Author: Sean Labar

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Sean Labar is a sports writer who has covered the NFL and college football for 12+ years. Since graduating from Towson University with a degree in journalism, he has worked & written for the Washington Nationals, Sports Illustrated, On3, Saturday Down South and OutKick amongst other national media outlets and websites. Sean joined Gridiron Heroics in 2023 to focus on NFL and college football coverage. He primarily focuses on the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders. On the college scene, he covers the Alabama Crimson Tide, Ole Miss Rebels, Colorado Buffaloes, Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines. Sean currently resides in Virginia with his two rescue pups, Wally & Reagan.

NFL

Spencer Rattler could be one of the most under-the-radar quarterbacks entering the NFL Draft in 2023. Rattler, once considered the Heisman front runner and a potential top-five pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has had to completely revitalize his path to the NFL since he was benched for Caleb Williams when Oklahoma after struggling in the first half of the Red River Showdown in 2021. In 2020, Rattler was the hottest name in college football. In his first year as a collegiate starter, he threw for 3,031 yards, 28 touchdowns and just seven interceptions with a QB rating of 172.6.…

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Former NFL MVP Cam Newton is no stranger to making headlines, even after his NFL career has come to an end (although he says he’s technically not retired). The 2011 No. 1 overall pick became the face of the franchise as a rookie and led the team to the Super Bowl as league MVP. At one point in time, Newton was the most polarizing player in the NFL much like Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson in today’s landscape. Whether he is making controversial statements on is podcast about “game managers vs. game changers” or criticizing Brock Purdy or the 49ers…

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The Washington Commanders believed former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy would be the much-needed solution to revitalize their offense in 2023 in a season where Ron Rivera was coaching for his job. Bieniemy helped Kansas City reach multiple Super Bowls but unlike many other champion offensive coordinators, he never got a head coaching position. This despite being a key cog in the ascension of the Chiefs to a dynasty. “EB is going to be harsh on you,” Patrick Mahomes once said. “He’s going to really try and get the best out of you every single day. He’s going…

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship that began around the start of the 2023 NFL football season has captivated the nation and even the world. Last week, videos showed Kelce arriving in Australia to watch his girlfriend perform and thousands of Australians — who likely didn’t follow the NFL or know who the Kansas City Chiefs star was a year ago — were seen losing their minds when he was escorted into the venue. Taylor Swift welcomed Travis Kelce to Australia the best way she knows how! Swift, 34, celebrated her boyfriend’s arrival by changing the lyrics to “Karma” again during…

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The NFL isn’t a stranger to off-the-filed incidents when the Super Bowl ends and there is a lull between free agency, the draft, the combine and eventual minicamps. Former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, who has launched a media career since retiring, has been arrested for DUI, according to Fox 13 in Seattle. The Washington State Patrol confirmed to Fox 13 that the arrest happened on Saturday morning. Per the report, the King County Jail roster shows Sherman was booked at 4:51 a.m. PT. WSP told Fox 13 that this incident remains under investigation. No further details will be released until…

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