Open Field Report

Article by Antwon "Smitty" Smith I can't honestly say that there was about to be a shake up in Death Valley but Trevor Lawrence is now the starting QB for the Clemson Tigers, which means Kelly Bryant is now the back up. It immediately entered my mind, what now Kelly Bryant? Will you be a back up to finish your career or use your eligibility for one more season? Well the answer came pretty quickly and it was no surprise at all. Kelly Bryant will transfer, ending his 2018 season. It's the same old sad love song for the former Clemson QB as he sat behind championship QB DeShaun Watson for 2 seasons awaiting his chance in the bright lights. His chance came in 2017, but that seems so long ago as the starting nod was snatched from his hands. Trevor Lawrence has preformed well up to this point (600 pass yards, 9 touchdowns in 4 games) which made the decision tough for coach Sweeney. Bryant expressed his feelings in a long conversation with coach Dabo Sweeney aft

Article by Antwon "Smitty" Smith  Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is as hot as a pair of brakes on a Formula 1 race car, as he and the Chiefs have jumped out the Gate to a 2-0 start. Mahomes threw 6 touchdown passes Sunday in a 42-37 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. It gives him 10 touchdown passes in his first two games, which is a new NFL record. There are 3 players tied with 9, including the record holder Peyton Manning who threw 55 touchdown passes in 2013. Mahomes blazing start could mean only one thing, Andy Reid's gamble is paying off tremendously. The Chiefs traded veteran Alex Smith away this past off-season and put their future in Mahomes sooner rather than later, but who's complaining.....Right? The Chiefs offense seems like it may be a top 10 offense all season with the numbers they have put up the first two games. Tyreek Hill's speed and play making ability combined with Mahomes' arm strength could make them one of the more dang

Article by Antwon "Smitty" Smith  Josh Gordon's days in Cleveland are numbered and if Cleveland wants to get any value for they have time send him off ASAP. There are rumoured teams interested, but can they keep Gordon clean long enough to get the production that's he's capable of giving. His skill set is one of the best in the league and here are some teams that could really use his help right now: New York Jets 

Article by Antwon "Smitty" Smith  The Cleveland Browns and Josh Gordon with finally part ways after a turbulent 6 year relationship and at this point Gordon's career may be close to being done. Cleveland plans to release Gordon come Monday morning if they cannot find a trade partner.

Article by Antwon "Smitty" Smith The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough choice to make soon when it comes to running back Le'Veon Bell and his future with the organization. Bell is holding out looking for a new deal, but it seems like the Steelers organization have wiped their hands with the situation and may be planning to move on from Le'Veon. Bell will be an expensive item if he hits the open market, so interested teams better have their future pretty much sorted out. If Pittsburgh decides to trade the All-pro running back, here are five teams that should pick up the phone and try to strike a deal for Bell:

Article by Antwon "Smitty" Smith  The Cleveland Browns are rumored to be "heavily" weighing their options to make a deal for former defensive player of the year khalil1 Mack, but it could cost them the farm to make a deal. I think it would be a perfect fit if the following happen: