The Daily Briefing Wednesday, April 7, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Bears apparently have no need for WR ANTHONY MILLER.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com: Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller may be on the way out of Chicago.   The Bears have had trade talks with multiple teams about moving Miller, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, April 5, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing Gil Brandt, the Hall of Famer, writing at NFL.com identifies 7 teams that MUST ACE THE DRAFT: Every team wants to do well in every draft, but the event usually means more to some franchises than it does to others. Circumstances vary each year — some organizations have made a…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, April 1, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing The NFL is still working out what the offseason programs will look like, but part-virtual, part-actual seems to be forming.  Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com: The NFL was fully remote during 2020 offseason programs, but they do not expect that to be the case this offseason.   Earlier this week, the…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, March 31, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing In 2020, the determination of Roger Goodell and the NFL played a significant role in breaking the lockdown mentality imposed by government experts. In 2021, he is determined to get things back to as close to “normal” as we will be allowed.  Charles Robinson of YahooSports.com: In an unprompted statement…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, March 28, 2021

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Bristol Dirt Longest green flag run: 49 Laps (102-150) Top 5 Stage 1 & 2: Martin Truex Jr. (1st & 4th), Denny Hamlin (3rd & 3rd), Daniel Suarez (4th & 2nd) Rear of field: Michael McDowell 12th, Matt DiBenedetto 13th, Kyle Larson 29th Best Hendrick: William Byron 6th…

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NASCAR Martinsville Sunday, March 28, 2021

MARTINSVILLE NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS Martinsville wins: Denny Hamlin 5; Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex Jr. 2; Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano & Ryan Newman 1 Martin Truex Jr.: Martinsville 6/20 winner – Lap 134 commitment line violation, 132 laps led including final 131 Chase Elliott: Martinsville 11/20 winner –…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, March 30, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing NFC EAST   WASHINGTON Matt Johnson of Sportsnaut contemplates where the WFT might stand vis a vis drafting or otherwise acquiring a quarterback: The Washington Football Team made two key commitments to its quarterback room this offseason, re-signing Taylor Heinicke and handing out a Ryan Fitzpatrick contract that suggests he…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, March 29, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing On Friday, the 49ers made a dramatic move up in the draft, presumably for a quarterback, facilitated by the Dolphins who still remain in strong position thanks to the Eagles who withdraw from elite QB consideration. We have complete coverage in each team’s section. Here, Jordan Dajani of CBSSports.com declares…

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The Daily Briefing Friday, March 26, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing If everyone is vaccinated, can the NFL reduce some of its precautions? Kevin Seifert ofESPN.com: The NFL has “no intention” to require COVID-19 vaccinations for players, coaches or team staff members, according to the league’s chief medical officer.   Speaking Thursday on the NFL Network, Dr. Allen Sills said he…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, March 25, 2021

AROUND THE NFL Daily Briefing It’s almost April, and the NFL and NFLPA are getting around to discussing their 2021 “offseason work structure.”  Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com says the players have no interest in seeing each other up close and personnel. NFL owners hope to resume in-person offseason workouts this spring, sources tell ESPN’s Chris…

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