The annual State of the NFL news conference took place this Thursday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell commends the league for its ability to adjust through the uncertain times of COVID-19. In addition, the NFL Commissioner talks of the need for further adjustments to right the wrongs of current …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Front Nine: February 5, 2021
The Back Nine comes at you while gearing up for a busy weekend that includes a little bit of everything including the most overwhelming game in any sport – Puppy Bowl XVII. 10. Now that both Signing Days are over and the second one that used to be a national …
Read More »Andy Reid Relishes Super Bowl LIV
Andy Reid has been good throughout his NFL coaching career, which includes 14 years with the Philadelphia Eagles and eight years with the Chiefs. After beating the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20, in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium, Kansas City players talked about how much they enjoyed helping longtime …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa Wants to be the Guy for the Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa wants to be the franchise quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, and knows he needs to prove it. Tagovailoa is coming off a rookie season where he went 6-3 and threw for a 64.1% completion rating. The former Alabama star threw 11 touchdowns and five interceptions during his rookie …
Read More »Rams in win-now mode, trading for Stafford
The Rams felt they were missing one key piece, following their 13-3 Super Bowl LIII loss to the Patriots: a quarterback. Los Angeles secured its franchise quarterback Saturday night in Matt Stafford, hoping he will aid the Rams in their attempt to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Rams reporter …
Read More »Lions Start Rebuilding Period
The Detroit Lions are in a rebuilding mode for the next NFL season after announcing several changes to its team and staff. Lions Adding New Faces The biggest shift for the Lions is the quarterback trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff, announced Saturday. In addition to Goff, the Lions …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Front Nine: January 29
The Front Nine comes at you as we get ready for another big weekend of sports in for the Florida Gators. It’s only going to get better when baseball and softball join in and soccer cranks back up. 1. I’ve received dozens of questions about how much the football team …
Read More »Eagles Look to Rebuild Offense Under Sirianni
After coming finishing the 2020 season with a 4-11-1 record, the Philadelphia Eagles are optimistic about new head coach Nick Sirianni. When looking at the head coach candidates on the Eagle’s radar, Sirianni’s hiring came as a surprise. But similar to the story of Doug Pederson, Sirianni won over the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: January 25
The Back Nine comes at you after a trip to St. Augustine to see my dad and get a surprise gift from my brother. More on that later. 10. We usually lean to the Gators to lead off this column, but it is impossible for anyone not to be talking …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers leaves his future a mystery
The air was cold. The lights shown brightly. Socially-distance fans decorated in green and gold. It was Aaron Rodgers’ fifth appearance in an NFC Championship. It was in Lambeau Field. He waited 13 years for this moment, a chance to win the NFC at home. Though, it was not a …
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