List/Grid Monthly Archives: February 2019
What does settlement mean for Kaep’s cause?
Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson and Amanda Borges address what the future holds for Colin Kaepernick’s continuing efforts to promote social activism. Powered by WPeMatico
Kaepernick’s lawyer tips Patriots to make move for QB · The42
COLIN KAEPERNICK’S LAWYER Mark Geragos believes the quarterback will be employed soon in the NFL, suggesting Super Bowl champions the New England Patriots as a possible destination. Eric Reid and…
Tebow: I told Murray to follow his heart
Tim Tebow, who swapped the NFL for MLB, had some advice for top American football prospect Kyler Murray. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL to allow 3 banned players to attend combine for medical evaluations
Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson, Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, and Colorado State wide receiver Preston Williams were all recently banned from the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. That decision to keep…
Chargers’ 2018 rookie class among top-10 in NFL
The Chargers’ attention has been shifted towards the 2019 NFL draft, but it’s always acceptable to look at the past to see how they fared with their selections and how…
Kareem Hunt’s signing is latest example of NFL’s warped moral compass
Sez Me … If the NFL has a zero tolerance policy for domestic violence by its players or other employees, it’s missing a decimal point. It isn’t a Blutarsky, 0.0….
Kaepernick Won. The NFL Lost.
Technically, Colin Kaepernick withdrew his collusion case. Technically, the NFL did not admit it conspired to blackball Kaepernick from the league after he began taking a knee during the national…
Tim Tebow says he advised Kyler Murray to follow his heart
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Before picking football over baseball, Kyler Murray got some advice from another famous two-sport star. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL invites trio of prospects back to combine for medical evaluations only
The NFL invited Jeffery Simmons, Jaylon Ferguson and Preston Williams to the NFL Scouting Combine for medical testing alone after previously rescinding their invitations. Powered by WPeMatico
Kartje: Antonio Brown tests boundaries of NFL player power as labor unrest approaches
This week, in a video posted to his Instagram, Antonio Brown made his #NewDemands known. The four-time All-Pro receiver requested a trade. Brown is apparently done with Pittsburgh, in spite…
Aaron Hernandez’s daughter won’t be able to pursue NFL lawsuit
The six-year-old daughter of former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had sued the NFL for damages resulting from head trauma. Via the Associated Press, Judge Anita Brody — who presided…
The AFC North is ripe for the taking by the Browns
This article is partially humorous… Is now the time for the Cleveland Browns to assume control of the AFC North? With recent developments and the current whirlwind that is the…
Fantasy Podcast: Flacco the Bronco, Le’Veon Bell, and questions for the AFC East
Joe Flacco is a Denver Bronco: Now what? Liz Loza, Dalton Del Don, and Matt Harmon discuss the big trade, along with the other major offseason news of the week…
Do you want to be the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator? They can’t seem to land one
The Bengals are still on the search for a defensive coordinator, after all other NFL teams have their main coaching staff spots filled. Powered by WPeMatico
Golden Nuggets: Kaepernick and Reid’s lawsuit concludes
What a day. In case you missed it, the collusion lawsuit brought forth by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid has finally ended in a settlement. Details are confidential, but it…
NFL: Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid settle collusion lawsuits against league
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled their collusion lawsuits against the NFL. The former San Francisco 49ers pair alleged in 2017 that team owners were colluding to prevent them…
Judge: Hernandez’s child can’t sue NFL over brain disease
PHILADELPHIA — The 6-year-old daughter of the late NFL player Aaron Hernandez missed a 2014 deadline to opt out of the league’s concussion settlement and can’t separately pursue a $20…
More 2019 free agents: safeties
The Redskins have an… interesting situation at safety in 2019. D.J. Swearinger Following a straw-that-broke-the-camel’s-back public outburst in December, the Redskins finally released their highly vocal “team leader”, D.J. Swearinger,…
Chicago Bears Fans: What AAF Rules Would You Most / Least Like To See In NFL
It’s no secret that the NFL has serious issues in just about every facet of officiating the game. The rules are imprecise, often impossible to understand or even explain, the…
Texans may look to retool cornerback group in 2019
It’s no secret that the Houston Texans are in need of some cornerbacks, especially now that long time Texan Johnathan Joseph is 34 years old and Kareem Jackson is hitting…
Kaepernick deal could close NFL’s kneeling chapter
A legal settlement Friday between the NFL and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled during pregame national anthem ceremonies in 2016 as a protest against systematic racism,…
Lincoln Riley: Kyler Murray ‘is like Barry Sanders running with the football’
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said that Kyler Murray’s ability to run the football is similar to Barry Sanders. Powered by WPeMatico
2019 Chiefs free agency: Narrowing down safety options
The Kansas City Chiefs were hurting for safety help during the 2018 season. They didn’t do a great job utilizing their younger talent in the secondary until the season progressed….
Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL
With a public hearing looming and the threat of owners and league officials facing depositions, the NFL settled collusion cases brought by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. The league, about…
The NFL won’t admit it, but Kaep won the battle
With Friday’s court settlement of the collusion case, Colin Kaepernick beat the NFL at a game the league rarely loses. Even so, league owners are likely happy it’s over. Powered…
Colin Kaepernick beat the NFL, and here’s why the league’s owners might not care
Colin Kaepernick beat the NFL in a game the NFL rarely loses. But, as always, here’s guessing the billionaires think they won in the end. Powered by WPeMatico
Most pressing fantasy questions the NFC North has to answer
Matt Harmon looks at the pressing question each NFC North team has to answer, including what the Packers need to do to help Aaron Rodgers and the identity of the…
Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid resolve pending grievances with NFL
(CNN) – Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid — who drew controversy for kneeling during the National Anthem when the two were San Francisco 49ers teammates — have settled their collusion…
Lucas Oil Stadium Remains NFL’s Top Stadium: Report
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The home of the Indianapolis Colts is once again the National Football League’s best stadium. Marc Viquez of Stadium Journey recently published the 2018 NFL Stadium Rankings,…
Will Kaepernick settlement with NFL officially end his career?
This is Colin Kaepernick’s golden parachute, a parting gift as a 49ers quarterback for six seasons and then as an NFL outcast for the past two years. This is the…
NFL to allow previously banned players to attend Combine
In the NFL, Fridays are for settling. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the league has sent a memo to all 32 teams saying that three players who were…
Colin Kaepernick Settles Collusion Case Against The NFL
Kaepernick filed his grievance against the NFL in 2017, accusing team owners of violating the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Powered by WPeMatico
Patriots’ Kyle Van Noy: Rams only ran one new play in Super Bowl
The Patriots’ linebacker says the Rams didn’t do anything unexpected. Powered by WPeMatico
Free Agency: Should the Oakland Raiders try for Brandon Marshall?
The Oakland Raiders have an obvious need for an inside linebacker for the 2019 NFL season, and they may want to bring on a former AFC West foe. The Oakland…
2018 NFL mock draft expert predictions
Experts: 3 of 9 Other possibilities: Josh Jacobs, RB (Alabama), Devin White, LB (LSU), Greedy Williams, CB (LSU), Quinnen Williams, DL (Alabama) Key expert quote: From Kiper: “The Bucs could…
Fantasy Football 2019: Ranking Best Keepers for Upcoming Season
The 2018 NFL season recently ended, but it’s never too early to get a jump-start on next season’s fantasy strategy—especially if you’re in a keeper league. Some leagues require keepers…
On bleak sports weekend, AAF has chance to shine
The AAF stormed into our lives last weekend, offering desperate football fans a fix of moderate play, interesting team names, and a chance to watch the game we all love…
Projecting Round 1
Our initial crack at projecting how the first round of the NFL Draft will look (minus trades): 1. Arizona: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State. The Cardinals should be open for…
Patriots Mailbag: Who Should Be New England’s Top Free-Agent Targets?
While we await New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s retirement decision, let’s get into this week’s mailbag. Watch above and read below. Pick one: Humphries, Tate, Beasley (Humphries is…
Court Tosses $20M Lawsuit Against NFL From Aaron Hernandez’s Family
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the family of deceased professional football player Aaron Hernandez, which sought $20 million from the National Football League over head injuries…
How much money should Bashaud Breeland be worth to the Packers in free agency?
The Green Bay Packers have only one or two players set to be unrestricted free agents who should be priorities for the team to re-sign in 2019. Although general manager…
Chain Moving Creativity
At Houston, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, Kliff Kingsbury was a chain moving wizard. When one looks at the key offensive production stats—-QB completion %, QB combined TDs (passing and…
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[Podcast]: Non-quarterback options for Giants at No. 6 in 2019 NFL Draft
The New York Giants have to select a quarterback when it is time to turn in the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, right? That was what we…
Even if it’s strictly for optics, NFL is sending right message about Scouting Combine invites
Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons was on his way to being a top-15 pick before he tore his ACL in training. That injury would be just another reason his…
Steelers 2019 Free Agent Market Watch: Outside Linebackers
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense needs to upgrade if the team is to return as a serious threat to the Patriots in the AFC. Inside Linebacker is a definite concern, but…
Year Of The Wide Receiver
I really thought last off season was going to be the one where New England completely revamps its wide receiving corp. However replacing Danny-Playoff-Amendola with gadget receiver/return specialist, Cordarrelle Patterson,…
Potential free agency additions for the Los Angeles Rams
With the NFL’s free agency period approaching, many veterans are slowly being released and told they wont be employed by their current teams heading into the 2019 season. The Los…
The Splash Zone 2/15/19: Sizing Up The Dolphins Coaching Staff
Brian Flores coaching staff will be introduced to the media today. The team is entering a rebuild mode and the team is going to need some good coaches to coach…
Tarik Cohen named one of two 2018 Black College Football Pro Players of the Year
Tarik Cohen’s 2018 season earned him a Pro Bowl nod as a kickoff returner, and now he has another award to add to the trophy case. Cohen was named one of…
NFL notebook: Riley dismisses concerns over Murray’s height
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray likely will be one of the most talked about — and divisive — prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft, mixing electric Heisman-winning talent in a package…
Fantasy Podcast: Flacco the Bronco, Le’Veon Bell, and questions for the AFC East
Joe Flacco is a Denver Bronco: Now what? Liz Loza, Dalton Del Don, and Matt Harmon discuss the big trade, along with the other major offseason news of the week…
Charlie Ward can relate to Kyler Murray
Ward won the Heisman Trophy, just like Murray. Ward also excelled at another sport, just like Murray. Unlike Murray, he didn’t choose football. Here’s why. Powered by WPeMatico
Do you want to be the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator? They can’t seem to land one
The Bengals are still on the search for a defensive coordinator, after all other NFL teams have their main coaching staff spots filled. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL has quietly shifted the rules of the Scouting Combine ban
As more people around the league question the wisdom of banning players with off-field issues from attending the Scouting Combine, people inside the league office have applied a wishy-washiness to…
NFL Network analyst predicts Detroit Lions are playoff-bound in 2019
NFL Network analyst and former Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson speaks with Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. As bad as 2018 was, and it wasn’t…
NFL Stars Join Wounded Veterans on Football Field
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Wounded veterans took the field with some of the best football players in the world recently as part of Pro Bowl weekend. Wounded Warrior…
Five questions the Saints need to answer while managing the salary cap
The Saints do not have a lot of work to do this offseason. The road back to the playoffs is more about patching and complementing than overhauling and rebuilding. Add…
Jaylon Ferguson’s agent: NFL should allow players to show remorse, not exclude them from combine
Safarrah Lawson says people should get second chances. Powered by WPeMatico
Will they stay or will they go: A look at Patriots’ own free agents and who will return in 2019
Now that the Super Bowl is over and the celebrating has wrapped up, the attention now turns to 2019. One of the first things that needs to get done is…
AAF could be NFL developmental league, Chargers exec says
AAF drew a solid 2.1 overnight rating for its debut broadcast on CBS last Saturday. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL bungles Scouting Combine ban
The Ray Rice debacle from 2014 sparked an overreaction at 345 Park Avenue, both as it relates to the discipline of players currently in the league and the handling of…
This crazy idea for NFL relegation to the AAF or XFL is actually brilliant
We’ll start off with the obvious caveat: OF COURSE there’s no way the NFL or any of the major American sports leagues will consider the idea of promotion and relegation,…
Hotline newsletter: Reality of the Pac-12 Networks on campus; NFL mock draft; transfers, transfers, everywhere
* The Pac-12 Hotline newsletter is published each Monday-Wednesday-Friday during the college sports season (and twice-a-week in the summer). This edition, from Feb. 13, has been made available in archived…
Tre’Davious White among NFL’s least targeted CBs
Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White will probably admit himself that his 2018 season wasn’t as exciting or productive as his rookie year. White’s rookie season saw 69 tackles, 18 passes…
Colorado Sports Store Closes After Anti-Kaepernick Protest Backfires
Prime Time Sports is out of business after refusing to sell Nike merchandise because of the company’s ad deal with the former NFL player. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Cheerleader Napoleon Jinnies: ‘I Was Bullied For Being Gay’
Jinnies, a member of the L.A. Rams cheerleading squad, reflects on his journey in a Refinery 29 interview. Powered by WPeMatico
Cleveland Browns Sign Kareem Hunt After He Assaulted Woman In Hotel
The general manager of the Browns said the organization believes Hunt “deserves a second chance.” Powered by WPeMatico
New England Patriots’ Duron Harmon Says He Won’t Go To White House After Super Bowl Win
The 28-year-old safety told TMZ he would rather celebrate with Obama. Powered by WPeMatico
Rihanna Throws Super Bowl-Size Shade At Passenger Trying To Watch Game
The singer, who reportedly turned down the halftime show, was flying high during the big game. Powered by WPeMatico
New Orleans Times-Picayune Front Page Hilariously Trolls Super Bowl
The city won’t let go of critical call that may have kept its Saints out of the big game. Powered by WPeMatico
Patriots, Tom Brady Grind Out Rams To Claim Sixth Title In Lackluster Super Bowl
The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a game that was offensively challenged and aesthetically displeasing. Powered by WPeMatico
Celebrities Show Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick Over Super Bowl 2019 Weekend
Director Ava DuVernay tweeted #Imwithkap and said she wouldn’t be a “spectator, viewer or supporter” of the Super Bowl in protest of the NFL. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump Says He Would ‘Have A Hard Time’ If Son Barron Played Football
“It’s a dangerous sport,” the president told CBS. “I hate to say it because I love to watch football.” Powered by WPeMatico
Donald Trump On NFL Protests: ‘I Took Care Of’ Criminal Justice Reform
“A lot of people in the NFL have been calling and thanking me for it,” the president said in a CBS interview. Powered by WPeMatico
Cardi B Says She Turned Down Super Bowl Gig To ‘Stand Behind’ Colin Kaepernick
The Grammy-nominated rapper says she declined an offer to perform at this year’s halftime show. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Bad Lip Reading Is The Hilarious Warm-Up For The Super Bowl
Here’s what really gets said on the field of play. Sort of. Powered by WPeMatico
New England Patriots Owner Praises Donald Trump: Working In Country’s Best Interests
Robert Kraft said Trump was “working very hard to serve the best interests of the country.” Powered by WPeMatico
Male Cheerleaders Make History
NFL took a progressive step when two teams added male cheerleaders to the lineup ― the first in the league’s history. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Commissioner Blasted For Dodging Questions On Colin Kaepernick Situation
Roger Goodell wouldn’t address how history will view the football league’s treatment of the activist quarterback. Powered by WPeMatico
The Super Bowl Is About To See Its First Male Cheerleaders
The Los Angeles Rams’ Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies were two of three men who made history last year as the NFL’s first male cheerleaders. Powered by WPeMatico
Tom Brady Is Labeled A ‘Known Cheater’ By TV News Station Caption
Pittsburgh’s CBS affiliate KDKA fired the employee responsible. Powered by WPeMatico
Reporter Asks Bill Belichick For Selfie During Super Bowl Press Conference
The Patriots coach had his patience tested by a familiar face. Powered by WPeMatico
Maroon 5 Cancels Super Bowl Halftime News Conference
The band is scheduled to perform with Big Boi and Travis Scott at halftime during Super Bowl LIII. Powered by WPeMatico
Madden NFL Simulation Just Predicted The Super Bowl Winner
The video game has had a pretty good success rate, so Rams and Patriots fans better take note! Powered by WPeMatico
Rams’ Nickell Robey-Coleman May Have Just Said The Thing To Tick Off Tom Brady
The 41-year-old Patriots quarterback may try to make him eat those words in the Super Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Goes Full Beast Mode On ‘Motherf**ker’ Donald Trump
The Oakland Raiders running back pulled no punches with his criticism of the president on “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Powered by WPeMatico
Maroon 5 Is ‘Blocking Out The Noise’ Amid Super Bowl Halftime Show Backlash
The band has faced significant pressure to decline the NFL’s invite in solidarity with players protesting racial injustice. Powered by WPeMatico
Colin Kaepernick And Travis Scott Didn’t Reach ‘Understanding’ Over Super Bowl Performance: Radio Host Nessa
Despite reports, she said, Kaepernick and Scott found “no mutual respect” regarding the rapper’s decision to perform at the halftime show. Powered by WPeMatico
Maroon 5 To Headline NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show
Travis Scott will join Maroon 5 at the Super Bowl halftime show in Atlanta, Ga. Powered by WPeMatico
Sarah Thomas Becomes The First Woman To Officiate NFL Playoff Game
The former college athlete and mother of three was selected as the first female NFL official back in 2015. Powered by WPeMatico
Tom Brady And Referee Hug Before NFL Playoff Game And Twitter Jeers
Some fans didn’t embrace the encounter between the ref and the Patriots star quarterback, long accused of receiving preferential treatment. Powered by WPeMatico
Joe Flacco’s stats have been below average for four straight years
It’s been a long time since Joe Flacco played like an elite quarterback. Flacco, who will be traded from the Ravens to the Broncos, has had below-average numbers for four…
Part II of the 10 most interesting players this NFL offseason: Le’Veon Bell keeps us guessing
Can Le’Veon Bell bounce back from a drama-filled 2018? Yahoo Fanalyst Liz Loza explains why he is one of the 10 most interesting players to follow this offseason. Powered by…
The 10 most interesting players of the NFL offseason: Le’Veon Bell keeps spectators guessing
Can Le’Veon Bell bounce back from a drama-filled 2018? Yahoo Fanalyst Liz Loza explains why he is one of the 10 most interesting players to follow this offseason. Powered by…
By The Numbers: NFL Draft Analytics for WR
The mission of this column is to find what parts of an NFL prospect’s profile that actually matter. Does a wide receiver’s college receiving yards per game matter to overall…
Dan Kadar mocks Nick Bosa to Cardinals, Josh Allen to 49ers
We’re a bit late since it’s Thursday and not Monday, but we haven’t talked about Dan Kadar of SB Nation — @MockingTheDraft on Twitter and always a good follow —…
NFL free agents 2019: 6 defensive players Giants could target | Haha Clinton-Dix or Adrian Amos? Pierre Desir or Ronald Darby?
A strong case can be made that Landon Collins is the Giants’ best defensive player, and the league’s premier box safety. Dangerous against the run, Collins has also improved in…
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt to head NFL financial committee
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has been named as the head of the NFL’s financial committee. According to the Associated Press, Hunt was appointed to the post to replace…
Former NFL Network Employee Drops Part of Sexual Harassment Case
Share this article: A former NFL Network makeup artist who sued onetime NFL defensive back star Eric Davis for alleged sexual harassment has dropped the part of her case against…
NFL, news: Michael Dickson, Seattle Seahawks, season review
A punter being one of the cool guys on an NFL roster is kind of like the high school’s chess star also being a jock. It doesn’t really happen. The…
