As Commissioners go, Roger Goodell is a sunglasses-and-sandals-wearing pink rabbit, incessantly banging on a bass drum. He got the job nearly 16 years ago. He’s under contract for two more years. He intends to sign another. At some point, the league needs to be thinking about the next Commissioner. As explained by Daniel Kaplan of [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Some owners ask whether Roger Goodell’s next contract should be bridge to successor
Archives for June 2022
Lions undrafted rookie Jermaine Waller retires
The Lions announced Wednesday that undrafted rookie Jermaine Waller has retired from football. The team placed the cornerback on the reserve/retired list. Waller signed with the Lions last month, getting a $10,000 signing bonus and $55,000 in guarantees. He participated in the team’s rookie minicamp and two weeks of organized team activities but was not [more] … [Read more...] about Lions undrafted rookie Jermaine Waller retires
Brian Flores: My focus is on the Steelers, I try to live in the moment
Brian Flores’ offseason began with getting fired as the head coach of the Dolphins and continued with filing a lawsuit against Miami, the NFL and other teams related to their hiring practices before he took a job as the Steelers inside linebackers coach. That lawsuit is ongoing and is likely to have an impact on [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Flores: My focus is on the Steelers, I try to live in the moment
Dak Prescott supports Dalton Schultz, who is skipping the final week of OTAs
Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is skipping the final week of voluntary organized team activities to make a point. Schultz, who received the franchise tag from the team, is seeking a long-term deal. He is expected to attend next week’s mandatory minicamp. Quarterback Dak Prescott went more than two years in search of a new [more] … [Read more...] about Dak Prescott supports Dalton Schultz, who is skipping the final week of OTAs
Virginia state senator calls Jack Del Rio’s January 6 remarks “the nail in the coffin” for public stadium funding
Maybe Jack Del Rio should have stuck to sports. The recent remarks from the Commanders defensive coordinator have become a complicating factor in the franchise’s effort to secure public funding for a new stadium in Virginia. State senator Jeremy McPike, appearing on 106.7 The Fan’s Grant & Danny, called Del Rio’s attempt to downplay the [more] … [Read more...] about Virginia state senator calls Jack Del Rio’s January 6 remarks “the nail in the coffin” for public stadium funding