Bruce Arians apparently gets shocked easily. Less than a month ago, Arians said he’d be “shocked” if Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady retires. Today, Arians said that a return in 2022 by the now-retired Brady would “shock” Arians. That’s what Arians told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, presumably without any hint of awareness that [more] … [Read more...] about Bruce Arians: Tom Brady returning in 2022 would “shock” me
Archives for February 2022
Washington great Charley Taylor dies
Pro Hall of Famer and Washington Redskins great Charley Taylor has died at the age of 80 (1941-2022). Taylor spent his entire 14-year career with Washington (1964-1977), drafted in the first round (3rd overall) of the 1964 NFL draft from Arizona State. Taylor finished his career as the all-time NFL leader in receptions (649), was first-team All-Pro in 1967, an eight-time Pro … [Read more...] about Washington great Charley Taylor dies
The Brian Flores lawsuit will continue
Surprisingly, Brian Flores has an NFL job. Even though isn’t a head coach (and should be), he’ll work with the Steelers in 2022, serving as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach. His landmark class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination will continue. “We congratulate Coach Flores on his new position with the Steelers and thank Coach [more] … [Read more...] about The Brian Flores lawsuit will continue
Vernon Hargreaves, Isaiah Prince fined for Super Bowl infractions
A pair of Bengals players were fined by the NFL this week for infractions committed during their Super Bowl loss to the Rams. Cornerback Vernon Hargreaves was fined $5,555 for coming off the bench to celebrate an interception by safety Jessie Bates late in the first half. Hargreaves was inactive for the game and in [more] … [Read more...] about Vernon Hargreaves, Isaiah Prince fined for Super Bowl infractions
Doug Pederson: You see flashes of talent here, but there has to be consistency
The Jaguars finished with the league’s worst record for the second straight year, which gives their new head coach Doug Pederson nowhere to go but up in his first season with the team. During a press conference on Friday, Pederson said he thinks that the roster that’s produced four wins over the last two years [more] … [Read more...] about Doug Pederson: You see flashes of talent here, but there has to be consistency