Posts Tagged ‘Feature 1’
Why NFL Teams Value Arm Length
Arm length is the new hand size, and Daniel Jeremiah isn’t running from it. He says it matters, especially for offensive linemen, where first contact can decide the rep. But like most Combine obsessions, context is king. If the tape doesn’t show a problem, he won’t invent one. Jeremiah sees a sizable gap between Fernando…
Read MoreMatt Miller & DP Love Love
It is officially hand size season in Indianapolis, and as Matt Miller points out, when it is a one quarterback draft, we start with arm length instead. Hand size had its run. Now it is wingspan. Does Rueben Bain have 32-inch arms? Does it even matter? Miller says only if the tape shows it. He…
Read MoreThe Freshmen vs The Veterans in College Hoops
Sports Illustrated Senior writer Pat Forde sees a cinematic script unfolding across the sports landscape. From a gold medal hockey run that felt made for the movies to a college football power shift toward the Big Ten. He praised the next wave of talent at the Combine, noting quarterback scarcity could boost Ty Simpson’s value…
Read MoreThe Goalie Who Stole Gold
Host of TSN’s Sportscenter Jay Onrait wasn’t about to let anyone diminish Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “That’s our sweet baby boy,” he joked, defending Canada’s pride after a tough loss to Team USA in the gold medal match. Onrait believes the U.S. and Canada have been neck and neck for years, and claimed the 3v3 overtime can…
Read MoreAl Michaels: Gold Over the Cup
Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Michaels still reveres the gold medal above all, insisting nothing matches its weight, even a Stanley Cup. 46 years removed from the Miracle on Ice, he marvels at the improbability, calling it a 50 to 1 upset in today’s betting terms. He remembers Herb Brooks lighting a fire before the…
Read MoreHarbaugh Lands in the Big Apple
John Harbaugh arrives in New York embracing both the departure in Baltimore and the new opportunity in the Big Apple. He admits leaving Baltimore was personal, but not bitter, trusting that he is now in the right place. Now leading the Giants, Harbaugh says it starts with the players, particularly quarterback Jaxson Dart, who has…
Read MoreSimms: Malik Willis a Future Superstar
NBC Sports Chris Simms does not see load management coming to the NFL, saying there simply are not enough games, though practice reps could be scaled back. His biggest quarterback intrigue centers on Pittsburgh and whether Aaron Rodgers fits a reset. He believes Minnesota has a playoff ready roster and may bring in competition for…
Read MoreEncouraging Season, Disappointing Ending
ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss says the New England locker room carries both pride and frustration. No one expected them to be here on Day 307 of a rebuilding program, yet the ending still stings. Drake Maye’s postseason struggles, Reiss notes, came against elite defenses, and next year will only intensify with a first place…
Read MoreWhy Reggie Miller Likes NBA’s New All-Star Format
NBC’s Reggie Miller joined us on the show today. Miller discussed his first Super Bowl experience while glowing discussing crossing paths with Seahawks players. As for the NBA, Miller reflected on how modern NBA fights show players still care, and revisited the chaos of the Malice at the Palace from firsthand experience. Miller likes the…
Read MoreCowher Impressed by Seattles Winning Formula
Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Cowher saw a familiar script in last night’s Super Bowl. New England’s defense kept it close, but Seattle’s physical edge showed, sparked by Kenneth Walker’s timely runs and a clean night from Sam Darnold, elusive in the pocket and turnover free. Cowher noted how strange the Super Bowl’s halftime…
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