Archives for July 2022

Christian Okoye grew up in Nigeria and didn’t play football until he was 23 years old. By the time he was 28, he led the NFL in rushing. He thinks there are a lot more African athletes who could do the same, if given the opportunity. The NFL recently held a talent scouting event in [more] … [Read more...] about Christian Okoye envisions a huge NFL talent influx from Africa

Jim Lynch, a member of the Chiefs Hall of Honor, has died, Rick Gosselin of the Talk of Fame Network reports. Lynch was 76. The Chiefs made Lynch a second-round selection out of Notre Dame in 1967. He spent 11 seasons with the team, playing with Pro Football Hall of Famers Willie Lanier and Bobby [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs Hall of Honor member Jim Lynch dies at 76

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been tight-lipped this offseason about how his coaching staff would be structured, but with training camp opening, New England has finally announced its full coaching staff. The most noteworthy titles on the staff are former Giants head coach Joe Judge getting the title of offensive assistant/quarterbacks, and former Lions [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots announce coaching staff, Joe Judge coaching QBs and Matt Patricia offensive line