Colts owner Jim Irsay passed over special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone as interim head coach when he fired Frank Reich. Instead, the Colts put Jeff Saturday in that role despite his lack of coaching experience. Ventrone interviewed for the full-time job that went to Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, and the special teams coordinator left [more] … [Read more...] about Bubba Ventrone has head coach aspirations but sole focus for now is getting Browns’ special teams right
Archives for March 2023
Report: Za’Darius Smith asks Vikings for release
Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith signed a three-year deal with the Vikings last year, but he’s reportedly hoping to move on after just one season in Minnesota. Smith tweeted a thank you message “to Skol Nation for an amazing season & experience” in 2022, which looked like it might be a response to the Vikings releasing [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Za’Darius Smith asks Vikings for release
Nick Saban keeps complaining about NIL, prefers NFL-style compensation model
The former NFL coach who once insisted he’s not going to be the Alabama coach would like to bring a little of the NFL to Alabama. Nick Saban appeared recently on the Know Mercy podcast with Stephen A. Smith. Saban complained (again) about the new NIL reality of college football. And he expressed a preference [more] … [Read more...] about Nick Saban keeps complaining about NIL, prefers NFL-style compensation model
Panthers restructure Xavier Woods’ contract
The Panthers continued restructuring contracts to create cap space on Thursday. The team announced that they have reworked safety Xavier Woods‘ deal ahead of the start of the new league year next week. Woods was set to have a salary of $3.265 million and a $1 million roster bonus, so a standard conversion of money [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers restructure Xavier Woods’ contract
49ers receive seven compensatory draft picks
The NFL announced on Thursday that 37 compensatory draft picks have been doled out for this year’s draft and the 49ers picked up seven selections in the process. Four of the 49ers’ new picks come as a result of the NFL’s formula awarding picks to teams that have a net loss in free agents. The [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers receive seven compensatory draft picks