Author: Mikesportz
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce recently danced close to the line, and potentially crossed it, with comments about how his team has played, and will play, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. His public words, which reflect the things many players and coaches say privately, surely will attract the attention of 345 Park Avenue. For now, the NFL has declined comment on the situation. That’s a common P.R. approach when an organization doesn’t want to draw extra attention to something that currently hasn’t gotten much of it. If the league had no problem with Pierce’s words, saying so likewise would be…
Mitch Trubisky asked via text to congratulate Kenny Pickens for being drafted by the Steelers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Steelers signed Mitch Trubisky in 2022 to a barren quarterback room then featuring Mason Rudolph and DeWayne Haskins, they appeared to be offering him a second chance to revive his career with a team to lead. That changed quickly. About six weeks later, in an even more barren quarterback draft class, the Steelers took the first one off the board with Pitt’s Kenny Pickett. Then, Trubisky realized he would be legitimately competing for his…
The Detroit Lions released veteran safety Tracy Walker III, the team posted on social media Tuesday night. Walker posted an apparent goodbye to Detroit on Instagram earlier on Tuesday. “Detroit I want to thank you for welcoming me in as rookie and accepting me as family,” he wrote, thanking the Ford family for the past six seasons with the franchise. “I want to thank my fans and supporters for always having my back through it all. I want to thank the city for holding down for me,” he added. “It was many ups and downs but that’s…
After enduring a devastating Achilles tendon injury during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, current Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant faced a moment of reckoning. The rupture left him contemplating the end of his illustrious basketball journey, with the chilling sound of his leg popping echoing through his mind. Despite the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Raptors in that series, Durant had already left an indelible mark on the sport, securing two championship rings and two Finals MVP awards during his tenure with the team. he road to recovery was arduous, as Durant…
Pittsburgh Steelers news: To say that Russell Wilson has not been able to live up to all the hype in his first two seasons with the Denver Broncos would be an understatement. This is exactly why there have now been widespread rumors about the nine-time Pro Bowler parting ways with Denver this summer. A number of teams have already been linked to a potential swoop on Wilson, but it appears that the Steelers are now in pole position to win the race. Pittsburgh Steelers Deemed as Likely Destination for Russell Wilson As reported by Michael David Smith of…
TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County police suspended an investigation into Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers without filing any charges. An investigation started in January over an alleged domestic incident. On Tuesday, county police released its mostly redacted report that offers a detailed timeline of the investigation. Jan. 21, police officers in Acton, Massachusetts, contacted Baltimore County police, saying they received a report of an assault that happened in Owings Mills on Jan. 16. According to the report in Acton, the woman said she was bruised in an assault, and she told police she was hesitant to provide…
Mason Rudolph is an unrestricted free agent for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big decision to make at the quarterback position this offseason. team can either sign or trade for a veteran that will supplant Kenny Pickett as the starter, or they can bring in a veteran to challenge him for the role in training camp. Among the best veteran options to challenge Pickett is Mason Rudolph, who already has a lot of support within the Steelers organization. “If the Steelers want Rudolph back to compete with Kenny Pickett for the starter job…
The Detroit Lions need to find help in the secondary. Specifically at the cornerback position, the defense struggled to find reliable options in the defensive backfield. As a result, opposing teams were able to find success through the air. There are good pieces in place for the Lions in the defensive backfield, but they could benefit from different roles. For instance, Cam Sutton has had a solid career as a boundary corner but struggled Allowing Sutton to be the second corner and adding a bona fide shutdown corner opposite him could be a difference-making decision. As a result, the Lions…
The New York Jets have had to endure a lot over the course of the years, but last season’s incident may have been one of the most heartbreaking. They gave up a lot to get Aaron Rodgers, but he was only able to stay on the field for four plays. x The New York Jets have had to endure a lot over the course of the years, but last season’s incident may have been one of the most heartbreaking. They gave up a lot to get Aaron Rodgers, but he was only able to stay on the…
Kings make two roster moves after trade deadline Kayte Christensen on the change in Harrison Barnes’ approach While the NBA’s trade deadline will pass on Thursday at 12:00 PM PST, the Sacramento Kings have a decision to make about Harrison Barnes. NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to highlight Barnes’ recent leap in production, recap Sacramento’s two-week, seven-game road trip, look ahead to tonight’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, and much more! Plus: Kayte, Dave, and Jason give a percentage on the likelihood that Kings general manager…