Author: TheSunTribune Staff

Aaron Rodgers is one of the most talked-about players in the NFL right now. With his future uncertain, teams across the league are speculating whether or not he will be their next quarterback. Over the past few weeks, the Oakland Raiders have emerged as the favorites to land Rodgers, with the Jets and Titans also in the running. But why are the Raiders the betting favorites to land Rodgers? It could be due to the fact that the Raiders’ General Manager and Coach, Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels respectively, have apparently agreed that they won’t pursue Rodgers. That’s surprising, given…

Jameis Winston, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, may have the spotlight on him, but his brother, Jonah Winston, is also making headlines of his own. Jonah Winston, a wide receiver at Florida State University, recently received an offer from the University of Alabama. This offer marks an exciting step in the Winston family’s football career, as Jonah is the first member of the family to receive an offer from a Power 5 school. Jonah, who stands at 6’2” and 185 lbs, is a three-star recruit according to 247Sports. He was also a standout player in high school, where…

The debate continues to rage over the future of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, and the latest development suggests the young signal caller is looking for more money than what was previously reported. According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, Jones’s agents are asking for more than $45 million per year on a long-term deal. This makes it even more likely that the Giants will apply the non-exclusive franchise tag at some point before Tuesday’s deadline. That would give the Giants the ability to keep Jones at a one-year offer of $32.416 million — far short…

Patrick Mahomes’ Brother Investigated for Alleged Assault at Overland Park Restaurant Police are investigating allegations that the younger brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes assaulted a waiter and the owner of an Overland Park restaurant last weekend. In separate incidents, Jackson Mahomes, 22, allegedly shoved the 19-year-old male waiter more than once and later forcibly kissed the 40-year-old female owner of Aspens Restaurant and Lounge, 6995 W. 151st St. The restaurant’s surveillance video recordings from last Saturday night are being evaluated as part of the investigation, said the owner, Aspen Vaughn. The police have yet to release a report of…

When the Detroit Pistons traded for James Wiseman earlier this season, it was a difficult decision for the Golden State Warriors and their owner Joe Lacob. Lacob had formed a close relationship with Wiseman and was not keen on trading him away, but he ultimately deferred to the Warriors’ basketball braintrust and the decision was made. In an interview with The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami, Lacob revealed that he believes the Warriors may regret the decision. “You know, we might very well regret that one, longer term or even intermediate term,” Lacob said. “But as much as I love the guy,…

The Washington Commanders of the XFL have added a familiar face to their roster in receiver and special teams ace Marcus Kemp. Kemp spent the last four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, reuniting with former Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy who is now the offensive coordinator for the Commanders. Kemp, who is 27 years old, played in five games for the Chiefs last season, including the AFC Championship Game against Cincinnati. He played 22 snaps on offense and had a catch for 13 yards in that game due to injuries and illnesses. Bieniemy praised Kemp following that AFC Championship game,…

Indianapolis, the home of the Baltimore Ravens, is in the midst of a tense negotiating period with the team’s quarterback and leader, Lamar Jackson. The Ravens have been stuck in a quagmire of ambiguity for the past six weeks as negotiations for a contract extension remain stagnant. This week, General Manager Eric DeCosta’s comments at the NFL scouting combine shaded his wide receivers, and first round pick Rashod Bateman responded publicly, bringing Jackson into the conversation. This is the latest of a series of events which has seen the Ravens and Jackson enter a state of coin-flip uncertainty in terms…

Mazi Smith has been turning heads in the NFL pre-draft process with his impressive performance at the NFL Combine. The Michigan defensive tackle was one of the stars of the event, leading all participants with an impressive 37 reps in the 225-pound bench press. Smith’s performance has caught the eye of many NFL teams, as he is now being viewed as one of the top interior defensive line prospects in the upcoming draft. The 6’2”, 294-pound lineman was also impressive in the 40-yard dash, recording a time of 4.97 seconds. Smith’s impressive strength and speed have put him firmly on…