The Daily Briefing Thursday, March 9, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH DETROIT Colton Pouncy of The Athletic with thoughts from the Lions Combine media session: Needs versus Best Player Available The Lions have two first-round picks. They also have needs. The defense could stand to improve, in an effort to match an offense that ranked top five in scoring and yards.…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, March 8, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC EAST   DALLAS QB DAK PRESCOTT discusses the voices whispering in his ear.  Charean Williams ofProFootballTalk.com: The Cowboys moved on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after the 2022 season. Moore now is with the Chargers, and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is taking over play-calling duties in Dallas.   Prescott was…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, March 7, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING Michael Silver, now of Bally Sports, says three erstwhile stars can be had in trade: Multiple star players across the league are on the trade block, including Titans running back Derrick Henry, Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, according to a report from Michael Silver of Bally Sports.…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, March 6 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING Field Yates of ESPN with a plea: @FieldYates Another NFL Combine in the books.   A huge shoutout to the city of Indianapolis for another incredible job hosting the event.   The best place for the Combine and here’s to hoping it always remains there. NFC NORTH CHICAGO Three writers from The…

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NASCAR Atlanta Sunday, March 12, 2023

Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Atlanta 3/22 William Byron Atlanta 3/22 winner – Started 12th, Stage 1 winner & finished 9th in Stage 2, 8 times led for 111 laps (most), avg. running pos.: 4.7 (best) Winner pit stops: William Byron (6 Stops) Lap 47, 106, 149, 204, 213, 255 (All caution) Top…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, March 12, 2023

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Phoenix William Byron Phoenix winner – Started 3rd, Stage 1 winner & finished 2nd in Stage 2, 64 laps led, 2 to go took lead for final time Winner pit stops: William Byron (6 Stops) 64, 119 (G), 142, 190, 245 (G), 305 Stage 1 winner: William Byron…

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NASCAR Phoenix Sunday, March 5, 2023

Phoenix Raceway NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Phoenix 3/22 Chase Briscoe Phoenix 3/22 winner – Started 6th, finished 2nd in Stage 1 & 8th in Stage 2, 101 laps led including final 24, avg. running pos.: 4.7 Winner pit stops: Chase Briscoe (6 Stops) Lap 28, 64, 121, 189, 225, 288 Chase Briscoe: 19 of first…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, March 5, 2023

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Las Vegas William Byron Las Vegas winner – Started 2nd, Stage 1 & 2 winner, 5 times led for 176 laps (most), 2 to go took lead for final time Winner pit stops: William Byron (7 Stops) 37 (G), 84, 126 (G), 169, 185, 222 (G), 266 Stage…

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The Daily Briefing Friday, March 3, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING More on the NFLPA surveys of teams. The report cards scored teams on eight categories: treatment of families, nutrition, weight room, strength staff, training room, training staff, locker room and travel. Each area was graded by players on a scale of A+ (considered exemplary) to F- (essentially zero effort by the team),…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, March 2, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING Executives at the NFL offices are having their pay frozen.  Mike Florio ofProFootballTalk.com: Despite a full recovery from the pandemic and the advent of unprecedented revenue levels, the NFL is keeping the belt tight.   Amid widespread chatter of no raises being implemented for league employees, the NFL has acknowledged a freeze…

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