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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Dolphins, Buccaneers to hold joint practices ahead of preseason game in Tampa
Before the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off their preseason schedule on Aug. 13, the two teams will hold joint practices in Tampa that week, according to a league source. Joint practice sessions allow teams to work against an opponent during training camp after weeks of being restricted to intra-squad practice reps. Last season, the Dolphins held joint practices against the Bears ahead of their preseason opener in Chicago and then the following week at home against the Atlanta Falcons. Miami’s other two 2022 preseason games are both at Hard Rock Stadium in the Saturdays that follow, against the Las Vegas Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles. Since the NFL expanded its regular-season schedule from 16 games to 17, it has also removed a preseason game off the slate — from four to three. The Dolphins lost to the Buccaneers in Tampa last October in a 45-17 rout in which quarterback Tom Brady threw for 411 yards and five touchdowns. Brady has since been linked to … [Read more...] about Dolphins, Buccaneers to hold joint practices ahead of preseason game in Tampa
Denver East hires Carl Mattei as its girls basketball coach
Carl Mattei’s quest for 400 career wins is back on again — at Denver East. The longtime Regis Jesuit girls basketball coach has accepted the vacant Angels girls basketball head coaching position, Mattei told The Post by phone Monday. Until this past August, the 56-year-old Mattei had spent 17 seasons coaching girls basketball at Regis Jesuit, where he built the Raiders into one of the top programs in the state and one that, thanks to 44 Division I players, became recognized nationally as well. “I was very honored when Principal (Terita) Walker talked to me and she had the same vision that I have in excellence in everything that we do,” Mattei said. “That was something that I modeled my program on at Regis, but the new administration there decided to go in a different direction of excellence. So now I’m very excited to get back in the game and work with the administration at East.” Mattei was dismissed by Regis last August after serving as that program’s first and only … [Read more...] about Denver East hires Carl Mattei as its girls basketball coach
NFL, now hear this: Date set for hearing on Jon Gruden lawsuit
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! Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL is taking a slightly serious turn here soon, with a hearing set to take place on May 25. The purpose? To determine whether the suit will be heard through arbitration or done at trial. Both Gruden and NFL officials will be present for the hearing, as relayed by ESPN. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 19, 2021 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Gruden resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after an email scandal that reportedly included racist, anti-gay, and misogynistic language. He filed suit in Eighth … [Read more...] about NFL, now hear this: Date set for hearing on Jon Gruden lawsuit
Jaguars coach Doug Pederson talks need for ‘healing’ after Urban Meyer tenure
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! The Jacksonville Jaguars have a fresh start this year under new head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson is hoping to rebuild more than just the Jaguars roster following a dysfunctional season at the hands of Urban Meyer. The former coach was a major reason why Jacksonville drafted No. 1 overall for the second straight year. Speaking to reporters prior to the start of rookie minicamp Friday, Pederson stressed the need for " healing " after the short-lived Meyer tenure. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) "I do believe there has to be … [Read more...] about Jaguars coach Doug Pederson talks need for ‘healing’ after Urban Meyer tenure
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.
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?
Jarvis Landry to join New Orleans Saints: ‘Let’s Be Legendary’
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 14 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Jarvis Landry is going home. The five-time Pro Bowler announced on social media Friday he is joining the New Orleans Saints after becoming a free agent this offseason, ending a four-year stint with the Cleveland Browns . TYRANN MATHIEU NEEDED TO LEAVE LOUISIANA AS TROUBLED KID 2013 – NOW HE’S READY FOR SAINTHOOD "HOME!!! WHO DAT NATION SEE YOU SOON," Landry said in an Instagram post. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrates after scoring a 3-yard touchdown in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) Saints’ quarterback Jameis Winston shared the post on Twitter. "Let’s Be Legendary," Landry said in response. CLICK HERE FOR MORE … [Read more...] about Jarvis Landry to join New Orleans Saints: ‘Let’s Be Legendary’