Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports For the better part of the past two decades, the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award (CPOY) has largely been dominated by quarterbacks and wide receivers. This is especially true since 2016, where two wide receivers won the award back-to-back (Jordy Nelson, Keenan Allen) and four quarterbacks have won consecutively since; Andrew … [Read more...] about J.K. Dobbins an early pick for Comeback Player of the Year
Archives for June 2022
Dan Orlovsky comes to Lamar Jackson’s defense amidst contract controversy
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The ESPN analyst defends and reiterates the impressive resume and pedigree of the former league MVP. It seems that almost every offseason, especially during the slow period after the draft and before training camp, an annual NFL media tradition is to obsess over the contract status of a prominent quarterback. The two offseason prior to … [Read more...] about Dan Orlovsky comes to Lamar Jackson’s defense amidst contract controversy
Ravens OTA Notes 6/8: Defense dominates, Bateman scores
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images A defensive practice today It was a beautiful day for some defensive football in Owings Mills, Maryland. I counted 10 passes that hit defenders hands, or caught by a white jersey. But even for all the defensive success, wide receiver Rashod Bateman still managed a touchdown during a two-minute drill. Justin Madubuike Dominates The … [Read more...] about Ravens OTA Notes 6/8: Defense dominates, Bateman scores
Wednesday Bird Droppings: A much needed Orioles power surge
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports O’s claim Voth, DFA Sedlock, Mullins is heating up, and Mancini is part of the solution Good morning, Birdland! It was only a matter of time before the Orioles started to flex their offensive muscles a bit. This unit was never going to challenge for the league lead in runs, but they were certainly more talented than they showed in the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: A much needed Orioles power surge
Orioles minor league recap 6/8: Norfolk debuts washed away, pitchers impress at Bowie and Aberdeen
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Norfolk was forced to wait for Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg, but several pitching prospects shined at Bowie and Aberdeen. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds (Brewers) PPD (rain) Double-A: Bowie Baysox 6, Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) 1 Bowie’s infield wasted no time making an impression with Gunnar Henderson and Jordan … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/8: Norfolk debuts washed away, pitchers impress at Bowie and Aberdeen