Author: Mikesportz
Despite drafting Kenny Pickett in the first round just two years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers still aren’t sold on the idea that their franchise quarterback is on the roster. Last season saw three different players start at QB for Mike Tomlin’s team. Somehow, they still reached the postseason, but no one ever viewed the Steelers as a legit Super Bowl contender. Obviously, the team would like that to change this offseason. We’ve already seen one major alteration to the offense, with the hiring of former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith becoming the new offensive coordinator. Now there are…
The tension between Jusuf Nurkic and Draymond Green reached its peak on Saturday, marked by continuous verbal exchanges throughout the game, along with instances of taunting and a little bit of shoving. Following the Suns’ loss, Jusuf Nurkic expressed his frustration, pointing out that Green’s behavior during the game indicated that he had not learned anything from his previous 12-game suspension Green had been suspended by the league after striking Nurkic in the face back in December. In response to Nurkic’s comment that Green did not learn anything, Draymond noted, “If he wants me to walk around…
The Detroit Lions are expected to address the team’s weak pass defense this offseason. Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon, though, predicted the Lions to do that without needing to leave the NFC North. Kenyon projected the Lions to sign Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter to a 3-year, $67 million deal. Kenyon’s projection included $51 million guaranteed for Hunter. “Hunter has notched 10-plus sacks in five of his eight seasons and tallied a career-best 16.5 in 2023,” Kenyon wrote. “His value, quite literally, has never been higher. While it’s bad (self-inflicted) financial timing for Minnesota, the NFC North-rival Detroit…
Quarterback Mitch Trubisky is not expected to be back with the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. But NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on February 11 that Mason Rudolph probably won’t return either. “Rudolph, who will be a free agent next month, has indicated he’s interested in a fresh start after six seasons with the team that drafted him in the third round in 2018,” wrote the three NFL insiders. Losing Rudolph and cutting Trubisky would result in the Steelers only having Kenny Pickett at quarterback on the 2024 roster. Pittsburgh would then be forced…
The Detroit Lions lost their first assistant coach, defensive backs coach Brian Duker, off last year’s coaching staff. But Lions fans on social media didn’t seem too upset about it. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on February 10 that Duker is joining the Miami Dolphins coaching staff for 2024. “The Dolphins are hiring Brian Duker as their secondary coach/pass game coordinator per source,” Pelissero wrote. “Duker spent the past three seasons with the Lions, most recently as Des coach.” Hiring off the Lions secondary is crazy,” wrote Lucas Thomas. Spliff simply posted a laughing gif that…
Mason Rudolph could want a fresh start away from the Pittsburgh Steelers following his breakout at the end of the 2023 season. STEELERS NEWSNFL Insiders: Mason Rudolph ‘Has Indicated’ He’s Interested in Fresh Start SEARCH Steelers NowSteelers Now STEELERS NEWSNFL Insiders: Mason Rudolph ‘Has Indicated’ He’s Interested in Fresh Start Mason Rudolph could want a fresh start away from the Pittsburgh Steelers following his breakout at the end of the 2023 season. Published 1 hour ago on February 11, 2024By Nick Farabaugh Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason RudolphPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in a playoff game against the…
Caesars sportsbook executive Adam Pullen has taken sizeable bets in his two-plus decades establishing the betting lines for the Super Bowl. Just not a six-figure wager on which side a coin will land. That changed when a gambler visiting the famed Las Vegas casino plopped down $100,000 on the outcome of the opening coin toss Sunday night for Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. The bet was on tails. “He’s either going to be in the hole or up big before the game even starts,” said Pullen, the assistant director…
The biggest strength of the Detroit Lions all season long was the play of their offensive line. Detroit has one of the best tackle tandems in the league in veteran left tackle Taylor Decker and first-time All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell. Center Frank Ragnow is a two-time All-Pro, including this past season. He and Sewell were graded the top center and tackle in football by Pro Football Focus this year. Jonah Jackson and Graham Glasgow are both very good guards. Lions general manager Brad Holmes won’t overlook how important that unit is to the team’s success this offseason…
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic doesn’t think Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has learned his lesson. Green is just a few weeks back from serving a 12-game suspension for hitting Nurkic in the face during a December contest between the Suns and Warriors (video here). Nurkic claimed at the time that everyone — even Green — deserves a second chance to learn from their mistakes. After Saturday’s game, the Suns center no longer felt the same way. Nurkic was highly critical of Green after the Suns’ 113-112 loss to the Warriors at Chase Center in…
The Los Angeles Rams’ passing defense left a bit to be desired this season, so the team could be looking to sign a name in free agency to help the secondary. The team could use a corner or safety to help the defense over the top, and according to Brad Spielberger of PFF, the best corner that is available in free agency is Chicago Bears star Jaylon Johnson. Johnson continued to push for a new deal right up to requesting a trade at the deadline this year, but after conversations with other teams, Chicago elected to keep him around,”…