Daily Briefing

The Daily Briefing Thursday, August 23, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  The NFL says it will stay the course with its controversial new helmet rule. But there is a slight change in tone that should make all the difference.  Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com:   According to a statement released by NFL executive vice president of football operations…

The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 22, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC NORTH   CHICAGO LB ROQUAN SMITH, after a contentious holdout, now has a hamstring problem.  Rich Campbell in the Chicago Tribune:   Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith stopped practicing Tuesday because of tightness in his lower left hamstring, coach Matt Nagy said. The first-round draft…

The Daily Briefing Tuesday, August 21, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  Pray for Richie Incognito, seriously.  Mike Florio:   Free-agent offensive lineman Richie Incognito has had a difficult and troubling few days, starting with the death of his father over the weekend.   The Scottsdale, Arizona police department has confirmed that Incognito was arrested Monday on counts…

The Daily Briefing Monday, August 20, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  In addition to the controversial/horrible helmet call, Peter King says another big change is that replay is going to be circumspect, not intrusive:   The new NFL rules analyst for NBC Sports, Terry McAulay, tells me he thinks there will be a major change in how…

The Daily Briefing Friday, August 17, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC NORTH   DETROIT Kelly Stafford took note of CB JALEN RAMSEY’s comments about her husband.  Rod Beard at the Detroit News:   Jalen Ramsey doesn’t often hold his tongue — and he wasn’t trying to make friends in his recent interview with GQ Magazine.  …

The Daily Briefing Thursday, August 16, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC EAST   DALLAS Todd Archer of ESPN.com checks in with DE RANDY GREGORY, back after a year in the wilderness:   Randy Gregory admits there were times he thought he would never return to the NFL while he served a yearlong suspension for multiple violations…

The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 15, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC NORTH   GREEN BAY Will Raiders LB KHALIL MACK end up in Green Bay?  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com:   As Khalil Mack continues his lengthy holdout, there’s increasing talk that the Raiders could trade him. If they do, the Packers appear to be the…

The Daily Briefing Tuesday, August 14, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  The NFL’s Week 6 game between the Seahawks and Raiders won’t take place at Tottenham as scheduled.  The AP:   NFL games will be played at Wembley Stadium on three consecutive weekends for the first time because the new stadium being built for English Premier League…

The Daily Briefing Monay, August 13, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  An interesting comparison from TE MARTELLUS BENNETT on the two greatest quarterbacks of the moment.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com:   Martellus Bennett, the tight end who retired from the NFL this year after playing for both the Patriots and the Packers last year, had an…

The Daily Briefing Friday, August 10, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  In the early going, the new helmet rule has not been pervasive.  Darin Gantt of ProFootballTalk.com:   The topic took over the offseason, as players complained and coaches worried and officials panicked.   But after the first full night of preseason games, the NFL’s new lowering…

The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 8, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC NORTH   MINNESOTA The case of G RICHIE INCOGNITO.  Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com:   If the Minnesota Vikings end up looking to the free-agent market for help with their injured offensive line, there’s a good chance that Richie Incognito won’t be getting a call.  …

The Daily Briefing Tuesday, August 7, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC EAST   NEW YORK GIANTS Amidst tales that the Giants won’t give WR ODELL BECKHAM, Jr. as much love as the Chiefs gave SAMMY WADKINS, OBJ’s agent leaves town.  Josina Anderson of ESPN.com:   New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s agent has left…