Author: Mikesportz
fter the 2023 NFL season officially came to an end for the Dallas Cowboys, with America’s Team being a massive disappointment in the NFL playoffs, losing to the upstart Green Bay Packers led by Jordan Love, the team and longtime owner Jerry Jones let it be known that star quarterback Dak Prescott was in line for a lucrative long-term contract extension. This seemed to be a questionable decision by Jones and the Cowboys brass, with Prescott still unable to prove he’s the right man for the job under center during the NFL playoffs, as he’s consistently failed to lead…
The Dallas Cowboys have lost some significant pieces of their pass rush game to free agency as Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler have both joined former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in Washington. Bleacher Report sees a potential “splash” deal that would bring in someone to replace some of that defensive production lost. B/R proposes sending this year’s fifth-round draft pick, No. 174 overall, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka This makes sense for a couple of reasons per Bleacher Report, as Tryon-Shoyinka comes at a budget price. “As it happens, the Cowboys have a big need on the edge…
The Michigan football team’s recently hired defensive line coach might be new to the Wolverines’ program, but he’s no stranger to its home state. On Friday, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore officially hired Lou Esposito as the Wolverines’ new defensive line coach. Esposito fills the spot that Greg Scruggs left, following Scruggs’ resignation after allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. “I am excited to welcome Lou to our Michigan Football family and look forward to having his leadership and experience directing our defensive linemen,” Moore said in a statement. “Lou is a great defensive mind that has developed outstanding players and produced top units at…
The San Francisco 49ers have yet to find a reliable number two tight end option behind George Kittle. Charlie Woerner signed with the Atlanta Falcons, and Ross Dwelley remains a free agent. The 49ers hope they can sign a restricted free agent after the team signed him to an offer sheet. According to Dave Birkett, the 49ers signed Brock Wright to a 3-year, $12 million offer sheet. The Lions applied the right of first refusal original round tender on Wright on March 7. This tender is a one-year, $2.985 million non-guaranteed deal in which Wright can sign offer sheets from other teams, and the…
Free agent receiver Michael Gallup is looking for a new home after being cut by the Dallas Cowboys and he is now scheduled to visit the Balimore Ravens on Thursday, per a report. Gallup, who has also reportedly been visiting with the Panthers, was released by the Cowboys last week, as Dallas designated him as a post-June 1 cut. That move saves them $9.5 million in room this year, though Gallup will still count $8.7 million in dead money in 2025. Gallup has not fully rebounded, in terms of production, since an ACL tear during the 2021 season, as in…
When the Broncos released four-time All-Pro Justin Simmons at the beginning of the offseason, many people were shocked at the move. Perhaps if not for the mismanagement of the Broncos’ financial situation by GM George Paton, Simmons might have remained in Denver. I’ve written about a potential move for Simmons but as the dominos fell in free agency, it seems even more imperative that the Rams get their hands on such a talent. The Rams have already spent a bunch in free agency, bringing in the likes of Jonah Jackson, Colby Parkinson, Darious Williams and Tre’Davious White. However, Simmons is a ca…
And just like that, the Pittsburgh Steelers have filled out their quarterback depth chart. According to multiple sources including ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor, the Steelers have agreed to terms with former Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Allen. Allen is a six-year NFL veteran. He originally came into the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He spent his first two seasons with the Carolina Panthers and followed that up with two seasons with the Washington Commanders. He spent 2022 season with the Houston Texans and was the backup to Josh Allen in Buffalo last season. In 19 career starts, Allen…
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have been named a landing spot for former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd all offseason. But with no deal in place, a team insider is letting it be known that, maybe, there wasn’t as much interest as reported. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac said during his weekly chat that he’s not too sure there was any interest from the Steelers in signing Boyd. This comes after multiple reports that they were in conversations with each other, but then that the chances he signs were fading. “I don’t know if they were really alive,” Dulac…
Lions GM Brad Holmes talked about the difficulty of scouting CFL’s Mathieu Betts and hinted at their ‘crazy’ methods. Back before free agency started, the Detroit Lions signed CFL edge rusher Mathieu Betts. Given that Betts was named CFL’s “Most Outstanding Defensive Player” in 2023, it was a signing that drew significant interest from Lions fans—particularly ones who understandably believed Detroit needs some more juice in their pass rush. But Holmes preached a lot of caution with Betts, too. Good offensive line depth is hard to find in the NFL, so imagine the kind of players Betts was rushing against…
Although this has been a fairly great season for the Edmonton Oilers, the same can’t be said for Oilers winger Evander Kane. The 32-year-old began the season very well, posting 20 points in Edmonton’s first 21 games. But since then, Kane has had a subpar rest of the season, with 19 points in 47 games. The Oilers need him to rediscover his scoring touch to have a better chance at defeating the toughest playoff opponents. He’s been getting his share of scoring chances, but his shooting percentage of 10.3 is the lowest it’s been since his Buffalo Sabres days. As…