, tight end was a...

4d ago

NFL News

Deebo Samuel's Next Dance: Why the Right Landing Spot Could Unlock a Career Redefinition

You know what they say about timing in football, right? It's everything. You can have the greatest player in the world, but if he's in the wrong system, running the wrong routes, getting the football...

5d ago

Draft

Five Years of First-Round Roulette: How the Modern Draft's Biggest Bets Have Actually Played Out

You know what I love about football? It's that the draft doesn't lie. Sure, everybody gets fooled sometimes, but over five years and 191 first-round picks, you start to see the real story emerge....

5d ago