To cap a week in which the Cardinals unnecessarily called quarterback Kyler Murray‘s work ethic into question, his college coach defended the Heisman Winner, based on his time at Oklahoma. Riley, speaking at a press conference in his new capacity as head coach at USC, said that Murray’s work ethic “was a big concern,” via [more] … [Read more...] about Lincoln Riley vouches for Kyler Murray’s work ethic
Archives for July 2022
Mason Rudolph has “a great shot” at winning Steelers’ QB job, OC Matt Canada says
Mitch Trubisky is widely viewed as the favorite in the Steelers’ quarterback competition, unless rookie Kenny Pickett exceeds expectations in training camp. But there’s a third quarterback in the mix in Pittsburgh, and Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada says that quarterback, Mason Rudolph, is being given every opportunity to win the job. Canada said on [more] … [Read more...] about Mason Rudolph has “a great shot” at winning Steelers’ QB job, OC Matt Canada says
Jaguars cut rookie kicker Andrew Mevis after ugly misses, including one that hit Dave Campo
Most players get more than four days of training camp to show what they can do, but Jaguars rookie kicker Andrew Mevis did not have a start to training camp like most players. Mevis was cut by the Jaguars just four days into camp after a disastrous start that had reporters on the scene describing [more] … [Read more...] about Jaguars cut rookie kicker Andrew Mevis after ugly misses, including one that hit Dave Campo
With Ryan Jensen out until November or December, Bucs turn to Robert Hainsey, Nick Leverett
When Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen became the first significant NFL camp casualty of 2022, names of potential replacements began to be suggested. The Bucs, who won’t have Jensen back until November or December (if at all), intend for now to go with the next man up. First, they have to figure out which man it [more] … [Read more...] about With Ryan Jensen out until November or December, Bucs turn to Robert Hainsey, Nick Leverett
Pete Carroll vows to take competition to succeed Russell Wilson “in stride”
With training camps open throughout the NFL, press-conference transcripts are falling from the trees and filling up our email boxes. Some significant comments get noticed right away. Others, buried deep in the document, aren’t seen until there’s a chance to take a closer look at the things said by players and coaches. Here’s something that [more] … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll vows to take competition to succeed Russell Wilson “in stride”