The Texans drafted safety Jalen Pitre in the second round in 2022 to replace Justin Reid, who left for the Chiefs in free agency. In his first season, Pitre was better than Reid. He became the sixth player since 1991 to have at least 135 tackles and five interceptions, joining Rashad Jones, Lavonte David, London Fletcher, Donnie Edwards and Ray Lewis. Reid made 83 tackles and … [Read more...] about Jalen Pitre working hard to build on rookie season
Report: Nick Caserio adds executive vice president title
The Texans have made a number of staff changes, including an additional title for General Manager Nick Caserio. Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have named Caserio executive vice president . He will continue his G.M. duties. Jack Easterby previously served as the franchise’s executive vice president before parting ways with the team in … [Read more...] about Report: Nick Caserio adds executive vice president title
Report: Draft analyst Todd McShay is out at ESPN
The four-letter network’s Red Wedding continues. Draft expert Todd McShay has been laid off , according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. The 46-year-old McShay joined ESPN in 2006. He became part of the on-air draft coverage in 2009. ESPN seemingly developed him into a potential in-house replacement for Mel Kiper, if the event Kiper ever left. Now, it appears that Matt … [Read more...] about Report: Draft analyst Todd McShay is out at ESPN
Colin Kaepernick vows to “keep fighting” for an NFL opportunity that likely will never come
Colin Kaepernick last played in the NFL on January 1, 2017. Whether the product of collusion or coincidentally individual business decisions resulting from the potential impact of giving Kaepernick a roster spot on a team’s bottom line, he was shunned by the NFL for his role in sparking protests during the national anthem. Even now, he still wants to play. “I’m going to keep … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick vows to “keep fighting” for an NFL opportunity that likely will never come
USFL exec Moose Johnston was surprised by ratings race with XFL
In its second year of its second iteration, the USFL generated comparable TV ratings to the third-ever first season of the XFL. USFL president of football operations Daryl Johnston is surprised by this development. “That was one of the more surprising things for me,” Johnston told Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. “You put our game on television up against our … [Read more...] about USFL exec Moose Johnston was surprised by ratings race with XFL