Mel Kiper Jr. was roasted this week after he suggested the NFL should make a radical rule change, and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers took note of the comments like the rest of us. During a Thursday morning appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up,” Kiper suggested that the NFL should look into banning defenses from playing two-high safety coverage. The longtime draft analyst believes offenses have gotten away from deep passes because defenses put two players deep so frequently that quarterbacks have to become “checkdown kings.” Rodgers led the the Jets to a 24-3 win over the New England Patriots…
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Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) before the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen is looking like one of the steals of the 2024 NFL Draft, and he has a theory on why so many teams passed over him. Allen has served as a great compliment to star running back Breece Hall over the past two weeks. The fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin had 11 carries for 55 yards in Thursday night’s 24-3 win…
Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo walks to the microphones for to hold a press conference at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots were blown out badly enough on Thursday night that Drake Maye got to make his NFL regular-season debut, but that does not mean a starting quarterback change is coming in Week 4. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was asked on Friday morning if Brissett is still the team’s starter following an ugly 24-3 loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium…
Angel Reese is not currently in a relationship, but the Chicago Sky star has a message for anyone who is looking to date her — short kings need not apply. Reese discussed her personal life during the latest episode of… New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had an opportunity to briefly meet one of his idols on Thursday, and the rookie made sure not to pass it up. Maye made his NFL regular-season debut when he took over late for… C.J. Stroud is only in his second NFL season, but the Houston Texans quarterback is already handling out valuable advice…
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had an opportunity to briefly meet one of his idols on Thursday, and the rookie made sure not to pass it up. Maye made his NFL regular-season debut when he took over late for Jacoby Brissett in New England’s 24-3 loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. After the game, the former North Carolina star had a great show of respect for Aaron Rodgers. Maye patiently waited for Rodgers while the four-time NFL MVP was doing an on-field interview with Amazon. The No. 3 overall pick said he…
C.J. Stroud is only in his second NFL season, but the Houston Texans quarterback is already handling out valuable advice to opposing players. Stroud had an interesting conversation with Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson prior to Houston’s 19-13 victory over the Bears last Sunday. The NFL released a clip that showed Stroud telling Johnson to “stop telling your secrets on Richard Sherman’s podcast, dude.” When Johnson asked Stroud what the quarterback meant, Stroud made reference to the “palms look” that Johnson discussed with Sherman. “You ain’t slick, brother. You ain’t getting me. You ain’t getting me!” Stroud said. Johnson was…
Apr 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during overtime in game 5 of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have made a big commitment to one another. Embiid has signed a 3-year, $193 million maximum contract extension with the 76ers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The former NBA MVP is now under contract with the team for the next five seasons at more than $300 million, which makes…
May 23, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) warms up during organized team activities at Halas Hall Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has not made much of an impact through his first two games, but the rookie’s father feels his son has already faced unfair criticism. Odunze’s father, James Odunze, caused a stir on social media this week when he shared a clip that showed Rome getting wide open in the end zone during the Bears’ Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. Many people thought James…
Jul 24, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) walks to the practice field during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots got smacked by the New York Jets at MedLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Thursday 24-3. The Patriots did nothing on offense, and Jacoby Brissett isn’t hiding that fact. The Patriots quarterback went 12/18 for 98 yards and was sacked 5 times for a loss of 46 yards. He didn’t sugarcoat things after the defeat. “It really didn’t come down to the plays. They just…
Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Cris Collinsworth appears to be going … absolutely nowhere. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Thursday that the longtime NBC broadcaster Collinsworth is working on a new deal with the network that will keep him around through the 2029-30 season. Collinsworth’s current contract with NBC runs through 2026, but this expected new deal would tack on an additional four years. Marchand adds that Collinsworth, who is making roughly…