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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Francisco 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Following a Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the 49ers offseason has been about reloading and setting up the future of the roster. Arik Armstead departed and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Armstead was the longest-tenured 49er and participated in both Super Bowls during the Shanahan/Lynch era. Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Fred Warner, George Kittle, Dre Greenlaw, and Deebo Samuel played in the…
Christmas Day will bring two more NFL games in 2024. The league’s Wednesday doubleheader will feature the Kansas City Chiefs heading to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in the day’s first matchup, followed by the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Texans in Houston for the second game. Both games will be streamed exclusively on Netflix for the first time ever. All four teams made the postseason last year, with the Ravens and Texans meeting in the divisional round in Baltimore (a 34-10 Ravens win). For many years, the NFL avoided scheduling Christmas games, but that has changed dramatically, especially in recent seasons.…
Justin Fields’ struggles have been starkly outlined by a former coach, but it could spell trouble for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a standout 2022 season where he rushed for over 1,100 yards and scored 25 touchdowns, Justin Fields seemed to cement his position as the Chicago Bears’ long-term quarterback, injecting much-needed dynamism into the squad. Yet, only a year on, Fields was traded for minimal draft picks, with players like Sam Howell and Kenny Pickett now viewed as more desirable options by teams across the league. The Bears secured the top pick in the draft following their deal with the Carolina Panthers, seizing…
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is known across the league as a hard worker. From his time at the beginning of his career as a star quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks all the way to his career with the Denver Broncos, a lack of effort has never been called into question. According to the Athletic’s Mark Kaboly, he has drawn comparisons to a well known Steeler who was known for his work ethic, at the beginning of his career at least. Kaboly says that Wilson has begun receiving comparisons when it comes to work ethic with early Antonio Brown. Predicting the role for Steelers…
Aaron Rodgers is gearing up for a major comeback on Monday Night Football as the New York Jets face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 on Sept. 9. After a disastrous start last season, where he suffered a season-ending injury just four snaps into his debut, Rodgers is determined not to let history repeat itself. Having moved from the Green Bay Packers to the Jets last offseason, Rodgers was set on propelling the Jets into the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Unfortunately, his Achilles tear during the opener against the Bills cut his…
We are still several months away from the beginning of the 2024 NFL season. The lull between the NFL Draft and training camp activities can be a long one, but fortunately, fans can look forward to the unveiling of the 2024 schedule(s) for each franchise on Wednesday, May 15. However, it’s not unusual to see some early announcements or leaks of certain matchups ahead of the grand release. That’s why we’re going to keep an eye out for any news regarding the Steelers’ games and opponents in the leadup to the hump day festivities here at Behind The Steel Curtain.…
Jimmy Butler’s future with the Miami Heathas been a topic of conversation since the team was eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Butler’s desire for a maximum contract extension, combined with his availability, has created uncertainty. This only grew when Heat president Pat Riley slammed Butler in his end-of-the-season press conference. Yet, Riley said that Miami is not looking to trade the 34-year-old star player who has led the NBA organization to two NBA Finals appearances in the last five years. Butler talked to GQ Sports’ Rohan Nadkarni about his basketball future…
Herbert Scroggins III has been high on Tennessee since the Vols gave him his first Power Four scholarship offer six months ago. They were already one of the teams standing out to him, and his first trip to Knoxville only made him like Tennessee even more. The Class of 2025 edge rusher from Benedictine Military School in Savannah, Ga., visited the Vols for the first time earlier this spring to attend one of their spring practices. He said Tennessee is “one of my top schools,” and he’s hoping to return to Knoxville on an official visit as early as next…
Leadoff hitter Jarren Duran is 4-for-5 with a double and walk in his career vs. Civale. Dominic Smith is just 4-for-29 (.138) with a .167 on-base percentage, .172 slugging percentage, one double, one walk and seven RBIs in nine games since signing with Boston on May 1. But the left-handed hitter is at first base vs. the righty starter. Pivetta has struggled in his career against multiple Tampa hitters. Randy Arozarena is 7-for-19 (.368) with a homer, two doubles and four walks against Pivetta. Isaac Paredes is 4-for-10 (.400) with three homers and three walks vs. him. Harold RamĂrez is…
After retiring from the NFL, Tom Brady has devoted himself to countless sports-related projects, not just American football. Tom Brady owns a small stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, co-owns Birmingham FC, a football team in England’s third division called League One. Brady also invests in the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA, the US women’s basketball league. GOAT makes his debut in Cowboys opening game It was announced last Monday that the Cleveland Browns will host the Dallas Cowboys for Week 1of the 2024 season. This game, which takes place on 8 September, will mark Tom Brady’s debut as…