The proliferation of seven-on-seven tournaments from high school through college has resulted in the emergence of plenty of very good quarterbacks. It also has accelerated the development of plenty of receivers, given that someone is catching all the passes that are being thrown. As a result, the receiver position is in some ways becoming a [more] … [Read more...] about With plenty of young receivers available every year, the best veterans are nevertheless getting significant deals
Archives for April 2022
Chase Claypool on Dwayne Haskins: “You are what I strive to be”
Saturday’s tragic and sudden passing of Dwayne Haskins became a stark reminder for football fans that the players who entertain us from September through February aren’t robots. They’re human beings. Sons. Brothers. Husbands. Boyfriends. Uncles. Nephews. Cousins. Friends. Teammates. The quotes from the current and former teammates of Dwayne Haskins should help hammer that point … [Read more...] about Chase Claypool on Dwayne Haskins: “You are what I strive to be”
Trent Brown has plenty of money tied to staying at or under 365 pounds
Tackle Trent Brown has had his best NFL days as a member of the Patriots. His Thursdays over the next two seasons will be a lot better if he can meet the weight objectives baked into his current contract. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Brown makes $25,000 for each Thursday during the 2022 and 2023 [more] … [Read more...] about Trent Brown has plenty of money tied to staying at or under 365 pounds
Several coaches and assistant coaches with NFL ties will be working for USFL teams
Thirty-eight years ago, I was looking forward to the launch of the USFL. I’m now looking forward to its return, even if it’s technically not the original USFL. Although not many players with significant NFL experience will be playing in the new USFL, there are several coaches whose names you’ll remember. As head coaches go, [more] … [Read more...] about Several coaches and assistant coaches with NFL ties will be working for USFL teams
Remembering when Washington traded for Donovan McNabb
In a big surprise, April 4, 2010, the Washington Redskins announced they had traded for longtime Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. Washington surrendered two draft picks for McNabb. Going to the Eagles and head coach Andy Reid was Washington’s early second-round pick in 2010 (37 overall) and Washington’s fourth-round (104 overall) selection in the NFL’s 2011 NFL … [Read more...] about Remembering when Washington traded for Donovan McNabb