FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s reputation is that of a stereotypical old school, no-nonsense, football-obsessed coach. It’s an image forged through 28 seasons coaching in the NFL that include three different DC stints — with the Cowboys (2000-2006), Atlanta Falcons (2007) and Cincinnati Bengals (2008-2013) — and eight seasons as the head coach of the Minnesota …
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Joe Montana turns 68: Five interesting facts to know about 49ers legend on his birthday
There was little debate about who the greatest quarterback in NFL history was on Jan. 28, 1990, shortly after Joe Montana and the 49ers made mincemeat of the Broncos’ defense in Super Bowl XXIV. The blowout victory gave San Francisco its fourth Super Bowl win since 1981. The win also gave Montana a record third Super Bowl MVP award, as …
Read More »Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow shreds Micah Parsons’ lofty MLB batting average prediction: ‘Five hits, maybe’
Getty Images Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is one of the best defenders in the NFL, and he thinks that athleticism would translate well to the dish in MLB. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow respectfully disagrees. In a recent viral clip, Parsons claimed he could get 200 hits in an MLB season if he got five at-bats every game. …
Read More »Toronto forward Natalie Spooner wins PWHL’s MVP award
Jun 11, 2024, 05:33 PM ET SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Toronto’s Natalie Spooner was named the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player and Forward of the Year on Tuesday. The member of the Canadian national team was the PWHL scoring leader with 20 goals and seven assists in the league’s inaugural season. She was chosen over New York’s Alex …
Read More »Dolphins sign second-round pick Patrick Paul
The Dolphins are down to one unsigned draft pick. The team announced the signing of tackle Patrick Paul on Tuesday. The second-round pick is the sixth member of the seven-player class to agree to a four-year deal with the team. With Paul signed, first-round pick Chop Robinson is the only player in the group without a deal. Paul started every …
Read More »How Texans rookie CB Kamari Lassiter could fix a hyped team’s weakness
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter During the pre-draft process, Texans general manager Nick Caserio proclaimed that it would be difficult for an incoming rookie to make a “significant impact” for Houston in 2024. It was a reasonable statement, considering the team’s construction. The high-profile additions the franchise has made — wide receiver Stefon Diggs, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, running back …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Player outlooks for every fifth-round draft pick by consensus PPR rankings
The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …
Read More »Bengals’ Joe Burrow discusses injuries, toll on mental health: It’s ‘something I have had to fight through’
When Joe Burrow starts 11-plus games in a season, the Cincinnati Bengals reach the AFC Championship game. Unfortunately, this has only happened twice in Burrow’s four seasons as the team’s franchise quarterback. Injuries have played a critical part in Burrow’s career, as he’s missed at least six games twice in four seasons. Burrow has also been affected by injuries in …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Player outlooks for every sixth-round draft pick by consensus PPR rankings
The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …
Read More »One big thing for every AFC team heading into the 2024 season
Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab unpack one big question for every AFC team heading into the 2024 NFL season. From sophomore quarterbacks stepping up to defensive lines dominating, they discuss what is the one big thing you need to know before the offseason is …
Read More »Bears, Packers’ wildly different offensive team-building approaches shaped by their QBs
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears. The Green Bay Packers. Founding franchises. Bitter rivals. About as opposite as they come. That especially rings true with their offensive team-building strategies. One team has a plethora of high-priced talent. The other has the plethora of talent, but is paying pennies on the dollar for said talent. And it might all …
Read More »NFL mandatory minicamp overreactions: Should Aaron Rodgers have been with Jets? Will Bengals sign both WRs?
NFL mandatory minicamp season is in full swing, with 22 of the 32 teams having the conclusion of Phase Three of their offseason programs this week. The other teams ended their spring season last week, getting an early start on summer. With mandatory minicamps across the league in full force, plenty of storylines headline the NFL in mid-June. Which storylines …
Read More »Randy Gregory not at Buccaneers’ mandatory minicamp amid open discrimination lawsuit against NFL, Broncos
USATSI Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Randy Gregory did not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday, via the Tampa Bay Times. Gregory’s unexcused absence means he is now subject to a fine, and if he misses all three days he could face over $100,000 in fines. When discussing the absence, head coach Todd …
Read More »Cowboys worked out Gareon Conley, Deandre Baker
A pair of former first-round picks worked out for the Cowboys on Tuesday. Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports that cornerbacks Gareon Conley and Deandre Baker tried out for the team. They also worked out linebackers Willie Harvey Jr. — as previously reported — and Noah Dawkins. Conley played for the D.C. Defenders in the UFL this year and …
Read More »Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl not suspended for hit on Aleksander Barkov
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 11, 2024, 03:43 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl avoided suspension for his illegal hit that took Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov out of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. The NHL Department of Player Safety ruled on Tuesday that Draisaitl will neither be fined nor suspended for …
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