New Bengals cornerbacks coach Charles Burks cites a Bill Walsh minority coaching fellowship with the Lions in 2012 as a life-changing career opportunity. Burks told Bengals.com that job changed his life because of the contacts it gave him in the coaching community. “That was a great defensive staff,” Burks says. “Jim Schwartz was the head [more] … [Read more...] about New Bengals CB coach Charles Burks says Bill Walsh minority coaching fellowship changed his life
Archives for February 2022
Patriots are only team with no coach or executive speaking at Scouting Combine
One of the rituals of the Scouting Combine consists of having a parade of coaches and General Managers submit to questioning from the assembled reporters. It’s different from the usual press conferences, because the folks providing answers routinely face questions from reporters other than those who cover the team on a regular basis — and [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots are only team with no coach or executive speaking at Scouting Combine
Recent podcast on Cowboys cheerleaders includes unflattering allegations about Jerry Jones
The irreconcilable disconnect between the Cowboys paying $2.4 million to settle voyeurism allegations and concluding that no wrongdoing occurred compels a much closer look at the situation. Content to close the books on the matter (and to accept the team’s investigation of itself), the NFL doesn’t plan to do so. That means others need to [more] … [Read more...] about Recent podcast on Cowboys cheerleaders includes unflattering allegations about Jerry Jones
Patriots aren’t expected to increase ticket prices for 2022
Some teams are increasing ticket prices for 2022. Some aren’t. The Patriots reportedly will be in the “aren’t” category. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that the Patriots aren’t planning to increase ticket prices for the coming season. Reiss says a hike could happen in 2023, when renovations to Gillette Stadium are expected to be complete. [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots aren’t expected to increase ticket prices for 2022
Playmakers arrives (at my house, finally)
It took a while, but it finally happened. Two copies of the final, hardcover edition of Playmakers recently arrived at my house. We opened the box last night; Macy didn’t seem to be impressed. The book officially lands in 16 days. It’s a close look at the past two decades in the NFL, with a [more] … [Read more...] about Playmakers arrives (at my house, finally)