Jumbo Package: The illogical madness of preseason polls and why they unfortunately matter
News will be slow this week, not simply because of ‘Bama’s bye, but because most of the nation’s ranked teams have taken the week off, which was rather inconsiderate of them. So, we’ll also take a breather and survey the landscape: — Let’s begin with the maddening non-logic of the polling system, poll voters, and […]
Eagles LT: Tush push chatter makes 'blood boil'
Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata has had enough of the media narrative that his team won Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs because of the tush push. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Eagles LT: Tush push chatter makes 'blood boil'
Savage, amid playing time decrease, cut by Jags
The Jaguars released Darnell Savage one year after signing the veteran safety to a three-year contract in free agency. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Savage, amid playing time decrease, cut by Jags
Sources: Vikings RB Jones (hamstring) hits IR
The Vikings placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve Tuesday due to a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Sources: Vikings RB Jones (hamstring) hits IR
Ridder joins Vikings' QB room with McCarthy out
The Vikings agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Desmond Ridder on Tuesday, giving them a third healthy QB with J.J. McCarthy sidelined due to a high right ankle sprain. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Ridder joins Vikings' QB room with McCarthy out
Bills QB Allen likely to wear visor to protect nose
Bills quarterback Josh Allen will “probably” wear a clear visor on his helmet to help protect his nose during the team’s “Thursday Night Football” game against the Dolphins. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Bills QB Allen likely to wear visor to protect nose
Steelers likely to adjust after kickoff return gaffe
Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson “probably” will not be returning kickoffs in Week 3 after his special teams gaffe in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Steelers likely to adjust after kickoff return gaffe
Texans' Kirk (hamstring) expected back vs. Jags
Christian Kirk, who has missed the first two Texans games of the season with a hamstring injury, is expected to return against the Jaguars, coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Texans' Kirk (hamstring) expected back vs. Jags
Sources: Bucs' Kancey tore pec, to miss season
Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey has a torn pec and will undergo season-ending surgery Friday, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Sources: Bucs' Kancey tore pec, to miss season
NFL: Brady didn't violate rules in Raiders booth
Tom Brady did not violate any NFL rules by wearing a headset in the Raiders’ coaching booth during Monday night’s game, the NFL announced. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} NFL: Brady didn't violate rules in Raiders booth
