Offseason Low Down: The Mariota Sweepstakes Anyone who’s ever been to a job interview has probably been asked something along the lines of “where do you see yourself in ten years?” For Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, the question should be, “where do I see myself next week?” With only days remaining until the draft, it’s anyone’s guess where Mariota is headed. Here are ten teams that should … [Read more...]
Kansas City Chiefs help grant dying Chiefs superfan’s final wish
Kansas City Chiefs help grant dying Chiefs superfan's final wish Betty Johnson loved the Kansas City Chiefs, and it turns out the Kansas City Chiefs loved her too. Johnson died last week at age 86, but not before some final memories from her favorite team. She was a season-ticket holder since 1986, according to KCTV and KSHB in Kansas City. Showing how much of an impact Johnson had on the … [Read more...]
J.J. Watt thrills fan at Rockets game, twerks after Houston win
J.J. Watt thrills fan at Rockets game, twerks after Houston win If you saw J.J. Watt rushing at you wearing full pads, you'd probably be terrified and drop into a fetal position. But if you saw J.J. Watt rushing toward you to congratulate you on a job well done, your reaction would probably be exactly like this: That's young Nicholas Connor, who sang the National Anthem before Tuesday … [Read more...]
What are odds on Tim Tebow throwing a TD pass? Or just making the Eagles?
What are odds on Tim Tebow throwing a TD pass? Or just making the Eagles? Tim Tebow is likely not a betting man but that doesn't mean that his future with the Philadelphia Eagles can't be bet upon. He has been a quarterback without a team since the New England Patriots cut him at the end of the 2013 presason, a former first-round pick who won a division title and a playoff game in his only … [Read more...]
2015 NFL schedule: CBS praying Thursday nights aren’t truly awful again
2015 NFL schedule: CBS praying Thursday nights aren't truly awful again Thursday's such a crazy, lazy day Thursday has its own peculiar way of saying: ‘Hey’ Sometimes Thursday almost makes you want to run away Thursday's such a crazy, lazy day. — "(Thursday) Here's Why I Did Not Go To Work Today," Harry Nilsson CBS won a bidding war for the highly prized "Thursday Night Football" … [Read more...]
NFL position rankings: No first-round-caliber TEs, not even Maxx Williams
NFL position rankings: No first-round-caliber TEs, not even Maxx Williams The NFL loves its tight ends these days, which makes the 2015 draft allotment so disappointing. It’s not a strong group overall — one of the weakest in years, one NFL evaluator told the Shutdown Corner last week, in fact — and the player with the highest ceiling, Minnesota’s Maxx Williams, is far from perfect prospect. … [Read more...]
Despite request, NFL gives Jets a home game on Rosh Hashanah
Despite request, NFL gives Jets a home game on Rosh Hashanah It will not be a happy start to the NFL season for some New York Jets fans, who may end up choosing to celebrate a religious holiday over celebrating touchdowns. The NFL decided that the Jets will play a home game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13 to start the season. This game coincides with … [Read more...]
2015 NFL schedule: Sunday, Monday nighters all about Chip Kelly, Colts, OBJ
2015 NFL schedule: Sunday, Monday nighters all about Chip Kelly, Colts, OBJ The Sunday night and Monday night NFL schedule is where your eyes typically start, right? When the NFL releases the season schedule in full, as it did Tuesday night, you're naturally drawn to the night games — especially those on non-Thursdays. We expect great evening theater in our pro football. But some of those … [Read more...]
Mike Pettine shoots down report, says Johnny Manziel in Browns’ plans
Mike Pettine shoots down report, says Johnny Manziel in Browns' plans A little less than a year ago, the Cleveland Browns drafted quarterback Johnny Manziel in the first round. It would be fairly crazy to give up on him after just two NFL starts, and Browns coach Mike Pettine said that's not the team's thought process. An ESPN report said the team was "90 percent done" with Manziel, … [Read more...]
Bears at Packers (and Favre’s number retirement ceremony) on Thanksgiving
Bears at Packers (and Favre's number retirement ceremony) on Thanksgiving It's NFL schedule release day, a bona fide holiday around many parts, and we have unwrapped our first of 256 presents. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will continue the best rivalry in the NFL with a showdown on Thanksgiving night, as reported by Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. Yes, please. In addition, the Packers … [Read more...]