The arguments about whether the Patriots should have started Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones at quarterback last season weren’t limited to fans and the media. Patriots players were split on the subject as well. That’s the word from Devin McCourty, who retired this month after 13 seasons with the Patriots. McCourty said he had teammates [more] … [Read more...] about Devin McCourty: Some Patriots players wanted Bailey Zappe, some wanted Mac Jones
Vikings still haven’t officially introduced Marcus Davenport
Last week, the introductory press conference for new Vikings defensive end Marcus Davenport was scheduled, but it didn’t happen. It still hasn’t happened. On Friday afternoon, the team made it known that the contract was officially agreed to and done, and that it was just a matter of gathering final signatures. Through Monday, there was [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings still haven’t officially introduced Marcus Davenport
Mississippi auditor pushes back against Brett Favre
Often lost in the fact that Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre sued broadcasters Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe for defamation is that Mississippi auditor Shad White also has been accused of telling lies about Favre’s role in the state’s welfare-fund scandal. White is now pushing back publicly against Favre. Recently, Mississippi filed a response [more] … [Read more...] about Mississippi auditor pushes back against Brett Favre
Austin Ekeler: I am so underpaid right now, I’m relentlessly pursuing a long-term contract
The Chargers have given running back Austin Ekeler permission to seek a trade, and he’s making no secret that he wants some team to pay him what he thinks he’s worth. Ekeler said on Chris Long’s Greenlight podcast that he has nothing against anyone with the Chargers, but he wouldn’t want to stay there unless [more] … [Read more...] about Austin Ekeler: I am so underpaid right now, I’m relentlessly pursuing a long-term contract
Despite a couple of strange years, Baker Mayfield remains confident
Two years ago, the football world was Baker Mayfield‘s oyster. Since then, his career has come down with a serious case of the crabs. Through it all, the new Buccaneers quarterback has remained confident. “To me, to be at the top of your game — whatever industry you’re in — you have to be wired [more] … [Read more...] about Despite a couple of strange years, Baker Mayfield remains confident