Quarterback Aaron Rodgers eventually will be a member of the Jets. It’s inevitable, barring a dramatic change to his stated “intention.” Jets receiver Allen Lazard, a former teammate of Rodgers in Green Bay, has zero concern that the GB/NY QB pipeline will fail to deliver Rodgers to New Jersey, 15 years after if brought Brett [more] … [Read more...] about Allen Lazard has “no worry” about Aaron Rodgers not becoming a Jet
Patriots face longest Super Bowl odds of the Belichick era
Bill Belichick became the coach of the Patriots in 2000. The Patriots have won six Super Bowls on his watch. This year, Patriots have the longest odds to win the Super Bowl of any of the 24 years that Belichick has been the coach. As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots are 70-1 [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots face longest Super Bowl odds of the Belichick era
As broadcasting patterns shift, potential antitrust liability looms for the NFL
For the most part, the NFL sails through clear, open waters. But there’s an iceberg out there, whether the league is worried about it or not. The shift from traditional, over-the-air TV to streaming could eventually land the league in an antitrust mess, for one very important reason. The antitrust exemption from the Sports Broadcasting [more] … [Read more...] about As broadcasting patterns shift, potential antitrust liability looms for the NFL
Bills are giving full support to Damar Hamlin as he prepares to possibly play again
Bills safety Damar Hamlin hopes to play football again. The Bills hope to help him make a return while keeping all relevant factors in mind. Coach Sean McDermott tells Judy Battista of NFL Network that the organization has addressed with Hamlin the mental and emotional aspects of returning to game action after suffering cardiac arrest [more] … [Read more...] about Bills are giving full support to Damar Hamlin as he prepares to possibly play again
Former Eagles linebacker Frank LeMaster dies at 71
Frank LeMaster, a member of the Eagles’ 1980 Super Bowl team, has died. He was 71. A fourth-round pick in 1974, LeMaster spent nine years in Philadelphia. He was traded to the 49ers in early 1984. San Francisco released him before the season began. Via Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia, LeMaster had the fourth-most [more] … [Read more...] about Former Eagles linebacker Frank LeMaster dies at 71