Aaron Rodgers finally realizes his season is over and it was a failure
New York Jets quarterback injured Aaron Rodgers A lot happened during that first weekend in December. He turned 40 on Saturday, then stood on the sideline Sunday and watched the Jets lose to the Atlanta Falcons while scoring eight points. Perhaps that was when Mr. Rodgers realized that it was highly unlikely to dress up again this year. A few called Rodgers delusional from the start, thinking he would play again this season. It looks like that bubble finally burst over his birthday weekend. – Criss Partée Learn more
Florida State should boycott the Orange Bowl
If they want to exclude you, then don’t show up.
After winning every game on their schedule, the Florida State Seminoles were left behind. The undefeated Atlantic Coast Conference champions were bumped from No. 4 to No. 5, making history as the first champions from a Power Five conference without a blemish on their resume to not make the playoffs of college football. -Carron J. Phillips Learn more
Oregon was just hit with a Title IX lawsuit and the allegations are harsh
Thirty-two members of the University of Oregon’s women’s beach volleyball and rowing teams filed a class-action lawsuit Friday in federal court accusing the University of denying female athletes “equal treatment and opportunity.” ‘benefits, equal athletic assistance and equal opportunity to participate in university competitions’. intercollegiate athletics in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,” according to a Press release distributed by their lawyers. -Julie DiCaro Learn more
The dog whistles around Jalen Hurts are subtle, but deafening
It’s not just what you say, it’s also what you don’t do it say – and how you say it. Right now, weird things are being said about Jalen Hurts, and it would be easier if these people would just do it. . . say it. -Carron J. Phillips Learn more
The New York Jets get rid of one of Aaron Rodgers’ guys
The New York Jets have reportedly released quarterback Tim Boyle and signed Seattle Seahawks practice squad quarterback Brett Rypien, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. -Cale Clinton Learn more
NFL Quarterbacks Becoming an Endangered Species
It’s hard enough finding a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL. There certainly aren’t 32 in the league right now. Finding one in the draft is like discovering that your grandmother’s furniture is a valuable antique. -Stephen Knox Learn more
Green Bay has this winning franchise story down to a science
THE Green Bay Packers are one of the few NFL franchises to have lost very little since the turn of the millennium. Even in the decade before 2000, they enjoyed sustained success. The Packers appear to have a firm grasp on building a team in the NFL, including the most important part: the quarterback. Despite all of Jordan Love’s ups and downs during the 2023 season, a win in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday Night Football propelled the Packers into the final playoff spot in the NFC. -Stephen Knox Learn more
Robert Saleh letting his thumbs do the talking could get him out of New York
This last New York Jet drama It would only be strange if this happened to another team. But at this point, we expect this madness from the Jets. WFAN New York host Joe Benigno claims Jets head coach Robert Saleh texted him “a litany of head coaches and what their record is without their quarterback.” According to Benigno, Saleh was also not very nice when addressing the subject of Zach Wilson’s placement back in the starter role. – Criss Partee Learn more
Is the NFL scripted? The Chiefs-Packers game gave the impression
The referees were setting Kansas City up for a winning game, but then got in their own way.
Hobbled Trevor Lawrence loses top target
Jacksonville has another injury to worry about besides quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who suffered a high ankle sprain during the Jaguars’ 34-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. -Mackenzie Meaney Learn more
