Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond disagrees with the narrative that the big man position is dying in the NBA. During an interview with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Drummond said the pundits who claim the center position is irrelevant don’t know basketball. “For me, I’ve heard that for so long throughout my career. I’ve still found a way to stay relevant and stay on … [Read more...] about Andre Drummond fires back at pundits who claim the big man position is dying
Week Six goats (in a bad way)
Now that the awards have been disseminated for Week Six, let’s look at the other side of the coin. The goats. In a bad way. Simms and I recently drafted three each. I gave him the first pick to see if he’d do it. And he did it. He actually did it. He picked his [more] … [Read more...] about Week Six goats (in a bad way)
Baker Mayfield doesn’t “give a damn” about the critics
The Browns have started 4-2. However, their four wins have been bookended by blowout losses, 38-6 at Baltimore and 38-7 at Pittsburgh. As a result, the Browns have taken plenty of heat this week. Much of it has focused on quarterback Baker Mayfield. Asked by reporters on Wednesday about the critics, Mayfield said (via Mary [more] … [Read more...] about Baker Mayfield doesn’t “give a damn” about the critics
Odell Beckham: It was “right thing to do” to mention he wasn’t feeling well last week
Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. missed two days of practice before Sunday’s game against the Steelers because he did the right thing. Meeting with reporters on Wednesday, Beckham explained that he decided acknowledge that he was feeling ill in order to ensure that her wouldn’t spread COVID-19 through the team facility in the event he [more] … [Read more...] about Odell Beckham: It was “right thing to do” to mention he wasn’t feeling well last week
LSU bans Odell Beckham from football facilities for two years
Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham is no longer welcome at his alma mater’s football program. LSU has banned Beckham from its football facilities for the next two years over NCAA rule violations, according to SI.com. Beckham was spotted handing out cash to LSU players immediately following the team’s National Championship Game win over Clemson in [more] … [Read more...] about LSU bans Odell Beckham from football facilities for two years
Bengals designate Mike Daniels to return from IR
The Bengals got defensive tackle Mike Daniels back to practice. The team announced doctors have cleared Daniels to return to practice, and the Bengals designated him to return from injured reserve. They will have 21 days to activate him to the roster. Daniels went on injured reserve Oct. 3. He injured his elbow in the [more] … [Read more...] about Bengals designate Mike Daniels to return from IR
Joe Mixon doesn’t practice Wednesday
Bengals running back Joe Mixon left last Sunday’s game against the Colts in the first half with a foot injury, but was able to return after halftime of what turned out to be a 31-27 loss for his club. While Mixon’s foot was well enough for him to gut it out in a game situation, [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Mixon doesn’t practice Wednesday
Odell Beckham makes no apologies for wanting to win every game
Sunday’s game between the Browns and Steelers included images of Cleveland receiver Odell Beckham Jr. showing frustration, including throwing his helmet and removing his cleats. In a Wednesday session with reporters, Beckham addressed his outburst, and he made no apologies for it. “I am pissed,” Beckham said. “At this point, I really do not care [more] … [Read more...] about Odell Beckham makes no apologies for wanting to win every game
Tackling emerges as a problem for the Browns defense
Not much went well for the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. Baker Mayfield played poorly, the offensive line got dominated, the defensive line lost too many battles and the secondary had coverage lapses. But there was one thing I noted from the All-22 review of the game that shouldn’t have been such an issue. In poring over the game film from the 38-7 spanking in Pittsburgh, there … [Read more...] about Tackling emerges as a problem for the Browns defense