Author: Mikesportz
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in an interesting spot in the AFC playoff race. Sitting at 8-7, they are the 10th seed heading into Week 17. There have been multiple different quarterbacks under center for the Steelers this season. Something that can be a bit frustrating for a team who seemingly has a championship caliber defense. Multiple reports have surfaced recently that indicate the Steelers could get a long-term plan in place at the quarterback position sooner rather than later. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly in the market for a quarterback and have been identified as a landing spot…
After fending off the Detroit Pistons in a 128-122 overtime tilt on Thursday, the Boston Celtics enter Friday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors 15-0 at TD Garden. The hosts of this matchup are 24-6 overall, boasting the best record in the NBA. But to remain unbeaten on their parquet, they’ll have to overcome the absences of Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford. The former is out due to left ankle sprain management. The four-time All-Star registered 31 points vs. Detroit. He also dished out ten assists, grabbed five rebounds, and swiped five steals. When asked after the…
Teryl Austin shook his head in a combination of relief and recognition. If not for some modifications made to the NFL’s practice squad rules in recent years, imagine where the Pittsburgh Steelers defense would have been this season by now? “Yeah,” Austin, the Steelers defensive coordinator, said this week. “That would be a tough one.” Three veterans who joined the organization via the practice squad over the past two months are in line to start on defense for the Steelers in Sunday’s game at the Seattle Seahawks. Eric Rowe, Myles Jack and Mykal Walker combine for 21…
Jalen Milroe was not having it when he exposed New England Patriots’ Bill O’Brien and his involvement with the Alabama football program. Their quarterbacks coach had told him to pursue other positions, just not the quarterback spot. This did not sit right with some fans of the Nick Saban-ran team. It even prompted notable figures in the game to unveil their thoughts. One of them was Michigan football’s offensive coordinator, Sherrone Moore, and also outlined how stereotypes play into these decisions, via Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News. Really, I don’t see color. My wife is Caucasian. My kids are…
As the Atlanta Falcons gear up to visit Chicago in December, they’re not just confronting the chilly outdoor environment but also facing a formidable opponent in the Bears. The Bears’ run defense has significantly strengthened from previous years, posing a unique challenge for the Falcons’ game plan, particularly in their use of running back Bijan Robinson. Have all the intel you need? Free actionable info is one click away! Sign up for our daily newsletter, SportsGrid Daily. The Bears rank impressively at No. 4 in the league in yards per carry allowed, giving up a mere 3.6 yards…
The Dallas Mavericks (18-13) currently hold the 6th position in the Western Conference. As we assess the season’s performance thus far, it becomes evident that for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to elevate the team to true contender status, additional support is essential. In this comprehensive guide for the February Trade Deadline, we will delve into potential trade candidates, identify realistic targets, and highlight the untouchable players that could shape the Mavericks’ strategic moves in their quest for contention. Trade Candidates – Tim Hardaway Jr.($17.8M), Richaun Holmes ($12.0M), Maxi Kleber ($11.0M), Josh Green ($4.7M), Seth Curry ($4.0M), Markief Morris…
THOUSAND OAKS — The sports market that Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris grew up in puts its athletes on pedestals, bestowing quirky nicknames that soon become household personas, sensationalizing any figure who sparks hope into the New York sports scene. Take former New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, for example. Lin parlayed a 25-game heater into the immortalized moniker, “Linsanity,” back in 2012. It’s a storyline that Morris feels isn’t all that dissimilar from the one that New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito developed this season, turning his success, and Italian background into marketable fruit in the tri-state area.…
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted two quarterbacks just ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. The team brought in Adrian Martinez and Matthew McKay to work out for them, likely viewing both as potential options in the future. With Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph on the active roster, and Trace McSorley on the practice squad, the Steelers could view both tryouts as candidates for futures contracts in the offseason. Martinez signed with the Detroit Lions after the 2023 NFL Draft but only spent a short period of time…
New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale showed some love to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford ahead of Sunday’s matchup. The Los Angeles Rams have completely turned their season around, going from 3-6 to 8-7 and holding a playoff spot, and it’s largely thanks to the play of quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford, 35, has been on a heater recently, playing some of the best football of his entire career. Over the past five games, he has thrown for 1,388 yards and 14 touchdowns with only one interception as the Rams have risen Still, Stafford has definitely turned some…
BOSTON CELTICS Celtics Will Be Without Key Star Against Historically Bad Pistons Boston is a huge favorite against Detroit JASON OUNPRASEUTH 5 HOURS AGO 1 MIN READ VA Hero Of The Week: Jaylen Brown Takes Over In Win Vs. Magic Jaylen Brown put up 31 points including 17 in the fourth quarter on Sunday to power the Celtics past the Magic The Celtics will be without one of their top stars when they take on the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden. Boston on Thursday ruled out Jaylen Brown due to a low back contusion. Jayson Tatum was made available for…