Archives for May 2020

The 49ers and tight end George Kittle aren’t close on a new deal because Kittle and his agent want the player to be paid as something more than a tight end. There’s a good reason for that position, because he is. Kittle is a football player. He does everything he’s expected to do at the [more] … [Read more...] about George Kittle is right to seek something more than tight end money

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders has a new mission: He’s helping a receiver who once was on track to join Deion in Canton get back into the NFL. “My son came to town to WORK!” Sanders said on social media. “On his game, on his life, on his thoughts, on his tomorrow and on [more] … [Read more...] about Deion Sanders pushes for an Antonio Brown comeback

Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones has made more than $60 million in his NFL career, he’s earned a Super Bowl ring and been to three Pro Bowls, but this offseason he put in the work to add one more item to his resume: College graduate. Jones, who left Syracuse before graduating to enter the 2012 [more] … [Read more...] about Chandler Jones graduates from Syracuse

If the NFL has to play some games in empty stadiums this season, Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson thinks the league should take advantage of the audio responsibilities. Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson and Jackson had a YouTube conversation that featured Johnson suggesting “mic’ing up everybody” so that fans watching at home can get an [more] … [Read more...] about DeSean Jackson: Players should wear microphones if stadiums are empty

It’s becoming harder and harder to separate sports from real life, but that’s OK. Sometimes we shouldn’t be looking for an “escape” from day-to-day struggles. Sometimes we should face the issues that make us uncomfortable and, in so doing, search for solutions that will bring people together, not divide them. And so today’s PFT mailbag [more] … [Read more...] about Another Sunday PFT mailbag

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images HIs tweets will make your day With so much bad going on in the world, Zay Jones was able to provide us with a little bit of much-needed good yesterday. The Raiders’ wide receiver was out shopping at a Home Goods, when he was approached by a white woman. What happened next was likely not what you expected to happen. i hesistated to hug her … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Zay Jones shares touching interaction while shopping

This offseason has been an eventful one for the Las Vegas Raiders, whether it be moving to a new home, changes to the roster or navigating the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Now that a majority of it has passed though, it seems the Raiders have put themselves in a good spot to compete for a postseason berth in 2020. Throughout free agency and the draft, the … [Read more...] about Darren Waller: Raiders Are ‘Putting Together Something Special’ On Both Sides Of Ball

The United States has been filled with riots in recent days after a police officer used excessive force to kill a black man named George Floyd in Minnesota. This type of police brutality is the exact reason NFL star Colin Kaepernick decided to take a knee during the national anthem and got blackballed by the whole league for it, likely ending his career. Amidst all of the riots … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Zay Jones Shares Touching Interaction With Minnesota Woman After Killing Of George Floyd

The outrage in the United States has been loud and warranted in recent days after a video surfaced of a black man named George Floyd being killed by a police officer in Minnesota. The topic of police brutality and racism has been especially prevalent in the NFL since Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem as a protest. While many people didn’t pay attention … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Derek Carr ‘Disgusted, Mad And Broken-Hearted’ After Watching George Floyd Video