The Falcons have had their fair share of injuries this season, but it’s hit a breaking point in Week 11. On Wednesday, the club released its practice report, and there’s a total of 16 players with varying practice designations. Let’s begin from the top and work our way down. London and Dalman were full participants…
During the lead-up to April’s NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons sent an extensive contingency headlined by head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot to the University of Washington. In Seattle, the Falcons’ staff worked out Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for roughly half an hour on a windy day. Penix ultimately impressed Atlanta…
By December 9th, there will be plenty of clarity about the Atlanta Falcons. Facing the Broncos, Chargers, and Vikings by then will provide tremendous tests to see how they fare against teams in pursuit of earning a spot in the playoffs. These aren’t three hopefuls who are significantly flawed or winning in unsustainable ways. These…
The Chicago Cubs failed to meet expectations in 2024. They are longshots to add Juan Soto but could sign other star players to improve their roster before Opening Day. While many fans expected the Cubs to make a run at Soto, it seems unlikely as they do not have a meeting set up with the superstar yet….
In the 2008 MLB draft, Kyle Hendricks was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round out of high school, but did not sign with the organization. Three years later, he was selected in the eighth round by the Texas Rangers, an organization that he would spend one year with before being traded to the franchise…
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray continues to reach new heights during the 2024 season. The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in the league approaching their bye week with four consecutive wins – their latest coming from a historically great performance from Murray, who set a franchise record with 17 straight completions in their…
There are a number of reasons why Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray has taken his game to the next level this season. In this wonderful analysis of Kyler’s success, ESPN’s Mina Keim and Dominque Foxworth enumerate the precise reasons. Look at how Kyler hangs in the pocket under pressure on the absolute dime he throws on…
The Baltimore Orioles have some questions to answer after their disappointing finish to the 2024 season. For the first half of the season, they looked like legitimate World Series contenders. Even with uncertainty surrounding the pitching staff, Baltimor would clobber teams at the plate. In the second half, with the offense going ice cold, the Orioles were…
There are plenty of outfield free-agent options this offseason for teams looking for an upgrade in this department. This availability is good news for the Cleveland Guardians, who desperately need an outfield bat. One free agent who would make too much sense on Cleveland’s roster is 2024 World Series champion Teoscar Hernandez. Hernandez has made…
Few teams in Major League Baseball have a connection with their city quite like the Los Angeles Dodgers. From their move to the West Coast in 1958 to their more recent World Series win in 2020, the Dodgers have become a symbol of baseball excellence and a cornerstone of Los Angeles culture. With a storied…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping for a repeat of 2024’s championship next season but could do without some of the obstacles to get there. Even after adding Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other impact starters to their staff, the team went into the playoffs with several crucial arms sidelined by injury and ultimately cobbled…
The Philadelphia Eagles made their decision on left tackle Jordan Mailata (hamstring) ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Washington Commanders. Just two days after opening Mailata’s 21-day practice window, the Eagles decided to officially activate him from Injured Reserve — which means a big boost to their offensive line. Mailata is just the cherry on top…