vendredi 31 mai 2019

New on SI: Colts' Chad Kelly Suspended for Two Games for Violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy

Kelly will be suspended for the first two games of the 2019 regular season.

New on SI: Is Jonathan Moxon from ‘Varsity Blues’ the Greatest Cinematic Hero of the 1990s?

Bad Football Movies is back with Episode 5 of The MMQB's newest podcast.

New on SI: Packers' Matt LaFleur Suffered a Torn Achilles' Tendon Playing in a Knockout Game

LaFleur will have surgery on Sunday.

New on SI: Which NFL Teams Got Worse This Offseason?

Losing star players, failing to plug holes or being tied to the wrong quarterback could land a team on this list.

New on SI: Would Having Peyton Manning in the Booth Make MNF Appointment Viewing?

Peyton Manning has made it clear that he will not be calling Monday Night Football (“It wasn’t the right time”). Would it have impacted viewership anyway?

New on SI: Reuben Foster Undergoes Successful Surgery on Left Knee

Foster is already raising his leg after undergoing successful surgery from Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday.

jeudi 30 mai 2019

New on SI: Peyton Manning: It 'Wasn’t the Right Time' to Join Monday Night Football

ESPN opted to keep Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland as a two-man booth after Manning turned down the gig.

New on SI: OBJ, Saquon Barkley and Khalil Mack Get Comic Book Hero Treatment in New Nike Ad

The three NFL stars get the comic book treatment in this epic new commercial.

New on SI: Freddie Kitchens Says Odell Beckham Jr. Missed 'A Lot' by Skipping Browns OTAs

Kitchens noted he hopes to see Beckham at Cleveland's mandatory minicamp on June 4. 

New on SI: AFC North Offseason Reports: Can Browns Live Up to the Overwhelming Hype?

Will missing the playoffs be considered a disappointment for Cleveland this season? Also, Lamar Jackson settles in for Year 2, Andy Dalton adjusts to his new head coach and Ben Roethlisberger attempts to carry his team back to the postseason.

New on SI: Report: Bills Heightened Security Around Richie Incognito's Retirement

The Bills heightened security after guard Richie Incognito retired in April 2018. 

New on SI: Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti Says Lamar Jackson Will Run Less in 2019

Steve Bisciotti said having Jackson run a lot during games is "not what this offense is about."

New on SI: Eugene Monroe Believes the NFL Will Soon Allow Marijuana Use—But at What Cost?

Former NFL player Eugene Monroe passionately believes that allowing the use of marijuana for pain management should be allowed in the NFL. But he doesn't want the players to have to give something up in order to get it.

New on SI: Seahawks Sue Ex-Draft Pick Malik McDowell For Failure to Repay Signing Bonus

Seahawks sue ex-draft pick Malik McDowell after failing to repay signing bonus after ATV accident.

mercredi 29 mai 2019

New on SI: Nick Foles's Wife Shares That Couple Suffered Miscarriage

Nick Foles had been ruled out from participating during the Jaguars' OTAs due to personal reasons.

New on SI: The Jets’ GM Interviews Are Off and Running | The MMQB NFL Podcast

There’s a clear favorite for the Jets' open general manager position, but the team appears to be maneuvering around the Rooney Rule. How might this play out in Florham Park?

New on SI: Jay Gruden Pitches Raiders, Jon Gruden as Candidates for 'Hard Knocks'

Gruden and the Redskins are one of five teams eligible to appear on the HBO program, joining the Raiders, Giants, Lions and 49ers. 

New on SI: The NFL’s All-Slow Team

Speed is important in the NFL, certainly, but it’s not everything. Every one of these players ran slower-than-average 40 times at their respective NFL combines. But collectively—and led by Tom Brady—they would make a competitive NFL roster.

New on SI: The NFL’s Top 10 Linebackers for 2019 | The MMQB NFL Podcast

We begin our 2019 position rankings series with a look at the off-ball linebackers, including our top 10 ranking, a discussion of the Patriots approach and the value of new Jets LB C.J. Mosley.

New on SI: A Case for Kyler Murray as an Elite Fantasy Quarterback in 2019

Forget about rookie growing pains. Everything is aligned for Kyler Murray to be a fantasy football star in 2019.

New on SI: Security Guard Knocked Over by Ezekiel Elliott Wants an Apology

Ezekiel Elliott was detained by police earlier this month for knocking down a security guard at a music festival in Las Vegas.

New on SI: Giants Rookie Corey Ballentine Joins Team One Month After Suffering Gunshot Wound

Ballentine suffered a gunshot wound at an off-campus shooting in Topeka, Kans. in April. 

mardi 28 mai 2019

New on SI: Chris Harris, Broncos Agree to New One-Year Deal

Chris Harris, an All-Pro cornerback, had reportedly told the Broncos he wanted a new deal or to be traded.

New on SI: NFLPA Director DeMaurice Smith Tells Agents to Plan for Work Stoppage After 2020

Smith reportedly sent an email to every NFL agent on Tuesday, advising their clients to "plan for a work stoppage of at least a year in length."

New on SI: AFC East Offseason Reports: Dolphins, Jets Buckling Up for Bumpy Seasons

Miami and New York brace for what will likely be rough seasons, Buffalo sifts through its surplus of running backs and New England, once again, appears to be stacked ahead of 2019.

New on SI: Here's What Packers Legend Bart Starr Once Wrote In A Letter to A Disgruntled Fan

Starr received a less enthusiastic reception from the Green Bay faithful during his nine-year stint as head coach than during his 16-year career under center. 

New on SI: Nick Foles Out Indefinitely for Jaguars OTAs Due to Personal Reasons

Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is out indefinitely of the team's OTA for personal reasons.

New on SI: Kevin Byard Is Still the NFL’s Best-Kept Secret

A dip in stats caused NFL fans and many All-Pro voters to make the same mistake Deion Sanders once did: overlooking the Titans star. But, among NFL players, coaches and evaluators, there’s little doubt surrounding Byard’s standing.

New on SI: Report: Raiders Sign Guard Richie Incognito to One-Year Deal

Richie Incognito is returning from retirement.

New on SI: The NFL's Stance on Marijuana is Adapting, But Major Changes Will Come Slowly

Plus, a quick thought on Bart Starr and his legacy in Green Bay.

New on SI: Which NFL Teams Will Have the Biggest Contracts Due?

These five NFL teams should prepare to open up their checkbooks sooner than later.

New on SI: Report: NFL, Players Union Start Labor Talks

The NFL and NFLPA reportedly have started negotiations to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.

dimanche 26 mai 2019

New on SI: The Jets Right Now, According to Adam Gase

It’s been a bumpy few weeks for the Jets' and their new head coach and newly named interim GM. Where is Gase’s mind at through all of this? Also, the changes to the combine aren't the changes you think, Jerry Jones is hardly panicked about the number of Dallas’s expiring contracts, Jerry Kramer remembers Bart Starr and more.

New on SI: JJ Watt Engaged to Houston Dash Captain Kealia Ohai: 'I'm the Luckiest Man in the World'

The 30-year-old Houston Texans star is engaged to his longtime sweetheart, soccer player Kealia Ohai. 

New on SI: Benjamin Watson Announces Four-Game Suspension for Violating NFL's Drug Policy

Watson announced and explained the suspension in a Facebook post.

New on SI: Bart Starr: The Self-Made QB Who Led Lombardi’s Packers

Starr’s lifetime statistics are modest in comparison to modern quarterbacks. But those numbers are overwhelmed by the legendary Green Bay quarterback's championship resume.

New on SI: Packers Hall of Fame Quarterback Bart Starr Dies at 85

Starr was the first quarterback in NFL history to win five NFL championships, and is still the only QB to lead his team to three consecutive titles.

vendredi 24 mai 2019

New on SI: Adam 'Pacman' Jones Announces Retirement After 12 Seasons in the NFL

Jones spent eight seasons in Cincinnati during his 12-season career.

New on SI: On Your Marks! Alvin Kamara, Ted Ginn Jr., Others to Compete in 40-Yard Race

Some of the NFL's quickest players will lace up and compete in a 40-yard race. 

New on SI: 'The Replacements' Is Both a Bad Football Movie and a Bad Romantic Comedy

Bad Football Movies is back with Episode 4 of The MMQB's newest podcast.

New on SI: Donovan McNabb: 'I Am a Hall of Famer'

Donovan McNabb says he is a Hall of Famer: "My numbers speak for themselves. My numbers are better than Troy Aikman’s."

New on SI: Jerry Jones Does Not Expect NFL to Discipline Ezekiel Elliott for Vegas Incident

The Cowboys owner also said the incident does not impact Elliott's status with the team.

New on SI: Addition of Tevin Coleman Makes San Francisco's Backfield an Intriguing Fantasy Football Mess

Tevin Coleman's move to San Francisco makes the 49ers' backfield the most interesting one to watch from a fantasy football persepctive this summer.

New on SI: Which NFL Teams Improved the Most This Offseason?

New coaches, new quarterbacks, new cultures. Teams had all sorts of reasons to land on our list of most improved this offseason.

New on SI: Robert Kraft Might Escape Suspension, But Players Rarely Do

Many around the league expect no punishment for the Patriots owner. But charges being dropped—or never filed at all—has never stopped the NFL from suspending players anyway.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: 10 Teams Interested In Gerald McCoy

Free-agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy reportedly sought after by 10 teams.

jeudi 23 mai 2019

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers is Really Bad at Chugging Beer

David Bakhtiari and a "Game of Thrones" extra went at it in a beer-chugging competition during Game 5 between the Raptors and Bucks. 

New on SI: Jets Head Coach Adam Gase Calls Le'Veon Bell Trade Rumors 'Ridiculous

Gase was reportedly upset over former Jets GM Mike Maccagnan signing Bell to a four-year, $52.5 million deal in March. 

New on SI: David Irving on the NFL Studying Marijuana for Pain Management: “I Feel Like I Need Some Credit”

At the beginning of March, the former Cowboys DT—facing an indefinite suspension from the NFL for violating the league's policy on substance abuse—announced that he was quitting football. Now that the league is discussing the marijuana policy, Irving feels a sense of redemption.

New on SI: Kickers Are Still the Talk of Bears Minicamp Even as the Team Moves On

It's still hard to talk about the 2019 Bears without thinking about how 2018 ended.

New on SI: Why Robert Kraft Has a Good Chance at Avoiding Suspension From the NFL

With the video evidence from Robert Kraft’s solicitation case thrown out, the general feeling from those at the NFL spring meeting is that the Patriots’ owner will not receive a suspension from the NFL. Plus, answering your questions on Eli Manning, Lamar Jackson, the Patriots’ receiver corps and more.

New on SI: Arena Football's Influence on the NFL Is Growing

More coaches with indoor football experience are climbing the ranks in the NFL, in an era when more plays from far-flung corners of the football world are trickling up to the top level.

mercredi 22 mai 2019

New on SI: Jerry Jones Says Dak Prescott Negotiations Are 'Going Well' After QB's Counter Offer

Prescott is reportedly eyeing a contract extension of at least $30 million per year after three seasons in Dallas.

New on SI: The NFL and Weed: A Guaranteed Win? | The MMQB NFL Podcast

The NFL and NFLPA recently announced that they will start studying marijuana as a possible pain management tool for players. Is weed a win for the league?

New on SI: NFL Awards Cleveland the 2021 Draft, Kansas City to Host in 2023

Nashville hosted the most recent NFL draft and Las Vegas is on deck for 2020.

New on SI: Chris Long: 'I Certainly Enjoyed My Fair Share' of Marijuana During NFL career

Recently retired Eagles defensive lineman Chris Long discussed his marijuana use during his NFL career on the Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday. 

New on SI: The NFL’s All-Small Team

What would a team of NFL players smaller than the average height and weight at their position look like? We constructed a roster—and the expectations are pretty high.

New on SI: Ben Roethlisberger on Steelers' 2018 Season: 'I Lacked in Leadership'

Ben Roethlisberger has been opening up about how he could have handled situations in the Steelers' locker room last season.

New on SI: One NFL Franchise and the Realities of Betting in the Bible Belt

Wasn’t sports betting supposed to be easy money for NFL teams? A look at the many factors—two states, tribal lands and casinos, ‘integrity fees,’ and the dark, complicated history of legalized gambling in the South—the Carolina Panthers and the NFL’s richest owner are navigating in the quest for sports gambling revenue.

New on SI: Eagles' Lane Johnson Donates $500,000 to Build Athletic Training Facility at Kilgore College

Johnson played at Kilgore College for one season and donated the money for the school to build "The Lane" Athletic Performance Center.

New on SI: Sources: NFL Owners Allow Competition Committee to Alter Replay Process for Late-Game PI Calls

The NFL owners voted to allow the Competition Committee to tweak the replay process for late-game offensive and defensive pass interference calls.

New on SI: Post-Draft Fantasy Football Stock Watch for All 32 Teams

Now that the 2019 NFL Draft is comfortably in the past, we take a look at how every team's activity affected the fantasy value of its players, including the rookies.

New on SI: Report: Man Arrested For Alleged Extortion Attempt Against Chiefs' Tyrann Mathieu

A man was arrested after allegedly trying to extort millions from Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu.

mardi 21 mai 2019

New on SI: Robert Kraft Trial Postponed While Prosecutors Appeal Video Suppression Ruling

A Florida judge agreed to postpone the trial indefinitely while prosecutors appeal a video suppression ruling.

New on SI: Packers QB, Actor Aaron Rodgers Eviscerates How Game of Thrones Ended

Rodgers made a cameo appearance in the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones on May 12. 

New on SI: Report: 49ers First-Round Pick Nick Bosa Injures Hamstring, Leaves Practice

Bosa was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL draft. 

New on SI: Report: Ndamukong Suh Agrees to One-Year Deal With Buccaneers

The three-time All-Pro tallied 59 tackles and 4.5 sacks for the Rams in 2018. 

New on SI: Counterpoint: The Jets Firing Maccagnan Probably Didn’t Warrant Anyone Freaking Out | The MMQB NFL Podcast

An examination of where the Jets sit one week after the surprise firing of GM Mike Maccagnan.

New on SI: Eric Weddle on Playing Safety and Keeping Secrets: The Big Interview

The 12-year veteran sits down with The MMQB’s Andy Benoit to break down tape and talk Ravens, Rams and the NFL. 

New on SI: Report: Patriots Finalizing Multi-Year Contract Extension With Julian Edelman

The new deal will reportedly keep Edelman in New England for the rest of his career.

New on SI: Landon Collins Defends Odell Beckham Jr., Criticizes Giants' Free Agency Decisions

Collins was also critical of Giants' general manager Dave Gettleman.

New on SI: What’s Next for the NFL and Marijuana?

The NFL and the NFLPA announced the formation of two committees targeting player pain management, mental health and wellness—which will study the use of marijuana for pain. But don’t expect change to be swift.

New on SI: Bills No. 32 Jersey Last Worn By O.J. Simpson Finally Issued Out After Four Decades

The Buffalo Bills finally allow others to wear No. 32 jersey, last seen on Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson.

New on SI: Adam Gase Denies Power Struggle During Mike Maccagnan's Firing

Gase insisted he did not undermine Maccagnan, who was fired last week after four seasons as general manager.

New on SI: Report: Bills, DE Jerry Hughes Agree To Contract Extension

The Bills reportedly sign leading sacker Jerry Hughes to a two-year contract extension.

lundi 20 mai 2019

New on SI: Ex-Missouri DL Brings Sign to Panthers Stadium Saying He'll 'Pass Rush for Hot Wings'

Former Missouri defensive lineman, Jordan Harold, is trying a new approach to getting an NFL tryout. 

New on SI: Report: Buccaneers to Release DT Gerald McCoy After Nine Seasons in Tampa Bay

McCoy has been the Pro Bowl six times after being selected with the No. 3 pick in 2010. 

New on SI: Eagles' Philly Special to be Featured on EA Sports' Madden NFL 20

EA Sports game designer Anthony White announced the new Madden playbook will feature both a "Philly Special" and "Fake Philly Special" option. 

New on SI: What to Expect at League Meeting, NFL-NFLPA Committees Addressing Player Pain Management

Also, how Reuben Foster’s injury puts his contract in peril, additional background on the Falcons’ draft, more from Chris Ballard on Andrew Luck and more NFL notes.

New on SI: Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Detained by Police at Vegas Music Festival

Elliott was detained, but not arrested, following a scuffle with event staff on Saturday.

New on SI: Ben Roethlisberger Apologizes to Antonio Brown: 'Did I Go Too Far?...Probably'

Roethlisberger says he's sorry about publicly criticizing Brown last season, but it appears Brown isn't having it. 

New on SI: Reuben Foster In Tears While Being Carted Off With Leg Injury at Redskins OTAs

Foster, a linebacker with a checkered past, figured to play a role for Washington this season. 

New on SI: Report: Colts Sign Embattled QB Chad Kelly To Serve As Andrew Luck's Backup

The Broncos released Kelly following a trespassing arrest in October 2018.

samedi 18 mai 2019

New on SI: Chris Long Announces Retirement After 11 Years in NFL

Long recorded 70 career sacks in 162 games.

New on SI: Eagles Autism Challenge Raises Over $3 Million at Second Annual Bike, Run Event

Philadelphia raised $2.5 million with 3,319 donors in its inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge in 2018. 

New on SI: Report: Adam Gase Will 'Hand Pick' Jets GM After Mike Maccagnan Firing

Gase was named New York's interim general manager on Wednesday after the Jets fired Mike Maccagnan.

New on SI: High School Track Star Matthew Boling Challenges Ted Ginn Jr. to Race

Boling set a national high school record when he ran a 100-meter race in 10.13 seconds.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Jets May Pursue Peyton Manning for General Manager Position

Keep up with the latest post-draft rumors and free agency signings.

vendredi 17 mai 2019

New on SI: Prosecutors Appeal Video Suppression in Robert Kraft Prostitution Case

A judge in Palm Beach County, Fla. granted Kraft's motion to supress video evidence in his prostitution case on May 13.

New on SI: Jason Witten: 2019 Cowboys Have 'Most Talent I've Seen'

Witten rejoined the Cowboys this year after spending a year in the Monday Night Football broadcast booth.

New on SI: After the NFL, Ty Law Saw a Business Opportunity in Trampoline Parks

Former Patriots star Ty Law opened his first indoor trampoline park in 2012. Now Launch has 28 franchises—three of which are owned by Jason Avant—and more then 1,000 employees.

New on SI: 'The Longest Yard' Hasn't Aged Well, But Has Great Cameos and Inspired the Philly Special

The Longest Yard has a star-studded cast, a shocking amount of product placement and some plots that haven't held up well.

New on SI: Which New Coach Has the Toughest Job?

We rank the situations of the eight new head coaches, from toughest to easiest.

New on SI: 40 Turning Points on the Cleveland Browns’ Path to Contention

The Cleveland Browns have become the darlings of the NFL this offseason. So let's remember the long and winding journey they've taken to get to this point.

New on SI: Report: Competition Committee To Look At Pass Interference Review Rule

Competition Committee could reportedly tweak pass interference challenge and overtime rules.

jeudi 16 mai 2019

New on SI: How the Cardinals Will Navigate Patrick Peterson’s Six-Game Suspension

Arizona will look to Robert Alford to step up in Patrick Peterson’s absence, as he serves his suspension at the start of the 2019 season.

New on SI: Ted Ginn Jr. Believes He's The Fastest WR in the NFL, Challenges Anyone to Race for $10,000

Ginn Jr. believes he's the fastest receiver in the league.

New on SI: Scott Pioli Steps Down as Falcons Assistant General Manager to Pursue New Opportunities

Pioli joined the Falcons in 2014 after spending four seasons as the Chiefs general manager.

New on SI: Report: Patrick Peterson Suspended Six Games for Violating NFL's Performance-Enhancing Drug Policy

Peterson violated the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.

New on SI: Time for a Rooney Rule Protest: Why Minority Candidates Should Turn Down a Jets GM Interview

If the Rooney Rule is to have teeth, minority candidates need to boycott the sham interview process.

New on SI: The Carolina QB Controversy That Isn’t (and May Never Be)

While the Panthers are indeed high on third-round rookie Will Grier, they have no intention of moving on from a healthy Cam Newton. That is, as long as he is—as they hope he will be—a healthy Cam Newton.

New on SI: Landon Collins: Redskins 'Stole the Best Quarterback' in Draft With Dwayne Haskins Pick

Collins said he thought the Giants would draft Haskins at No. 6 before New York selected Duke quarterback Daniel Jones. 

New on SI: Who Wants to Take on the Chaos and Be the Next GM of the New York Jets?

The Jets fired GM Mike Maccagnan this week, the latest move in their offseason of disorganization. Now who will step up alongside Adam Gase to be the leader this team needs? Also, answering your questions about Patrick Mahomes’s offensive weapons, Joe Flacco’s role in Denver, the Dolphins’ future and more.

New on SI: Dak Prescott: 'I Want To Be a Cowboy Forever'

Dak Prescott on potential new deal: “It's no rush. I know it will get done.” 

mercredi 15 mai 2019

New on SI: Report: Jets Trade LB Darron Lee to Chiefs for 2020 Sixth-Round Pick

The Jets selected Lee with the 20th pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

New on SI: What Would the NFL Draft Look Like With a Lottery? | The MMQB NFL Podcast

With the NBA draft lottery dominating headlines this week, we simulate our own NFL draft lottery on this week's episode of The MMQB NFL Podcast.

New on SI: Jets Tumbling in a Downward Spiral After Firing GM Mike Maccagnan

Eighteen days after the end of the NFL draft, the Jets have moved on from GM Mike Maccagnan, putting the Jets into an increasingly deeper mess with no easy way out.

New on SI: Kyler Murray's First Autograph as a Rookie Sets Record at NFL Auction

The proceeds from the auctioned-off helmet will go back to the football program at Murray's high school.

New on SI: Kareem Hunt Speaks With Media for First Time Since Signing With Browns

Hunt was released by the Chiefs in November 2018 after video footage showed him kicking and shoving a woman.

New on SI: Sean Payton Tweets Photoshopped Picture of Zion Williamson in Saints Uniform

Williamson will likely be heading to New Orleans in 2019-20 after the Pelicans landed the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft.

New on SI: Jets Fire General Manager Mike Maccagnan, Name Adam Gase Interim GM

Mike Maccagnan had been the Jets general manager since 2015.

New on SI: Marcus Peters Gives Hilarious Weather Report on Local News in Hawaii

Marcus Peters: Rams cornerback and future weatherman?

New on SI: “Welcome to the Brotherhood”: Three Days in Rookie Camp With the Falcons

Sixty-two players and one intrepid reporter got a three-day immersion in play calls, coverages and Dan Quinn’s football philosophy.

mardi 14 mai 2019

New on SI: Report: Raiders' Antonio Brown Pleads Guilty in Speeding Case

Brown was pulled over in November for driving over 100 miles per hour.

New on SI: Dozens of Shots Fired Into Home of Colts Assistant Coach Parks Frazier

No residents of the home were present at the time of the shooting.

New on SI: Josh Rosen Says He Has Not Heard From Cardinals GM Steve Keim in Months

Rosen was traded to the Dolphins on April 26.

New on SI: Bills Superfan Ezra 'Pancho Billa' Castro Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

"Pancho Billa" was one of the Buffalo Bills biggest fans and community members.

New on SI: Don't Expect to See Drew Lock Starting for the Broncos Anytime Soon

Rich Scangarello has an enviable assignment installing his system in Denver. Expect Joe Flacco to hold down the QB job.

New on SI: Can Xavien Howard Be ‘Stephon Gilmore South’? | The MMQB NFL Podcast

Miami rewarded its rising young cornerback with a monster contract extension. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores helped develop Gilmore into football’s best cornerback in New England. Will he do the same with Howard?

New on SI: Report: Cowboys DL Tyrone Crawford Facing Misdemeanor Charge for Bar Fight

Crawford was caught on video fighting with members of a security staff at a Florida bar.

New on SI: An OBJ-Sized Hole in New York Could Make Golden Tate a Fantasy Football Steal

The Giants may be very bad this season, but that doesn't necessarily put a damper on Golden Tate's fantasy value. In fact, it could enhance it.

New on SI: Four NFL Teams That Need Hard Knocks

The documentary series could provide a boost for these franchises.

New on SI: Joe Flacco on Mentoring Drew Lock: 'I Don't Look at That as My Job'

Flacco said he's focused on winning games as Denver's starting quarterback this season.

New on SI: Rookie Pay is a Major Sacrifice in the Current CBA, But Some Terms Are Negotiable

Rookie salaries are set the moment a player is draft, but some terms in his contract can still be negotiated.

New on SI: Report: Odell Beckham Jr. To Participate in Browns' Voluntary OTAs

Odell Beckham, Jr. reportedly expected to show for Browns' OTAs on Tuesday.

lundi 13 mai 2019

New on SI: Prosecution in Robert Kraft Case Dealt Major Legal Blow After Court's Decision to Suppress Videos

An illegal search warrant cracked the case against Robert Kraft, leading to a possible dismissal. 

New on SI: Vikings Feeling the Salary Cap Squeeze, OBJ Back in Cleveland, Rookie Standouts in Minicamps

Plus, notes on why Vic Fangio has his players practicing in their game jerseys, Rams excited to get a first look at their rookies, Richard Sherman elaborates more on Doug Baldwin and much more.

New on SI: Judge Suppresses Release of Robert Kraft Video in Solicitation of Prostitution Case

A Palm Beach County judge ruled the video of Kraft at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa will not be released to the public. 

New on SI: Former Chiefs Coach, Raiders and Lions Defensive Coordinator Gunther Cunningham Dies at 72

Gunther Cunningham spent 16 seasons as a defensive coordinator and two as the head coach of the Chiefs.

New on SI: Russell Wilson Surprised His Mom WIth a House for Mother's Day and She Was So Excited

Russell Wilson bought his mother a house for Mother's Day.

New on SI: Report: Geno Smith Expected To Sign With Seahawks, Back Up QB Competition Heats Up

Ex-Jets, Giants and Chargers QB Geno Smith reportedly to sign with the Seahawks. 

New on SI: Release of Doug Baldwin Creates an Opportunity for D.K. Metcalf

D.K. Metcalf slid a bit in the draft, but he ended up in a great spot with Russell Wilson in Seattle. With Doug Baldwin out of the picture, Metcalf could be in line for a huge role as a rookie.

New on SI: How Washington Decided to Draft Dwayne Haskins

Heading into the offseason, Washington‘s quarterback situation, after losing Alex Smith and Colt McCoy to injury, was dire. Jay Gruden explains how he came up with a gameplan to rebuild the position—and how he landed on Dwayne Haskins. Also, Richard Sherman and Cliff Avril reflect on the Seahawks’ championship years, how the NFL is searching for talent in the U.K., the true value in rookie minicamps and more.

vendredi 10 mai 2019

New on SI: Steelers Rookie Redecorates Browns-Themed Bathroom After Getting Drafted

Cleveland native Justin Layne decided to do a little redecorating after getting drafted by the Steelers last month.

New on SI: Jets Rookie Quinnen Williams Was Super Starstruck Meeting Le'Veon Bell, Sam Darnold

Williams was selected by New York with the No. 3 pick in the 2019 draft. 

New on SI: Prince of Dorne? A Member of Euron’s Fleet? What Will Aaron Rodgers’s Rumored ‘Thrones’ Cameo Be?

Green Bay Packers fans may have something to look forward to on Sunday.

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Surprises Child Cancer Survivors, Raises $11,000 With Signed Jersey

Rodgers also signed a jersey that raised $11,000.

New on SI: 'Any Given Sunday' Was Ahead of Its Time, But Is Al Pacino a Player's Coach?

Many of the themes in Any Given Sunday hold up surprisingly well in 2019, whether you've seen the movie a dozen times or are catching it for the first time.

New on SI: Baldwin, Chancellor and the 2013 Seahawks Are Almost Gone, But Never Forgotten

With two more members of the Super Bowl XLVIII champions officially done in Seattle, a look back on what the Seahawks were.

New on SI: How Kicking Killed the 2018 Steelers—and What To Do About It for 2019

Jeff Reed on the kicking woes that cost Pittsburgh a playoff spot last season—and how to fix the problem for 2019.

jeudi 9 mai 2019

New on SI: Bills QB Derek Anderson Retires After 14 NFL Seasons

Derek Anderson was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of 2005.

New on SI: Report: Dolphins CB Xavien Howard Agrees to Record-Setting Five-Year Extension

Xavien Howard tied for the NFL lead with seven interceptions last season in just 12 games.

New on SI: NFL First-Round Draft Pick Signings: Dwayne Haskins, Redskins Agree to Deal

Find out which first-rounders have signed deals with their new teams. 

New on SI: Panthers Offered $120 Million in Tax Breaks to Move Practice Fields to South Carolina

The Panthers could potentially move their practice fields to South Carolina.

New on SI: Seahawks Release Kam Chancellor, Doug Baldwin With Failed Physical Designation

The two franchise icons helped the Seahawks bring the Lombardi Trophy to Seattle.

New on SI: Odell Beckham Jr. Says He 'Never Meant the Browns Are the New Patriots'

Odell Beckham Jr. said he didn't mean the Browns are the "new Patriots," but he aspires for Cleveland to be as successful as them.

New on SI: Jaguars Linebacker Telvin Smith Announces He Will Skip 2019 Season to 'Get My World in Order'

Smith led Jacksonville with 134 tackles in 2018 after reaching his first Pro Bowl in 2017.

New on SI: Chris Godwin Can Break Out Alongside Mike Evans

Chris Godwin is a popular breakout candidate, even with Mike Evans locked in as Tampa Bay's No. 1 receiver. Why Godwin deserves the hype, no matter how good Evans is.

New on SI: Which Quarterbacks Deserve Contract Extensions? | The MMQB NFL Podcast

On this week's episode of The MMQB NFL Podcast, Albert, Jenny and Conor discuss whether they think veteran quarterbacks should get extensions from their respective teams.

New on SI: NFL Jersey Ads Could Be Lucrative, But Complicated

While many other sports leagues have normalized jersey advertisements, the NFL remains a holdout. How long will the league continue to leave this money on the table?

New on SI: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Plans to Play For at Least Three More Years

Roethlisberger, 37, signed a two-year contract before the NFL draft.

New on SI: The Backstory of Ben Roethlisberger’s Contract Extension—and How It Impacts Other QB’s Deals

Digging into the details of Big Ben’s contract, which provides some insight on where other quarterback contracts stand heading into 2019. Also, answering your questions on playoff potential for the Seahawks and the Chargers, the best fit for Ndamukong Suh and much more.

New on SI: It's Time for the NFL Game Face Hats of the 1990s to Make a Comeback

NFL Draft caps are cool, but the league needs a more distinctive form of headwear. It's time to bring back a ’90s classic: Game Face caps. 

New on SI: Report: Former Saints TE Benjamin Watson Meeting With Patriots

Benjamin Watson, who announced his retirement after the end of last season, is reportedly meeting with the Patriots

mercredi 8 mai 2019

New on SI: Report: Ziggy Ansah, Seahawks Agree to One-Year Contract

The Seahawks added Ansah as a pass-rushing replacement for the departed Frank Clark.

New on SI: Ezekiel Elliott Will Pay for Funeral of Teen Football Phenom Jaylon McKenzie

Jaylon McKenzie, an eighth-grade football phenom, was featured in Sports Illustrated's Future Issue in November 2018.

New on SI: The AAF Paid Marshawn Lynch $5,000 in Quarters For a Two-Minute Interview

Lynch attended the AAF's quarterback draft in November 2018 before his cousin Josh Johnson was selected with the No. 1 pick. 

New on SI: The All-Undrafted Team: NFL’s Best Players Who Were Signed as Undrafted Free Agents

With rookie camps underway—to which teams can invite undrafted players—teams are on the lookout for the next Phillip Lindsay or Chris Harris. In honor, we compile a (fictional!) complete roster of the NFL’s biggest undrafted stars.

New on SI: How the NFL’s Comp Pick Game Is Robbing Veteran Free Agents

Even a quick look at the numbers shows why teams across the league are obsessing over compensatory picks. And a minute considering the logic behind the system reveals the absurdity of it.

New on SI: Former Packers GM Ted Thompson Reveals Autonomic Disorder Diagnosis

The former Packers GM revealed his diagnosis in a statement on Wednesday.

New on SI: More Strange Tales from the Collapse of the AAF

A Bill Murray Super Bowl ad. Worthless performance ‘coins.’ Looted TVs. And through it all, an uncommon bond among those who believed in the ill-fated league.   

mardi 7 mai 2019

New on SI: Prosecutors Accuse Robert Kraft's Lawyers of Lying in Court

Two of Robert Kraft's attorneys are being accused of lying in his solicitation of prostitution case.

New on SI: The Inside Story of the Rams’ Super Bowl Defense

In one of the best Super Bowl performances that may soon be forgotten, the Los Angeles defense held the high-powered Patriots to just 13 points. We talk with Sean McVay, Wade Phillips and key defensive contributors to learn the inside story of that game—and what to expect from the Rams’ defense going forward.

New on SI: Report: Jason Pierre-Paul Suffers Potentially Season-Ending Neck Fracture in Car Accident

Pierre-Paul was released from the hospital on May 4.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Cowboys Making 'More Progress' Toward Dak Prescott Contract Extension

Keep up with the latest post-draft rumors and free agency signings.

New on SI: Why It’s a Very Important Day for the Remaining NFL Free Agents

Suh, Ajayi, Ansah and other veterans could be set to sign very soon. It has everything to do with the NFL’s formula for compensatory draft picks.

New on SI: Richard Sherman Says Nick Bosa's Social Media Comments Only An Issue If He Can't Play

Richard Sherman on rookie Nick Bosa: If he can play, he can play. If he can't play, he won't be here,"

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell Skips Voluntary Workouts, to Practice 'When It's Time to Play Football'

Bell attended the first week of voluntary workouts but has not attended since.

New on SI: Three Offseason NFL Stories We’re Not Talking About Enough

Should we be paying more attention to Cam Newton’s still-healing shoulder, Le’Veon Bell no-showing for voluntary workouts or Dak Prescott’s lack of a contract?

New on SI: Odell Beckham, Jr: 'I Plan on Turning the Browns Into the New Patriots'

Odell Beckham, Jr says he plans on turning the Browns into the NFL's next dynasty, believes Baker Mayfield will be a Hall of Famer.

lundi 6 mai 2019

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Throws Shade at Paul Pierce After Celtics' Game 4 Loss

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw some subtle shade at Paul Pierce after Milwaukee's Game 4 win Monday.

New on SI: Gerald McCoy Isn’t Long for Tampa Bay, Suh’s Asking Price, Cam’s Recovery

Plus, notes on Incognito to the Raiders, 2020 franchise tag numbers for Eli and Rivers, Brady’s derby photos and much more.

New on SI: Last Chance U Fan Favorite Ronald Ollie Signs With Raiders as Undrafted Free Agent

Ronald Ollie was on the first season of the popular Netflix series and then transferred to Nicholls State where he played on the defensive line.

New on SI: Report: Richie Incognito Attempting NFL Comeback, Works Out for Raiders

Incognito hasn't played in the NFL since 2017.

vendredi 3 mai 2019

New on SI: Tom Brady Throws the Perfect Spiral to Break Matt Damon's Window for Jimmy Kimmel

The feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon is still going strong.

New on SI: 'Draft Day' is a Great Bad Movie

They say you can't judge a draft until five years later, so it's the perfect time to look back at the movie Draft Day.

New on SI: Fox, NFL Agree to Cut Down on Super Bowl LIV Commercial Breaks

The NFL and FOX agreed to four commercial breaks per quarter instead of five.

New on SI: Eagles Sign Former Redskins LB Zach Brown to One-Year, $3 Million Deal

Brown spent the past two seasons with the Washington Redskins.

New on SI: Man Thanks 49ers Fifth-Round Pick Dre Greenlaw for Saving Daughter in College

Greenlaw protected this man's daughter at a fraternity party in 2015.

New on SI: The NFL's Top Remaining Free Agents

Ziggy, Suh, Crabtree and the many more recognizable veterans who could still help a team in 2019.

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll: Patriots No. 1, Browns No. 11 After Draft and Free Agency

With the draft and free agency behind us, it's time to see how our power rankings have changed since the Super Bowl.

New on SI: Tom Brady On Salary: 'My Wife Makes a Lot of Money, Winning Is a Priority'

Tom Brady explains why he is not one of the NFL's highest paid players: 'My wife makes a lot of money.'

jeudi 2 mai 2019

New on SI: The Cardinals’ Problems With Trading Josh Rosen | The MMQB NFL Podcast

Arizona had a huge draft asset in QB Josh Rosen, but the team struggled immensely when it came to trading him. Breaking down how this trade process could have been easier.

New on SI: Joey Bosa Found His Game of Thrones Cameo Thanks to His Big Nose

That's one way to point yourself out.

New on SI: Devin Bush Is Uniquely Built for the Modern NFL

The Steelers’ first-round pick and son of a demanding ex-NFL father is the new style of linebacker.

New on SI: Report: Tyreek Hill's Lawyer 'Categorically Denies' Child Abuse Claims in Letter to NFL

Hill was suspended from all Kansas City team activities on April 26. 

New on SI: Nick Bosa and the 2019 Draft’s Oddest Note

Nick Bosa never met him, but his great-grandfather, Tony Accardo, was on of the most powerful American mob bosses of the 20th century.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Winners and Losers, Veterans Edition

The focus of NFL Draft weekend is on the players selected, but many of them affect the fantasy value of their new teammates. We take a look at the veteran winners and losers resulting from the 2019 NFL Draft.

New on SI: Kyler Murray Is the Latest Player Bucking the Previously Conceived Notions of an NFL Quarterback

For a second straight NFL draft, a team has picked a quarterback standing six feet or shorter with the No. 1 overall pick. What does that say about the direction of the league?

New on SI: Buffalo Bills' New Tailgate Policy Hopes To Stop Unruly Fans

The Buffalo Bills enact new tailgate policy in hopes to stop out of control fans.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: NFL Not Expected To Take Action on Tyreek Hill This Week

Keep up with the latest rumors around the NFL.

mercredi 1 mai 2019

New on SI: Tua Tagovailoa Heavily Favored to Go No. 1 Overall in 2020 NFL Draft

Tagovailoa is also the current Heisman favorite at 5-2.

New on SI: Titans WR Adam Humphries Understands Why Strangers Don't Believe He Plays in the NFL

Adam Humphries doesn’t exactly look like a football player. He gets it. 

New on SI: NFL Draft Parting Thoughts: Why Kyler Murray’s Height Should Be Less of an Issue

Why QBs no longer need to stand tall, teams want players they can plug in now, one position went from overlooked to coveted and why we may see more players swapping teams.

New on SI: Pat McAfee Still Hopeful for Broadcast Career After Missing on ESPN Monday Night Football Team

The former Colts punter launched the #McAfeeForMNF campaign in April. 

New on SI: AAF Investor Reggie Fowler Arrested on Bank Fraud Charges After $25 Million Investment

Fowler was a primary investor during the first season AAF, giving the league $25 million before his arrest on Monday

New on SI: Former Redskins QB Joe Theismann Gives Dwayne Haskins Permission to Wear No. 7

Theismann wore No. 7 for 12 seasons with the Redskins, winning the 1983 MVP. 

New on SI: The Curious Rise and Spectacular Crash of the Alliance of American Football

The inside story of how the football startup with Silicon Valley dreams crashed and burned before it could finish a single season. 

New on SI: ESPN Announces Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland, Lisa Salters as Monday Night Football Crew

2019 will mark Tessitore's second season as Monday Night Football's play-by-play man after replacing Sean McDonough. 

New on SI: Five Takeaways From the NFL Draft and What They Tell Us About the 2019 Season

Nobody will know the true winners and losers from this past draft for a few years. But here's what we learned, and what it means for this upcoming season. 

New on SI: Report: Raiders RB Isaiah Crowell Tears Achilles, Out For Season

Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell to reportedly miss 2019 season after tearing Achilles. 

New on SI: Tyrann Mathieu Says Tyreek Hill Situation 'Very Disappointing'

Tyrann Mathieu on Tyreek Hill: “I think it’s bad, man. Obviously, it’s very disappointing."