As a rookie in Kansas City, Tyreek Hill handled all the punt returns for the Chiefs, and he was outstanding: Hill led the NFL in punt return yards, average and touchdowns that year. But the Chiefs quickly decided Hill was too valuable on offense to risk getting him injured on special teams, and took him [more] … [Read more...] about Chris Grier: First thing Tyreek Hill said when we traded for him is he wants to return punts
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Martin Mayhew says Cole Holcomb may be Washington's mike linebacker in 2022
Washington general manager Martin Mayhew spoke with the media Monday at the NFL owner’s meetings in Florida and discussed the Commanders’ pursuit of quarterback Carson Wentz. However, the most interesting nugget from Mayhew’s time with the media was his comments regarding Washington’s search for a mike linebacker. Heading into the offseason, head coach Ron Rivera seemingly … [Read more...] about Martin Mayhew says Cole Holcomb may be Washington's mike linebacker in 2022
Ron Rivera is getting 'tired of it'
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is frustrated, and understandably so. At the NFL owner’s meetings, Rivera expressed his frustrations on the franchise often being the target of bad news. “Quite honestly I’m tired of it, I really am,” Rivera said via John Keim of ESPN. “But the only way to fix it is winning, and that’s the truth.” No doubt, Rivera must be tired of … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera is getting 'tired of it'
Ron Rivera on Chase Young: 2021 season was an 'awakening'
The 2021 season was a forgettable one for Washington defensive end Chase Young. The 2020 NFL defensive rookie of the year played in nine games and recorded only 1.5 sacks before tearing his ACL in November. Much of the drama last offseason was Young skipping voluntary offseason workouts. While that didn’t necessarily correlate to Young’s struggles last season, head coach Ron … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera on Chase Young: 2021 season was an 'awakening'
Colts' owner Jim Irsay: 'It was very obvious' Colts had to move on from Wentz
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay spoke to the media Tuesday at the NFL owner’s meetings and discussed his former quarterback — and the current Washington Commanders quarterback — Carson Wentz. Irsay spoke of his disappointment in Indianapolis missing the playoffs after a horrible and embarrassing blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wentz was terrible in that game, … [Read more...] about Colts' owner Jim Irsay: 'It was very obvious' Colts had to move on from Wentz