Brandon Thornton

Brandon Thornton

Joined: Jul 3, 2016

Brandon has been following his passion of writing about the NFL since 2016, writing for and managing various sites on the FanSided platform since then. Now, to ring an end to 2024 he's come back home as a contributor for Insidetheiggles, covering the team he's been a lifelong fan of. He specializes and has an expertise in NFL (and sports) history to an almost concerning level, which shines through in his work. Featured in various sites such as Bleacher Report, and as a bonus, the hearts of many.

New York Jets, Penei Sewell (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

New York Jets: Penei Sewell is the smartest option in the 2021 NFL Draft

Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen deserves NFL MVP votes

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 24: Sam Mustipher #67 of the Chicago Bears snaps the ball during the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Young Notre Dame offensive linemen deserve some shine

Chicago Bears (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Quarterback isn’t the only thing that needs fixing

Las Vegas Raiders (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: Final stretch will show what team is made of

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Anthony Lynn of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the first half against the New England Patriots at SoFi Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers have officially reached time for a regime change

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Head Coach Anthony Lynn of the Los Angeles Chargers prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers have become parody of themselves

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders is stripped of the ball during their NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders dangerously close to history repeating itself

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 22: The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during warmups before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 35-31. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders need to be taken seriously as AFC contenders

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: Nelson Agholor #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a third quarter touchdown catch in front Nasir Adderley #24 of the Los Angeles Chargers of at SoFi Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nelson Agholor is the Raiders latest castoff success story

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders: Derek Carr and offense send message with win

Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Herbert (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert deserves chance to become a franchise quarterback

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders sets to pass against the Denver Broncos during a game at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: 3 Reasons Derek Carr is facing his last chance

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Bryan Edwards #89 of the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half during their game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: Bryan Edwards turning heads in training camp

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 22: Head Coach Tom Flores of the Los Angeles Raiders gets carried off the field after they defeated the Washington Redskins 38-9 in Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Raiders: Shut down the Hall of Fame if Tom Flores misses out again

Chicago Bears, Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears must stick to 100-year old gameplan to thrive