It seems like every quarterback the New York Jets acquire turns into a bust. Since 2000, the Jets have taken seven quarterbacks in either the first or second round. Chad Pennington, the 18th pick in 2000, is probably the best of the bunch that also included Mark Sanchez, Kellen Clemens, Geno Smith, Christian Hackenberg, Sam Darnold, and Zach Wilson. Even …
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Fanatics sues Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr for breach of contract: report
Fanatics, the online retailer of licensed sportswear for many leagues including the NFL, is suing the Arizona Cardinals‘ first-round pick, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., for breach of contract. The merchandise giant filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court on Saturday night, claiming Harrison, the first receiver taken off the draft board in April, refused to fulfill obligations from …
Read More »Frank Gore Jr says 'no way 257 players' were better prospects after going undrafted
There were 257 players drafted in last month’s NFL Draft, but Frank Gore Jr. was not one of those players. The former Southern Miss running back later signed with the Buffalo Bills after going undrafted. His five-time Pro Bowl running back father, Frank Gore Sr. spent one season with the Bills. The younger Gore plans to use the fact that …
Read More »NFL legend Jerry Rice 'hot' over Brenden Rice's draft tumble, but confident son will prove doubters wrong
Jerry Rice is widely considered one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Rice’s son, Brenden Rice, followed in his father’s footsteps and recently became an NFL receiver. The younger Rice finished his college football career with 1,821 receiving yards. Earlier this year, he declared for the NFL Draft, and last month fell to the Los Angeles Chargers in …
Read More »Lions rookie says he chose No. 0 because 'ain't nobody like me'
Detroit Lions rookie Terrion Arnold is already making quite an impression, even with just one professional practice under his belt. The Lions selected the Alabama cornerback with the 24th overall pick of the NFL Draft a couple weeks ago, and they started rookie minicamp Friday. Arnold already may be the most confident player on the roster. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …
Read More »Lions rookie Ennis Rakestraw Jr makes good on childhood promise to grade school teacher
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. was born in Texas and grew up just outside of Dallas. He then rose to stardom during his standout run as a defensive back for the Missouri Tigers. Last month, the Detroit Lions selected him in the second round of the NFL Draft. When Rakestraw received the phone call from the Lions, not only did it turn …
Read More »Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. is using NFLPA licensing holdout as leverage for new deal: report
Marvin Harrison Jr., the Arizona Cardinals’ first-round draft pick, has yet to sign an NFLPA licensing deal that would allow fans to purchase the rookie’s new NFL jersey. According to one report, he’s using that to leverage a bigger deal with Fanatics. It was reported during the 2024 NFL Draft that Harrison had not signed a preliminary NFLPA licensing agreement …
Read More »Ex-NFL GM questions where 'adult supervision' was in Falcons' decision to draft Michael Penix Jr.
The conversation about the Atlanta Falcons’ questionable decision to draft a quarterback with the No. 8 overall pick in the draft last week after signing Kirk Cousins in the offseason is still ongoing. And one former NFL general manager believes it’s far from the “Green Bay model.” Former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was taken in the first round of …
Read More »5 quarterbacks to look for in 2025 NFL Draft class
The 2024 NFL Draft saw an unprecedented four quarterbacks taken in the top 10 and six taken in the top 12 as the talent pool was stacked heading into the new season. As those rookies get acclimated to their new teams, a group of highly talented quarterbacks await their turn in the 2025 NFL Draft. College football is set to …
Read More »Falcons coach Raheem Morris compares himself to Taylor Swift after NFL Draft pick scrutiny
One NFL head coach is comparing himself and his general manager to the league’s power couple: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Atlanta Falcons first-year head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenont are the talk of the NFL Draft, as the selection of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. continues to dominate football discussion. Veteran signal caller Kirk Cousins was signed …
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