In 2017, the Bengals could have had quarterback Patrick Mahomes with the ninth pick in the draft. Instead, they took receiver John Ross. That mistake has football consequences, and business ones, too. At a time when the Bengals are bracing for the looming requirement to pay a big-money deal to quarterback Joe Burrow, owner Mike [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Brown likes the way Patrick Mahomes thinks about quarterback contracts
Archives for July 2022
The Kyler Murray homework clause doesn’t violate the CBA
The unprecedented homework clause in the Kyler Murray contract raises plenty of questions. Here’s one: Does the Collective Bargaining Agreement even allow it? The fact that the league office approved the contract means only that the NFL has no problem with allowing teams to potentially void guarantees based on whether a player spends a specified [more] … [Read more...] about The Kyler Murray homework clause doesn’t violate the CBA
Late for Work 7/26: LeBron James, Others Protest After Defensive Coordinator Says 'Lamar Jackson Isn't a Tier 1 Quarterback Even If He Wins MVP 12 Times'
Starting left guard is the top position competition. The Ravens reportedly agree to terms with running back Corey Clement. … [Read more...] about Late for Work 7/26: LeBron James, Others Protest After Defensive Coordinator Says 'Lamar Jackson Isn't a Tier 1 Quarterback Even If He Wins MVP 12 Times'
Pope Francis apologizes for 'catastrophic' school policy in Canada
Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church's cooperation with Canada's "catastrophic" policy of Indigenous residential schools, saying the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed families and marginalized generations. … [Read more...] about Pope Francis apologizes for 'catastrophic' school policy in Canada
Marc Short, former VP Mike Pence's chief of staff, testifies before Jan. 6 grand jury
Marc Short, former Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff, appeared before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. … [Read more...] about Marc Short, former VP Mike Pence's chief of staff, testifies before Jan. 6 grand jury