The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 16, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC EAST   NEW YORK GIANTS It appears that EDGE KEYVON THIBODEAUX needs some hard coaching – and he’s getting it from Wink Martindale.  Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com: Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux said recently that he gets “a little cringe feeling” while thinking about his rookie season and that he sees…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, August 15, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING Two big-time running backs found homes on Monday – both in the AFC East.  RB DALVIN COOK is a Jet and RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT is a Patriot.  Both on one-year deals for pretty good money. G ZACK MARTIN got paid by the Cowboys. So who is left out there either without a…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, August 14, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING A good question from Peter King about P MATT ARIAZA, whom the Bills abandoned at the first allegations of impropriety last year: I think Matt Araiza, cleared of all charges in a college sex-assault case, should have a job in the NFL. If we’re innocent till proven guilty, and he was one…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, August 20, 2023

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON 2023 Watkins Glen William Byron Watkins Glen winner – Started 2nd, finished 2nd in Stage 1 & Stage 2 winner, 66 laps led (most), avg. running pos.: 1.4 (best) Winner pit stops: William Byron – 2 Stops 22 (G), 55 (G) Stage 1 winner: Michael McDowell 36th Stage…

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NASCAR Daytona Sunday, August 20, 2023

Daytona International Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Daytona 8/22 Austin Dillon Daytona 8/22 winner – Started 21st, finished 32nd in Stage 1 & 10th in Stage 2, 6th caution free pass, led only 10 of final 23 laps Winner pit stops: Austin Dillon (8 Stops) 32, 37, 79 (G), 97, 99, 106 127, 132 Top…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, August 13, 2023

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON 2023 Indianapolis Road Course Michael McDowell Indianapolis Road winner – Started 4th, Stage 1 winner & finished 2nd in Stage 2, 54 laps led (most), avg. running pos.: 2.9 (best) Winner pit stops: Michael McDowell – 2 Stops 17 (G), 49 (G) Stage 1 winner: Michael McDowell 1st…

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NASCAR Watkins Glen Sunday, August 13, 2023

Watkins Glen International NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights 2022 Watkins Glen Kyle Larson 2022 Watkins Glen winner – Started 2nd, finished 30th in Stage 1 & 8th in Stage 2, only final 5 laps led Winner pit stops: Kyle Larson (2 Stops) 17 (G) & 56 (G) Top 5 Stage 1 & 2: None Best…

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The Daily Briefing Friday, August 11, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH DETROIT With the writing on the wall, RB JUSTIN JACKSON opted to put some writing on retirement papers (presumably).  Cody Benjamin of CBSSports.com: Just 18 days after re-signing with the Lions, running back Justin Jackson has retired from the NFL at age 27, the team announced Thursday. The former Chargers…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, August 10, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH   GREEN BAY Could QB JORDAN LOVE have a capacity other than QB?  Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.com: Jordan Love gets his chance as a full-time starting quarterback this season after backing up Aaron Rodgers for three seasons. The Packers have a plan for getting him ready and that plan includes…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 9, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH DETROIT QB JARED GOFF says he doesn’t care about respect.  Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press: The question was simple. The answer was not.   Does Jared Goff get enough respect from people outside the Detroit Lions’ facility?   “I mean, I don’t know,” Dan Campbell said in response…

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