NFL news, 5/24: Should the Chargers re-sign Antonio Gates?

With NFL OTAs getting to their start around the NFL, the 2018 regular season is creeping closer. While it’s a slow time for NFL fans and media members, there is still content to be put out. Let’s take a look at what the rest of the SB Nation NFL network is putting together.

NFL teams are making a terrible mistake at the goal line | SBNation

This is a very interesting read on what NFL teams should be doing at the goal line and the mistakes that they are currently making.

Here’s everything you need to know about what happened at the NFL’s 2018 spring league meeting | SBNation

Out of everything that came out of the spring league meeting, the new kickoff rule seems very intriguing.

Sam Bradford can be a bridge to somewhere for the Arizona Cardinals | Revenge of the Birds

This is exactly what the Cardinals need to do next season. Start Sam Bradford for a season and let Josh Rosen sit behind him and learn. The only problem is that it is likely Bradford won’t be able to stay healthy.

Ravens running back stable looks strong as they head into 2018 | Baltimore Beatdown

This is the strongest the Ravens’ backfield has looked since they had Ray Rice in his prime.

Cliff Avril: Some Seahawks questioned Pete Carroll following Super Bowl play | Field Gulls

I am not surprised that Cliff Avril said this. The entire NFL questioned that play at the goal line and it would be very hard for me to believe that the entire team didn't as well.

Should the Los Angeles Chargers Re-Sign Antonio Gates? | Bolts from the Blue

After the loss of Hunter Henry to a torn ACL, this sounds like a no brainer. I’m sure there are younger options out there but Gates and Rivers have been great for years together.

Steelers sign third round pick Mason Rudolph to rookie contract | Behind the Steel Curtain

In my opinion, Rudolph will be a great quarterback in the NFL. After a couple of years behind Ben Roethlisberger, he will be ready to step in and be the Steelers’ next franchise quarterback.

Packers, Marcedes Lewis expected to meet this week, per report | Acme Packing Company

Mercedes Lewis could be a terrific fit along side new-Packer Jimmy Graham. Green Bay would boast the best tight end duo in the NFL.

Anthony Barr absent from Vikings OTAs | Daily Norseman

It is unknown whether his absence is contact related but if it is, I believe Barr deserves to be paid.