For the first time, the Super Bowl will feature two Black starting quarterbacks in Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. In a year that’s not far removed from a Hall of Fame executive saying a Black QB should switch to receiver upon entering the league, it’s significant that Hurts and Mahomes will each pilot their teams [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes: It’s special to have two Black starting QBs in the Super Bowl
Frank Clark: The Bengals deserved to talk trash, but they’ve got to watch us play now
The Bengals collectively talked plenty of trash before taking on the Chiefs in last week’s AFC Championship Game. Based on their postgame reactions, Kansas City’s players were absolutely aware of it all. Defensive end Frank Clark in particular had some strong comments immediately after his team beat Cincinnati 23-20. Clark was asked on Thursday if [more] … [Read more...] about Frank Clark: The Bengals deserved to talk trash, but they’ve got to watch us play now
Jalen Hurts: Shoulder “getting there,” it’s something I’m dealing with
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is past the point where his right shoulder injury is significant enough to keep him from playing, but he’s not quite back to full strength. Hurts was asked about the condition of his shoulder at a Thursday press conference and he acknowledged that he’s still working through it as the team [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Hurts: Shoulder “getting there,” it’s something I’m dealing with
NFL touts impact of “replay assist” on reducing formal replay challenges
It’s known by different names, multiple of which are used by the league. Expedited review is more common. Replay assist is the term that was utilized in a tweet posted today by the NFL Officiating account. “The NFL expanded its replay rule to allow replay officials to assist on-field officials in specific, limited game situations to [more] … [Read more...] about NFL touts impact of “replay assist” on reducing formal replay challenges
Patrick Mahomes on his ankle: I feel like I’m in a good spot
After he played through his high-ankle sprain in last week’s AFC Championship Game, there’s no doubt quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play through it again for Super Bowl LVII. But the injury is likely to affect him in some way. Like last week, Mahomes was listed as a full participant on Wednesday’s injury report. He said [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes on his ankle: I feel like I’m in a good spot