Four Black players who ended decades of segregation when they played pro football in 1946 will be honored this summer by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The four players — Kenny Washington and Woody Strode, who re-integrated the NFL with the Rams, and Bill Willis and Marion Motley of the Browns, who in 1946 [more] … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame honoring four Black players who re-integrated pro football in 1946
Archives for May 2022
Will Gholston: Logan Hall is an even more athletic J.J. Watt
The Bucs made defensive lineman Logan Hall the 33rd overall choice of the draft this spring. Many have compared Hall to Bucs defensive end Will Gholston, who is entering his 10th season with the team. “I can give you my opinion on Hall. He is that guy,” Gholston told the Pewter Report. “Logan is like [more] … [Read more...] about Will Gholston: Logan Hall is an even more athletic J.J. Watt
Pat Surtain II: Practicing against Russell Wilson helps me a lot
The Broncos traded for quarterback Russell Wilson in order to upgrade their offensive capability, but one key member of their defense believes Wilson’s arrival will help on both sides of the ball. Cornerback Pat Surtain II had a strong rookie year after being taken in the first round of the 2021 draft and said his [more] … [Read more...] about Pat Surtain II: Practicing against Russell Wilson helps me a lot
Vikings G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on relationship with coach Kevin O’Connell: “It’s literally everything”
After the Vikings decided to change regimes, it started to become clear that a certain amount of dysfunction existed between the former front office and the coaching staff. As the new regime gets settled in, they understand the importance of working together, without agendas or in-fighting or blame-shifting. I asked G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Wednesday [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on relationship with coach Kevin O’Connell: “It’s literally everything”
Jameis Winston says “everything is going great” in his return from knee injury
Less than seven months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, Jameis Winston is back on the practice field. He isn’t going full speed with everything yet, but it’s a good sign for the Saints quarterback in his bid to be fully healthy for Week 1. Winston said his top priority now [more] … [Read more...] about Jameis Winston says “everything is going great” in his return from knee injury