Category: NFL Betting
Titans’ draft-day hits, misses from Houston to Music City
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: Offensive lineman Bruce Matthews in 1983. This franchise, previously the Houston Oilers, has picked some Hall of Famers in the first round, including Matthews’ close friend and fellow offensive lineman Mike Munchak just the year before. But the No. 9 pick overall out of Southern Cal wound…
Ravens’ best draft pick was their first: HOF tackle Ogden
BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: OT Jonathan Ogden. After moving from Cleveland to Baltimore, the Ravens used the first draft pick in franchise history to take Ogden fourth overall in 1996 after giving serious consideration to Nebraska RB Lawrence Phillips. Ogden made the Pro Bowl in 11 of his 12 seasons and was inducted into the…
Jets’ draft history from Joe Namath to Johnny ‘Lam’ Jones
NEW YORK (AP) — BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: QB Joe Namath. Who else? Broadway Joe was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL draft in 1965 and went on to deliver the franchise its only Super Bowl victory – and still its only appearance in the big game. (RB Freeman McNeil – No. 3,…
Gut check: Who isn’t afraid to take Tua?
Tua Tagovailoa’s dislocated hip and injury history are sure to scare off risk-averse teams. But whomever takes the Alabama QB may be getting a true franchise-changer. Click here to read the full article…
Orgeron: Burrow will fight, isn’t ‘silver spoon’ guy
LSU coach Ed Oregeron says Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow can handle any adversity that comes with being a top draft pick. “He’s willing to build a team,” Orgeron said. “And he’s willing to go through adversity if he has to.” Click here to read the full article…
Ex-commissioner Luck sues XFL owner McMahon
Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck has sued league owner Vince McMahon and is seeking unspecified damages, attorney’s fees and interest and a declaratory judgment on fulfilling the terms of his $20 million contract. Click here to read the full article…
Jackson to be on Madden cover, scoffs at curse
Lamar Jackson announced he’ll be on the cover of Madden NFL 21 and said he isn’t worried about any curses associated with the honor. Click here to read the full article…
The NFL needs more weird uniforms
Meet the new uniforms, same as the old uniforms: the NFL needs to get bolder. Click here to read the full article…
DeAndre Hopkins wanted to get traded by Texans, knew he would be after asking for raise
DeAndre Hopkins opened up about the trade that shocked the NFL world. Click here to read the full article…
Back to the future: Chargers mix old with new uniforms
The Los Angeles Chargers are going back to their past as they prepare to move into their new home at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers unveiled their new uniforms Tuesday, which include numbers on the helmet and gold pants. The Chargers had numbers on their white helmets for their first 14 seasons (1960-73) before going to…
Chiefs, Mahomes eye record-setting deal following NFL draft
Leigh Steinberg’s focus this week is rightfully on the three-day NFL draft, where new clients such as Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and teammate Jerry Jeudy will learn where they will begin their professional careers. It won’t be long before Steinberg’s attention is back on his most high-profile client. After leading the Kansas City Chiefs to…
Chargers update uniforms, helmets with ‘A+’ look
The Chargers’ refreshed uniforms include a signature powder blue, gold and white color scheme that has interchangeable pants and jerseys. The design features a simplified bolt on the jersey and pants, and numbers have been added to helmets. Click here to read the full article…