No timeouts or other protections for teams in virtual draft

Some teams would like some flexibility in the first-ever virtual draft in order to account for technical glitches. The league’s response, to use a technical term, is basically this: Tough sh-t. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media explained on Tuesday that there will be no allowances for technical difficulties. There are plenty of ways to communicate [more]

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Report: Kevin Colbert suggests three more rounds of 2020 draft

In adjusting to the limited-info reality of the 2020 draft, Steelers G.M. Kevin Colbert has invoked the franchise’s legendary, four-Hall-of-Famer draft (and one undrafted Hall of Famer) 1974 process. Colbert reportedly wants the next draft to have another similarity to 1974: More rounds. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that, in a [more]

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China, Kobe and coronavirus; this season will live long in the memory

It came from China, that's where this all began. It's the reason NBA games were canceled and why the brand value plunged. The source of so much angst for officials at the world's top basketball league.

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Ben Roethlisberger “really impressed” with Eric Ebron

Ben Roethlisberger and Eric Ebron haven’t played a game or even worked out together yet, but they’ve already formed a mutual admiration society. Ebron signed with the Steelers as a free agent last month and the tight end said he’s “always had this love” for the longtime Steelers quarterback. He also said he hopes to [more]

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Hard Knocks to feature both Rams and Chargers

The NFL has big plans to promote its two Los Angeles teams moving into their new digs this year, coronavirus willing. The Rams and Chargers are both slated to be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks this summer, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. It would be the first time two teams are on Hard Knocks. That, [more]

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Von Miller: Winning DPOY, leading league in sacks “attainable”

Broncos linebacker Von Miller sees a bright future for his team and he sees one for himself as well. Miller said on Monday that he thinks the offseason moves that General Manager John Elway made in Denver have created “a really competitive team.” Miller also believes the additions on defense like cornerback A.J. Bouye and [more]

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John Harbaugh worried virtual draft could be hacked

More than ever before, the NFL is going to be relying on new technology for the 2020 NFL Draft, with the coronavirus outbreak necessitating a “fully virtual” selection meeting. And that worries Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Via Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun, Harbaugh said he’s concerned about unauthorized entry into the Ravens’ videoconferencing during [more]

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