Month: December 2021

Jerry Jones was asked to compare this year’s Dallas Cowboys to the Super Bowl-winning dynasty of the 1990s but the owner was reluctant to do so. If you need a reason as to how Jerry Jones successfully branded the Dallas Cowboys as America’s Team, you need not look further than the 1990s dynasty when the

BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterback Ken Stabler No. 12 of the Oakland Raiders drops back to pass against the Baltimore, Colts during an NFL football game September 28, 1975 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Stabler played for the Raiders from 1970-79. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) The NFL is flooded with the

With the Minnesota Vikings losing Kirk Cousins to COVID-19, the franchise’s decision at quarterback is a missed opportunity for the future.  Just when the Minnesota Vikings needed Kirk Cousins and the team’s leaders to rise to the occasion in a fight for a playoff spot, the quarterback let them down without taking the field —

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb could return from injury by the time the playoffs begin. Cobb was back practicing earlier this week, despite the fact he’s dealing with a core muscle injury that usually brings with it an eight-week recovery time. The veteran wideout has been through the ringer injury-wise, but his commitment

Kirk Cousins knew he was at risk of missing a critical game late in the year due to his vaccination status. He remained stubborn anyway. Cousins’ decision not to get vaccinated would be fine, had he not contracted the virus right before a must-win game on Sunday Night Football. Vikings fans and NFL pundits alike

Some in the NFL media are disrespecting Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ahead of his matchup with the Bengals. Prisoner of the moment, ever heard of it? The common phrase is meant to describe recency bias is a more creative fashion, and it’s a perfect way to describe ESPN analyst and former NFL offensive

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 26: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on December 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Tennessee football: Vols can dunk on Vanderbilt in Music City Bowl by Mark Powell With countless speculation that Russell

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 21: Leonard Floyd #54, Aaron Donald #99 and A’Shawn Robinson #94 of the Los Angeles Rams look on during the second half of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Joe Burrow sees big opportunity in

Pitt Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett knows just how important Ben Roethlisberger has been to the Steel City. He’s ready to replace him. A tweet is merely a tweet, and a like is a like. We can’t possibly make too much out of it. Nonetheless, it’s tough not to notice Pickett’s social media trends as we

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 25: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 25, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Browns 24-22. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Kenny Pickett’s Twitter activity hints at Steelers interest by

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 28: Randall Cobb #18 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates his touchdown catch with Davante Adams #17 during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Peach Bowl: Michigan State vs. Pitt live stream,

Joe Burrow isn’t letting the tall task of standing up against Patrick Mahomes psyche him out ahead of Week 17. The Bengals are hosting The Kansas City Chiefs in a highly touted contest that features two game-breaking quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow. Mahomes has led Kansas City to three straight AFC Championship appearances and

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has returned to practice, but he’s sporting quite the limp and he doesn’t look mobile at all.  You’ve got to respect the heck out of Lamar Jackson right now. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has missed the past two games due to his ankle injury, but he’s giving everything he’s got

PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 19: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field on December 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) The 10 best MMA fighters from the 2010s by Curtis Calhoun With the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Cleveland Browns

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 27: Marcus Davenport #92 of the New Orleans Saints strip sacks Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 27, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Amazingly, Brian Flores’ team has come back in a big way. And

Dec 9, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (left) looks on as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) reacts during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Sooners fans furious at Booger McFarland for Caleb Williams transfer comment by Alicia de Artola Pittsburgh

Bobby Wagner’s tremendous Seattle Seahawks career could be coming to an end due to contract concerns heading into the offseason. The proof is in the fine print of Wagner’s contract, and it doesn’t have all that much to do with his play or injury status. Wagner is on the other side of 30 years old,

FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 02: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with Dalvin Cook #33 after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) Could Freddie Freeman betray promise to Ronald Acuña Jr. after

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 26: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings gives a thumbs up as he warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Ravens give good news on Lamar Jackson before Rams game by

CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 12: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball during warm-up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Alabama vs. Cincinnati: Complete history of football matchups by Ethan Lee With the Baltimore Ravens set

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 26: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during pregame warm-ups prior to a game against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) The Cowboys looked downright invincible against Washington last week. Here are five bold

CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 07: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Michigan football fans won’t like the latest rumors ahead of Orange Bowl by Cody Williams Baker Mayfield’s wife,

Here are some memorable broadcasting moments from the legendary John Madden, who passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday. Whether it was remembering him as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders, the legendary color commentator or the namesake of the famous football video game, the world mourned the loss of John Madden.