Author: Mikesportz
The Pittsburgh Steelers used the NFL draft to bolster their offensive line last offseason. The Bleacher Report NFL scouting department argued that the Steelers should pursue an unusual trade option to improve their offensive line in 2024. Bleacher Report proposed the Steelers acquiring center Ted Karras from the Cincinnati Bengals. “It’s tough to find a left tackle in the trade market who could replace Dan Moore Jr., but the task of finding an upgrade over Mason Cole at center isn’t as difficult,” the BR staff wrote. “Ted Karras is a solid veteran center who would upgrade the offensive…
The Detroit Lions now have the option to pick up or decline the fifth year contract option on right tackle Penei Sewell. In 2024, Detroit Lions starting right tackle Penei Sewell will enter the fourth year of his rookie contract, but because he was a first-round pick, the team has the option to add a fifth year onto that contract. Because Sewell is still under contract this upcoming season, he is scheduled to make just over $7.6 million in 2024, but if the Lions add a fifth year, his contract will get a significant boost in 2025. …
Say what you will about the timing of this prediction, but contract talks seem to be a focal point in any market in the NHL under the hard cap. This is more so the case, however, in a market driven by the heavy cap hits of their core five players as is the case with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, Brad Treliving has come in and locked up both Auston Matthews and William Nylander for the foreseeable future and while that certainly makes the majority of the fanbase happy, question marks now circle around two particular players and their…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping Arthur Smith can turn around one of the NFL’s most underachieving offenses. The Steelers are nearing an agreement to make Smith their new offensive coordinator, multiple sources told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The sources spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official. Smith would come to Pittsburgh just weeks after the Atlanta Falcons fired him as head coach following three straight 7-10 seasons. The magic Smith was able to produce while serving as the offensive coordinator in Tennessee in 2019 and 2020 —…
The Michigan Wolverines are learning to live life without Jim Harbaugh. While the promotion of offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore helped stabilize the program, many changes are on the horizon. One of the changes that will happen with the program is players leaving. Defensive lineman Reece Atteberry was the first Michigan player to hit the transfer portal. Michigan Wolverines Lose Reece Atteberry Michigan defensive lineman Reece Atteberry has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer, @On3sports has learned. Attebury has played in all 24 games in his Michigan career. He has played on both offense and defense.…
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will not have the opportunity to land one of the top quarterback coaches in the NFL as Jerrod Johnson accepted a contract extension with the Houston Texans, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Johnson interviewed with the Steelers for their offensive coordinator position, which they ended up filling with former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith. After the hiring, the question arose on if the team would consider offering Johnson a job as their QB coach/passing game coordinator. That question has now been shut down as Johnson stays in Houston The Steelers will reportedly move…
Jerry Jones has backed the Dallas Cowboys to break their playoff curse next season as he referred to a basketball analogy to describe his ease with the current state of his team on Tuesday. The Cowboys suffered the embarrassment of a wild-card round exit to the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs after its third consecutive 12-win season. What’s more is that going into the postseason, Dallas had won the NFC East Jones decided to stick with head coach Mike McCarthy for a fourth season after the shock first-round defeat despite the latter owning a 1-3 playoff record in the last four seasons. Speaking…
ayson Tatum scored 30 points as Boston recovers after losing a 20-point lead for a win over Indiana. BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and had two blocks in the final 30 seconds to help the Boston Celtics hold off the Indiana Pacers 129-124 on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and Derrick White finished with 24 to help Boston win its season series with Indiana, 3-2. The Pacers eliminated the Celtics in the quarterfinal round of the In-Season Tournament in December. Aaron Nesmith led the Pacers with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Pascal Siakam finished with 23…
Michigan extended a scholarship to 2026 defensive back Enarri White on Tuesday, he reported via his Twitter account. The Wolverines join Florida, Florida State, Oregon and Penn State among many others. The offer to White is the third of the 2026 class in North Carolina, a state the Wolverines have been putting more effort forth in.
It’s officially trade season, and if any of the rumors flying around are to be believed, then the Phoenix Suns figure to be active players at this year’s deadline. They’ve already been linked to numerous trade candidates, and have reportedly gauged interest on some of their own players as well. As anticipated, Frank Vogel has shortened his rotation in the last few weeks to aide the Suns’ decision makers in choosing who to keep and who to send off. It’s still a bit opaque for us fans, but there’s enough intel to break the players down into groups based…