Mac Jones was right in the middle of a tension-filled season with the New England Patriots. According to Andrew Callahan and Kareh Guregian of the Boston Herald, there was more friction than we realized. Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, the assistant coaches, seemed to drive the offensive struggle bus. It was as though the criticism was equally shared. Patricia faced it from the media, while Judge dealt with it from the Patriots themselves. This included head coach Bill Belichick. However, the biggest clash was with second-year quarterback, Mac Jones. The report said that it “wasn’t uncommon” for Jones and Judge…
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There’s a new theory going around: The Cowboys are dumb. They shocked everyone in Sunday’s 19-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Jimmy Johnson, ex-Dallas coach, called it a “creatively dumb play design.” All five linemen were lined out wide while Ezekiel Elliott left to play center. Malik Davis stood next to Prescott in the backfield. https://twitter.com/JimmyJohnson/status/1617569882366947329 Obviously, the outcome was less than desirable for Dallas fans. Prescott completed a pass to KaVontae Turpin and everyone got tackled. The end. This is leaving people to question the intelligence of the Dallas Cowboys. How was the supposed to work? The only…
Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys running back, is willing to take a pay cut if that means staying on the team. According to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, Elliott understands that “a reduced salary can better fit him into the franchise’s plans.” https://twitter.com/GehlkenNFL/status/1617698804324782080 Ezekiel Elliott is reportedly set to make a salary of $10.9 million in 2023 and is not scheduled for unrestricted free agency until 2027. He became the highest paid running back in 2019 with a $90 million contract extension. At the time of the extension, Elliott was seen as one of the best in the league, However,…
Rodarius “Rara” Thomas, wide receiver for Georgia, was arrested at 4:40am ET by the University of Georgia police. He was arrested on a felony charge of false imprisonment and misdemeanor battery-family violence. He was released from Athens-Clarke County Jail the same day after posting bond. ESPN obtained an arrest warrant on Monday stating that he was charged with false imprisonment because he confined and detained the female “without legal authority by standing in front of the dorm room door, blocking the exit, telling her she cannot leave.” Rara Thomas was given the misdemeanor battery charge because he “did intentionally cause…
It’s time for the NFL playoffs. The top has risen, leaving some surprised that their team made it and the others surprised that their team didn’t. The Dallas Cowboys Playoff Preview will outline what to expect this week. The Dallas Cowboys are coming in with their typical inconsistency, so this should make for an interesting playoff. Dallas is favored to win, but surprises aren’t rare. While they should be able to take a victory over Tampa Bay, Dallas will have to rise to the occasion. GridironHeroics previews all of the NFL teams that open postseason play, and we’ll continue it…
Gridiron Heroics partners with Draft Scout to give each school’s Top 5 NFL Draft prospects in the Big 12. Welcome to a list of the Iowa State Top 5 NFL Draft prospects for 2023, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar — the NFL Draft. This year’s draft will be held in Kansas City, Mo. from April 27-29. We take a look at the Big 12 seniors, (the class of 2023). Since we don’t know yet which underclassmen will declare, we’ll reconfigure the rankings…
Gridiron Heroics partners with Draft Scout to give each school’s Top 5 NFL Draft prospects in the Big Ten. Welcome to a list of the Northwestern Top 5 NFL Draft prospects for 2023, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar — the NFL Draft. This year’s draft will be held in Kansas City, Mo. from April 27-29. Starting today, we take a look at the Northwestern seniors, the class of 2023. Since we don’t know yet which underclassmen will declare, we’ll reconfigure the rankings…
Being chosen for the NFL Coach of the Year is obviously more than winning games. Who helped their team overcome adversity? Who helped their team improve the most? Who surprised everyone with their strategies and mechanisms? There is a lot to consider when choosing the 2022 NFL Coach of the Year. With all of this in mind, below is a comprised list of who may make the cut for this award. 1. Nick Sirianni – Philadelphia Eagles Sirianni has been largely included in conversations about the 2022 NFL Coach of the Year. It’s understandable, as he was a successful hire…
Gridiron Heroics partners with Draft Scout to give each school’s Top 5 NFL Draft prospects in the SEC. Welcome to a list of the Auburn Top 5 NFL Draft prospects, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar — the NFL Draft. This year’s draft will be held in Kansas City, Mo. from April 27-29. Our series will run beginning Oct. 31 and run for five consecutive days, with three schools running per day in alphabetical order. A master conference list of the SEC’s Top…
Gridiron Heroics partners with Draft Scout to give each school’s Top 5 NFL Draft prospects in the SEC. Welcome to a list of the Kentucky Top 5 NFL Draft prospects, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar — the NFL Draft. This year’s draft will be held in Kansas City, Mo. from April 27-29. Our series will run beginning Oct. 31 and running for five consecutive days, with three schools running per day in alphabetical order. A master conference list of the SEC’s Top…
