It’s time for one of my favorite annual traditions. After reading dozens of NFL mock drafts without a single trade in sight, I’m compelled to go way too far in the opposite direction. I present the 2022 mock draft of trades, where I’ll provide a plausible (to me) swap for each of the 32 picks […]
Continue readingINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Even a 6-foot-7, 337-pound solar eclipse of a human being can get lost in the grand constellation of stars that is Nick Saban’s Alabama football program. No matter how dominant, it’s near impossible for an offensive lineman to compete with five 2021 first-round NFL draft picks on offense, a Heisman-winning QB (Bryce […]
Continue readingOdell Beckham Jr., Chidobe Awuzie, James Conner and Zach Ertz were among ESPN’s list of players who could use a change of scenery last year. They got theirs and made it work. OBJ caught a touchdown in the Super Bowl and earned a ring with the champion Los Angeles Rams. Awuzie started 14 games at […]
Continue readingSix NFL playoff games down, and seven to go. The offseason is nearly here — and for 24 teams, it already is — bringing the opportunity for every team to get better and make changes as they prepare for the 2022 season. There are question marks surrounding current quarterbacks — like Aaron Rodgers and Russell […]
Continue readingWednesday’s 2021 NFL training camp practices were highlighted by quarterbacks. Colts coach Frank Reich had a message for fans calling for Indy to sign Nick Foles from the Bears. Jalen Hurts showed he can learn from mistakes. Aaron Rodgers is truly spoiled for choice at the wide receiver position. And In Minnesota, starter Kirk Cousins […]
Continue readingTuesday’s 2021 NFL training camp practices were highlighted by several teams practicing in pads for the first time and quarterback news. Cam Newton had a big day for the New England Patriots as he works to cement his role as the starter entering the season, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Trevor Lawrence bounced back from a rough […]
Continue readingVeldheer, 33, said in a statement to NFL Network that a Clomid prescription resulted in the suspension. He said was taking the medication because of “abnormally low” testosterone, which he suggested was “caused from pituitary damage suffered from repeated blows to the head.” This will be the second time Veldheer has retired from the NFL. […]
Continue readingEven if the Packers weren’t over the projected cap, both players would have been strong candidates for release considering their uneven performances last season. Wagner also informed the team that he is strongly considering retirement, sources said. The moves created $10.25 million in salary-cap space for a team that was about $23 million over the […]
Continue readingGREEN BAY, Wis. — Two days after arriving in Green Bay, veteran offensive tackle Jared Veldheer was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Veldheer tested positive for COVID-19, a source told ESPN’s Field Yates. But the good news for the top-seeded Packers as they prepare for Saturday’s NFC divisional-round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams […]
Continue readingGREEN BAY, Wis. — Jared Veldheer saved the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs last year, and he could do it again this year — and would make NFL history in the process. The veteran offensive tackle will sign with the Packers, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday, in a move that comes […]
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