Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images The lockout continues, fans speak out, taking a look at the O’s international prospects. Good morning, Birdland! The Rule 5 draft is one of the rare setups in professional baseball that is overwhelmingly pro-player. It gives older, fringy prospects that, for whatever reason, haven’t made it to the big leagues with their current … [Read more...] about Weekend Bird Droppings: MLB wants to skip 2022 Rule 5 draft
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For Nevada’s Carson Strong, the NFL combine is about proving both his knee and his game are sound
Nevada quarterback Carson Strong has had two major knee surgeries, so the NFL combine is a chance to prove he is not a health risk as much as it to prove he is worthy on the field. … [Read more...] about For Nevada’s Carson Strong, the NFL combine is about proving both his knee and his game are sound
Mason Rudolph says he has a different mindset, preparing to start for the Steelers this year
Mason Rudolph views himself as the Steelers’ starting quarterback in 2022. Rudolph told Jim Rome that he always prepared as if he might be called upon, but now that Ben Roethlisberger is retired, Rudolph is really approaching this offseason as if he’s the team leader. “I’m having an entire offseason with a different mindset,” Rudolph [more] … [Read more...] about Mason Rudolph says he has a different mindset, preparing to start for the Steelers this year
Report: Saints want long-term deal with Marcus Williams but are not expected to tag him
The Saints want to keep Marcus Williams, but, as expected, considering their salary-cap situation, it won’t come at any cost. The team hopes to sign the safety to a long-term deal. However, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Williams’ camp does not expect another franchise tag for Williams if the sides can’t come to an [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Saints want long-term deal with Marcus Williams but are not expected to tag him
Cardinals weigh options at RB with top-two backs set to become free agents
Chase Edmonds and James Conner combined for 1,344 rushing yards, 80 receptions for 686 yards and 20 total touchdowns last season. Both are scheduled to become free agents later this month. That leaves Arizona with a decision to make at the position. “I think things keep changing philosophically,” Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim said, via [more] … [Read more...] about Cardinals weigh options at RB with top-two backs set to become free agents