Many people around the NFL were really excited about Najee Harris and the potential that the running back out of Alabama brought with him to the Steelers. Read more…
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Screw Al Michaels and screw the Bucs
It took less than one full quarter for NBC’s Opening Night broadcasting team, helmed by Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, to demonstrate exactly how little they care for the women watching the game. Read more…
NFL RedZone Previews, Part 4: The Prime Time Players
The NFL’s television partners don’t necessarily take the best teams in the league for the most primetime games. They take the teams that are going to get the biggest audiences and make the networks the most money. Read more…
Everyone out: There’s a GOAT in the water
Katie Ledecky is now up to seven career Olympic gold medals after winning her signature event, the 800-meter freestyle, by 1. 26 seconds over Australian rival Ariarne Titmus. Read more…
Deadspin predicts every “1K” player for the 2022 NFL season, Part II: WRs
Welcome to day two of Deadspin’s look at probable “1,000-yarders in the 2022 season. Yesterday, we highlighted the running backs. Today we look at receivers. Read more…
Ben Roethlisberger has a tell
Tells are a big part of professional sports. The term “ tell ” — popularized in poker — means something that a person unintentionally does that gives away their intentions. Tells are also popular in baseball. There have been numerous cases of pitchers “tipping pitches” to reveal to hitters what kind associated with pitch they […]
Trevor Bauer should never pitch again
Here’s the news: Trevor Bauer has been placed on week-long administrative leave and did not make his scheduled July 4 start. Read more…
Here’s why Deshaun Watson shouldn’t play next year, but the NFL won’t care
To be fair, there are legit reasons that Deshaun Watson can’t play football in 2021. The fact that he’s being accused of being an absolute bridge ghoul, first and foremost. What has been alleged in court documents paints him a predator. That should be enough. But of course it isn’t. Read more…
Taking a look at QB-heavy draft classes, and why the best isn’t always the guy who goes highest
In a quarterback league, this year’s NFL Draft looks like one of the most quarterback-rich talent pools in history. We know that Trevor Lawrence will be the No. 1 pick for the Jaguars, and after him, it’s likely that the Jets and 49ers will select signal callers, making this the first draft with quarterbacks going… […]
