Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt missed all of the 2021 season and has yet to report for offseason work while carrying a cap hit of nearly $14 million, which has led to speculation about whether he’ll be back with the team this year. The Steelers have said they’re “very open” to having him back, but [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers teammates expect Stephon Tuitt back with team “sooner or later”
Archives for May 2022
Kirk Cousins felt like “eighth-grader” learning offense from scratch
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering his fifth season with the Vikings and he’s playing for his fifth different offensive play caller, so getting the handle on changes to the scheme is nothing new for him. This offseason played out a bit differently than the last few, however. The arrival of head coach Kevin O’Connell and [more] … [Read more...] about Kirk Cousins felt like “eighth-grader” learning offense from scratch
T.J. Watt “definitely not satisfied” after 22.5 sacks in 2021
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt left himself with a lot to accomplish if he wants an encore of his 2021 season. Watt tied the NFL’s official single-season sack record with 22.5 and was named the league’s defensive player of the year as a result of his efforts. Watt is the 12th player to record 20 sacks [more] … [Read more...] about T.J. Watt “definitely not satisfied” after 22.5 sacks in 2021
Derwin James waited a year so he wouldn’t have to pay to switch to jersey No. 3
As soon as the NFL announced last year that defensive players could wear single-digit jersey numbers, Chargers safety Derwin James expressed interest in switching from his NFL number, 33, to his college number, 3. But he didn’t make the switch immediately. When the Chargers opened Organized Team Activities this week, James was in his No. [more] … [Read more...] about Derwin James waited a year so he wouldn’t have to pay to switch to jersey No. 3
Mike McDaniel: Fullbacks can be “pretty disruptive” to defense not used to seeing them
The fullback has become a rarity in many NFL offenses, but the 49ers have made good use of Kyle Juszczyk over the years and the Dolphins look like they’ll also be incorporating the position into their offense this year. Head coach Mike McDaniel was on the 49ers staff before being hired this year and the [more] … [Read more...] about Mike McDaniel: Fullbacks can be “pretty disruptive” to defense not used to seeing them