NFL - NEWS & NOTES

He went out on his own accord and as healthy as he could be. What more could he accomplish? He played a position that is just physically demanding each and every play.

 

I agree, I think he fully understands how hard a Super Bowl is and they aren’t getting back there before his body breaks down.

 

Yep, I agree with Irish and Steel. Go out on top, count your money after looking at what has already been accomplished.

 

Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is on the move and will get paid.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs are finalizing a deal to trade Sneed to the Titans.

In exchange for Sneed, Kansas City is expected to receive a 2025 third-round pick from Tennessee. The Chiefs and Titans will also swap picks in the seventh round.

Additionally, Sneed will sign a new contract with Tennessee that is expected to make him one of the highest-paid corners in league history.

The deal is contingent on Sneed passing a physical.

 

If I could quit drinking, I probably wouldn't. But I cant so I wont.

 

Alcohol is your preservative Willie.

 

lol... Im petrified rock at the moment. Ive gone passed preserved.

I prefer being sober, alert and in control, but the elusion of sober, alert and in control is well, an elusion.

Im back on the wagon, the proverbial wagon, as soon as this bottle before me is gone... might just take a few more minutes. Thats right, I dont base my drinking on a man-made clock... I do what I do when I do when I want, no limits, no rewlz!


Cheers............. for now.

 

Proposal to penalize hip-drop tackles approved by NFL owners

The proposed penalty for hip-drop tackles had a lot of support from teams coming into the league meetings on Monday and that support remained strong when the measure came up for a vote.

The NFL announced on Monday that he proposal was approved in a vote of team owners. The rule change calls for a 15-yard penalty during games for hip-drop tackles and players could also be fined by the league.

The NFL said that the injury rate on hip-drop tackles, which feature defensive players grabbing ballcarriers and then dragging them down while unweighting themselves by dropping their hips, result in 20-25 times more injuries than other kinds of tackles.

The NFL Players Association was opposed to the proposal to penalize the play and called it “a rule change that causes confusion” for players, coaches and others. Those people will have to adjust now that the rule is set to be enforced during the 2024 season.

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Owners pass Detroit’s proposal for a third challenge if either of a coach’s first two succeeds

There’s a misconception that the NFL’s Competition Committee is some sort of omnipotent body whose lead is routinely followed by the ownership. That’s not the case, and on Monday morning another example of it emerged.

The NFL’s owners have adopted a proposal not from the Competition Committee but from the Lions regarding the ability of coaches to challenge rulings on the field.

Coaches have two challenges per game. Previously, the coach had to get both challenges right in order to have a third challenge. Now, a third challenge will be awarded if the coach has only one of the two prior challenges upheld.

It’s a significant change. The fact that it was proposed directly by the Lions implies that the Competition Committee decided not to push it. And the Competition Committee, frankly, guessed wrong. Because the owners ultimately wanted it — even if they didn’t realize it until they took it up.

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NFL will let replay assistant fix mistakes on roughing the passer, intentional grounding

The NFL is expanding the role of replay assistants in communicating with referees to fix missed calls.

NFL Competition Committee Chairman Rich McKay told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that the replay assistant will now be permitted to correct certain types of incorrect calls for roughing the passer and intentional grounding.

The NFL has largely shied away from using replay on those kinds of calls, which are more subjective in nature, but McKay claims the league can use replay assistants for purely objective questions such as whether or not a defender made contact with a quarterback’s helmet, or whether or not a quarterback was outside the pocket.

Still, if mistakes like that can be fixed by the replay assistant, it raises the question of why other mistakes can’t be fixed by the replay assistant. As long as the NFL has a replay assistant in the booth, watching the game on screens and communicating with the referee, there are going to be questions about why that replay assistant isn’t chiming in and letting the ref know about any missed call.

So this appears to be a small step toward what could be a much bigger change, which is making the replay assistant a full-on official with all the same authority to make calls as the on-field officials.

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They really shouldn't even have an award if their not going to get it right and why not have 2 or co-winners when you end up with more than one beast in a season?

 

Stefanski excited for Chubb...

“I’m excited for Nick,” Stefanski said, via Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. “He’s doing a great job with his rehab, as everybody can imagine. We’ll just make sure that we continue to make decisions based on him and the medical staff. But excited about Nick.”

One of the NFL’s best running backs, Chubb was averaging 6.1 yards per carry on 28 attempts at the time of his injury in 2023.

He rushed for 1,525 yards with 12 touchdowns and caught 27 passes for 239 yards with a TD in 2022.
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Thats some serious 2022 stats right there.

 

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (groin) had a cleanup procedure this offseason to help fix a lingering issue with his groin and core-muscle surgery from in-season, but head coach Mike Tomlin doesn't think Heyward's recovery would linger into the training programs this offseason. "I'm not anticipating it to be a factor by the time we get to training camp," Tomlin said. The 34-year-old veteran should have missed 12 weeks last year after his initial surgery, but he powered back quicker than that. He also dealt with a knee issue that kept him from practicing fully throughout almost the entire season. The six-time Pro Bowler could bounce back in IDP fantasy leagues in 2024 if he's completely healthy. Heyward had only two sacks in 11 starts in 2023 but recorded 20.5 sacks the previous two seasons combined.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
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He's a warrior.

 

Every 30+ veteran has a "knee injury" that limits them in practice all year also, non-factor. This is just to give them a break during the practice regimen in season.

 

The Titans have agreed to terms on a new deal for their new star cornerback.

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, L’Jarius Sneed will sign a four-year, $76.4 million deal that includes $55 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.

 

Steelers reportedly will sign Cordarrelle Patterson

The Steelers continue to show Jerry Jones what “all-in” means.

Pittsburgh is expected to sign veteran kick returner and offensive weapon Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year, $6 million deal, according to NFL Media.

It’s surely no coincidence that Cordarrelle got a new deal on the same day the NFL revolutionized the kickoff. With more returns than even potentially on the docket for 2024, Patterson could have more of an impact than ever.

A first-round pick in 2013, Patterson has played for the Vikings, Raiders, Patriots, Bears, and Falcons. He has nine career kickoff returns for a touchdown, an all-time record.

He also can contribute offensively, both as a runner and receiver. In 2021 with the Falcons, Patterson had 1,166 yards from scrimmage, with 618 rushing and 548 receiving.

But it’s his skills as a kickoff returner that surely made him attractive to the Steelers. And if he can take advantage of the new configuration and blow through the cluster of coverage players for long gains, Pittsburgh’s opponents will soon be kicking the ball through the end zone and letting the Steelers start their drives from the 30.

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Veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, a six-five, 266-pound defensive wrecking crew, has agreed to term with the Panthers on two-year deal.

Per multiple reports, the deal has a base value of $20 million, with a “max value” (we’ve shamed them into ditching “up to”) $24 million.

 

Running back Raheem Mostert has agreed to a new two-year contract with the Dolphins, agent Brett Tessler announced via social media on Friday.

Per NFL Media, the deal is for two years and worth a maximum of $9.075 million, tying Mostert to Miami through 2025.