At a time when many assume that Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will emerge from 96 hours in voluntary solitary confinement with a plan to play for the Jets, a former player who knows plenty about the way the media in New York covers pro athletes thinks Rodgers won’t be able to handle the things inevitably [more] … [Read more...] about Tiki Barber suggests Aaron Rodgers is too sensitive to survive New York media scrutiny
Former NFL head coach Ken Whisenhunt joins Alabama staff
Former NFL head coach Ken Whisenhunt will be working with the Crimson Tide for the 2023 season. Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com reports that the University of Alabama staff directory added Whisenhunt’s name on Wednesday. He has the title of special assistant to Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Whisenhunt was 45-51 over six seasons as the [more] … [Read more...] about Former NFL head coach Ken Whisenhunt joins Alabama staff
Ben Johnson on remaining with Lions: Don’t ruin a good thing
A Garth Brooks concert helped sell Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on remaining with the team. Johnson was a candidate for head coaching jobs early this offseason after building a potent offense in Detroit last year, but pulled his name from consideration in order to remain with the team he’s been working for since 2019. [more] … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson on remaining with Lions: Don’t ruin a good thing
Josh Allen: Chiefs are the mantra of what you want to be and how you need to do it
Bills quarterback Josh Allen skipped Super Bowl week this year, declining appearance fees after his team was ousted in the divisional round. He’s been there but hasn’t won that. “You don’t want to fall into the same routine, not making it there and going and spending time there,” Allen said on Kyle Brandt’s Basement. “Putting [more] … [Read more...] about Josh Allen: Chiefs are the mantra of what you want to be and how you need to do it
Patriots waive Tae Hayes, Kristian Wilkerson, Quinn Nordin
The Patriots have made a few roster moves to begin the offseason. New England has waived defensive back Tae Hayes, receiver Kristian Wilkerson, and kicker Quinn Nordin, according to Wednesday’s personnel notice. Hayes appeared in two games for the Patriots in 2022 after playing five for the Panthers. He recorded three tackles in 32 defensive [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots waive Tae Hayes, Kristian Wilkerson, Quinn Nordin