Category: NFL Betting
Drew Brees at 39: ‘There’s still a lot I want to accomplish’
Close Covered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate Follow on Twitter METAIRIE, La. — Drew Brees acknowledged Thursday that he can’t just rely on that massive chip on his shoulder for Click here to read the full article…
Broncos hope a well-protected Case Keenum can work fast
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer Close Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999 Follow on Twitter ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — They paid him. They might as well protect Click here to read the…
Hail to the Chiefs: Reid, Mahomes kindred spirits
In Patrick Mahomes, several teammates and coaches say Andy Reid has found a QB who loves the game to a similar degree. That could lead to an offensive explosion in K.C. Click here to read the full article…
Dolphins’ Kenny Stills would prefer NFL had no anthem policy
Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills vacationed this offseason in Africa, led several teammates on a training trip to Nebraska and returned to find the NFL ‘s national anthem debate again at peak volume. “We’ve got to clean up how things are looking,” Stills said following the Dolphins Click here to read the full article…
Players mum as Cowboys hold firm on anthem
No player has raised major objection to Jerry Jones’ rule of standing for the anthem. But is the team violating a new NFL policy? Click here to read the full article…
Seahawks claim tight end Kyle Carter off waivers from Giants
The Seattle Seahawks claimed tight end Kyle Carter off waivers from the New York Giants on Thursday. The Giants waived Carter on Wednesday to open a roster spot for their addition of linebacker Connor Barwin. Carter was an undrafted free agent signing of the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 out of Penn State Click here to…
Alliance of American Football contracts will have an “NFL Out†clause
Players who join the Alliance of American Football will sign standard three-year, $250,000 deals. But they will be able to sign with the NFL, if the NFL comes calling. In a letter sent to NFL agents, the AAF’s player personnel department explains that the league “will consent to the player leaving The Click here to…
Playmakers only: DeMarcus Lawrence won’t accept less for Cowboys’ hip hop inspired pass-rush
OXNARD, Calif. — The Cowboys defensive line believes it’s created a fitting identity for the 2018 season. “We call ourselves Hot Boys for a reason,” defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence said after Thursday’s first practice of training camp, which was unpadded. “We’re going to Click here to read the full article…
Big Ben cut sugar, carbs to ease load on knees
Entering his 15th training camp with the Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger said he’s focused on being at his best both physically and mentally at age 36 and has lost weight this offseason to “lighten the load” on his knees. Click here to read the full article…
Nigel Bradham’s one-game suspension is tough but it could’ve been much worse
The Eagles will miss Nigel Bradham while he serves a one-game suspension, but the veteran LB could’ve been out for much longer. By Reuben Frank Click here to read the full article…
Witten: NFL players, turn off your mentions
Navigating social media can be tricky in an NFL locker room. Here are the dos and don’ts from MNF’s newest analyst. Click here to read the full article…
Patriots sport new-look defense after Super Bowl loss
The Patriots are sporting a new look on defense and an attitude of leaving behind their lack of defense in the Super Bowl. Former defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is now head coach in Detroit. Longtime assistant Brian Flores is running the defense in New England without the formal title of coordinator Click here to read…