Posts Tagged ‘2018’

The Daily Briefing Thursday, July 26, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  This from Peter King: 1. I think I have yet to hear of a compromise over the anthem issue that might bridge the gap between players and owners. It’s still an issue that could divide the league worse than it did last fall. The DB thinks…

The Daily Briefing Thursday, July 26, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC NORTH   GREEN BAY Uh oh.  QB AARON RODGERS indicates he thought he would/should have a big new contract by now.  Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com:   When Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed his current contract in 2013, the new-money average of $22 million per year…

The Daily Briefing Thursday, July 26, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com on the two unsigned rookies:   As training camps open, rookies across the league are getting their deals done — with only two exceptions.   Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft) and Bears linebacker…

The Daily Briefing Wednesday, July 25, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  NFC EAST   DALLAS DT DAVID IRVING has escaped the unholy trinity of NFL suspension offenses.  He already has PEDs and substance abuse on his rap sheet, but a domestic violence suspension is avoided. Todd Archer of ESPN.com:   Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving will…

The Daily Briefing Tuesday, July 24, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  A Peter King stat:   Check out the last 15 seasons in two NFL divisions. The NFC South defines parity in the last decade and a half; the AFC East laughs at it.     Observations:   Mathematically, one team in the next five years could…

The Daily Briefing Monday, July 23, 2018 AROUND THE NFL  If the Giants are any indication, players will be able to protest on the sideline without fear of having anything taken out of their paycheck, even if the NFL’s new rule sticks in its battle with the NFLPA.  Matt Lombardo of NJAdvanceMedia.com:   Giants co-owner Steve…