The Kansas City Chiefs are officially Patrick Mahomes’ to run. A shocking 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the wild card round of last season’s playoffs set the wheels in motion. Weeks later, starting quarterback Alex Smith was shipped to the Washington Redskins, clearing space for the 22-year-old Mahomes …
Read More »New York Jets’ Sam Darnold: “I’m really excited about where I’m going right now”
In years past, the New York Jets have had their fair share of quarterback woes. The list is quite lengthy. From Ryan Fitzpatrick to the most-memorable Mark Sanchez, it hasn’t been the most ideal situation at the position. In 2016, the Jets finished fourth in the AFC East with a …
Read More »NFL OTA’s Around The League
The Offseason. Tis’ the most hated season for all NFL fans, players, and enthusiasts. Only 97 more days until the new football season. And yet, the offseason is probably the most crucial time of the year. When summer arrives, the 32 NFL teams regroup after a couple of months of …
Read More »NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Talks Various Issues in the NBA
In his annual NBA Finals address, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver responded to various issues related to the NBA today. From league expansion to the national anthem, Silver let the public know what his stances are on some hot topics. League Expansion During Silver’s address, he made it clear that league …
Read More »Bowles: Darnold Improving, But First-Team Reps Mean Nothing
You’d have to excuse the New York Jets’ faithful if they seem desperate for a quarterback: Their team arguably hasn’t had a long-term solution for the position since Chad Pennington. When the franchise traded up to nab USC star Sam Darnold third overall in this year’s draft, hopes soared. After …
Read More »NFL Adopts New Anthem Policy, Requires Players to Stand
On Wednesday, the National Football League enacted a national anthem policy that will go into effect for this upcoming season. Policy Specifics The NFL approved the rule that will require team personnel, including players, to stand during the national anthem. Players will also have the option to stay in the …
Read More »Saquon Barkley’s First Rookie Camp in the Books
The number two overall NFL Draft pick, Saquon Barkley, got his first glimpse of action with the New York Giants this weekend. Barkley certainly impressed many during the first few days of the Giants rookie mini camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. The running back caught pass after pass, creating high …
Read More »NFL Draft: Taking A Look At Where Gators Landed
A total of five Gators ended up going in the 2018 NFL Draft, while many others ended up signing on as undrafted free agents. Draft 1st-3rd rounds Taven Bryan represented the Gators in the first round, as he went to the Jaguars with the 29th overall pick. Bryan’s selection marks …
Read More »Defense the Focus for Florida Teams in NFL Draft 1st Round
The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books. While a lot of the attention was on the quarterbacks, the three teams from Florida each took defensive players with their first round pick. Dolphins Get Their DB With the 11th overall pick, Miami selected Alabama defensive back …
Read More »NFL Draft Recap: Winners and Losers in a Wild First Round
In arguably the most anticipated NFL Draft in recent years, the draft was a whirlwind of unexpected picks Thursday night. From Heisman winner to Heisman winner, 32 players walked across the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cleveland Browns surprised the masses by picking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield …
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