The rule came into effect in the 1970s in order to help fans identify players, and the league has steadfastly rejected requests from players to alter the system. Yes, it does make sense to take a quarterback as good a Peyton if available,and I know it is always good business to pick someone who will…
Major additions: Jordan Matthews has been acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles to replace Sammy Watkins following his trade to the Los Angeles Rams a bold move considering Matthews scored only three touchdowns last year. Second round pick Zay Jones looks an intriguing prospect having enjoyed a stellar college career with East Carolina, catching 399 passes…
Top SalariesThe highest 2009 to 2010 salary for a wide receiver was $16,251,300, earned by Greg Jennings of the Green Bay Packers, according to the USA Today list of 196 NFL wide receiver salaries. Jennings’ salary included roughly $5 million for a base salary and $11.25 million as a signing bonus. Signing bonuses can distort…
But the Redskins’ history of racism predates their time in Washington. They were created as the Boston Braves, just like the original Beantown baseball team back in the days when a town’s sports franchises often had the same name. In 1933, the team moved into Fenway Park. Marshall also hired a new coach that year,…
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who predicted following the team’s playoff loss to the Patriots that the league would take a look at how eligible and ineligible wide receivers were being presented, did acknowledge Tuesday that it can be a source of confusion for the referees. Haven looked back, only have TWC for Internet.. 20,…
Changed the culture surrounding the football program, Tiller said in 2007. Football was something she never wanted me to do. If Nessa really did post this tweet, it’s hard to see how the tweet would be helpful to Kaepernick and could very well slam the door on him joining the Ravens. Break down the annual…