It’s now a trend. How widespread it becomes remains to be seen. Some coaching staffs have decided not to attend the Scouting Combine. For most casual observers, it’s a jarring revelation given the hype and focus devoted to the first of the league’s offseason tentpole events. If, after all, multiple coaching staffs are boycotting the [more] … [Read more...] about More coaches question the value of attending the Scouting Combine
49ers extend long snapper Taybor Pepper
The 49ers will keep their long snapper around for a few more years. Taybor Pepper, who has been the 49ers’ long snapper since 2020, announced via a video he posted on social media that he has reached an agreement on a contract extension. It’s a three-year deal that includes $1.5 million guaranteed, according to multiple [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers extend long snapper Taybor Pepper
Reports intensify that Jeff Bezos has been blocked from buying Commanders
Various publications are currently engaged in a game of one-up over whether the one presumed buyer of the Washington Commanders has been blocked from making a bid. On Friday night, the New York Post reported that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been “benched” from bidding on the team. On Saturday, TheAthletic.com reported that Bank of [more] … [Read more...] about Reports intensify that Jeff Bezos has been blocked from buying Commanders
Jameis Winston says he has one year left under contract, but will the Saints keep him?
Quarterback Jameis Winston won’t be a free agent on March 15. He could be one not long thereafter. Winston signed a two-year contract with New Orleans in 2022. The Saints could release him after the new league year begins, with a post-June 1 designation. For now, Winston is focused on staying were he is. “Technically [more] … [Read more...] about Jameis Winston says he has one year left under contract, but will the Saints keep him?
Report: Byron Jones isn’t retiring, despite his tweets
The tweets posted on Saturday by Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones created the clear impression that he’s unable to play football. Which could mean he’s done playing football. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Jones isn’t retiring. Jackson adds that the “general expectation” is that Jones will be cut, given that he has a [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Byron Jones isn’t retiring, despite his tweets