After taking tons of flak for his thoughts on which 2017 playoff teams won't make it back, a more optimistic Will Brinson is joined by former Steeler Bryant McFadden to predict which teams that missed a year ago will make the playoffs this time. Two teams stand out.

There's a lull in the NFL after minicamps end and it runs through the Fourth of July. But today's the 11th and it's time to get crackin'. There's unfinished financial business and our former agent Joel Corry breaks it all down, beginning with Aaron Rodgers' extension.

After the Bills running back's estranged girlfriend was allegedly beaten, Georgia authorities and the NFL are investigating an invasion at a home owned by McCoy in the Atlanta suburbs, where she reportedly had been living. McCoy has denied any involvement.

We didn't get Brown a birthday gift because he says he doesn't 'pay attention' to little things like his age. But there is one thing worth paying attention to: On the star Steeler's 30th birthday, his stats are similar to Jerry Rice's at the same age. Check it out here.

The sale of the Panthers to David Tepper has closed, but the statue of former owner Jerry Richardson stands. Richardson gave up the team following allegations of workplace misconduct, but Tepper said he's 'contractually obligated to keep that statue as is.'

Jordan Howard has rushed for the third-most yards since he entered the league as a fifth-round pick in 2016, but catching passes is another story. Drops have blemished an otherwise amazing start to his career, but the Bears RB has made a vow to fix that, which you can read about here.