Bob Lilly and Chuck Howley both joined the Cowboys in 1961. Lilly arrived as the 13th overall pick in the draft that year and Howley in a trade from the Bears. Lilly made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, and Howley will join him Aug. 5. The Cowboys announced Monday that Lilly will [more] … [Read more...] about Bob Lilly will present Chuck Howley for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
John Lynch says 49ers won’t listen if teams call with Nick Bosa trade offers
San Francisco General Manager John Lynch said last month that the 49ers would listen to anything regarding the possibility of trading quarterback Trey Lance. But one thing the 49ers won’t listen to is a trade request involving defensive end Nick Bosa. Asked on Monday about the possibility that teams might call with trade offers for [more] … [Read more...] about John Lynch says 49ers won’t listen if teams call with Nick Bosa trade offers
Aaron Rodgers could return to Lambeau Field in 2024
He seemingly exited for good at the end of the 2022 season. There’s still a chance he’ll be returning to Lambeau Field. Wearing green. But not gold. Under the scheduling formula adopted when the NFL expanded to 17 regular-season games, the teams of the NFC North are due to host one team from the AFC [more] … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers could return to Lambeau Field in 2024
The Patriots are now the worst team, on paper, in the AFC East
It was inevitable, but no one expected it to happen so soon. With Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets, the New England Patriots are now the worst team, on paper, in the AFC East. That doesn’t mean the Pats are doomed to land in the basement. Last year, the Jets finished fourth with a [more] … [Read more...] about The Patriots are now the worst team, on paper, in the AFC East
John Lynch on Lamar Jackson: “You look into everything”
The 49ers seem to be very content with quarterback Brock Purdy, lingering elbow issue notwithstanding. Still, during his pre-draft press conference, G.M. John Lynch acknowledged that they at leas looked into the possibility of pursuing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a free agent limited by the franchise tag. Here’s the question, which was the last one [more] … [Read more...] about John Lynch on Lamar Jackson: “You look into everything”