The Raiders made the decision at the end of last season that they needed to get better at the most important position in football. They benched Derek Carr the final two games of last season and released him last month after nine seasons as the team’s quarterback. They signed Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency, and [more] … [Read more...] about Dave Ziegler “confident” Jimmy Garoppolo will improve the Raiders
Mike Tomlin excited about Kenny Pickett’s future
A year ago, the Steelers had no idea who would be the heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger. They signed Mitch Trubisky as a bridge quarterback with a plan to develop whomever they drafted. But Kenny Pickett, the 20th overall selection, ended up starting 12 games. After eight months of practices and 13 game appearances, Steelers [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Tomlin excited about Kenny Pickett’s future
Jonathan Gannon: I’m operating that DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal right now
Four weeks ago, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said he wasn’t sure whether wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins would be back in Arizona this season. Gannon still doesn’t know for sure, but he is currently planning to have Hopkins on his team in 2023. Gannon told Steve Wyche of NFL Network that he’s thinking about coaching [more] … [Read more...] about Jonathan Gannon: I’m operating that DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal right now
Sean Payton: Broncos won’t trade Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton
Despite talk that the Broncos might shop one of their top receivers this offseason, coach Sean Payton says Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy are staying put. “We’re not trading those two players,” Payton said. “When people call and the phone rings like it does this time of year, [Broncos General Manager] George Paton’s job is [more] … [Read more...] about Sean Payton: Broncos won’t trade Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton
Shannon Sharpe has removed Brett Favre’s case against him to federal court, too
On Friday, Pat McAfee exercised his prerogative to move to federal court the defamation lawsuit filed against him by Brett Favre. Earlier in the week, former Ravens and Broncos tight end (and also, like Favre, a Hall of Famer) Shannon Sharpe made the same move. Sharpe’s position is the same as McAfee’s. Because Sharpe isn’t [more] … [Read more...] about Shannon Sharpe has removed Brett Favre’s case against him to federal court, too