The Ravens haven’t played a game since early January, haven’t won a game since late November and haven’t beaten a 2021 playoff team since mid-September. But with the release of the NFL’s 2022 schedule Thursday — and the expected return of a litany of injured starters — hope springs eternal in Baltimore. The Ravens, looking to return to the postseason after an 8-9 season, will open their slate with a four-game stretch against AFC East opponents and finish it with an AFC North-heavy itinerary. In between, they’ll face Super Bowl contenders and perennial also-rans. They’ll play games on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and maybe even Saturday. They’ll take on a division where Ben Roethlisberger and Baker Mayfield are no longer Lamar Jackson’s toughest competition at quarterback. Four months from the Ravens’ season opener, 2022 predictions are almost entirely speculative. But someone’s got to make them. Here’s how Baltimore Sun reporters Childs Walker and Jonas Shaffer and editor C.J. Doon … [Read more...] about Ravens roundtable: Breaking down the toughest tests, best games and more in the 2022 schedule
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Which Broncos foe would be sweetest to beat: Drew Lock, Josh McDaniels or Patrick Mahomes?
That’s a brutal schedule for what should’ve been an easy last-place slate for the Broncos. It’s bad luck that the NFC division in the rotation this year is the West, by far the best in that conference. Russell Wilson is gonna have to return to form for Denver to make the playoffs. — Scott, head > heart Kiz: Reading the menu of Broncos games makes me salivate with sweet anticipation. There figure to be so many showdowns against guys we love to hate. Drew Lock in Seattle. Josh McDaniels with the Raiders. Mahomes and the Chiefs. Let me ask: Which of those guys would you enjoy beating most? (Make mine Mahomes.) And which one would give Broncos Country the most pain in defeat? (If Lock beats Wilson in the season-opener, all places of work in Colorado might be forced to shut down for a day of mourning.) I’d love to go to Kansas City to see the Broncos play on New Year’s Day. It’s probably a loss, but would be amazing to see Wilson beat Mahomes on his home turf. BTW: Denver … [Read more...] about Kickin’ It with Kiz: Which Broncos foe would be sweetest to beat: Drew Lock, Josh McDaniels or Patrick Mahomes?
Drew Brees raises idea of playing football again while addressing broadcasting future
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Drew Brees raised the notion of an NFL return in a tweet denying he was leaving the NBC broadcast booth after only one season behind the camera instead of in front of it. Brees decided to join NBC once his playing career was over. After retiring following the 2021 season, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback appeared on NBC broadcasts for Notre Dame football game, the "Football Night in America" pregame show and an appearance as the color commentator for the playoff game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals . CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks to the fans during halftime of the game between the Buffalo Bills and the New Orleans Saints at Caesars … [Read more...] about Drew Brees raises idea of playing football again while addressing broadcasting future
The Chicago Bears begin OTAs today. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of their roster.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles spent the last two months reconstructing the roster he inherited from predecessor Ryan Pace. Poles has been forthright in acknowledging he is not going to fix a 2021 team that went 6-11 in one year. At some positions, he has made upgrades. At others, Poles has added temporary fillers until he has more resources to find the right players. The Bears will get a better sense for what they have over the next month as they start organized team activities Monday at Halas Hall. Most players already became acquainted with new coach Matt Eberflus during voluntary minicamp in mid-April or rookie minicamp May 7-9. Over the next five weeks, they will diver deeper into their work with three OTAs sessions of three days apiece and then mandatory minicamp June 14-16. Here’s a look at the roster the Bears will field during those practices. * Indicates 2022 draft pick Quarterbacks (3 on roster) Key returners: Justin Fields Notable … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bears begin OTAs today. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of their roster.