Author: Jorden Hampton

New York Jets Cornerback Sauce Gardner was ranked the top corner on Pro Football Focus’ Top 10 cornerback list. Pro Football Focus Analyst Sam Monson created the list. The list was released on June 4. Gardner had a spectacular rookie campaign and won NFL Defensive Rookie of The Year. The last cornerback to win the award was Marshon Lattimore in 2017. Gardner recorded 51 tackles, two interceptions and 20 pass deflections. Gardner currently has an 87.9 grade on Pro Football Focus. The Cornerback Position Playing corner is challenging because of what the position demands. Cornerbacks are required to cover top…

The Kansas City Chiefs are working to defend their Super Bowl title. However, Chiefs Kingdom was thrown a curve ball over the weekend. Norma Hunt, Widow of AFL Founder Lamar Hunt died Sunday, June 5 at 85 years old. Hunt was the only woman to attend every super bowl. Hunt’s cause of death hasn’t been released. Hunt was a pillar of the Chiefs franchise. Hunt was respected by the organization. Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared his condolences on social media. Hunt’s family shared a message about her impact. Their statement is provided below. “Our family is deeply saddened by the…

Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott was a star when he entered the NFL in 2016. However, Elliott’s play has been criticized over the last couple of years. According to Sports Television Personality, Skip Bayless Ezekiel Elliott was a shadow of his rookie year in 2022. Bayless shared his opinion on his YouTube show. Bayless is an avid Cowboys fan. Bayless said, “Zeke hit the wall he was trying to run through.” Bayless believes Elliott’s NFL career is in jeopardy. Significance As mentioned earlier Elliott was a star during his rookie year. Elliott rushed for 1,631 yards and scored 15…

NFL Quarterbacks are the stars of the show on the gridiron. Quarterbacks determine the outcome of the game and help their team’s offense score points. Paying quarterbacks top-dollar has become a hot trend in the NFL. Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson signed a five-year contract worth $260 million, per Spotrac. Jackson received $185 million guaranteed making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. Before Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts signed a five-year contract worth $255 million. Hurts received $179 million guaranteed. The market for paying quarterbacks has drastically changed over the years. Quarterbacks are making more per year. NFL…

Tennessee Titan’s Rookie Wide Receiver Jacob Copeland didn’t hold back about the 2023 NFL Draft. Copeland aims to embarrass NFL teams that didn’t draft him. Copeland was undrafted and signed with the Titans on April 29. Thirty-two wide receivers were selected before Copeland. Copeland said, ” There were 32 receivers drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft. I’ll never forget that. I wrote down the name of each receiver.” Significance Undrafted players have chips on their shoulders. Players that go undrafted believe in themselves and play with an edge. Undrafted players like Copeland had to watch hundreds of players get drafted.…

Touchdown passes being thrown and Packers fans embracing the quarterback. It’s Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love’s time to shine in Titletown. Love makes his debut September 10 against the Chicago Bears. Love waited three years behind Aaron Rodgers and finally gets to suit up for the green and gold. Love was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers front office was criticized for picking Love. Aaron Rodgers won back-to-back NFL MVP awards during Love’s first two seasons. Green Bay extended Rodgers before the 2022 NFL season. Many thought Jordan Love would never…

Panther’s Quarterback Matt Corral said he doesn’t want to be traded during a media session Monday. Corral also addressed his comments on social media after the 2023 NFL Draft. Corral said, “You’re in the wrong place if you’re not appreciated.” Corral said the post wasn’t about the Panthers drafting Bryce Young. Young was the first pick in the 2023 Draft. Carolina’s selecting Young didn’t faze Corral. Corral is ready to compete for the starting job. Corral isn’t standing down and wants to stay with the Panthers. Corral said, “Me personally if it was up to me, I don’t want to…

Explosive runs, smooth cuts and elusive moves are significant for NFL running backs. Indianapolis Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor possesses all these unique skills. Taylor made Pro Football Focus’s top 25 players under 25 list.  Taylor was the 12th-ranked player on the list. Pro Football Focus released the list on May 21. Taylor received a 71.5 grade on Pro Football Focus for the 2022 season. Taylor and the Colt’s offense took a step back in 2022. Indy used multiple offensive line formations. Taylor played with three different quarterbacks. Most significantly Taylor suffered an ankle injury during the season. The injury…

A  sad day for the NFL. Hall of Fame Running Back Jim Brown died at 87 years old Friday. Jim Brown’s wife Monique announced the devasting news on Instagram. Monique said, “Brown passed peacefully on Thursday night. Brown died at his home in Los Angeles, California. https://twitter.com/Browns/status/1659643647032172563?s=20  Brown was one of the greatest football players in NFL history. Brown won the NFL MVP three times during his career. Brown also won a Super Bowl in 1964. Brown’s career was wonderful and fantastic. Brown led the NFL in rushing eight times and led the NFL in rushing touchdowns five times. Brown…

Football players getting the opportunity to continue their careers is a blessing. The XFL will host a virtual draft for the 2024 season on June 16. The news was announced Thursday by XFL communications. Football players must meet specific requirements to get drafted. Players must have been draft eligible for the 2023 NFL Draft. Players can’t have a contract with another professional team. Rosters will increase from 51 to 90 players during the offseason. The Arlington Renegades were crowned champions of the 2023 season. Football fans witnessed exciting games in 2023. Popularity grew over the season as well. Former NFL…