Author: Mikesportz
The Dallas Cowboys will bring back Mike Zimmer as their defensive coordinator, multiple outlets reported Monday, 18 years after he last held the position with the franchise. Zimmer, 67, was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2014-21 and has worked the past two years as an analyst/consultant for Deion Sanders, first at Jackson State and then at Colorado last year Zimmer returns to the Cowboys where he was an assistant coach from 1994-2006, first as a coach of the secondary then as defensive coordinator from 2000-06. After leaving the Cowboys, Zimmer was a DC for the Atlanta Falcons (2007)…
PHOENIX — All the details were there. And for those really paying attention, the easter eggs were, too. The first commercial for the release of Devin Booker’s first signature shoe with Nike wasn’t going to come any other way. Through the limited lens of a professional athlete trying to express himself, this would be both his magnum opus and introduction. The last line is “welcome to the world of Book.” The video had to be on point. But it just didn’t sound right. Booker and the marketing team for the Phoenix Suns guard saw a cut of…
The Detroit Lions found a budding star in edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, but have struggled last season to find a consistent pass rush outside the second-year standout. That could change this offseason, with the Lions being named a top potential landing spot for Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones as he heads to free agency. After signing an $80-million contract in 2020, Jones returned to the Chiefs last season on a one-year deal and helped lead them to a second straight Super Bowl title. Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay suggested that Jones could head to Detroit next season…
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…