Through eight games as a rookie last year, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had 36 receptions for 546 yards with one touchdown. Through eight games in 2022, Pitts has 23 receptions for just 285 yards, albeit with a pair of TDs. Atlanta’s pass game is dramatically different with Marcus Mariota at quarterback instead of Matt [more] … [Read more...] about Marcus Mariota: I can do a better job of giving Kyle Pitts more opportunities
Archives for November 2022
California voters reject sports wagering
Apparently, Californians prefer the gambling the old-fashioned way. Prevalent, and illegal. Via the Associated Press, a pair of ballot propositions failed on Tuesday, slamming the door (for now) on legalized sports wagering in the most populous state in the nation. It’s stupid, frankly. People are going to gamble. They’re going to spend their discretionary (and, [more] … [Read more...] about California voters reject sports wagering
T.J. Hockenson trade saved his parents plenty of gas money
After Minnesota’s Week Nine win over the Commanders in Maryland, new Vikings right end T.J. Hockenson spoke with PFT about the extra work he devoted to getting himself ready to play. His parents soon won’t have to work quite as hard to see him play. Hockenson, an Iowa native, explained he grew up 4.5 hours [more] … [Read more...] about T.J. Hockenson trade saved his parents plenty of gas money
Pete Carroll praises Geno Smith for wearing a wristband, says “there was resistance” before
The Seahawks’ offense has been far more effective than anyone expected with Geno Smith running the show this season, and coach Pete Carroll says one of the reasons is Smith’s willingness to take a different approach to play calling. Carroll said on Seattle Sports 710 AM that Smith wears a wristband with plays on it [more] … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll praises Geno Smith for wearing a wristband, says “there was resistance” before
Brandin Cooks at Texans practice, but didn’t do much Wednesday
Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks was unhappy that he was not traded ahead of last week’s trade deadline and he did not play in last Thursday’s loss to the Eagles, which created some question about what the future holds for him in Houston. Cooks was at the team’s facility on Friday and he is with [more] … [Read more...] about Brandin Cooks at Texans practice, but didn’t do much Wednesday