ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Year after year, the Denver Broncos have wandered the special teams wilderness in search of a successful returner with little to show for their effort. In fact, their hopes to flip the field in the third phase of the game have become a first-rate problem. Long-time NFL writer/columnist Rick Gosselin compiles special
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears used their top two draft picks last month to remake a unit that desperately needed change. Chicago’s secondary was among the NFL’s worst in 2021. The Bears ranked last in passer rating allowed (103.3) and gave up the second-most yards per pass attempt (7.6). They finished with the
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich are among more than 60 diverse head coach and general manager candidates slated to attend the inaugural coach and front office accelerator program next week at the NFL spring meetings in Atlanta. Each NFL team nominated at least one candidate
Michael Vick, the once-dynamic NFL quarterback whose involvement in a dogfighting ring paused a breathtaking career in its prime, has agreed to come out of retirement to join startup league Fan Controlled Football, a source told Reuters on Friday. Vick, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2001 NFL draft and who last suited
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll doesn’t want Daniel Jones holding back. Instead, he’s promoting a more aggressive approach that encourages his new quarterback to get out on the field and sling the ball around without hesitation or fear of a mistake. Especially in practice. “Yeah, look, we want to make sure we protect the
Experiencing a sporting event in person provides a different experience for attendants compared to watching it from home. From the stadium food to the crowd’s rambunctious energy, spectating a contest from the stands has considerable perks. Another benefit is that you could bump into a celebrity as you take in the action. 2 Related Celebrities
May 16, 2022 NFL NationESPN While the long-term story of the 2022 NFL draft will be how the draftees pan out years from now, this version of the NFL Power Rankings is taking more of an immediate approach. Instead of breaking down the rookies (there will be plenty of time for that), we picked veterans
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals started the current phase of offseason workouts with knowledge they didn’t have last spring. This time a year ago, the last-place team in the AFC North was trying to find its way back into playoff contention. By the end of the season, the Bengals were a possession or two away
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles took a big step in filling out their secondary, agreeing to a one-year contract with cornerback James Bradberry, the team announced Wednesday. The deal will pay him $7.5 million, including $7.25 million guaranteed, and has another $2.5 million in upside, bringing the total possible value of the deal to $10 million,
Experiencing a sporting event in person provides a different experience for attendants compared to watching it from home. From the stadium food to the crowd’s rambunctious energy, spectating a contest from the stands has considerable perks. Another benefit is that you could bump into a celebrity as you take in the action. 2 Related Celebrities
If you’re seeking a one-stop shop for updated 2022 fantasy football rankings and cheat sheets throughout the summer, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you will find them for PPR (point per reception) and non-PPR formats, as well as dynasty leagues. PPR positional cheat sheet One sheet with players broken down by position, including
GREEN BAY, Wis. — It was never a question of if the Green Bay Packers were going to sign All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander to a contract extension. It was only a matter of when and for how much. It happened on Monday, and it included a defensive-back-record signing bonus of $30 million as part of
Starting next year, the XFL will have all its regular-season games and playoffs air on ESPN and other networks owned by The Walt Disney Company as part of a multiyear agreement, it was announced Tuesday. Beginning in February 2023 and continuing through the spring, 40 regular-season XFL games, two playoff semifinals and a title game
ASHBURN, Va. — A few minutes before the Washington Commanders‘ rookie practice on May 6, coach Ron Rivera provided a quick assessment of this group for the assembled media. He rattled off first impressions of each draft pick, sounding like someone who would like to fast-forward to August. “It’s an exciting group,” he said. “[However]
EAGAN, Minnesota — The Minnesota Vikings continued their shift toward an analytics-driven front office Monday, hiring Demitrius Washington to the newly created position of vice president of football operations. Washington worked for seven seasons in the San Francisco 49ers‘ research and development department, five of which he spent alongside current Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
KENNER, La. – Chances are, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was just having a little fun on social media Sunday night when he threw out the phrase “I may play football again” while responding to a report about his broadcasting future. But when you are one of the most prolific and competitive quarterbacks
New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen says a cryptic tweet by Drew Brees, who hinted at a possible return to football, was likely “made in jest.” Brees created a social media stir Sunday night when, as part of a tweet to address “speculation” about his future, he said he “may play football again.” Brees, 43,
TORONTO — Three Canadian Football League teams canceled their opening training-camp practices Sunday, a day after the league and players’ union broke off negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. The Montreal Alouettes, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts canceled practices, with more teams expected to follow suit. The previous CBA expired at midnight, with the
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