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Detroit Lions S Brian Branch explains how he can improve his game Brian Branch and the Detroit Lions experienced a landmark season in 2023, with Branch emerging as a key playmaker in the secondary and the Lions making a historic run to the NFC championship for the first time in over three decades. Despite this success, Branch remains unsatisfied with his performance and believes he has room to grow. What did Brian Branch Say? Branch’s rookie year was notable, with 15 games played, nine starts, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown against Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes), and…
The Suns may not have guard Damion Lee, who suffered a meniscus injury in camp, until the end of the regular season. The Phoenix Suns are one of the best teams in the NBA at shooting from 3-point range. But they are missing the third-best player in terms of percentage from deep in the 2022-23 season, Damion Lee. Lee, who last year ranked third in the NBA with a 44.5 percent mark from three, is yet to play with the Suns after he resigned with the team in free agency prior to the 2023-24 campaign. Lee has been…
Significant changes appear to be on the way for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room, and the first domino fell on Monday. The Steelers are mutually parting ways with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Trubisky had two years left on his contract, but will now be permitted to head to free agency and find a new team. Trubisky would have been due $5.25 million in 2024 and did not appear to have any real chance of starting for Pittsburgh, making this move inevitable. It marks a rapid change in fortunes for the veteran, who…
Getty The Pittsburgh Steelers announced releasing offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin III, along with quarterback Mitch Trubisky, on February 12. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on February 12 that the Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky. The Steelers confirmed that report but also announced that, along with Trubisky, the team has released offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin III. Okorafor started 59 games over six seasons for the Steelers, including 33 of 34 contests from 2021-22. But the Steelers benched Okorafor after Week 8, and he played just 11 offensive snaps in the…
Jim Harbaugh’s final meeting with Michigan football before he left for the Los Angeles Chargers included a reminder of what the program accomplished in 2023.Speaking… Jim Harbaugh’s final meeting with Michigan football before he left for the Los Angeles Chargers included a reminder of what the program accomplished in 2023. Speaking with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco ahead of the Super Bowl, Harbaugh reflected on the Wolverines’ undefeated, national championship-winning campaign last fall. “We did that. We did that!” Harbaugh said When I was leaving the team and telling them I was coming to the Chargers,…
President Art Rooney II of the Pittsburgh Steelers all but ruled out a blockbuster trade to acquire a quarterback this offseason. The obvious followup question, though, is what counts as a “blockbuster” quarterback trade. On February 11, Steelers Depot’s Alex Kozora wrote acquiring New England Patriots signal caller Mac Jones would not be a blockbuster. Kozora then argued acquiring Jones should be a possibility for the Steelers because of his cheap price tag. “Jones is coming off a miserable third season, throwing just 10 touchdowns to 12 interceptions and repeatedly getting pulled and benched before being sat for…
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for competition with Kenny Pickett this offseason, and their top choice is Mason Rudolph. But if they can’t retain the veteran in free agency, they’re being linked to other options with relationships to new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Rudolph is reportedly looking for a “fresh start” outside of the Steelers. As he hits free agency, it appears unlikely Pittsburgh is the favorite to re-sign him, leaving them looking elsewhere for their competition against Pickett. Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been linked to Pittsburgh, and now, Atlanta Falcons passer Desmond Ridder…
After a pretty strong 2023 season, offensive lineman Graham Glasgow is a to priority to re-sign. We continue our Detroit Lions free-agent profiles series for the 2023-2024 season with a fan favorite in offensive lineman Graham Glasgow. Glasgow returned to the Lions in 2023 after getting released by the Denver Broncos after the 2022 season. The offensive line is the most important position group for this front office and coaching staff, and after having a successful year, they might not want to shake things up. take a deeper look at the case for re-signing Glasgow. Here’s a…
The Phoenix Suns eye potential buyout candidates to bolster their bench depth for a deep playoff run. The Phoenix Suns find themselves in need of roster depth as they aim for a deep playoff run as they are currently 5th in the West with a record of 31-22. Despite their recent trade activity, they still have room to improve, especially in bolstering their bench. The Suns have one of the best Big 3s in the league but their bench scoring is one of the worst in the league, ranking in the bottom 5. With the buyout market offering…
OKLAHOMA CITY Super Bowl Sunday was anything but super for the Sacramento Kings in Oklahoma City. Sacramento kicked off its three-game road trip in Oklahoma City with a 127-113 defeat at Paycom Center in an afternoon affair that tipped off 3 ½ hours before the San Francisco 49ers represented Northern California in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs.. While Kings coach Mike Brown was eagerly awaiting kickoff to see his son, Cameron Brown, a member of the 49ers coaching staff, his basketball team struggled with turnovers and trying to contain one of the best teams in the Western…