Teddy Bridgewater got the call to replace Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when Tagovailoa was put on a stretcher and taken to the hospital with a head injury in the second quarter of Thursday night’s game in Cincinnati. After the 27-15 loss was over, Bridgewater told reporters that it wasn’t immediately easy to focus on playing [more] … [Read more...] about Teddy Bridgewater: A lot was going through my mind when I came into game
Archives for September 2022
Saquon Barkley feeling “that’s the guy I know” about his early season success
Giants running back Saquon Barkley is second in the NFL in rushing yards heading into this Sunday’s game against the Bears and that’s one sign that he’s rebounded from a dismal 2021 season. Another came last Monday night when Barkley cut back and ran 36 yards for a touchdown against the Cowboys. It wasn’t enough [more] … [Read more...] about Saquon Barkley feeling “that’s the guy I know” about his early season success
Ronnie Stanley: I’m really close, this could be the week
Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday and that has raised some hope that he will be part of the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Bills. Stanley hasn’t played since Week One of last season because of continued trouble with the ankle he [more] … [Read more...] about Ronnie Stanley: I’m really close, this could be the week
Joe Burrow: I had all the time I needed in the pocket
The Bengals’ issues protecting quarterback Joe Burrow have been well chronicled, but things have been on an upswing the last couple of weeks. Burrow was sacked twice in the Week Three win over the Jets and he was dropped just once by the Dolphins in Thursday night’s 27-15 win. It’s the first time Burrow’s been [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow: I had all the time I needed in the pocket
T.J. Hockenson: I’ve been trying to make the most of my opportunities when they come
Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has been a significant part of the team’s offense since he was selected as the eighth overall pick of the 2019 draft. But through three games in 2022, Hockenson’s production has seen a significant dip. He’s caught just 10 passes for 82 yards with a touchdown. Where he was averaging [more] … [Read more...] about T.J. Hockenson: I’ve been trying to make the most of my opportunities when they come