The money free agent quarterback Lamar Jackson is asking for is not too much for the Colts. But the guarantees on his contract might be. That’s the word from Colts owner Jim Irsay, who told reporters that the Colts are willing to pay Jackson a lot, but not to give him a fully guaranteed contract. [more] … [Read more...] about Jim Irsay on Lamar Jackson: Money not a problem, I don’t like fully guaranteed contracts
Zac Taylor: Jonah Williams will compete at right tackle
When the Bengals signed Orlando Brown to be their new left tackle, incumbent left tackle Jonah Williams asked to be traded. But Bengals coach Zac Taylor doesn’t sound interested in accommodating that request. Taylor said his expectation is that Williams will remain on the Bengals, and will compete for the starting right tackle job. “I [more] … [Read more...] about Zac Taylor: Jonah Williams will compete at right tackle
Jim Trotter takes issue with NFL’s characterization of his concerns
Jim Trotter won’t be going away quietly. Nor should he be. The five-year veteran of NFL Media who learned over the weekend that his contract, which expires in three days, won’t be renewed saw his time with the league end less than two months after pressing Commissioner Roger Goodell for answers as to the absence [more] … [Read more...] about Jim Trotter takes issue with NFL’s characterization of his concerns
Bill Belichick refuses to talk about Lamar Jackson
On Monday, Patriots owner Robert Kraft told reporters that he heard from Meek Mill that Lamar Jackson wants to play for New England. Kraft said it’s coach Bill Belichick’s call. Belichick was literally meek when it came to talking about Lamar. Asked whether Belichick envisions a situation in which the Patriots pursue Jackson, Belichick said [more] … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick refuses to talk about Lamar Jackson
Stephon Gilmore will wear No. 21 for Cowboys
The Cowboys didn’t wait long to give out the No. 21 jersey worn by Ezekiel Elliott the last seven seasons. New Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore will wear No. 21, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Gilmore has never worn No. 21 before. He wore No. 27 as a rookie with the Bills [more] … [Read more...] about Stephon Gilmore will wear No. 21 for Cowboys