Christian McCaffrey expected to spend his career in Carolina, playing for the Panthers after they drafted him with the eighth overall choice in 2017. McCaffrey didn’t expect the Panthers to trade him, especially after receiving reassurance from General Manager Scott Fitterer. McCaffrey said Fitterer told him he would “absolutely not” be traded. After six games, [more] … [Read more...] about Christian McCaffrey initially “angry” when Panthers traded him after telling him they wouldn’t
Report: Buccaneers are expected to release Cameron Brate
It looks like tight end Cameron Brate‘s run with the Buccaneers is coming to an end. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Bucs are expected to release Brate in the coming days. He has been with the team since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Brate dealt with a concussion and a [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Buccaneers are expected to release Cameron Brate
Report: Jaguars are expected to use franchise tag on Evan Engram
Tight end Evan Engram said recently that he and the Jaguars have had positive conversations about a new contract, but it doesn’t look like they are going to pay off in a new deal before next Tuesday. That’s the deadline for the Jaguars to use their franchise tag and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Jaguars are expected to use franchise tag on Evan Engram
Ravens’ recently fired strength coach takes harsh criticism from NFLPA, players
The NFL Players Association’s report cards for all 32 teams found that the vast majority of players think highly of their strength coaches. The Ravens were a major exception. The NFLPA report card gave 16 teams’ strength coaches a grade of either A or A+, and only two teams got a grade lower than B. [more] … [Read more...] about Ravens’ recently fired strength coach takes harsh criticism from NFLPA, players
Potential Bears stadium at Arlington Park creates gridlock concerns
The Chicago Bears may be building a new stadium not in Chicago. The place that would be hosting the Bears would need to be ready for the onslaught of vehicles on game days. Via the Daily Herald, a Wednesday “state of the village” address in Palatine, Illinois included concerns regarding traffic resulting from a new [more] … [Read more...] about Potential Bears stadium at Arlington Park creates gridlock concerns