Chicago Bears Legend Robbie Gould Tries His Hand in Coaching Former Chicago Bears great Robbie Gould has accepted a head coaching job. Not for an NFL team, but High School instead. Robbie Gould, who retired from the NFL in December, has accepted a position for the Head Coach at Rolling Meadows High School, this according to the Chicago Sun Times. Gould lives in the northwest suburbs of the Chicagoland area. Robbie met his wife and raised a family nearby. Robbie also spent some time as an assistant coach on Fremd High School’s Football team in the latter part of the…
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Connor Downs has studied and worked in the game of football for over two decades. He is an avid sports fan and uses this passion to fuel his writing. His experience coaching with multiple teams at multiple levels has developed his keen eye for the game that aids his work with different media outlets. Follow him on all socials (@Coach_CDowns) to stay up to date.
NFL Salary Cap Reaches Record Highs with the Help of Taylor Swift The NFL announced Friday that it will have a record-high Salary Cap per Club at 255.4 Million Dollars for the upcoming 2024 season. This is a 30 Million Dollar increase from 2023, roughly a 12% increase, which are both record highs. How is it possible for the NFL to increase that much? Easy. The addition of Taylor Swift. Initial Report on Gridiron Heroes The Taylor Swift Effect on the NFL Viewership in the NFL has increased every year. The rationale can be due to availability, streaming, social media,…
New Orleans Saints restructure Derek Carr’s Contract to help Awful 2024 Cap. Jeremy Fowler reported early Friday morning that the New Orleans Saints are restructuring Derek Carr’s contract to save 23 million dollars for their 2024 cap. Carr can also decide to help out the New Orleans Saints by converting some of his $30 million due into a signing bonus. New Orleans Saints Relief This news will relieve some New Orleans fans, as the Saints are the worst team in the league for their 2024 cap numbers. “The Saints had a manageable $35 million in dead money in 2023 —…
New Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley boldly stated how he wants his defense to play for the upcoming 2024 season. Hafley, the former Boston College head coach turned NFL defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, said Thursday he believes in system simplicity to allow players to react and make plays without overthinking. “We try and make it simple for the players so they can play fast,” he said via the team’s official website. “So they don’t have to think. So they can be confident and not be afraid to make mistakes. So they can go out there and play fearless and…
Los Angeles Chargers and Jim Harbaugh Hire Running Backs Coach to Continue the Massive Trend of Coaches Leaving College for the NFL The Los Angeles Chargers and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh hired former USC Coach Running Back Coach Kiel McDonald for the same position on their staff. It was thought McDonald could be an Offensive Coordinator at an established college program, but he opted for the NFL. Kiel McDonald was hired as Running Backs Coach for the Los Angeles Chargers. College Coaches Fleeing to the NFL With Kiel McDonald leaving to go to the Los Angeles Chargers, this is now…
One week ago, it was announced that ESPN and the College Football Playoff Committee agreed on a deal that would lock each other into a contract worth over $1.3 Billion Annually through the 2031 season. Today, news broke from The Athletic and various media outlets that this initial report was untrue. The deal between ESPN and the CFP is on hold.
The Los Angeles Chargers staff seems close to complete as Jim Harbaugh collects names from his past. “Familiarity” might be a better way to phrase the Los Angeles Chargers staff hires. I am not necessarily familiar with LA, but I know how they tie into Jim Harbaugh’s past. On February 14th, Jim Harbaugh officially hired Mike Elston, former Defensive Line coach for the Michigan Wolverines. There are now ten current LA Charger staff members who have worked in some capacity with Harbaugh (or his brother) before. Jim Harbaugh’s Staff Bleeds Blue When Jim decided to return to the NFL, he…
Mike Evans To Make Tough Decision About Future A report came out on Monday morning that a soft deadline was hit for Mike Evans and his future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to Jordan Schultz, no extension was done, and both sides remain far apart. Tampa will take on dead money for the 2024 season. It is most likely that Mike Evans will become a free agent. Cash for Mike Evans A few decisions will go into where Mike Evans will end up for the 2024 season. One of those pieces of information might be the cap space. A…
Kansas City Chiefs L’Jarius Sneed Sends Strong Message to Ownership L’Jarious Sneed went on Kay Adams’s “Up & Adams” Show and made strong a statement about his contract situation. L’Jarius came straight out and said “pay me” to the Kansas City Chiefs. As the offseason persists, we will see how this all plays out. Potential Contract Sneed and Kansas City Chiefs Sneed is coming off one of the most legendary seasons that a cornerback can have. “When KC headed to Minnesota in Week 5 and Justin Jefferson was averaging 135 yards a game, Sneed allowed just two receptions for 14…
College Football EA Sports Drops Exciting News on 2024 Video Game Release Date News broke this morning as EA (Electronic Arts) Sports dropped a subtle message within its social media bio about a very anticipated video game. Looks like EA Sports “NCAA 25” will be reveled in May, but should be expected this summer. College Football History The excitement on the internet is climbing. The last time we had an EA Sports NCAA Football Game was back in 2013 for the “NCAA Football 14.” In the past, early July was when each NCAA video game was released, so one would…
