New Bears General Manager Ryan Poles was a two-year starter at left guard for Boston College. The quarterback he was charged with protecting was Matt Ryan. Ryan and Poles developed a tight bond when they played together from 2003-07. Their friendship only grew after Ryan became the No. 3 overall choice of the Falcons in [more] … [Read more...] about Matt Ryan on Ryan Poles: He’s one of my best friends, and I’m so happy for him
Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins on practice report as full participants
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was off the practice report last week. He was back on it today. But Burrow also was a full participant with his knee injury. He was a full participant during the week leading up to the wild-card victory over the Raiders. Burrow also was on the practice report with the knee [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins on practice report as full participants
Joe Schoen: Saquon Barkley was a “rare talent” entering NFL, excited about having him
Giants General Manager Joe Schoen backed the team’s 2019 first-round pick at a Wednesday press conference when he said the team will build its offense around quarterback Daniel Jones. Schoen backed their 2018 first-round pick as well. Running back Saquon Barkley never recovered his form this season after returning from a 2020 torn ACL, but [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Schoen: Saquon Barkley was a “rare talent” entering NFL, excited about having him
Patrick Mahomes glad Andy Reid gives players the freedom to improvise
Much has been made of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes setting up the game-tying field goal in Sunday’s win over the Chiefs with a decision in the moment that wasn’t actually the play that had been called. Mahomes said Chiefs coach Andy Reid encourages players to do that. “There’s a lot [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes glad Andy Reid gives players the freedom to improvise
Darrel Williams, Rashad Fenton fully participate in practice
Running back Darrel Williams and cornerback Rashad Fenton both sat out of the Chiefs’ divisional round win over the Bills, but they appear to be on the right track to play in the AFC Championship Game. Both players were full participants in practice on Thursday. Williams has a toe injury and was limited to eight [more] … [Read more...] about Darrel Williams, Rashad Fenton fully participate in practice