Even before he made hundreds of millions of dollars in the NFL, Matthew Stafford was privileged. He grew up in one of America’s wealthiest suburbs, and as a star athlete he had opportunities not afforded to most. Stafford wants to acknowledge that, and he wants both to learn and to use his platform to help [more] … [Read more...] about Matthew Stafford: I grew up in privilege, want to get out of my bubble
Archives for September 2020
Drew Lock wondered if he should whisper in the huddle in empty stadium
Broncos quarterback Drew Lock was faced with an unusual problem on Monday night: Denver’s empty stadium was so quiet he wondered if the Titans could hear him in the huddle. Lock said he was wondering if he needed to whisper while calling plays, and after the Titans came from behind to win the game, he [more] … [Read more...] about Drew Lock wondered if he should whisper in the huddle in empty stadium
Report: Deion Sanders to be named head coach at Jackson State
Jackson State has produced four Pro Football Hall of Fame players. Now, a Pro Football Hall of Famers will be producing the football team at Jackson State, reportedly. Rashad Milligan of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger reports that Deion Sanders will become the next coach at Jackson State. The school isn’t playing in fall 2020 due [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Deion Sanders to be named head coach at Jackson State
Rob Ryan to Bruce Arians: “How about you rip yourself?”
Much has been said this week about Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians publicly criticizing quarterback Tom Brady for his performance in his first game with the team. A former long-time NFL assistant coach has offered a different potential source of criticism for Bruce Arians: Bruce Arians himself. “You wanna blame somebody, blame yourself because your team [more] … [Read more...] about Rob Ryan to Bruce Arians: “How about you rip yourself?”
Bears, Allen Robinson continue negotiations
The Bears and wide receiver Allen Robinson are not on the same page in contract talks, but they’re not closing the book, either. Robinson and the Bears have resumed contract talks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Although the two sides reportedly are still far apart by “a significant gap,” the fact that they’re talking [more] … [Read more...] about Bears, Allen Robinson continue negotiations