The Bengals used a fifth-round draft pick on kicker Evan McPherson this season and the decision has paid off well for them. McPherson has shown off an accurate and powerful leg throughout his rookie season and his December work was particularly notable. McPherson went 9-of-11 on field goals and 8-of-9 on extra points while the [more] … [Read more...] about Evan McPherson is the AFC special teams player of the month
Archives for December 2021
Thomas Morstead named NFC special teams player of the month
Thomas Morstead began the 2021 season without a team, since the Saints released him in early 2021 after 12 seasons. Then Morstead signed with the Jets to fill in for an injured Braden Mann, averaging 48.2 yards on his 23 punts in seven games. After Mann’s return, New York cut Morstead. So he was available [more] … [Read more...] about Thomas Morstead named NFC special teams player of the month
Colts activate Darius Leonard from COVID-19 reserve list
Linebacker Darius Leonard missed the Colts’ Christmas win in Arizona, but he should be back in the lineup to kick off 2022. The Colts announced on Thursday that Leonard has been activated from the COVID-19 reserve list. Leonard went on the list shortly before kickoff last Saturday and he joins left guard Quenton Nelson as [more] … [Read more...] about Colts activate Darius Leonard from COVID-19 reserve list
On the future of Aaron Rodgers, the ball is likely in Green Bay’s court
On Wednesday, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made it clear that he’ll make an early decision regarding whether he’ll retire. The decision that precedes his decision likely will have a major influence on the eventual decision. Rodgers has made his feelings clear. He has made his value even more clear. He’s making $33.5 million per year. [more] … [Read more...] about On the future of Aaron Rodgers, the ball is likely in Green Bay’s court
Thursday Night Football “tri-cast” generates highest full-season rating since 2015
Football is back, if it ever was gone. The game got dragged into some political huff-and-puffery a few years back, and it prompted some to turn away from the game. But many of those who swore off the NFL for good have now returned. The numbers prove it. The NFL has announced, for example, that [more] … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Football “tri-cast” generates highest full-season rating since 2015