Russell S. Baxter

Russell S. Baxter

Joined: Jun 27, 2014

NFL Writer for FanSided, NFL Spin Zone, Full Press Coverage and Jets X-Factor. Supporter to Our Turf Football and ex-Nerd Bowler on Good Morning Football. 22 years at ESPN and former writer for CBS Thursday Night Football. Lots of Radio, plenty of television, always lots to do and loving every minute of it. Stay tuned!

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Former Denver Broncos running back and hall of fame inductee Terrell Davis stands on the field with his family during a ceremony to recognize the former player before a game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

10 best Georgia alumni in NFL history

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr (15) looks downfield during Super Bowl I, a 35-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by James Flores/Getty Images)

10 best Alabama alumni in NFL history

TAMPA BAY, FL - OCTOBER 2, 1994: Barry Sanders

30 greatest players to never win a Super Bowl

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 15, 1964: Runningback Jim Brown #32 of the Cleveland Browns awaits the next series of plays for the offense during a game on November 15, 1964 against the Detroit Lions at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Also pictured for the Bowns include Frank Ryan #13 and Clifton McNeil #85. 64-71385 (Photo by: Herman Seid Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

20 best running back seasons in NFL history

ANAHEIM, CA: Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers circa 1984 drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Owen Shaw/Getty Images)

Best NFL player from each state

PALO ALTO, CA - JANUARY 20: Joe Montana

20 best quarterback seasons in NFL history

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 14: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers lines up before a play during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on January 14, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

3 NFL playoff teams who won’t return to the postseason in 2023

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talk with referee John Hussey (35) during their football game Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game was suspended in the fourth quarter following an injury to New England Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden (7).Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

3 Packers who locked up roster spot in preseason Week 2, one cut candidate on the brink

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his players practicing on during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 16, 2023, in Ashwaubenon, Wis.

Patriots: Mac Jones takes ownership of practice mistake that led to Bill Belichick earful

Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) jokes with umpire Barry Anderson (20) during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a Week 14 NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens address biggest question mark with former No. 1 pick

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 24: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the start of the game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Giants 27-24. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Projecting Justin Jefferson’s stats in 2023: Can he get any better?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - FEBRUARY 15: Kansas City Chiefs players celebrate on stage during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory parade on February 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

2023 NFL Power Rankings after NFL Draft: What the league looks like right now

Jul 28, 2023; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladukun (6) and quarterback Shane Buechele (12) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (9) arrive prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

3 Chiefs who earned a roster spot in preseason Week 1, and one on verge of being cut

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 11: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers smiles prior to a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

3 Steelers who earned a roster spot in preseason Week 1, and one on verge of being cut

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 03: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during Training Camp at Miller Electric Center on August 03, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Doug Pederson hypes up Jaguars season in already-crowded AFC

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: Shelby Harris #93 of the Seattle Seahawks in action during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field on November 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Browns finish turning weakness into a strength with latest roster move