The league is not expected to revisit an alternative to the onside kick before the 2020 season. Teams were split Thursday on a proposal for the fourth-and-15 replacement of the onside kick. Owners didn’t take an official vote after a straw poll produced a 16-16 tie, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Thus, the proposal [more] … [Read more...] about Art Rooney II calls fourth-and-15 idea “too much of a gimmick”
Diontae Johnson hopes to be cleared soon after groin surgery
Week Two of the 2019 season was when the Steelers’ season changed, for more than quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Because in addition to their quarterback suffering a season-ending right elbow injury, promising rookie receiver Diontae Johnson suffered a groin injury which plagued him all season. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Johnson said in a [more] … [Read more...] about Diontae Johnson hopes to be cleared soon after groin surgery
Pennsylvania re-opens to pro sports teams sans fans
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf cleared the way for professional sports teams in the state to return, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports. Wolf issued a “Green Phase Order” on Wednesday, which includes the resumption of pro sports, pending a COVID-19 safety plan. Fans, though, are not yet allowed to attend sporting events. “Professional sports, defined as [more] … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania re-opens to pro sports teams sans fans
Bettors aren’t believing in Ravens, Rams projected win totals
With gamblers able to bet the over or under on projected team win totals for 2020, bettors don’t believe in the ability of two specific teams of beat their numbers. According to the William Hill Sports Book, 83 percent of the action on the Rams’ projected win total has landed under 8.5. The Ravens are [more] … [Read more...] about Bettors aren’t believing in Ravens, Rams projected win totals
Anthony Chickillo excited for new opportunity with Saints
It took over two months of free agency after his release from the Pittsburgh Steelers for Anthony Chickillo to find a new home with the New Orleans Saints. But even after playing the waiting game, Chickillo is pleased with his new destination with the Saints. “Couldn’t ask for a better organization, with a better head [more] … [Read more...] about Anthony Chickillo excited for new opportunity with Saints