Author: Mikesportz
As the New York Jets assess their biggest needs in the 2024 NFL offseason, there’s a recurring theme. They all revolve around Aaron Rodgers. That probably makes sense since the 40-year-old quarterback is at the center of the Jets universe. And with patience running thin for owner Woody Johnson after 13 straight seasons out of the playoffs, it’s up to general manager Joe Douglas to surround Rodgers with everything he needs to be successful next season. There’s no doubt the Jets need to add a quality wide receiver. Garrett Wilson is a stud, but opposing defenses focused solely on him…
Spring has officially sprung around Major League Baseball at complexes in Florida and Arizona. However, free-agent hurler and reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell remains unsigned. There has been lots of smoke recently between him and the New York Yankees. What could it take for a deal to get done, though? ESPN’s Paul Hembekides joined Buster Olney on a February 21 episode of the Baseball Tonight podcast to talk about the situation between Snell and the Yankees. He put himself in general manager Brian Cashman’s shoes to make a hypothetical pitch to team owner Hal Steinbrenner.…
Chicago Bears are just over two months away from officially being forced to make one of their biggest decisions in franchise history with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But many insiders expect the Bears to come to a conclusion regarding their quarterback future much sooner than late April. The expectation is for trade discussions relating to Justin Fields to heat up during the NFL Scouting Combine, when GMs are in close contact with one another while evaluating college prospects. Yet, as far as the public is concerned, nothing has been set in stone, but that doesn’t…
Could Justin Fields join Atlanta? Justin Fields’ future is a hot topic in the NFL. Fields’ future is in limbo. He is under contract with the Chicago Bears for 2024, but the Bears hold the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, and many expect Chicago to draft a quarterback. That would end Fields’ Chicago career, and they will likely trade him. Speaking on the St. Brown Bros podcast, Fields confirmed that his first choice is to stay in Chicago, although he did praise Atlanta’s current offense when asked about potential destinations. Fields said, “I think…
For the second time in his career, Kirk Cousins will likely be available on the open market. But this time around, he may have a lot more suitors than in his 2018 free-agency tour. Cousins, who spent his first six seasons with the Washington Commanders, reportedly turned down a $90 million offer from the New York Jets to join the Minnesota Vikings on a three-year, fully guaranteed $84 million contract in 2018. Cousins then signed a few more short-term contracts with the Vikings to make himself one of the highest paid quarterbacks in NFL history. Related content The 35-year-old quarterback…
Unai Emery pushed forward for surprise Aston Villa exit – Impressive season is catching attention according to Kicker journalist Georg Holzner, who took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to make this surprise claim. On Wednesday, the Bundesliga winners announced that Thomas Tuchel will step down at the end of this season. Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is an option for the Bavarian club, along with their former coach Hansi Flick, and Zinedine Zidane. The Aston Villa manager is now added to the list of candidates. Holzner claims Emery is being watched by the German champions. He…
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant hears the criticism, and as he’s proven throughout his career, has no problem addressing it openly. One area of scrutiny that Durant thinks the media critics have targeted is his leadership ability, and the 35-year-old veteran voiced the belief that it stems from not being as charismatic as some of his NBA counterparts. Durant addressed this topic when asked by his agent, Rich Kleiman, why he believes the media doesn’t view him as a leader during the latest episode of the Boardroom. “I’m not as charismatic as my peers. I don’t have a personality…
CHICAGO — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who went public with an ALS diagnosis three years ago, is expected to return home Thursday after being hospitalized the past week, longtime publicist Betsy Shepherd said. The 66-year-old was admitted into intensive care at a suburban hospital last Thursday — a week after being voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame — with a urinary tract infection. The family announced Saturday he had developed MRSA, a staph infection that can be difficult to treat because it is resistant to certain antibiotics, and was undergoing a blood transfusion. McMichael, who…
The Detroit Lions are in the market for defensive help as free agency draws near. After the 2023 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion, the Lions are yearning to get to the top of the NFL mountain. They could take a big step toward that goal by signing a top-tier defensive free agent. Chris Jones is among the best players slated to hit the free-agent market. While there’s no guarantee he elects to leave Kansas City, one Sports Illustrated writer believes Detroit is among the best fits for the talented defender. After collapsing in the NFC championship game, the…
Last summer, the Los Angeles Chargers added close to $2 million in incentives to Austin Ekeler’s contract for the 2023 season, which allowed them to keep the running back last season after he requested a trade. Now, should Ekeler not stay with Los Angeles, the Baltimore Ravens are the betting favorites to land the running back, per Bet Online. The Ravens are currently at +500 to land the talented running back if he is not back with the Chargers. Behind the Ravens are the Philadelphia Eagles at +600 and the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos at +700. The Ravens turned…