Charlie Joy

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Charlie Joy

Sports journalist (BA) with a keen interest in contact.

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  • NFL Draft 2026: Breaking Down Picks 23-32

    NFL Draft 2026: Breaking Down Picks 23-32

    NFL Draft 2026 picks 23-32 delivered drama and boom-or-bust talent — here is every selection from the final ten picks of round one broken down....

    Charlie Joy
  • Film Study: What Makes an Elite NFL Wide Receiver

    Film Study: What Makes an Elite NFL Wide Receiver

    Breaking down the five key traits that separate elite NFL wide receivers from the rest, from route running to football IQ....

    Charlie Joy
  • The NFL in London: Soft Power or Cultural Expansion?

    The NFL in London: Soft Power or Cultural Expansion?

    The NFL in London has evolved from novelty to cultural phenomenon, raising questions about soft power and the future of American football in the ...

    Charlie Joy
  • Does the NFL have a subtle racial bias in commentary?

    Does the NFL have a subtle racial bias in commentary?

    NFL commentary reveals subtle racial biases in how Black and white players are described, shaping fan perception and impacting careers beyond the...

    Charlie Joy
  • Justin Jefferson's NFL career: Rookie sensation to star

    Justin Jefferson's NFL career: Rookie sensation to star

    Justin Jefferson burst onto the NFL scene with the Minnesota Vikings in 2020 and has since cemented his legacy as one of football's elite wide receivers....

    Charlie Joy
  • Is the Kyler Murray signing a stroke of Vikings GM genius?

    Is the Kyler Murray signing a stroke of Vikings GM genius?

    Kyler Murray joins the Minnesota Vikings on a league minimum deal after being released by Arizona. Will Kevin O'Connell unlock his elite potential?....

    Charlie Joy
  • NFC North 2026 way-too-early power rankings for every team

    NFC North 2026 way-too-early power rankings for every team

    The NFC North features the Packers, Lions, Bears, and Vikings. Here are the way-too-early power rankings for the 2026 NFL season....

    Charlie Joy
  • The NFL and How it Responds to Political Discourse

    The NFL and How it Responds to Political Discourse

    The NFL is one of the biggest sports leagues in not just the United States but also the world, and it has serious buying power in popular culture. It's responses to conflict have always been...

    Charlie Joy
  • The ties between the NFL and feminism, an International Women's day Special

    The ties between the NFL and feminism, an International Women's day Special

    The NFL is a male dominated industry however it has made some strides in recent years to change that lets take a look at the history within the league....

    Charlie Joy
  • The History of Politics and The NFL

    The History of Politics and The NFL

    The concept of the NFL being separate is an opinion held by people who do not know the history of the National Football League....

    Charlie Joy
  • Bad Bunny Vs The Far-Right, A Testament to Freedom

    Bad Bunny Vs The Far-Right, A Testament to Freedom

    As anti-ice protests swept the United states of America all eyes turned to the Super Bowl as Puerto Rico born super star Bad Bunny took the stage...

    Charlie Joy
  • How does Harrison Smiths career shape out?

    How does Harrison Smiths career shape out?

    In 2012 Harrison Smith was drafted to the Minnesota Vikings with 29th overall pick of the NFL draft, and on that day a legend of was created....

    Charlie Joy
  • Looking back at the last 5 Super Bowls

    Looking back at the last 5 Super Bowls

    Biggest game in America is right round the corner so it seems only right to have a look back at the last 5 years of Super Bowls....

    Charlie Joy
  • Top 3 Defensive Lines 2025/26 Season

    Top 3 Defensive Lines 2025/26 Season

    The old adage "defence wins championships" rings true this season as defences have well and truly run the show, so lets break down the best defensive lines this...

    Charlie Joy
  • Has Caleb Williams Proved the Haters Wrong?

    Has Caleb Williams Proved the Haters Wrong?

    The 2024 first over all draft pick and Hiesman winner has always had his haters, his flamboiant personallity and playing with his heart on his sl...

    Charlie Joy
  • Broncos' Turn to Stidham Following Playoff Blunder

    Broncos' Turn to Stidham Following Playoff Blunder

    Following a dramatic win over the Buffalo Bills the Broncos made a fatal error as team talisman Bo Knix goes down with an ankle injury....

    Charlie Joy
  • Top 3 Landing Spots ForBrian Flores

    Top 3 Landing Spots ForBrian Flores

    Ex-Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has been the talk of the NFL after multiple stellar seasons governing one of the best defences in the NFL, in the Minnesota Vikings...

    Charlie Joy
  • Steelers' Move on From Mike Tomlin

    Steelers' Move on From Mike Tomlin

    NFL main stay Mike Tomlin has elected to part ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a stellar 19 season stint, his reign as only the third Steelers' coach com...

    Charlie Joy
  • Top 4 Free Agents going into 2026

    Top 4 Free Agents going into 2026

    As the NFL season draws to a close the contracts of some serious athletes will be coming to a close so lets break it down....

    Charlie Joy
  • Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders match report

    Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders match report

    Dan Quinn’s Commanders were looking to get right following back to back overtime defeats. Kevin O’Connell’s Minnesota Vikings were more than up f...

    Charlie Joy
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