NFL OTAs have opened up leaguewide, giving us a glimpse into what teams think of their newly-drafted rookies. Every head coach or general manager has glowing reviews on rookies when there’s a hot microphone around, so measuring action over talk is paramount. Geno Smith Authentic Jersey The Browns will hope for one of two outcomes […]
Month: May 2018
Seahawks owner donates $1 million to gun-control efforts in Washington
Seahawks owner Paul Allen is offering up more than thoughts and prayers. According to Liz Matthews of USA TODAY, the Microsoft co-founder has donated $1 million to a campaign trying to raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 in Washington. The latest donation went to support Initiative 1639, which supporters say […]
Brentson Buckner wants Gerald McCoy to make another leap with mental game
Gerald McCoy has proven to be one of the most consistent and productive defensive tackles in the NFL since being selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kyle Lowry Authentic Jersey McCoy has posted at least five sacks in each of the last six seasons for the […]
Smith pitches Marlins over newcomer Bautista, Mets 5-1
A few more starts like this and Caleb Smith might start getting a lot more attention. The six-time All-Star hit a double in his first at-bat in a 5-1 loss to Miami on Tuesday night. Bautista drew a nice cheer from the sparse crowd on a rainy evening and plenty of high-fives from his new […]
Giants’ position battle to watch after rookie camp
Limited Youth Ryan Getzlaf Jersey The Giants have taken the approach of experienced stockpiling cornerbacks in hopes of hitting on a couple of fliers. Behind starters Eli Apple and Janoris Jenkins and backups Donte Deayon and Joe Schobert Youth jersey Brandon Dixon, the Giants have added William Gay, Curtis Riley, Teddy Williams, B.W. Webb and […]
Terence Newman re-signs with Vikings
The Vikings added depth at cornerback, re-signing Terence Newman. Newman entered the league in 2003, in the same draft class with Jason Witten. While Witten, a third-round pick of the Cowboys, is contemplating his future, Newman, the Cowboys’ first-round pick that year, has decided to play a 16th season. Absolutely it is, Ballard said in […]
Roquan Smith recovers most items after robbery
Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith provided good news Wednesday morning. Smith, the victim of theft over the past weekend in Athens, Ga., said in a video posted on his Twitter page that a majority of his personal belongings were recovered and returned to his possession. The Athens-Clarke County police department confirmed Wednesday morning with NFL.com […]
Report: Stephen Ross initially wasn’t on board with Minkah Fitzpatrick pick
Elite Nate Thurmond Jersey Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wasn’t initially on board with his team taking Minkah Fitzpatrick with the 11th overall pick, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports. Instead, Ross wanted the Dolphins to trade back in order to acquire more picks and to save money on the first-rounder, per Volin. Really, the […]
NFL denies Mike James鈥?request to use marijuana as a painkiller
Free agent running back Mike James has tried and failed to persuade the NFL to allow him to use marijuana as a painkiller. James, a 2013 sixth-round pick of the Buccaneers who also has played for the Lions, may be done playing in the NFL, as he was mostly a fringe player. But he hopes […]
Josh McDaniels “very happy” with decision to stay, wants to be head coach again
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was 99 percent of the way to becoming the Colts head coach early this offseason, but he backed away at the last minute and opted to remain in his current job. Assuming Belichick doesn’t decide to end his run, next offseason will provide insight into whether other teams are interested […]