Lions receiver Jameson Williams played only six games last season as he worked his way back from a torn ACL. He will miss the first six games of this season while serving a suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. The Lions aren’t concerned about Williams’ on-field play. Lions receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, though, has become a mentor for Williams as the young … [Read more...] about Antwaan Randle El mentoring, encouraging Jameson Williams
DeMaurice Smith proposes alternatives to the Rooney Rule
Roger Goodell won’t be laughing after he reads DeMaurice Smith’s latest project. Smith, the outgoing executive director of the NFL Players Association, has co-authored an article that will appear in the next edition of the Yale Law and Policy Review. The article calls for the NFL to declare the Rooney Rule a failed experiment and to scrap it, with other specific measures … [Read more...] about DeMaurice Smith proposes alternatives to the Rooney Rule
Mike Vick thinks Andy Reid could the greatest coach of all time
Former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mike Vick said plenty of interesting things during an 80-minute interview with Tyreek Hill on his It Needed To Be Said podcast. One thing Vick said merits further discussion. Vick suggested that Chiefs coach Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time. “I was actually thinking this year like, after Andy won the Super Bowl, he … [Read more...] about Mike Vick thinks Andy Reid could the greatest coach of all time
Tension seems to be on the rise for Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft
The Patriots are at a crossroads. The relationship between owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick seems to be at a crossroads, too. And even with six Super Bowl trophies delivered by Belichick having full control over the football operations, there’s a shelf life for everyone who isn’t winning. Since winning Super Bowl LIII, Belichick hasn’t been winning. No postseason … [Read more...] about Tension seems to be on the rise for Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft
Jaylen Waddle explains why he loves playing with Tua Tagovailoa
Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle led the NFL in yards per catch last season, and he credits quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for that. Waddle told KPRC in Houston that coach Mike McDaniel’s offense emphasizes receivers gaining yards after the catch, and Tagovailoa puts his receivers in a perfect position to accomplish that. “His ball placement. I think everybody sees it, knowing … [Read more...] about Jaylen Waddle explains why he loves playing with Tua Tagovailoa