Author: Mikesportz
Edwards’ Performance in the Playoffs Edwards has yet to lose a game in these playoffs. After a dominant sweep of the Phoenix Suns, the Timberwolves shocked the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets by taking both games at Ball Arena. Edwards scored 43 points in Game 1 to lead Minnesota to a tight 107-99 victory. Game 2 was a statement performance from the entire Timberwolves team, as they lambasted Denver 106-80 in spite of Rudy Gobert‘s absence due to the birth of his child. Edwards scored 27 points on 11-17 shooting, to go along with seven assists. Edwards has a long ways…
The Dallas Cowboys could still use some help at running back which has prompted plenty of rumors about potential options. Pro Football Network’s Dallas Robinson believes Arizona Cardinals two-time Pro Bowler James Conner could potentially be available via trade. The Cardinals just selected former Florida State running back Trey Benson which could make Conner a possible trade candidate. Dallas signed Ezekiel Elliott but this should not prevent the franchise from making an additional move. The trade proposal has the Cowboys landing Conner in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick. “Dallas failed to select a running back in the draft, instead reuniting with veteran Ezekiel Elliott on a one-year deal,” Robinson detailed in…
The New England Patriots reportedly interviewed a member of the Philadelphia Eagles organization for their lead personnel position. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt is interviewing for the Patriots position Tuesday. The title of the position is not yet known, but it’s been reported that it will outrank all other positions in football operations, similar to that of an NFL general manager. Eliot Wolf, the Patriots’ director of scouting who had final say in the 2024 NFL Draft, is viewed as the favorite to land the position. Hunt appears to be the first external candidate to accept a…
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound signal caller has found a second life on his second team, earning his second Pro Bowl honor last year on the heels of leading the club to a Super Bowl victory in 2022. But he’s also been dealing with some major injury issues, and as he ages it’s hard to see that becoming less of an issue. He inked a four-season, $160 million contract extension ($130 million guaranteed) right after winning the Big Game. And then he had an elbow surgery. A concussion and a spinal cord contusion limited him to just nine healthy games in the…
The New York Jets took Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu in the first round with the 11th overall pick after they traded back one spot with the Minnesota Vikings. There was tons of speculation about what the front office might do with their most important pick of the NFL draft as they could have added another playmaker for Aaron Rodgers like many people wanted, or they could have gotten more offensive line help. However, it was revealed that the Jets might have gone with a different approach had one of their top targets still been available by the time they were picking.…
There was tons of speculation about what the front office might do with their most important pick of the NFL draft as they could have added another playmaker for Aaron Rodgers like many people wanted, or they could have gotten more offensive line help. However, it was revealed that the Jets might have gone with a different approach had one of their top targets still been available by the time they were picking. But that wasn’t the case, and they ultimately trusted their board with the Fashanu selection. But, what would have happened if the talented offensive tackle was also off their…
. Even with Brandon Graham returning for the chance to chase a second ring, Jalen Carter aiming to build on a six-sack rookie campaign, general manager Howie Rosemanand the Eagles could look to bolster quality veteran depth at the position. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox put together a list of veteran players who can give contenders a lift this season and makes a compelling case for the Eagles to sign former Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah.
Where do the Miami Heat go from here? A first-round exit from the postseason, one that came with Jimmy Butler injured and on the bench, has left team president Pat Riley mulling over what the next course of action will be in order to make it back to the NBA Finals. After all, it’s not like success has been hard to come by in Miami, as the Heat have appeared in two of the last four championship series. However, health continues to be a major concern for them, and the recent comments made by both Butler and Riley may be…
Hays is on the injured list since April 22 with a left calf strain. He was 5-for-45 with no extra-base hits and a .311 OPS in 19 games. The recent at-bats were producing more solid contact and he collected a hit in each of his last two games. He tweaked the knee running from first to third base against the Royals on April 20 in Kansas City and decided he couldn’t cover the necessary ground in left field, which led to Colton Cowser as a defensive replacement and a trip to the IL. Hays ramped up baseball activities Thursday at…
The Green Bay Packers have been making moves this off-season that has excited fans for the 2024 season. While moving on from Aaron Jones was a tough pill for most Packers fans, the newest additions eased the pain. and Josh Jacobs were the splash signings and the draft addressed major holes in the offensive line and defense. Now we are hearing that the Packers stole one of their newest weapons away from the Dallas Cowboys. Before being selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft, rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd reportedly was coveted…