EXPOSED: THE HIDDEN TRADE VALUE OF TANNER MCKEE AHEAD OF THE WASHINGTON FINALE
Tanner McKee starts for the Eagles in Week 18. Discover why this could be his final game in Philly and his massive trade value.
A lot of Eagles fans will be glued to the screen for Week 18 against Washington. Sure, the playoff stakes matter, but there’s something else at play—one reserve might be suiting up for Philly for the last time.
Even though the Eagles are still in the hunt for that number-two seed, Nick Sirianni isn’t taking any chances. He’s resting the starters, keeping them fresh for the playoffs. So, you’ll see plenty of backups on the field.
But honestly, all eyes are on one guy: backup quarterback Tanner McKee. He’s stepping in for Jalen Hurts, and this game could mean everything for him—and maybe for the Eagles’ future, too.
Back when the Eagles grabbed McKee out of Stanford in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, nobody expected much. Just another backup, right? But after what he’s shown in 2024, it’s clear he belongs in the NFL.
Last year, Hurts and Kenny Pickett both got hurt late in the season, so McKee finally got his shot. He made his first start in Week 18 against the Giants. Before that, he came in against Dallas in Week 17 and threw two touchdowns in the second half to steal a win. Then he did it again in the season finale, tossing two more scores to beat the Giants with the backups.
In those two games, McKee was sharp—66.7% completion rate, 323 yards, four touchdowns, and zero picks. That was enough for Howie Roseman to send Pickett packing to Cleveland and tell McKee he was sticking around as the backup.
McKee hurt his finger early this season, so he didn’t start the year as Hurts’ backup. Still, he’s seen action in three games, completing all three of his passes for 33 yards—all during that blowout win over the Raiders.
Now, this game against Washington is huge for McKee. If he lights it up as he did against the Giants, teams will be calling Roseman, looking to trade for him. That could mean a nice draft pick for the Eagles—more ammo for trades, or just a shot at a promising young player.
Eagles fans will be rooting hard for McKee. Just don’t blink—you might be watching his last snaps in a Philly uniform.
KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND
Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.
Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.
Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.
Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.
He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”
This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.
Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.
So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.
MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING
Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.
The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.
Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.
Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.
Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.
So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.
If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.
LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.
Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.