Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Pitchers and catchers are coming, the Delmarva staff is tailored to the players, Mejdal speaks, and Kjerstad is ready. Good morning, Birdland! Spring training starts this coming week, and a few of the Orioles’ brightest pupils are already in Sarasota. But we are still more than a month-and-a-half away from the games actually counting. So, … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Pondering spring training storylines
Archives for February 2023
Mark Andrews Gives Promising Update on Lamar Jackson Contract
The Baltimore Ravens offseason is going to be defined by the Lamar Jackson contract saga. Currently set to hit free agency, the quarterback and team have until March 13th to agree to a deal before the legal tampering window opens. While the two sides haven’t made any public progress, tight end Mark Andrews believes that Lamar Jackson will be back as the Ravens franchise … [Read more...] about Mark Andrews Gives Promising Update on Lamar Jackson Contract
Jeffrey Lurie: Firing Andy Reid was extremely difficult, Chiefs got a Hall of Fame coach
Andy Reid went 130-93-1 as head coach of the Eagles, got them to the Super Bowl once and to the NFC Championship Game four times. But he was fired after a 4-12 season in 2012. A decade later, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie still considers that one of the toughest decisions he’s had to make. As [more] … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Lurie: Firing Andy Reid was extremely difficult, Chiefs got a Hall of Fame coach
Barry Sanders hears cheers from fans of all 32 teams, calls it “my greatest accomplishment”
Some players, even all-time great players, are polarizing — beloved by fans of their teams, but hated by fans of rivals. Tom Brady won’t get cheered by Jets fans, nor Emmitt Smith by Eagles fans. But it’s rare to find a fan of any team with a bad word to say about former Lions running [more] … [Read more...] about Barry Sanders hears cheers from fans of all 32 teams, calls it “my greatest accomplishment”
Josh Harris tours Commanders facility before first truly official round of bids
Many won’t believe it until they see a new owner holding the keys and the pink slip while standing with a foot on Daniel Snyder’s chest. Nevertheless, the effort to sell the Commanders is moving forward. TheAthletic.com reported on Friday that Josh Harris, who already owns multiple sports franchises, recently toured the Commanders facility. The [more] … [Read more...] about Josh Harris tours Commanders facility before first truly official round of bids