On February 1, former Dolphins coach Brian Flores turned the NFL upside down with a landmark class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the hiring, compensation, and retention of Black coaches. The battle will soon be officially joined by the NFL. Typically, a defendant in a civil case has 30 days to respond. Those deadlines can [more] … [Read more...] about NFL’s response to Brian Flores lawsuit should be coming soon
Archives for March 2022
Commanders remain interested in trade for Deshaun Watson
The Washington Commanders were never an option for Aaron Rodgers. The Commanders attempted to trade for Russell Wilson but were rebuffed. So where will Washington look next in its never-ending search for a difference-maker at quarterback? Only one other potential franchise quarterback remains available, and that is Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans. Watson, of course, is … [Read more...] about Commanders remain interested in trade for Deshaun Watson
What’s next for Amari Cooper?
From the moment Amari Cooper signed a FIVE-YEAR, $100 MILLION contract, it was obvious that he’d signed a two-year, $40 minion deal, with no commitments beyond that. Two years later, the Cowboys have leaked that they “likely” will be releasing him. So what happens next? His $20 million salary for 2022 becomes guaranteed on March [more] … [Read more...] about What’s next for Amari Cooper?
Stadium deal for Bills is expected by April 1
The Bills and the powers-that-be in New York are working toward a deal for a new stadium. On Friday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul acknowledged that the agreement will be reached soon. Via Tim O’Shei of the Buffalo News, Hochul said Friday that the deal will be done by April 1, in time for the [more] … [Read more...] about Stadium deal for Bills is expected by April 1
Kalon Barnes generates second-fastest 40-yard dash in Scouting Combine history
Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes is extremely fast. Officially, the second-fastest guy to run 40 yards in a straight line at the Scouting Combine. His official time of 4.23 seconds puts him at No. 2 all-time for the event, behind only receiver John Ross and the 4.22-second 40-yard dash he generated in 2017. The next fastest [more] … [Read more...] about Kalon Barnes generates second-fastest 40-yard dash in Scouting Combine history