Archives for March 2022

This year’s quarterback hand size discussion has centered around Kenny Pickett and now we all know the actual numbers. On Thursday, Pickett’s hands measured 8.5 inches at the NFL Scouting Combine. Usually, the threshold for concern among talent evaluators is about 9 inches. In 2016, Jared Goff‘s hands came in at that size. Joe Burrow‘s [more] … [Read more...] about Kenny Pickett’s hands measure 8.5 inches

Nine years ago, then-Vikings G.M. Rick Spielman proclaimed at the Scouting Combine that the team had “no intent” to trade Percy Harvin. Within days, Harvin was gone. Coincidentally, or not, Harvin was traded to Seattle. Coincidentally, or not, Seattle coach Pete Carroll used the same words when talking about the possibility of trading quarterback Russell [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks have essentially invited other teams to make an offer for Russell Wilson

COVID-19 protocols have played a big role in the last two NFL seasons, but they are not going to be an issue for teams this offseason. In a memo to all 32 teams on Thursday, the NFL and NFLPA announced that they are suspending all COVID-19 protocols immediately. The memo cites the declining rates of [more] … [Read more...] about NFL, NFLPA announce suspension of all COVID protocols

The USFL is due to return in April. Those who contend to be the owners of the trademarks associated with the original USFL are trying to stop that from happening. A motion for preliminary injunction has been filed in California federal court. A hearing will be held on March 16. The goal of the motion [more] … [Read more...] about Original USFL files motion for preliminary injunction to block Fox’s league from using league and team names

Tyler Linderbaum was widely viewed as the best center in the 2022 NFL draft throughout the last college football season, and he didn’t have to prove anything by playing in Iowa’s bowl game. But he did, and he got hurt. Fortunately, the foot injury Linderbaum suffered in the Citrus Bowl is expected to be healed [more] … [Read more...] about Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum not working out at Combine as he recovers from bowl game injury