ASHBURN — It was a pass during a nondescript practice in August. But it was exactly the type of play they wanted. Washington Commanders We hoped to be able to see: quarterback Carson Wentz Pumping the ball, and hitting receiver Terry McLaurin With a back-shoulder throw McLaurin did a double-move, and the play was not … Read more
ASHBURN (Va.) — It was an easy decision: A young Jahan Dotson He enjoyed catching the ball more than pushups. His cousin would toss Dotson balls at him in a park, forcing him into diving catches. One dropped ball was equal to 10 pushups. Dotson, a first round pick by the NFL, said that “I … Read more
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick was asked by Richard Seymour to name one play from his Pro Football Hall of Fame career. It perfectly illustrated the importance of Seymour as one of the NFL’s most overlooked defensive linemen. It was not a tackle, sack or pass deflection. As a disruptive … Read more
7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN If this is not the time for optimism across the NFC East, then why hassle taking part in the season? Certain, instances have been powerful for what was as soon as one of many extra aggressive divisions within the NFL, and there doesn’t seem like a return to the glory … Read more
7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN The Buffalo Bills The reigning AFC East champions are two-time winners. They didn’t punt in their two final games against the second-place team. New England Patriots The gap between the two teams was evident in last season. Can anyone catch the Bills in 2022? This is the most important question … Read more
ASHBURN VA — Just a few minutes before the Washington CommandersOn May 6, at the rookie practice, Ron Rivera gave a quick assessment to the media. He rattled off the first impressions for each draft pick and sounded like someone who would like us to fast-forward through August. He said, “It’s an interesting group.”[However]It’s still … Read more
New England PatriotsOn Saturday, coach Bill Belichick turns 70. That’s the moment when he thought he’d be saying goodbye to coaching. Belichick famously stated in the NFL Films-produced film “A Football Life”, more than a decade back, “I don’t want to become like Marv Levy or coaching when I’m 70.” He has gradually softened his … Read more