The Daily Briefing Friday, September 2, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Bears hint they are all but done with negotiating with the City of Chicago and are heading to the hinterlands.  NBCSports.com on a media appearance by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune: The Bears might be packing their bags quicker than fans imagined. Chicago Tribune…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, September 1, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH CHICAGO T ALEX LEATHERWOOD’s move to Bustville has been delayed, perhaps permanently, as the Bears get him with a waivers claim.  Sam Robinson of ProFootballRumors.com: After a woeful Raiders tenure, Alex Leatherwood will have a second chance via the NFL’s waiver system. The Bears put in a…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 31, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT When the Lions cut down to 53, the roster only contained one QB.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com: The Lions no longer have a backup quarterback.   After the Lions cut one of their backup quarterbacks, Tim Boyle, they’re cutting the other one, David Blough. That…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, August 30, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT Nick Shook of NFL.com on some Lions cuts: The Lions, like the rest of the NFL, are in the midst of juggling their roster to cut down to 53 players. It won’t include a former first-round pick or a Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, August 29, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH   GREEN BAY Peter King with a Fantasy tip: I saw somewhere that Green Bay rookie WR Romeo Doubs was a “super sleeper,” and that’s nuts to me. Doubs, barring injury, could be on the field for 700 snaps this year, and his quarterback is Aaron Rodgers,…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, August 28, 2022

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Daytona Austin Dillon Daytona Aug. winner – Started 21st, finished 32nd in Stage 1 & 10th in Stage 2, 6th caution free pass, took lead for first time on lap 138 of 160, only led 10 of final 23 laps Winner pit stops: Austin Dillon (8 Stops) 32,…

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NASCAR Darlington Sunday, August 28, 2022

DARLINGTON RACEWAY NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS Darlington wins: Denny Hamlin 4 Kevin Harvick 3 Martin Truex Jr. 2 Kyle Busch, Erik Jones, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano 1 Champions winless at Darlington: Kurt Busch: 29 Races – Best finish: 2nd (3/03) Chase Elliott: 11 Races – Best finish: 4th (5/17/20) Kyle Larson: 9 Races –…

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The Daily Briefing Friday, August 26, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL The president of the NFL Players Association is a player no more.  The Athletic: J.C. Tretter, a former center with the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns, is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons, he announced Thursday. Tretter has also served as president of the NFL Players Association…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, August 25, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL It looks like Don Coryell is finally heading to the Hall of Fame.  The Athletic: Don Coryell has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.   He spent 14 seasons as an NFL head coach with the San Diego Chargers and St.…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 24, 2022

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT Dan Pompei of The Athletic profiles Lions Coach Dan Campbell.  Excerpts below:   When he was introduced as Detroit’s head coach in January 2021, Campbell described the kind of team he wanted to lead.   “We’re going to kick you in the teeth,” he said. “And…

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