List/Grid Monthly Archives: June 2019
Can the under-the-radar 49ers be better in 2019?
Yahoo Sports senior NFL insider Charles Robinson and Amanda Borges discuss the latest on Jimmy Garoppolo and Nick Bosa’s recoveries from inury. Powered by WPeMatico
Ben Roethlisberger ready for “normalcy” after “crazy” few years
The Steelers have had a quiet offseason. Some might even say they are boring. Ben Roethlisberger bonded with teammates at his Georgia lake house. Artie Burns knows he has to…
WATCH: NFL Films special on Julian Edelman and his dad will make your Fathers Day
NFL Films made an awesome special on Julian Edelman and his dad that will make you Fathers Day. Powered by WPeMatico
Eric Decker swears by these ‘well-tailored’ workout clothes (Exclusive)
If you’re going to take workout advice from anyone, Eric Decker’s a prettysafe bet Powered by WPeMatico
Pro Football Focus: Khalil Mack is NFL’s most valuable edge rusher
It didn’t take the Bears long to see how valuable Khalil Mack is to their defense, elevating the group from the moment he first stepped on the field. Powered by…
Trump: NFL should fire any ‘son of a b—-‘ who doesn’t stand for the national anthem
Trump: NFL should fire any ‘son of a b—-‘ who doesn’t stand for the national anthem President Donald Trump criticized the NFL and players who don’t stand for the American…
Marvin Lewis doesn’t miss the NFL, may not watch games
Marvin Lewis coached the Bengals for 16 years. He worked as an assistant in the NFL for 11 years before that. With nearly three full decades in the NFL, has…
Rams have talked about a timeline for Jared Goff talks
The Rams aren’t ready to talk to agent Ryan Tollner regarding a new contract for quarterback Jared Goff. The Rams, however, are ready to talk about when they may want…
AFC North Watch: Baker Mayfield drama, Lamar Jackson development and more
The Cincinnati Bengals are arguably the quietest team in the AFC North this offseason. Impressive, considering the Bengals are breaking in a massive new coaching staff for the first time…
Trey Edmunds turning heads throughout Steelers offseason workouts
It seems as if NFL families are in right now across the NFL landscape, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have their share of NFL brothers on their roster. Maurkice Pouncey and…
Let’s remember some minicamp guys
You’d be excused if you have never heard of, let alone can recognize, Marken Michel. Sony Michel’s brother was an undrafted free agent from UMass in 2016 who got cut…
From startup to NFL: Mark Myers can make history with Jets
Six years ago, Mark Myers decided to play his college football at a school with no stadium or practice field. Now a member of the Jets, the cornerback has a…
Is Jabrill Peppers the Giants’ biggest x-factor in 2019?
The New York Giants have done a substantial amount of roster shuffling over the previous two seasons, and on the defensive side of the ball, no personnel decision was bigger…
Silver Mining 6/16: 3 Raiders players that could be traded before season
3 players the Raiders could trade before the start of the 2019 season 3 players the Raiders could trade before the start of the 2019 season ‘All loving’ Raiders running…
Former NFL player talks about why the Eagles were right to keep Carson Wentz over Nick Foles
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … Ask a former NFL player: Were the Eagles right to let Nick Foles leave? – SB Nation The Eagles made the right…
NFL training camps 2019: Top QB battles to watch, including Giants’ Daniel Jones vs. Eli Manning
As you get ready for 2019 NFL training camps, let’s take a look at the top quarterback battles to watch. • Giants: Eli Manning vs. Daniel Jones. The Giants are…
Brian Poole’s NFL journey goes full circle by giving back to Bradenton’s next wave of talent
Brian Poole’s NFL journey goes full circle by giving back to Bradenton’s next wave of talent Hundreds of kids flooded the football field at the Manatee Police Athletic League to…
Arik Armstead gives back to a sport that has given the big guy a ton
Bouncing around the regions in a forward lean – from Arik Armstead, UC Davis preseason football rankings, Kings draft hopeful with regional roots, and news out of Cal: AA all…
Two Colts Earn NFL ‘All-Analytics Team’ Honors
According to NFL.com’s Cynthia Frelund, two Indianapolis Colts made her ‘All-Analytics Team,’ offensive guard Quenton Nelson and linebacker Darius Leonard: Left guard: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts. Let’s talk more about…
How will the Raiders fare in 2019?
Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson talks about the Raiders’ Antonio Brown and Richie Incognito, Hard Knocks and the competitive AFC West. Powered by WPeMatico
Glaring NFL Roster Holes That Could Affect 2019 Season
Maybe the Oakland Raiders aren’t on the brink of a championship season, but they have a Super Bowl-winning head coach and a three-time Pro Bowler at quarterback. So with the…
Eagles have landed: A pipeline from Eastern Washington to the NFL is emerging in Los Angeles
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Nsimba Webster caught an inside screen pass and proceeded to bolt upfield past a host of defenders, including inside linebacker Ketner Kupp. A familiar scene in an…
Fantasy Football Podcast: To keep or not to keep Christian McCaffrey, ‘Ma’am’s,’ and QB updates
In this week’s Yahoo Fantasy Football Podcast, Liz Loza and Matt Harmon help a user make a decision about Christian McCaffrey, as well as talking quarterbacks, and much more. Powered…
Ranking the NFC East, 2019: Edge Rushers
The draft is done, the free agents have been signed, the coaches have met their players. Now there’s not much to do but wait for training camp. While we wait,…
Report: Texans Drop Pursuit Of Nick Caserio, Patriots Drop Tampering Charges; Texans Will Not Hire General Manager At All
Last week Brian Gaine was fired around this same time. Today was the day the Texans were expecting to have his replacement in place. Houston interviewed Martin Mayhew and Ray…
Kellen Winslow II had extensive NFL reputation for aberrant sexual behavior
Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow has been convicted of rape, and he’ll be retried on multiple additional rape charges later this year. The news apparently comes as no surprise…
Odell Beckham in London to kick off NFL UK Academy tryouts
Browns receiver Odell Beckham travels to London this weekend as part of his role as an ambassador for the NFL Academy. The NFL Academy is a first-of-its kind program that…
Los Angeles Rams’ supporting cast for QB Jared Goff ranked 3rd in NFL
Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon published his rankings of every NFL team’s supporting cast for their quarterback, and his ranking of the Los Angeles Rams confirm that QB Jared Goff has…
Texans high on new safety Jahleel Addae
Caption Close When Andre Hal retired this offseason, the Texans needed a replacement. They tabbed former Los Angeles Chargers safety Jahleel Addae to fill the void, signing him to a…
NFL suspends Cowboys’ Rico Gathers one game
Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers won’t be with the team in Week One. Gathers has been suspended for the first game of the regular season for violating the league’s substance-abuse…
Pat Bowlen was not your typical NFL owner
Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman realized Pat Bowlen wasn’t your typical, meddlesome NFL owner his first Thanksgiving in Denver when he found a sign-up sheet for a turkey, surely a…
What’s in a nickname? NFL has had great ones in its history
”Aints” – Refers to the struggles of the woeful New Orleans Saints in the 1980 season when they were the first team to finish 1-15 in a season. ”Steel Curtain”…
Five Chiefs sleepers to remember ahead of training camp
The Arrowhead Pride Nerd Squad has you covered when it comes to lottery tickets from this year’s draft class and UDFA signings. But there are also some sleepers from the…
NFL community offers tributes to Broncos owner Pat Bowlen: ‘Today is a very sad day’
“Pat gave me so much,” John Elway said. Powered by WPeMatico
Best Ball Strategy: Updated Best-Ball WR Tiers
Tier One DeAndre Hopkins (WR1) — Only receiver in the league to see 30-plus percent of his team’s targets in back-to-back seasons. Tallied 115/1,572/11 as fantasy’s WR4 despite being “the…
Minicamp Updates
Ryan McDowell covers all of the latest NFL news as team minicamps conclude. (Getty Images) Powered by WPeMatico
With or without Josh Jones, the Packers should add a veteran safety
There is an old adage that says it is better to be proactive than reactive. As the Green Bay Packers move closer to the start of training camp, they would…
NFL produces 64 of top 100 most-watched TV shows in 2018
Consumers have more and more viewing options that don’t entail traditional TV, and one product gets them to choose traditional TV unlike any other. The NFL. Ryan Glasspiegel of TheBigLead.com…
Raiders cancel final day of minicamp, wrap up offseason practices a day early
That’s a wrap for Raiders minicamp. A light day Wednesday came with the news that there will be no practice at all on Thursday and no media availability of any…
Tennessee Titans to retire Eddie George’s No. 27
Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk announced that the team will be honoring two of its former greats, Steve McNair and Eddie George, with a jersey retirement ceremony that will…
NFL 2019: Win total over and under tips for new season including New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys
The NFL season may still be just over two months away, but in this article we post our early pre-season team rankings. Our rankings are half art, half science, statistically…
NFL 2019: Win total over and under tips for new season including New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys
The NFL season may still be just over two months away, but in this article we post our early pre-season team rankings. Our rankings are half art, half science, statistically…
NFC East rankings: How do Philadelphia Eagles, Giants, Cowboys, Redskins stack up? Best QB situation, breakout stars, more
The rivalries within the NFC East between the Philadelphia Eagles, Giants, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys are among the most intense in the league, but the disparity between the haves…
NFC East status report: How do Philadelphia Eagles, Giants, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins stack up?
The rivalries within the NFC East between the Philadelphia Eagles, Giants, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys are among the most intense in the league, but the disparity between the haves…
What are you doing this summer? Don’t tell us
With social media offering swaths of data about NFL players, teams are focusing on security. It may never be more important than the next month. Powered by WPeMatico
Broncos longtime owner Pat Bowlen dies
The Denver Broncos announced Bowlen has died at 75 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Powered by WPeMatico
Fantasy Football Podcast: To keep or not to keep Christian McCaffrey, ‘Ma’am’s,’ and QB updates
In this week’s Yahoo Fantasy Football Podcast, Liz Loza and Matt Harmon help a user make a decision about Christian McCaffrey, as well as talking quarterbacks, and much more. Powered…
Quick Slants Podcast: Going deep on the Patriots-Texans tampering dust-up
Tom E. Curran breaks down the events that led to the Patriots filing tampering charges against the Texans. Powered by WPeMatico
Jim Irsay turns 60: NFL’s youngest team owner at 37 isn’t that young anymore
Jim Irsay owns more than just the Indianapolis Colts. The day started off with a lone fan at the front gate of the Indianapolis Colts complex holding a handmade poster. Jim…
NFL notebook: Chiefs TE Kelce eager to return
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce expects to be 100 percent at the start of training camp next month. Kelce said he’ll be recovered from offseason ankle surgery when…
NFL sends out update on new pass interference rule
The NFL confirmed the provisions for pass interference replay review Thursday and all 32 teams will be given a week to provide feedback. Powered by WPeMatico
Chiefs, Harrison Butker agree to one of largest kicker contracts ever
Butker led the league in extra points last year. Powered by WPeMatico
Would you rather … the Broncos won in 1997 or 2013?
When the offseason arrives, it gives fans a chance to get into all the fun discussions about their favorite teams and players. One conversation that is a staple of offseason…
6 players from the 2016 NFL Draft with something to prove
This week, we’re looking back at the 2016 NFL Draft. You can also check out our list of the top 10 players, how we ranked the 15 quarterbacks, how we…
Thomas and Akins hope to help Texans take NFL by storm
The Houston Texans began to revamp their ineffective tight end group last year by selecting third-round pick Jordan Akins and sixth-round pick Jordan Thomas in the 2018 NFL draft. After…
Best Ball Strategy: Updated Best-Ball RB Tiers
Tier One Saquon Barkley (RB1) — 352 touches even with Odell Beckham on the field last year. 400-plus a real possibility behind vastly improved o-line in ’19. Christian McCaffrey (RB2)…
Report: Free agent defensive end Andre Branch visiting Cardinals
Free agent defensive end Andre Branch is reportedly visiting with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Branch, 29, is a seven-year veteran who was…
Austin Reiter speaks like a man with the inside track to become starting center
As the 2018 season began, the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line appeared to be pretty much set. Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz were well-established at left and right tackle, along…
Emmanuel Sanders: Nobody can match how Antonio Brown works
Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders says the hardest-working player in the NFL is now a rival in the AFC West. Sanders said on 104.3 in Denver that his old Steelers…
Jalen Ramsey Deserves a New Deal, but Today’s NFL Likely to Keep Him Waiting
The Jaguars’ Jalen Ramsey is one of the most gifted defensive players in the NFL. He’s smart, fast and powerful. When Ramsey is at his best, he can disrupt an…
Micah Hyde tabbed NFL’s 9th best safety by NFL Wire
As NFL Wire continues to breakdown their top-11 players at each position in the NFL, another member of the Buffalo Bills’ secondary has joined the discussion. Tre’Davious White was tabbed…
Ravens’ endgame: Uphold tradition of excellence on defense
Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer Close University of Maryland graduate Lives in the Baltimore area with his wife and son Follow on Twitter OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens…
Jaguars, Texans Saw Return On Defensive Investments In 2018; Raiders, Bucs Threw Money Down Drain
While NFL teams that spent lavishly on their offenses last season generally didn’t get what they paid for, the megabucks defenses delivered more bang for their financial bucks. The four…
NFL produces 64 of top 100 most-watched TV shows in 2018
Consumers have more and more viewing options that don’t entail traditional TV, and one product gets them to choose traditional TV unlike any other. The NFL. Ryan Glasspiegel of TheBigLead.com…
Ravens Will Lean Heavily on a Secondary That Expects to Be NFL’s Best
If you want to say the Ravens have the NFL’s best secondary, Head Coach John Harbaugh won’t stop you. But he wants that status to be earned. “The standard is…
Jets run all-too-familiar play with new GM
Gang Green has been through this before. Joe Douglas is the team’s third GM in six seasons. As usual, they say they’ve gotten it right this time. We shall see….
Ex-Packers Blasko, Matthews sell Green Bay-area homes
GREEN BAY – Former Green Bay Packers coach Jeff Blasko sold his house in Ledgeview following his move to Cleveland to coach for the Browns. Also, Clay Matthews sold a condominium…
Two former Eagles among best available NFL free agents
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … The Best NFL Free Agents Still on the Market – The Ringer ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently name-checked the Eagles, Saints, and Chargers…
Steelers land elite Alabama LB in new 2020 NFL mock draft
Even though the 2019 NFL draft is only two months old, it is never too early to start thinking about the 2020 NFL draft. At least this is the philosophy…
KD injury is a lesson about ‘laying it on the line’
Whether it’s training on your own in the offseason or seeking outside medical opinions, there’s valid reasoning behind why players are increasingly protecting themselves. Powered by WPeMatico
Each NFL team’s backup QB, ranked by tier
This is the first piece in our four-part series this week about offensive position groups in the NFL. Part 2 is on running backs. Next up is wide receivers. Quarterback…
What’s next for the 2018 QBs: How Darnold, Mayfield, Allen could take off
Dan Graziano ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2011 New Jersey native and author of two published novels Follow on Twitter FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — It was one of…
Bart Starr to be remembered at public service
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Former NFL quarterbacking great Bart Starr is being remembered at a public memorial event in his native Alabama. An event celebrating Starr’s legacy as a star of…
Seahawks preseason kickoff times, dates officially announced
In news that flew under the radar even by “it’s the dregs of the offseason” standards, the NFL finalized kickoff times and dates for all of the 2019 NFL preseason…
Giants news, 6/11: Eli Apple’s fresh start, NFC East QB rankings, more
Being traded to New Orleans by the Giants is working out well for Eli Apple: “It was a blessing coming here,” Apple said. “Knowing so many guys already, we just…
The Bear’s Den, June 11, 2019
BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!! BEARRRSSSS / FREE AGENCY / DRAFT Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 88, Alshon Jeffery – Chicago Tribune – Before the Bears’…
Arrowheadlines: Saints DE throws shade at Patrick Mahomes, diminishes ’18 achievements
The latest On Monday, Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan visited the show and was asked for his opinion on the best quarterback in the league. Unsurprisingly, he said teammate Drew…
UFC’s Dana White interested in buying NFL team with Lorenzo Fertitta
Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta sold their interest in UFC for a record $4 billion in 2016. Powered by WPeMatico
Kellen Winslow II found guilty of rape
A jury found Kellen Winslow II guilty of rape a woman on a dark suburban San Diego road. They could only reach a decision on four of the 12 charges….
Ex-Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith facilitating pipeline to NFL as college coach
Lions coach Matt Patricia and ex-Red Wing Darren McCarty before FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, June 9, 2019. Kevin Smith never thought he’d get into coaching,…
Antonio Garcia suspended four games for PED violation
Colts offensive lineman Antonio Garcia has never played in a regular season game and the 2017 third-round pick have to wait for the first four weeks of the 2019 season…
PFF ranks Eddie Jackson as Top 50 NFL player entering 2019 season
Mitchell Trubisky isn’t the only Bears player entering year three of his career with high expectations. Powered by WPeMatico
Touchdown Wire ranks Eli Manning among NFL’s worst quarterbacks
Do the New York Giants have a quarterback problem that extends well beyond what they are willing to admit? Is the entire organization legitimately foolish and shortsighted in their belief…
Patriots are very close to securing NFL record for decade of dominance
The New England Patriots have been the NFL’s most successful team of the 21st century, and they’ve dominated this decade like no other in league history. Powered by WPeMatico
Aaron Donald, Dante Fowler Jr. named top-5 pass-rushing duo in NFL
The Los Angeles Rams may have ranked just 15th in the NFL in sacks last season, but they pressured the quarterback far more than their sack numbers indicate. Thanks to…
Who’s the best player from the 2016 NFL Draft — so far?
Carson Wentz got his nine-figure payday. Dak Prescott won’t be far behind. Jared Goff has another year and a half to come to terms on a megadeal that would cement…
Deshaun Watson on earning from NFL QB great
The Texans quarterback spoke to Yahoo Sports’ Justin Perry about his recent meeting with Michael Vick and the biggest thing he learned. Powered by WPeMatico
Who can trigger a review on pass interference? Why NFL coaches are worried
Kevin Seifert NFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Follow on Twitter As spring turns into summer, a…
Former Chargers center Nick Hardwick taking proactive approach to post-NFL brain health
Former Charger Nick Hardwick details his decision to take control of his post-football brain health in this week’s Football Morning in America guest column. Powered by WPeMatico
Former Chargers center Nick Hardwick taking proactive approach to post-NFL brain health
Former Charger Nick Hardwick details his decision to take control of his post-football brain health in this week’s Football Morning in America guest column. Powered by WPeMatico
Chargers should have the NFL’s best defense in 2019
With the sheer size of NFL rosters, there are guaranteed to be weaknesses somewhere, and the Chargers are no exception this year, (looking at you, offensive line) but hiding your…
Who will win Coach of the Year in 2019?
With every new season, the NFL has fresh batch of head coaches. 2019 is no different, as eight new head coaches aim to lead their teams to success. Zac Taylor…
Why isn’t Hopkins considered NFL’s best wideout?
Texans QB Deshaun Watson spoke to Yahoo Sports about why his teammate deserves more respect. Powered by WPeMatico
91 days until kickoff: Jalen Ramsey interception vs. Bills
This year marks the 25th season for the Jacksonville Jaguars. To celebrate, we’re counting down 100 days from our regular season kickoff with the top 100 moments in franchise history….
Ranking the NFC East, 2019: Quarterbacks
The draft is done, the free agents have been signed, the coaches have met their players. Now there’s not much to do but wait for training camp. While we wait,…
Mike Detillier: One player to get the Saints to Super Bowl
It’s that time of the year where you think about what player or players could get a respective team to the Super Bowl. In my NFL draft book every year,…
Moose Johnston hopes to land in an NFL front office
Like many NFL TV analysts, Daryl “Moose” Johnston aspires to work for an NFL team. Unlike many NFL TV analysts who aspire to work for NFL teams, Johnston is getting…
Was hiring Dave Gettleman the Giants’ biggest mistake of the past decade?
Has the New York Giants organization made a bigger mistake in the past decade than hiring Dave Gettleman as general manager? Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport seems to think they haven’t….
Larry Fitzgerald sold on Kyler Murray: ‘He knows the system better than we do’
Plenty of talent evaluators have concerns over Kyler Murray’s ability to succeed in the NFL. Larry Fitzgerald is not one of them. Powered by WPeMatico
Omar Ruiz details standout pass play between Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Tyler Lockett at Seahawks minicamp
NFL Network’s Omar Ruiz details the standout pass play between Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Tyler Lockett at Seahawks minicamp. Powered by WPeMatico
