NFL legendary running back Barry Sanders experienced a heart-related concern less than one month before his 56th birthday. Sanders experienced an alarming heart health event over Father’s Day weekend. Details of the event are still emerging. Health Comes First For Barry Sanders Even in retirement, Sanders plays his role with excellence. In addition to enjoying family time and golf, he is an assistant to the Ford Family and the Detroit Lions President. And, this is in addition to supporting several charities. Sanders stated that the heart health concerns were a surprise and issued a statement on Instagram. “Over Father’s Day weekend,…
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The Detroit Lions are rumored to sign Jake Bates early next week. Jake Bates proved to be a sensational UFL kicker last season. Jake Bates caught the eye of three other NFL Clubs: the Packers, Commanders, and Ravens. It is still just a rumor at this point. Will Jake Bates sign with the Lions? If so it could be as early as Tuesday, June 18th. Bates Strong Leg Could Rescue the Lions In 2024 Bates had zero field goals in college. As soon as he entered the UFL his game changed. And he became the longest field goal kicker in…
What is happening with Najee Harris and the Pittsburg Steelers Speculation has surfaced that there may be some animosity over Omar Khan declining the fifth-year option for Harris. Harris did not participate in the first two days of the minicamp. Could Harris have a non-disclosed injury or is this about contract negotiations? Najee Harris Declined Option – Simply Business Steeler General Manager Omar Khan expresses his fondness for Harris, So was the decision not to exercise the option simply a logical business move or a formidable play? During an interview yesterday with 93.7 The Fan (June 13, 2024), Khan said:…
As the Kansas City Chiefs unveil their breathtaking Supper Bowl LVIII ring while preparing for another winning season in 2024. The ring embodies the very essence of all the accomplishments that led the Chief to their back-to-back win. Each diamond and ruby tell a brilliant story of success. And there are a lot of them 529 diamonds and 38 rubies to be exact. The ring is 14.8 karats of breathtaking beauty. To Say Breathtaking May Be An Understatement In a private ceremony held at the Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Chiefs received their…
The NFL completed its investigation into the Atlanta Falcons anti-tampering violation and has determined that the Falcons are guilty of the violations. The offense occurred in March and is centered around the signing of three free agents. What does this mean for the Falcon? Falcons Activities Constitute Anti-Tampering Violation http://gty.im/1246097049 According to the NFL, “any direct contact between the player and an employee or club representative is prohibited. This includes discussing travel arrangements or other logistical matters, which the club acknowledges took place concerning these three players.” The Falcons understand they committed the violation in connection with the signing of…
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on 6/12/2024 that they have made two new roster moves by signing wide receiver Austin Trammell and releasing offensive lineman Jack Anderson. Jack Anderson cut just five days after he was claimed from Indianapolis. Why the sudden roster change? Jaguars Roster Change A Positive Move It is no secret that the Jaguars offense struggled in the 2023 season. Perhaps this led to the big roster shake-up in April when the Jags Released WR Zay Jones and K Joey Slye. The roster moves continued through April and May and now just days after claiming Offensive Lineman Jack…
Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs outstanding efforts, Defensive Lineman, BJ Thompson is awake and alert after a life-threatening medical emergency on June 6, 2024. What happened to this young Defensive Lineman? And what actions did the team take to help save him? BJ Thompson and the Chiefs Outstanding Efforts It was Harrison Butker who first jumped into action when teammate and defensive lineman BJ Thompson suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest last Thursday. Butker alerted the medical staff and due to outstanding efforts Thompson was brought back with the use of CPR and one AED shock. All of this…
Two NFL players are subject to fines of $101,716 for mandatory minicamp absenteeism. Why would a player risk being liable for that much money? That is a pretty steep fine, in fact, it is about as much as the average NFL fan’s annual household income. So why would two Wide Receivers: San Francisco 49ers wide Brandon Aiyuk and Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb intentionally miss their minicamps? Brandon Aiyuk Absent From Minicamp Not only did Aiyuk miss the mandatory minicamp, he was also absent from the earlier off-season training. The reason, for Aiyuk’s absence most likely is contract negotiations. Aiyuk signed…
Will the Seahawks have a dynamic trio in 2024? All signs indicate yes. With a new offensive coach with a great record for success and improving team performance, the Seahawks are set to unleash unstoppable plays in 2024. Just how will this all play out? Who is this dynamic trio? Geno Smith, a twelve-year veteran and Seahawks QB is excited about the 2024 season and unleashing the plays rolled out under new offensive coach Ryan Grubb. In an interview on the Jim Rome show Smith said, “I’ve seen plays I have never seen before.” The Huskies under Offensive Coach Grubb’s…
The NFL first-round draft pick in 2022 for the New York Giants and the fifth overall draft pick boldly seeks to break the record number of sacks in a season in 2024. Kayvon Thibodeaux is entering his third season with the Giants and believes can break the record number of sacks in a season in 2024. The record currently stands at 22.5 sacks per season set by Michael Strahan in 2001 and matched by T.J. Watt in 2021. Does Thibodeaux have what it takes to break this record? Does The New York Giants Pass Rusher Have What It Takes? Thibodeaux…
Billy Price is an NFL veteran center who has played 69 total career games since 2018. Price announced his retirement due to sad circumstances. Billy Price was a first-round draft pick in 2018 by the Cincinnati Bengals, but most recently played center for the Arizona Cardinals. What happened to this former 1st-round draft pick? Former NFL 1st Round Draft is Fortunate to be Alive Grant Gordon, digital content editor stated in his article for the NFL, “Offensive lineman Billy Price, a 2018 first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals who played five NFL seasons, announced his retirement Saturday due to the…
Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrow suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist in week 11 of the 2023 season. He was taken down to the ground by Jadeveon Clowney, a Baltimore Ravens linebacker, wearing # 24. Burrow falls on his wrists seemingly unremarkably but is visibly in pain during his next passing play. Burrow was taken out for the remainder of the season. Star QB Joe Burrow had surgery on his wrists to repair a torn ligament. How will this injury affect the 2024 season? The Bengals Offensive Coordinator is Encouraged The NFL quotes Dan Pitcher the Bengals offensive coordinator…
Will the Jaguars pull off a win against the Chicago Bears in London on October 13, 2024? It’s an epic 2024 season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, with back-to-back games in London. The Jaguars will play the second of the two London games on October 20, 2024. The Patriots play the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, the Jags home away from home stadium. But the Bears’ game will be tough for the Jaguars. The last time they were up against Chicago, they lost 41-17. Yes, this was a few years back, but can the Jaguars pull off a victory against the Bears…
Bad news for the Packers. On May 13, Trente Jones was placed on the reserve/retired list. He signed with the Packers on April 30th, and just 13 days later, he retired. General Manager Brian Gutekunst made the announcement Monday. What happened with this offensive lineman who once said about himself, “I’m that guy”? Trente Jones on Packers Retired/Reserve List Jones attended a Packer’s Mini Camp this past weekend and made the decision yesterday. In a video on his YouTube channel, Jones answers the question of why for us. He claims he could, at some point, come back to football. Jones…
The legendary Hall of Famer, Jimmy Johnson passed away on May 8, 2024, at 86. Leaving a legacy of Excellence. Jimmy played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers from 1961-1976. Jimmy was a first-round draft pick by the 49ers. His jersey # 37 was retired in 1977. Jimmy’s life was one of excellence and honor on and off the field. Jimmy was born in Texas but grew up in California. Jimmy followed his brother Rafer to UCLA where he held honor student status. He played both offense and defense for UCLA. What made this man legendary? Legendary Excellence http://gty.im/71534264…
The NFL’s new No Hip-Drop Tackle rule includes a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down. Let’s talk about what this may mean for the 2024 season. The NFL diligently analyzed 20,000 tackles over two seasons before concluding that certain techniques used in the Hip-Drop Tackle cause greater harm to three body parts. In the 2023 season, 15 players missed time due to injuries caused by this tackle. What exactly is prohibited and how will the No Hip-Drop Tackle rule adopted on March 27, 2023, by all NFL Clubs affect the 2024 season? Pivoting and Dropping: NFL New 15-Yard Penalty…
