The Carolina Panthers have benched Bryce Young after just two games this season, and Mel Kiper Jr. is not having it. The longtime ESPN NFL Draft analyst appeared on “Get Up” Tuesday and criticized the Panthers for mishandling Young. “I think it’s mishandled is the word. Because when you drafted Bryce Young, you knew he was an outlier,” Kiper Jr. said regarding Young’s size. “So you knew Bryce Young is not only short but small, diminutive quarterback needed help. … but then you go into this year, you change everything because C.J. Stroud is doing so great in Houston ……
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May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after scoring during the first quarter against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Sheryl Swoopes continues to downplay Caitlin Clark. Swoopes, a 4-time WNBA champion and 3-time league MVP, received attention in February over her comments about Clark. Swoopes downplayed Clark’s college accomplishments at Iowa. The 53-year-old Swoopes continues to argue against Clark’s achievements. Swoopes spoke on “Gil’s Arena,” a show hosted by former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas. Swoopes argued why she doesn’t feel Clark’s rookie season with the Indiana…
Feb 25, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; TCU Horned Frogs receiver Jalen Reagor speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Jalen Reagor was cut by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, the same day he shared an interesting post on Instagram. Early on Tuesday morning, Reagor posted a meme to his Instagram Story. The meme photo shows a sports car in the garage of a mobile home, and it is often used to convey that a player of high quality isn’t being utilized by a team properly. #Patriots WR Jalen Reagor…
Oct 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Fans hold a flag for the Seattle Supersonics during the fourth quarter of a game between the Utah Jazz and LA Clippers at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Seattle basketball fans are getting something to smile about this week. ESPN reported Tuesday on the status of expansion efforts by the NBA, sharing a notable tidbit about the possible return of the Seattle SuperSonics in the process. The report says that the Oklahoma City Thunder, should the SuperSonics eventually return, plan to cede the Seattle history (which they currently own as part…
Nov 11, 2017; Columbia, MO, USA; A general view of the Tennessee Volunteers helmet during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Tennessee Volunteers have an interesting plan in mind for how they will pay their players. The introduction of name, image and licensing deals into college sports has changed the game. The result is that college teams are effectively paying for players. Until legislation is passed providing guidelines for revenue sharing between schools and players, the Vols have a plan. Tennessee athletic director Danny White told On3’s Andy Staples on…
Don’t ask Mike Tomlin how the hot dog or the sausage is made, because he’s not about to tell you. The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 13-6 in Week 2 on Sunday. Steelers quarterback Justin Fields revealed that Tomlin… Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was noticeably absent at the start of Monday night’s game, and we now know why. Carter started in Week 1, but he was not on the field for the Eagles’ first defensive series against… The winless New York Giants will be hoping that the addition of a former Super Bowl champion can help swing…
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin roams the sidelines during player introductions prior to the start of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 29, 2023. Don’t ask Mike Tomlin how the hot dog or the sausage is made, because he’s not about to tell you. The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 13-6 in Week 2 on Sunday. Steelers quarterback Justin Fields revealed that Tomlin had awarded Russell Wilson with a “petty game ball” thanks to Pittsburgh beating Wilson’s former team. Tomlin apparently has had a tradition for a while where he…
Dec 12, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; A detailed view of a New York Giants helmet at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The winless New York Giants will be hoping that the addition of a former Super Bowl champion can help swing their fortunes. Veteran kicker Greg Joseph is signing with the Giants, Joseph’s agent Brett Tessler announced on Tuesday. Joseph is getting signed from the practice squad of the Detroit Lions, which he had just joined earlier this month. The 30-year-old Joseph is a five-season NFL veteran who has kicked for three different teams (Cleveland, Tennessee, and…
Oct 15, 2021; Ware, United Kingdom; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) at a press conference at the Hanbury Marriott Manor and Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Dolphins have made a notable move with Tua Tagovailoa in the wake of the quarterback’s latest concussion. Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. That means he will miss at least the next four weeks, though the Dolphins have yet to give any indication of when Tagovailoa might return. Sources to me and @RapSheet: The #Dolphins are placing…
The Cincinnati Bengals have added a former Super Bowl champion to their defense ahead of Week 3. Veteran defensive lineman Lawrence Guy agreed to a deal with the Bengals on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Veteran DL Lawrence… Uncle Boban is officially headed back overseas. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Tuesday that big man Boban Marjanovic has agreed to join Fenerbahce, a powerhouse team in Turkey. Notably though, the deal contains an opt-out clause that would… The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a former Pro Bowl rusher in the wake of Isiah Pacheco’s injury. Free-agent…