Return of two helmets remains possible for 2021

The NFL has been considering the possibility of dumping the rule that limits players to one helmet per season. That rule is unpopular for many, because it necessarily prevents teams from using throwback or alternative uniforms based on helmets with a different color than their base helmets. According to the NFL, there’s still no update [more]

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Ratings, polling don’t help Aaron Rodgers’ case to host Jeopardy!

Early last month, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wisely emerged for a media tour aimed at goosing the ratings for his two-week stint as guest host of Jeopardy! If it helped, it didn’t help enough. Via Sports Business Journal, Rodgers’ ratings during his two-week run trail those generated by Jeopardy! master contestant Ken Jennings and executive producer [more]

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Bill Belichick: Mac Jones dove into the playbook and continues to do that

After selecting a quarterback in the first round for the first time in his career, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is going to have to determine when it’s the right time for Mac Jones to play. Jones is not expected to do so right away, particularly since Cam Newton is ahead of him on the [more]

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Why didn’t the Packers tell Aaron Rodgers about the plan to draft Jordan Love?

Former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, who knows a thing or two about being entrenched as a starter and having the team draft his replacement, has said that the Packers’ handling of Aaron Rodgers has been “inexcusable.” Here’s one reason for Smith’s belief. Rodgers didn’t know that the Packers planned to trade up for Jordan Love [more]

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Darius Slay giving DeVonta Smith “little tips” on how to attack corners

The Eagles may have drafted receiver Devonta Smith with the 10th pick, but he still has plenty to learn. Cornerback Darius Slay is helping the rookie speed up the process. Slay has been working with Smith after the Eagles OTA practices to help advance his game. Slay told reporters on Wednesday that they’ve discussed technique [more]

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Stefon Diggs had to get used to improvising with Josh Allen

Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen have played only one season together with the Bills. But in 2020, the wide receiver and quarterback displayed undeniable chemistry. Diggs led the league with 127 receptions and 1,535 yards — both of which set new single-season franchise records. When a receiver makes so many plays, most of them are [more]

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Travis Kelce: Walking in huddle a little bit different this year

The Chiefs suffered a stinging loss to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV and it kicked off an offseason of change in Kansas City. The focus of that change has been on the offensive line. The Chiefs brought in tackle Orlando Brown, guard Joe Thuney, center Austin Blythe, guard Kyle Long, and drafted two more [more]

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