The Jacksonville Jaguars began their 2018 training camp Thursday morning. Coming off a successful 2017 campaign that saw the Jaguars finish with a 10-6 record and advance to the AFC championship, the confidence level is high within the Jaguars’ camp. It's finally here. Day 1 of #JaxCamp18 pic.twitter.com/6vfi0nosna — Jacksonville …
Read More »Rams RB Todd Gurley Receives Record Contract Extension
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley just cashed in on a massive payday, making him one of the highest paid running backs in the NFL. Gurley receives largest guarantee given to a running back: Breaking: Rams and RB Todd Gurley are finalizing an agreement on a 4-year extension worth …
Read More »Former NFL and Eastside High Football Player Kenyatta Jones Passes Away At 39
Gainesville tragically lost one of its own earlier this month. Former Eastside High School OL Kenyatta “Bear” Jones passed away at the young age of 39 in Colorado. His mother, Jessica Hadley-Brown, confirmed to the Tampa Bay Times that his passing was due to cardiac arrest. Jones grew up in the …
Read More »NFL Coaches Preparing for 2018 in NFL Minicamps
NFL Minicamps are well underway, and following practice, various coaches would address some questions from the media. Heading into the 2018 season, four teams are feeling championship-bound, featuring locker room leaders and championship-repeat dreams. Locker Room Leaders in 2018 The locker room leader role for two teams are being established …
Read More »Trubisky Talks Future of the Bears, Excited About This Season
Mitchell Trubisky is looking to show the Chicago Bears why they picked him number two overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Although he was the first quarterback selected in his draft class, Trubisky struggled in his first season. He had 12 turnovers to just nine touchdowns and finished with the second-worst …
Read More »Ryan Shazier Still On Road to Recovery, Hopes To Play Again
When Ryan Shazier suffered his spinal injury against the Bengals, his first concern was if he could play football next season. Shazier gave his first press conference since the injury yesterday. He says playing again is his dream after he used his cane to walk to the podium. He injured …
Read More »Andrew Luck Participates At Minicamp, Hopes To Play Week 1
Andrew Luck did something on Tuesday that he hasn’t done since October. You guessed it, he threw the football. The Indianapolis quarterback participated in minicamp drills on Tuesday, tossing 20 to 25 footballs. Luck has been using college-sized footballs to lessen the wear and tear on his shoulder. “The reason …
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 »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 »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 …
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