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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Two new Illinois locations make their pitch to become the home of the Chicago Bears “We’re waiting. We’re not going to negotiate a deal with anyone but Mr. McCaskey,” Carr said. “We’re waiting for him to call. If he calls, we’re going to sit down and negotiate this out and […]
The Indianapolis Colts are amid a five-year playoff drought, and it could extend to six unless things fall their way next season.
The Browns certainly didn’t improve their roster by trading Myles Garrett, but another Cleveland great agreed with the decision. Like Garrett, Joe Thomas understands what it’s like to play without the expectation of winning. He played his entire career with the Browns, never experiencing meaningful success. While he understands how much Myles Garrett meant to […]
Is Will Howard in the driver’s seat for the backup quarterback role this year? The Steelers will enter training camp with three quarterbacks behind Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard and Mason Rudolph the returning options. Drew Allar, a third-round rookie, seems set for a redshirt year. While Rudolph has been a backup for most of his […]
There is only one conclusion Joe can reach armed with these stats and knowing how poorly Baker Mayfield played after the bye last year. He was hurt. As we all know, Mayfield was a legit candidate for Offensive Player of […] The post Baker Mayfield Under Duress appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Mark your calendars folks, rookies will report for Miami Dolphins training camp on July 21 while veterans will report on July 28. The Dolphins will also participate in joint practices with the Washington Commanders and New York Giants in August. Fans should be excited to see what this team could look like under Jeff Hafley. […]
49ers training camp report dates and joint practice dates announced“San Francisco 49ers will begin preparations for the 2026 season when rookies report on Saturday, July 18. Veterans will join the newcomers one week later, reporting to training camp on Saturday, July 25. The first practice will be on Sunday, July 26. The NFL also confirmed […]
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 O’Clock Club The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. […]
If the Patriots had any thoughts about calling the Cowboys about another blockbuster trade, they might be wasting their efforts.
Jimmy Haslam is haunted by the ghosts of his recent past. The Cleveland Browns majority owner (alongside wife Dee Haslam) and Milwaukee Bucks co-owner (also with Dee) is apparently trying to learn from his mistakes and avoid another potential catastrophe. Take that, Dawg Pound. These experiences carried plenty of weight during the lead-up to the […] The post The Myles Garrett reason a Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade was rejected appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Equipped with lesser resources, the New England Patriots did not go on a free agency spending spree in 2026 quite like the one they embarked upon in 2025. That being said, they were still able to make some splash signings that should have an immediate impact on the team and its outlook for the upcoming […]
Oh, boy. Joe is just jiggly all over learning this. A sect of NFL fans believe quarterback pressures are a thing. Joe is of the mind quarterback pressures don’t faze good quarterbacks. And if you have real plans to make […] The post Double-Teams Don’t Stop Vita Vea appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Day 12 of World Cup 2026 was all about the attackers as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all scored twice and showed once again why they are the very best in the business. The goals simply flowed as France, Argentina and Norway enjoyed fine wins and mean the race for the Golden Boot […]
Lamar Jackson may be coming off another elite season, but questions about his evolution as a quarterback continue to follow him. Some believe that the Ravens superstar is no longer the same athlete who once terrorized defenses with 60-yard touchdown runs. So, has he lost his step? Answering this question on an episode of 3 […] The post “That Guy’s Not Coming Back”: Lamar Jackson Claimed to Have Lost a Step Amid Uncertain Ravens Future appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Offense hasn’t been an issue for over a decade. Back when the Bucs drafted America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston in 2015, it gave the team something it hadn’t truly had since 2012 with squirrely Josh Freeman and rookie Doug Martin running […] The post Productive Bucs Offenses appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Mike Mayock developed a career by saying what others wouldn’t say in front of the camera. Today, many years away from being the analyst at NFL Network’s draft table, he’s doing the same thing again, but this time the target is the very network he worked for. During his latest appearance on a podcast, Mayock […] The post “It Used To Drive Me Crazy”: Veteran NFL Draft Host Blasts Network’s Biased Hiring Practices for Disrespecting Daniel Jeremiah & Others appeared first on EssentiallySports .
With rumors growing larger by the hour of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded, it brings up a solid question for the NFL. Which players can still get traded before the 2026 season? While we may not see a clear top-10 player in the league get traded like Antetokounmpo, there are still plenty of […] The post NFL Players Who Could Still Be Traded Before the 2026 Season Begins appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It’s time to rank the top offensive tackle in the 2027 class. This is undoubtedly the most important group in the entire draft, as we all know that the trenches win football games. The 2027 draft talk won’t pick up for another couple of months, but given how hyped up this class is, we should […] The post 2027 NFL Draft OT Rankings: Jordan Seaton Leads the Top 5 Offensive Tackles appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Record: 39-39. Pace: 81-81. Change on 2025: -1. I suppose we should have predicted a one-run game here, and it may not be the last in the series. Coming in, the D-backs and Cardinals were first and equal second (with the Dodgers) for the most one run games in the National League. Arizona were 13-12, […]
Yet another year down the line, and yet again, the Cleveland Browns are asking the same question: Who could be the QB1? The quarterback race in Berea seems to have no end as Shedeur Sanders reportedly caught up with the veteran Deshaun Watson. But only a month before the training camp on July 28th, reports […] The post Browns Quietly Receiving Trade Calls About Shedeur Sanders Amid QB Battle With Deshaun Watson – Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Tony Vitello has put together 60 different batting orders in 77 games with 8 different lead-off hitters so far this season. The Giants have had four different players log at least 40 plate appearances at the top of the order, which along with the Seattle Mariners, is the most across the Majors. There are plenty […]
Andre Pallante gave the St. Louis Cardinals the quality start their bullpen so badly needed as he throttled the Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium Monday night. The St. Louis Cardinals threatened to break the game open early as they loaded the bases in the bottom of the 1st inning. JJ Wetherholt and Iván Herrera singled […]
The image above is one of Western Michigan University's Waldo Stadium where the Broncos football team usually practices and plays. While it's a solid stadium for most of the year, it sits empty duirng the winter when snow occupies the seats and the field. That won't be happening this season, though, as Western Michigan University and the ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings have come together to make Waldo Stadium far more fun for university students and hockey fans! While I found it strange that Western...
When drafting a quarterback on Day 3 of the NFL draft, teams typically don’t view that player as the “future of the organization,” or the “face of the franchise.” The hit rate on quarterbacks in the later rounds of the draft has gone downhill dramatically over the past few years. Yes, there are exceptions like ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NFL scouts foist lofty expectations on NY Jets QB Cade Klubnik | Jets X-Factor
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is dealing with an unexpected off-field NFL situation involving quarterback Geno Smith and allegations related to his personal life. According to multiple reports, a woman identified only as “Kristen” has accused Smith of…
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