Wide receiver Chase Claypool’s time with the Bears in 2022 wasn’t terribly successful, but he thinks things are heading in a better direction in 2023. Claypool only had 14 catches for 140 yards in seven games after joining the Bears in a trade with the Steelers and there was a report this offseason that the team has not been happy with the way Claypool has been working. … [Read more...] about Chase Claypool expects “night and day difference” from last year
Robert Kraft says spending money “will never be the issue” for the Patriots
The Patriots haven’t won a playoff game since capturing their sixth Super Bowl title. They’ve missed the playoffs two of the last three years. So what’s wrong with the team that became the first true dynasty of the salary-cap era? Via Khari Thompson of MassLive.com, Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes the problem never should be blamed on a willingness to pay for players. The … [Read more...] about Robert Kraft says spending money “will never be the issue” for the Patriots
Jordan Poyer cancels, un-cancels golf tournament at Trump-owned course
Jordan Poyer’s charity golf tournament at a golf course owned by Donald Trump is off. Unless it isn’t. A week after Poyer canceled the event due to backlash for scheduling it at a property owned by the polarizing former president, Poyer has decided to go through with it. Via Tim O’Shei of the Buffalo News, Poyer’s representatives announced on Friday that the cancellation has … [Read more...] about Jordan Poyer cancels, un-cancels golf tournament at Trump-owned course
Birmingham Stallions win second straight USFL Championship
The Birmingham Stallions have won the first two championships of USFL 2.0. The Stallions capped off their second straight title run on Saturday night with a 28-12 win over the Pittsburgh Maulers, 28-12. In two seasons with 24 total games, the Stallions have posted a record of 21-3 under coach Skip Holtz. League MVP Alex McGough again led the way for Birmingham, with four … [Read more...] about Birmingham Stallions win second straight USFL Championship
PFT, NBC partnership launched 14 years ago today
July 1 is a significant date for us, for two reasons. First, it’s the date Bobby Bonilla gets another $1 million from the Mets. Second, it’s the anniversary of the launch of the partnership between PFT and NBC. It all started on July 1, 2009. Blame Rick Cordella for it. He’s the executive who lured us into the clutches of the peacock. The fact that we were struggling to serve a … [Read more...] about PFT, NBC partnership launched 14 years ago today