Posts Tagged ‘Feature 3’
Third and Long Is Death’: Brees on Facing Seattle’s Defense
NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees said facing Seattle’s defense requires discipline and humility, accepting that explosive plays may not come and avoiding negative downs at all costs. Third and long, he noted, is death against that unit. He also revisited the surprise onside kick to open the second half of Super Bowl XLIV, crediting…
Read MoreWhy Patriots Offensive Approach Shocked Ross Tucker
CBS Sports Ross Tucker said we saw a great defensive performance last night, but it was also helped by some coaching flaws. Seattle’s pressure was relentless, and New England never adjusted, a failure Tucker put squarely on the staff. Drake Maye was left vulnerable, blitz after blitz, with little help or quick answers. Kenneth Walker,…
Read MoreLamb Open to Contract Restructure to Retain Pickens
Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb sounded like a franchise cornerstone who understands that winning requires sacrifice. Confident as ever, Lamb said no defensive back gives him trouble, but the most telling moment came when he discussed the Cowboys’ future. Lamb opened the door to restructuring his contract if it helps keep George Pickens in…
Read MoreHerbstreit: Nick Saban as CFB Commissioner Makes Sens
ESPNs Kirk Herbstreit & his dog Peter, one of his four golden retrievers, joined us on set today. Herbstreit believes college football is headed toward a more centralized structure, even floating Nick Saban as a logical commissioner figure who still carries the trust of players and coaches. On the Super Bowl, he expects a defensive,…
Read MoreHow Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay Separate Themselves
Dan Orlovsky bought some great quarterback insight to the show this morning. He framed seeing ghosts as honesty, not weakness, praising New England’s disguises and Josh McDaniels for simplifying life for Drake Maye. Orlovsky pointed to Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan as elite teachers, explained why Jaxon Smith-Njigba stresses defensive backs, and outlined the Patriots’…
Read MoreTucker Set to Contribute to UKs No. 1 Sick Day
Former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker bounced from stories to insight today on set. He joked about intentionally not acing the Wonderlic, then painted Larry Allen as a force so dominant opponents felt relief when he was absent. Tucker acknowledged potential Hall of Fame voting bias tied to Patriots scandals, calling the process flawed. He…
Read MoreWhat Albert Breer Wants Answered By Commisoneer
MMQB Albert Breer didn’t mince words when surveying the NFL’s current landscape. From Rooney Rule questions, to ongoing confusion around officiating, Breer believes the league is struggling with transparency and trust. He questioned how decisions are made on the field, arguing too many rule changes and points of emphasis have overwhelmed officials. Breer also expressed…
Read MoreWhy the Packers Got LaFleur Decision Right
NFL Network’s Rich Eisen joined DP ahead of Super Bowl week to discuss the biggest storylines the commsionner will have to answer ahead of the big game. Eisen believes officiating will once again dominate the commissioner’s media session, with Spygate and Deflategate potentially resurfacing given Bill Belichick’s renewed spotlight. He also criticized the Hall of…
Read MoreBelichick’s Resume Outweighs Spygate
ESPN National Correspondent Sal Paolantonio called Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub shocking, saying he voted him as a first ballot Hall of Famer despite Spygate and the possibility of a return to coaching. For Paolantonio, the accomplishments far outweighed the baggage, and the vote created an unnecessary backlog. He believes Hall votes should be…
Read MoreFoxworth Questions Bills Logic
Former NFL cornerback Domonique Foxworth laughed off Bill Belichick missing a first ballot Hall of Fame nod, suggesting relationships matter as much as resumes. Foxworth believes Tom Brady will never face the same resistance and questioned why Robert Kraft still waits outside Canton. On Buffalo, he found the Joe Brady promotion confusing, arguing promoting from…
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