List/Grid Monthly Archives: June 2017
3 players the 49ers should trade before Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers are going through a major roster overhaul this offseason, which opens up the door for trade possibilities before the start of the 2017 season. Here are…
An underrated skill of Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett? Getting out of the way
But one NFL analyst recently praised Garrett for being willing to do something that some coaches don’t have enough faith to do… Getting out of the way and letting their…
Fun, newsy, interesting, emotional and weird: The best Cowboys tweets from 2017
The Dallas Cowboys. Three words that can set the Twitter world abuzz. Seems there’s always something going on with the boys in silver and blue that needs to be addressed in…
Bears players claim they’re ready for the playoffs
Some Chicago Bears players, including rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky, have made claims they believe they will make the playoffs this upcoming season. Powered by WPeMatico
Most impressive pick in Raiders elite 2014 draft isn’t Khalil Mack or Derek Carr
What a draft the Raiders had in 2014. They got Khalil Mack who was last year’s Defensive Player of the Year and Derek Carr who led the team to a…
Colts use Zach Orr’s visit for information-gathering
The Colts have an obvious need at linebacker, and Zach Orr visited Indianapolis on Friday. That doesn’t mean the Colts have intentions of signing Orr. According to Stephen Holder of…
Need to Know:The Redskins week that was—Who’s up and down, surprising Davis stat
Here is what you need to know on this Saturday, July 1, 26 days before the Washington Redskins start training camp in Richmond on July 27. Three Redskins who are up,…
Does Chad Kelly think he could be 2017’s Dak Prescott?
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Chad Kelly talks with the “NFL Total Access” crew about how his wrist is recovering from injury, competing with the other Broncos quarterbacks and what advice…
Charley Casserly responds to a Dallas sportscaster’s disdain for comparing current Cowboys’ O-line to Redskins
Newy Scruggs unleashed a whopper of a take on it being disrespectful to the Cowboys to compare the current Cowboys’ offensive line to The Hogs. Well, Charley Casserly has had enough of…
Raiders Sign G Gabe Jackson To Five-Year Extension
Guard Gabe Jackson ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have signed G Gabe Jackson to a five-year contract extension through 2022, the club announced Friday. The Raiders originally drafted Jackson…
Are offensive line and run game dire enough to keep Seahawks out of Super Bowl race?
The “NFL Total Access” crew discuss if the Seattle Seahawks offense line and run game dire enough to keep them out of Super Bowl contention. Powered by WPeMatico
Status report: Kyle Rudolph updates fans on Teddy Bridgewater’s rehab
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph joins NFL Total Access to discuss his performance in 2016 and what the Vikings will do in the upcoming season. Powered by WPeMatico
Cowboys “excited” about rookie receiver Noah Brown
It’s been “Switzer! Switzer! Switzer!” since the Cowboys drafted receiver Ryan Switzer in the fourth round with plans to make him a significant part of their offense. But the Cowboys…
NFL Network will show high school players’ college announcements
NFL Network is officially a cog in the college football recruiting machine. The network has confirmed what high school star Ja’Marr Chase said today: On Monday, NFL Network will televise…
Ravens’ Darren Waller suspended at least a year for violating NFL’s substance abuse policy
Ravens tight end Darren Waller has been suspended at least a year without pay after violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy for the second time in as many seasons, the league…
‘Real Live’: Free-agent and free speech
Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, remains a free agent after controversy on the field. Powered by WPeMatico
Mitchell Trubisky says he won’t hold out, trusting a deal will get done
Mitchell Trubisky insists he won’t hold out. The Bears quarterback, the highest-remaining unsigned draft pick, vows to have a contract in time to report to training camp with the team…
Deal pending, Steelers’ Bell says he’s healthy
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate Follow on Twitter Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is…
Hey, Dave Gettleman, don’t botch end game with Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis
Dave Gettleman has turned the exit interview into a melodrama during his four-plus years as the Carolina Panthers’ general manager. To paraphrase Night Ranger – and why wouldn’t you paraphrase…
49ers Twitter Mailbag: Fantasy Football options and breakout players
49ers Twitter Mailbag: Fantasy Football options and breakout players Powered by WPeMatico
Raiders.com Mailbag: Rookies To Watch, Position Battles To Keep An Eye On At Training Camp
Raider Nation, it’s been a while. Even though it seems like the 2016 season just wrapped up at NRG Stadium in Houston, we’re now less than a month away from…
Cowboys fan facing death penalty for double murder shows up to sentencing in Tony Romo jersey
There’s a point where Dallas Cowboys fandom goes a little bit too far. And we’re there. Thomas Randolph, a Las Vegas man convicted of hiring a hitman to kill his…
NFL, DirecTV Defeat ‘Sunday Ticket’ Lawsuit
DirecTV and the NFL are dancing in the legal endzone after a California federal court dismissed a nationwide class-action lawsuit over Sunday Ticket. Both commercial and residential fans had accused…
Jarvis Landry plans to unseat Tom Brady in Florida
Jarvis Landry was surprised to hear Tom Brady has the best-selling jersey in the state of Florida, but the Dolphins receiver vows to pass the Patriots quarterback soon. “You know…
Former Packers TE Mitchell Henry dies at 24
GREEN BAY – Former Packers tight end Mitchell Henry died Friday morning after a seven-month battle with leukemia. He was 24 years old. Henry signed with the Packers as an…
20 Questions: Which Cowboys Player Will Earn His First Pro Bowl in 2017?
The offseason practices are in the rearview mirror as the Cowboys are heading towards training camp, which begins on July 24 in Oxnard, Calif. That’s usually the place where many…
49ers Live Update: How Players Are Spending Summer
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LOOK: This hardcore Falcons fan put the team logo on his tooth
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — A new Falcons season on the horizon has fans starting to get in the spirit. And why not? The defending NFC champions return virtually all of…
DeMarcus Ware: Von Miller would text me at 2 a.m. and I’d tell him to go to sleep
Former NFL linebacker DeMarcus Ware stops by the “Rich Eisen Show” and talks about mentoring Broncos linebacker Von Miller, which Ware says probably made Miller ‘hate’ him at first. Powered…
Mitchell Trubisky supports Mike Glennon as Bears starting QB
Mitchell Trubisky is saying all the right things before training camp, declaring Mike Glennon the Bears starting quarterback. “Mike’s a great dude,” Trubisky said on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Friday….
Evaluating the Cornerbacks with DB Coach Ron Milus
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be checking in with the Chargers’ position coaches and coordinators to get the inside scoop. We continue with DB Coach Ron Milus. More Evaluations: Ken…
A question facing NaVorro Bowman in 49ers new scheme
The 49ers aren’t guaranteeing anything for NaVorro Bowman, even though winning a starting job seems like a formality for the four-time All-Pro – if he’s healthy. Bowman, of course, is…
Brian Baldinger Previews the 49ers 2017 Season
Brian Baldinger Previews the 49ers 2017 Season Powered by WPeMatico
Free agent defensive backs can make big Year 1 impact, but receivers are a mixed bag
Every offseason, teams desperate to upgrade their rosters turn to free agency for answers. And those answers come at a premium, which predictably leads to fans and media predicting that…
U-M’s athletic Jon Runyan Jr. making his case at offensive tackle
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh thrives on competition and anytime he can put his players in that situation he’ll figure it out. That’s how the idea of the Michigan football…
Redskins 2017 Season Preview: Minnesota Vikings, Week 10
As the Washington Redskins get closer to the start of another season, Redskins.com will preview all 16 of the team’s regular season games. Today is the Week 10 matchup with…
Arik Armstead, Solomon Thomas and Trent Brown attend Von Miller’s pass rush summit
A trio of San Francisco 49ers players took part in a recent pass rush summit held by the Denver Broncos five-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von…
Packers DL arrested for drunk driving in Hawaii on his birthday: ‘I know I’m drunk’
The dregs of the offseason are slow for NFL news, but it’s the most dangerous time of the year for many NFL players with too much time on their hands….
Scout’s Eye: Best RBs on 2017 Schedule Features Dynamic, Versatile Players
FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys had the best running back in the NFL last year – at least in terms of rushing yards. As a rookie, Ezekiel Elliott led the…
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 1:15 PM ET on Friday, June 30
June 30 (Reuters) – Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 1:15 PM ET on Friday: – – – – For any coverage questions, please contact us.general-news@thomsonreuters.com – – – – MAJOR…
Oddsmakers: Lions projected to win 7 games this season
The Lions will win seven games this season, SportsLine.com predicts. The online site has updated its win projections for each NFL team, factoring in offseason moves and with training camps about…
What can Tony Romo learn from Troy Aikman’s move to broadcasting? Super agent Leigh Steinberg explains
Leigh Steinberg, the OG of sports super agents, is in town to host the Leigh Steinberg Agent Academy on Saturday and Sunday at SMU. It’s an agent boot camp for…
Op-Ed Why ESPN is still well-positioned to keep NFL rights in 2022 and beyond
ESPN’s rights to broadcast NFL games will be renegotiated in a few years. Here’s why it’s likely to keep them. Powered by WPeMatico
Steelers’ 2016 first-round pick Artie Burns arrested in Florida
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns was arrested in Florida on Thursday night. As first reported by the Miami Herald, Burns was pulled over first for having expired tags on his…
League delays 2018 China game plans, eyes 2019
The NFL is delaying plans to try staging a game in China until 2019, when a contest could kick off 100th anniversary celebrations, a league official told Sports Business Journal….
Raiders Rookies Tour Facebook
Raiders Rookies Tour Facebook Members of the 2017 Raiders Rookies class get an exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at Facebook Powered by WPeMatico
UPDATE: The cautionary tale of an NFL running back, a former ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ broker — and a gun
What we can all learn from this NFL player whose advisers squandered much of his fortune Clinton Portis was one of the leading running backs in the National Football League…
Packers Hall of Fame saving, sharing memories for 50 years
GREEN BAY – “What undoubtedly will be the largest collection of Packer memories ever amassed in one area will be unveiled July 1 at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena when…
Bills putting faith, and power, in new coach
It’s risky to give first-time head coach Sean McDermott so much responsibility, but Buffalo is betting big on him. Powered by WPeMatico
4 Reasons Why The Oakland Raiders Should Sign Colin Kaepernick
Why the soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders should bet on Black and roll the dice. Powered by WPeMatico
Stafford’s development key for 2017 Lions
Yahoo Sports’ Frank Schwab explains how the growth of the Detroit quarterback will be the biggest factor for the team this season. Powered by WPeMatico
Kenny Wiggins doesn’t intend to hand starting job to Chargers rookie guards
The Los Angeles Chargers drafted guards with two of their first three draft picks in May. But Kenny Wiggins wants to make it clear that he’s not going to step…
Prince Amukamara wants to find a home with Bears
After spending the first five years of his career with the New York Giants, cornerback Prince Amukamara is on his second new team in as many years. Following a mostly…
WATCH: Marshawn Lynch shows off crazy footwork while wearing boots at the beach
If you’ve ever wanted to train like Marshawn Lynch, now you can. All you have to do is buy a pair of hiking boots, head to your local beach and…
Victor Cruz feels he has something to prove after signing with Bears
The Chicago Bears might be getting an extremely motivated Victor Cruz this season. Cruz still feels like he’s got something to prove after knee and leg injuries wiped out most…
Giants memorabilia case has a second curious email
The list of hard-to-explain emails in the memorabilia fraud case against the Giants has doubled, at a minimum. In addition to the 2010 message from quarterback Eli Manning to Giants…
Josh Sitton won’t ‘go there’ with Bears quarterbacks
Josh Sittons rookie season in Green Bay was the same year Aaron Rodgers finally became a starter in 2008. For eight years, he protected one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever…
Key NFL dates for 2017-18: Sept. 3 is the big roster cutdown day for all 32 teams
Here are the important dates for 2017-18 in the NFL. 2017 At 4 p.m. ET, deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a…
Redskins win trademark fight over name as Justice Department gives up
The Redskins will remain the Redskins. The NFL club officially won after the Justice Department, in a letter to a federal appeals court, abandoned its legal fight over the Redskins…
Gabe Jackson agrees to terms on a huge five-year extension with Raiders
After getting Derek Carr signed to an extension last week, Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said his next goal was to get Gabe Jackson signed to a long-term deal, and…
Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall: ‘It hurts us’ to have to practice against Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall discusses his expectations for the upcoming 2017 season. Powered by WPeMatico
The NFL’s goal of putting a game in China is reportedly being postponed one year
It looks like the NFL’s plan of opening the 2018 season in China isn’t going to happen. According to the Sports Business Journal, the league has decided to hold off…
Reggie Wayne says Colts went 7 years without a drop at Friday practices
It’s been a little while since Peyton Manning was throwing him passes in an Indianapolis Colts uniform, but Reggie Wayne still has fond memories of his longtime quarterback’s constant pursuit of…
Report: Khalil Mack will have to wait until 2018 for new deal
Khalil Mack will have to wait until 2018 for a new deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, the Raiders won’t have room to fit a new deal for…
Adam Rank’s bold fantasy predictions for 2017
NFL Network’s Adam Rank joins “NFL Total Access” to weigh in on his fantasy predictions for the 2017 season. Powered by WPeMatico
Steelers outside linebackers jockey for position on crowded depth chart
To rotate or not to rotate: That is the question that could impact the future of Steelers backup outside linebackers Arthur Moats and Anthony Chickillo this summer. If the Steelers…
Bears rookies run youth football camp
CHICAGO – The Bears rookie class spent Thursday afternoon conducting a “Mini-Monsters” youth football camp for 150 kids at Mandrake Park on Chicago’s South Side. “It means a lot, coming…
Raiders lock up right guard Gabe Jackson to contract extension
ALAMEDA — Reggie McKenzie crossed another item off his off-season to-do list Thursday, with the Raiders and right guard Gabe Jackson reportedly agreeing to a contract extension. The NFL Network’s…
Rams’ Aaron Donald, seeking a new contract, is impressed by coach Sean McVay
Five-year-old Cameron Winston waited patiently for his chance to take a picture with Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald at a football clinic at University High in Los Angeles on Thursday….
Now that Carson Wentz has his No. 1 receiver with Eagles, is he closing in on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott?
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys fared much better than Carson Wentz and the Eagles last year, as both rookie quarterbacks found themselves at the helm of NFC East teams. But…
Matt Ryan ranked top QB in Falcons history
ATLANTA – Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is the top signal caller for the franchise, and that should not come as a surprise. NFL Nation reporter Vaughn McClure and fans…
Sturm: What Cowboys can expect from Dak in Year 2; Dallas’ most questionable draft pick
Editor’s note: This story first appeared on Dallasnews.com on May 5, 2017. Let’s end the week the way every week should be ended….With your Cowboys questions! After all, what…
What they’re saying: Who is the Seahawks’ best player?
Caption Close The massive contract extension that made Oakland’s Derek Carr the highest paid player in the league prompted NFL.com to release a list of the teams whose best player…
Police smelled alcohol, pot during Guion stop
Associated Press HONOLULU — Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Letroy Guion smelled of alcohol and marijuana, stumbled when he walked and spoke with slurred speech when police pulled him over…
Free-agent addition Ricky Jean Francois surprised to hear from Packers
The Packers traditionally stand pat in free agency, so defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois never expected to hear from them much less end up there. Jean Francois picked Green Bay…
Ravens undecided on bringing back leading tackler Zach Orr
Former Baltimore linebacker Zach Orr is looking to return to football following a brief retirement, but the Ravens are unsure whether or not they are interested in bringing him back….
New Rookies Go Through Oakland Raiders Transition Program
Each year the NFL cycles in a new wave of rookies, all eager for their shot at the professional level. Currently, the Oakland Raiders have a total of 28 rookies…
20 Questions: Who Will Be This Summer’s Training Camp MVP?
The offseason practices are in the rearview mirror as the Cowboys are heading towards training camp, which begins on July 24 in Oxnard, Calif. That’s usually the place where many of…
Joe Montana and Jerry Rice named best QB-WR duo in NFL history
Joe Montana and Jerry Rice named best QB-WR duo in NFL history Powered by WPeMatico
No NFL game in China in 2018, but 2019 a possibility
The NFL appears certain to take a game to China, but it is not likely to be until 2019. Powered by WPeMatico
Cardinals’ Carson Palmer says he’ll make retirement decision after the 2017 season
Carson Palmer, 37, is entering his 15th NFL season and weighed retirement as recently as February. So it should come as no surprise to hear that the Arizona Cardinals quarterback…
Which Cowboys veterans are most at-risk for losing their roster spots?
When the Cowboys picked Ryan Switzer in the fourth round of the 2017 draft, a prolific punt returner in college as well as a talented slot receiver, some observers started a…
Elliot Harrison’s top 5 quarterback-receiver tandems of all time
NFL Network’s Elliot Harrison breaks down his top 5 quarterback- wide receiver tandems of all time on “NFL Total Access.” Powered by WPeMatico
Surprising predictions for Marshawn Lynch in 2017
Could Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch run for over 1,000 yards in 2017? Find out what NFL Network’s David Carr and Reggie Wayne say would surprise them when Lynch…
Packers excited about the possibilities their tight ends give them
The Packers have gone back to 1996 when they ranked first in points per game with tight ends Keith Jackson and Mark Chmura a big part of their offense. Jackson…
Eli Manning on Brandon Marshall: He wanted to learn everything about the offense from Day 1
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning talks about wide receiver Brandon Marshall’s work in the offseason. (Courtesy: CBS Sports Radio/Jim Rome Show) Powered by WPeMatico
Seahawks At Packers
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Here’s how you should really understand the Dez Bryant-Josh Norman rivalry
The Cowboys swept the Redskins in last year’s division matchups. But the 27-23, 31-26 victories were far from decisive, and Dallas should expect some new looks from a retooled Redskins…
The Star vs. Cowboys’ Landry-era facilities … how times have changed
Kristi Scales, the sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys radio network, answered questions about the team in a chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights. Do you think Dez can have…
Fantasy Football Fades: Skipping Rob Gronkowski (and five others) this year
When you see Rob Gronkowski in the second round of your draft, are you excited for his upside or scared of his downside? Powered by WPeMatico
Need to Know: Examining the roles of the Redskins’ players over 30
Here is what you need to know on this Thursday, June 29, 28 days before the Washington Redskins start training camp in Richmond on July 27. The Redskins have six players…
Let’s Remember These Classic Jim Harbaugh Commercials
Andrew Walker Colts.com Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning isn’t the only former Indianapolis Colts quarterback who became a highly-sought after marketing star. In fact, Manning’s predecessor had quite the career both…
Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson nominated for ESPYs
GREEN BAY — Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Jordy Nelson are nominees for the 25th annual ESPY awards, which will be presented on ESPN on Wednesday, July 12, at…
Former Ravens LB Zachary Orr ‘100 percent confident’ he will be back in NFL this season
In a startling twist to what seemed to be a story of lost promise, former Ravens linebacker Zachary Orr will attempt to play this season despite a congenital neck/spine condition…
20 Questions: What’s the Scariest Part of Cowboys’ 2017 Schedule?
The offseason practices are in the rearview mirror as the Cowboys are heading towards training camp, which begins on July 24 in Oxnard, Calif. That’s usually the place where many of…
Chip Kelly: Colin Kaepernick worked hard, never a distraction
Former 49ers coach Chip Kelly says Colin Kaepernick was everything he wanted in a franchise quarterback last season. Kelly said on Adam Schefter’s podcast that Kaepernick was as hard a…
Warren Sapp Is the Latest NFL Legend to Train 49ers DL Solomon Thomas
The San Francisco 49ers third-overall pick continues to spend his offseason by enlisting the guidance from a pair of legendary NFL defenders. Last month, Thomas got some work in with…
Are Oakland churches clamoring for Derek Carr’s charity?
Derek Carr may have sparked a scramble by Bay Area churches to secure his tithe. The Raiders quarterback mentioned his Christian duty to donate one-tenth of his salary to charity…
The key to Kyle Shanahan’s offense: Win on first down
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan coached the NFL’s best offense in 2016. We dig into the statistics, which tell us that in Shanahan’s offense, first down is the…
49ers Camp: Competition Wide Open at Cornerback
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