The Washington Commanders went into the offseason with a much different plan at quarterback than one year ago. Last offseason, Washington allegedly called all 31 other teams inquiring about the availability of the quarterbacks on each roster. The Commanders struck out on Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. They wanted Jimmy Garoppolo, but a shoulder injury kept that potential … [Read more...] about Commanders’ signing of Jacoby Brissett named one of the NFL’s top moves
Archives for March 2023
Competition Committee has no proposals to ban hip-drop tackles
After injuries to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Cowboys running back Tony Pollard during the playoffs, questions were raised about whether so-called “hip-drop tackles” should be banned. But it appears that the NFL plans to take no action against the technique. The NFL Competition Committee has released its rule change proposals for this year, and [more] … [Read more...] about Competition Committee has no proposals to ban hip-drop tackles
NFL may expand the definition of a “launch,” for more protection of defenseless players
The NFL may add two words to the definition of a “launch” in the official rulebook, and those two words could result in more penalty flags being thrown — and, the league hopes, fewer injuries. It is illegal to launch into an opponent who is in a defenseless posture, and currently the definition of a [more] … [Read more...] about NFL may expand the definition of a “launch,” for more protection of defenseless players
Saudi Arabia, Syria may restore ties as Mideast reshuffles
Saudi Arabia is in talks with Syria to reopen its embassy in the war-torn nation for the first time in a decade, state television in the kingdom reported late Thursday, the latest diplomatic reshuffling in the region. … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia, Syria may restore ties as Mideast reshuffles
North Korea claims ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon test at sea
North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic "radioactive tsunami" that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the North's commitment to raising nuclear threats. … [Read more...] about North Korea claims ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon test at sea