Author: Jorden Hampton

The start of the XFL season has had its ups and downs. The Orlando Guardians were caught in the middle of some drama during its match against the Brahmas. The Orlando Guardians lost 30-12 and had an awful performance on the gridiron. Head Coach Terrell Buckley had some interesting comments throughout the game. Buckley was clearly frustrated by his team’s performance against the San Antonio Brahmas. During the halftime break, Buckley said, “We got to get different guys in the game.” Orlando had a sloppy first half and couldn’t get anything going. https://twitter.com/olisamir/status/1629997585481056256?s=20 Buckley was seen on the sideline upset…

Miami Dolphins Cornerback Byron Jones said he can’t run or jump because of the injuries he’s faced in the NFL. Byron Jones shared his comments via Twitter. Byron Jones didn’t play in 2022 due to a nagging groin injury. Jones had surgery during the offseason and was never taken off the Pup list. Byron Jones’s comments are significant because of the physical nature of the NFL. Players see their careers come and go in the NFL. Byron Jones’s inability to jump is also significant. Jones recorded a broad jump of 12 feet 3 inches at the 2015 NFL Combine. Jones’s…

The Indianapolis Colts had a disappointing 2022 season. The Colts finished with a 4-12-1 record and missed the playoffs for the second straight season. The Colt’s roster received some positivity from Pro Football Focus’s top 101 list. Pro Football Focus’s top 101 list documents the top 101 players in the NFL. Deforest Buckner, Stephon Gilmore, and Rodney McLeod made the list.  Deforest Buckner Deforest Buckner has established himself as one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL. Buckner is a leader on the Colt’s defense. Pro football focus ranked Buckner as the 67th best player. Buckner recorded 44 tackles,…

Have you ever wondered what life is like for an NFL quarterback? Wonder no more. The NFL and Netflix have teamed up to launch a new quarterback docu-series. The series stars Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota.  Each quarterback will be mic’d up in the series. Patrick Mahomes’ company 2 PM Productions will produce the series. The series will premiere this summer. Why Does the series Matter?  The quarterback position is the hardest position to play in football. Former quarterback Peyton Manning said, “Playing quarterback in the NFL is a unique experience that has some incredible ups and downs.” …

The 2023 USFL draft was eventful and fun for football fans. The Philadelphia Stars had a balanced draft and strengthened its roster. Philadelphia enters the 2023 season hungry for a championship. The Stars went 6-4 in 2022 and lost the USFL championship to the Birmingham Stallions. The Star’s draft picks will help the team accomplish the ultimate goal of winning a title. Round 1: Offensive Tackle Alfred Edwards The Philadelphia Stars selected Alfred Edwards in the first round. Edwards attended Utah State and had a productive college career. Edwards started 53 games at Utah State which shows durability. Edwards was…

Jim Bob Cooter was recently hired to be the Colt’s offensive coordinator. The news regarding Cooeter’s hire broke on Monday and was reported by ESPN Reporter Jeremy Fowler. Jim Bob Cooter is one of the newest hires under new head coach Shane Steichen. Jim Bob Cooter takes over for Parks Frazier who went to the Carolina Panthers. Jim Bob Cooter’s Background Jim Bob Cooter has been coaching in the NFL since 2009. Cooter began his coaching career with the Indianapolis Colts as an offensive assistant. Cooter also assisted the offensive coordinator in 2011. Cooter has coached for the Kansas City…

The XFL season kicked off with a bang and opening weekend was electric. Fans witnessed fun matchups and comebacks by teams late in games. The DC Defenders kicked off its season with a 22-18 victory over the Seattle Sea Dragons. I recently wrote about forgotten players on the San Antonio Brahmas. My focus turns to the DC Defenders this week. Ryquell Armstead, D’Eriq King, and Jordan Ta’amu had good collegiate careers and have been forgotten. Ryquell Armstead Ryquell Armstead was a workhorse running back at Temple University. Armstead carried the ball 573 times, rushed for 2,812 yards, averaged 4.9 yards per…

Eric Bienemy was recently named offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders. Eric Bieniemy landed the coordinator position after winning the Superbowl with the Chiefs. Bieniemy begins his stint in Washington as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Former offensive coordinator Scott Turner was fired in January. Washington’s offense struggled to score points with Turner and the organization needed to hire an offensive guru. Eric Bieniemy has been one of the best offensive minds in football. Kansas City had a top-10 offense under Bieniemy. Kansas City had the best offense in the league in 2022. Kansas City’s offense scored 29 points…

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently appeared on Kyle Brandt’s basement YouTube show. Josh Allen complimented the Kansas City Chiefs for winning the Superbowl. Allen said, “To be the best you have to beat the best.” Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills have come up short in recent seasons and Allen is hungry for a Superbowl title. Allen skipped Superbowl week because he didn’t want to be reminded of Buffalo’s failure to reach the big game. The Buffalo Bills are looking for gold. The gold is a Superbowl trophy. Bills coaches, players, and General Manager Brandon Beane have commented on their hunger…

Offensive lineman Sadarius Hutcherson signed with the Memphis Showboats on February 15. Sadarius Hutcherson played in the NFL and joins a team looking to compete during the 2023 season. The Memphis Showboats landed a talented offensive lineman who can help them win games. The Showboats kick their season off on April 15 against the Philidelphia Stars. Sadarius Huthcerson Background Sadarius Hutcherson played basketball and football at Huntingdon High School in Tennessee. Hutcherson was ranked the 21st-best player in Tennessee according to 247 Sports. Hutcherson spent his collegiate career at the University of South Carolina. Hutcherson played from 2016-20 and was…