The Dolphins have struggled to get production out of the tight end position under coach Mike McDaniel. Mike Gesicki led Miami tight ends with 362 yards in 2022 and Durham Smythe did so with 366 yards last season. Miami addressed the position last offseason, drafting Elijah Higgins in the sixth round. But he did not […]
Continue readingThe 2023 NFL season is behind us, and 2024 offseason activities are already underway. Free agency, which will include players who were waived or released, is one of the first big sessions on the calendar. For the purposes of this column, I’ll be taking a look at the top free agents at the key fantasy […]
Continue readingORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The New England Patriots’ turnover-filled 27-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday clinched a last-place finish in the AFC East — the first for the franchise since 2000, which was Bill Belichick’s first year as head coach. Entering this season, the only team that had a longer active streak without […]
Continue readingHe experienced the highest point Sunday night, helping lead his first game-winning drive in the NFL by setting up rookie kicker Chad Ryland‘s 56-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining in a 26-23 upset of the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The result was reflective of the resilience of both players, with […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Mac Jones tries the short pass but ends up throwing it right to Bobby Okereke for an interception. (0:31) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was given the start in Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants — coming off a game in which he was […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Dan Orlovsky and Mike Greenberg wonder who is responsible for Mac Jones‘ struggles in New England. (1:32) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Monday that the team’s starting quarterback decision will be made by head coach Bill Belichick, while noting that Mac Jones was still take […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum says he’s laying the points with the New England Patriots when they take on the Washington Commanders. (0:40) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Intrigue with Boutte: Rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was hoping to avoid attracting a media horde […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Marcus Spears breaks down why he is choosing the Lions to win over the Raiders on Monday Night Football. (0:52) HENDERSON, Nev. — As Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby turned the corner and zeroed in on New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones to share a game-sealing sack and safety […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith explains why Mac Jones is taking too much heat for the Patriots’ woes. (1:59) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had just helped engineer the most exciting comeback of his NFL career Sunday — a 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills — and teammates kept […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Mac Jones finds Mike Gesicki over the middle to give the Patriots the lead in the final seconds. (0:21) Week 7 of the NFL season started Thursday night with Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars holding off a fourth-quarter comeback by the New Orleans Saints. On Sunday, Lamar Jackson led the […]
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