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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bengals slammed as ‘dumb' for Shemar Stewart contract mistake
The Cincinnati Bengals continue to take heat for the Shemar Stewart contract standoff. While some heat gets directed at Stewart himself for not putting ink to paper and practicing with his teammates, the Bengals' long history of contractual issues (never mind the current issue with Trey Hendrickson) continues to put them under fire. Advertisement The latest comes from Robert Mays during an appearance on the Mina Kimes Show. 'No matter who it was, doing this with a guy that you drafted in the first round is dumb on its own,' Mays said. 'The guy, who is the rawest player that you could have drafted in the first round, not getting every single rep in practice in a season where, again, you justifiably want to win your division and want to win playoff games, is very frustrating.' RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster projection following 2025 offseason That's certainly one way to look at it. For whatever reason, the Bengals decided right now was the time to reset contract precedent when it comes to the voiding of guarantees. That, again, despite the Hendrickson contract standoff. Advertisement And that, despite how important it is to improve the defense around the youth movement directed by Al Golden, never mind Mays' commentary about Stewart being a raw prospect. Were this not the Bengals and the above not sticking out, perhaps Stewart's saga doesn't get as much national coverage. But the fact he wasn't even practicing was unusual, which has thrown the Bengals under the microscope. RELATED: Joe Burrow feelings on Trey Hendrickson contract standoff revealed This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals slammed as 'dumb' for Shemar Stewart contract mistake
USA Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals slammed as ‘dumb' for Shemar Stewart contract mistake
The Cincinnati Bengals continue to take heat for the Shemar Stewart contract standoff. While some heat gets directed at Stewart himself for not putting ink to paper and practicing with his teammates, the Bengals' long history of contractual issues (never mind the current issue with Trey Hendrickson) continues to put them under fire. The latest comes from Robert Mays during an appearance on the Mina Kimes Show. 'No matter who it was, doing this with a guy that you drafted in the first round is dumb on its own,' Mays said. 'The guy, who is the rawest player that you could have drafted in the first round, not getting every single rep in practice in a season where, again, you justifiably want to win your division and want to win playoff games, is very frustrating.' RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster projection following 2025 offseason That's certainly one way to look at it. For whatever reason, the Bengals decided right now was the time to reset contract precedent when it comes to the voiding of guarantees. That, again, despite the Hendrickson contract standoff. And that, despite how important it is to improve the defense around the youth movement directed by Al Golden, never mind Mays' commentary about Stewart being a raw prospect. Were this not the Bengals and the above not sticking out, perhaps Stewart's saga doesn't get as much national coverage. But the fact he wasn't even practicing was unusual, which has thrown the Bengals under the microscope. RELATED: Joe Burrow feelings on Trey Hendrickson contract standoff revealed
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jets Offense Predicted To Be 'Pretty Dangerous' By Analyst
Jets Offense Predicted To Be 'Pretty Dangerous' By Analyst originally appeared on Athlon Sports. You will be hard-pressed to find many people bullish on the New York Jets offense with Justin Fields leading Tanner Engstrand's unit. Advertisement With so much turnover, a new scheme, and the fact that Fields has struggled in his four years to show he can be a consistent NFL quarterback, some are skeptical that this will happen under Aaron Glenn. But NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Clark thinks the Jets' offense might be sneaky good in 2025. Speaking on the Mina Kimes Show, Clark, in his rankings, has the Jets at No. 27, and after praising the defense, his attention turned to Fields and the offense. "Garrett [Wilson] and Justin [Fields], that feels good to me,' Clark said. 'If I'm the Jets, I probably dangle a little Breece Hall as trade bait, I don't know, but if he's there and what Justin Fields adds to the running and the way that you can utilize Breece in the pass game as well, I think that this offense could be pretty good, pretty dangerous.' Advertisement New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7).John Jones-Imagn Images Breece Hall looms as a key piece here. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, and with his ability as both a runner and receiver well-documented, if things start poorly, maybe the Jets look to get some value in return. But if Hall plays up to the standard we know he can, he will give Fields a security blanket as a runner and receiver. Yes, Garrett Wilson is there as the No. 1 option, and rookie tight end Mason Taylor will also be expected to produce. The offensive line might be getting slept on a little, and if everything comes together, could the Jets be dangerous? We can't see it in July, so come back to us in Week 5, but there are some talented players at Engstrand's disposal; now he just has to get the most out of them. Advertisement Related: Second-Year Jets Receiver Facing Brutally Frank Reality Related: Jets Receive Surprisingly Good 2025 Offensive Ranking This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Davante Adams compares Matthew Stafford to Aaron Rodgers in a very encouraging way
'Matthew has that type of stuff still in his arm. ... Matthew's still got it.' Davante Adams spent the majority of his career catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer. Adams was on the Green Bay Packers when Rodgers won three of his four MVP awards, including back-to-back in 2020 and 2021. Together, Adams and Rodgers were arguably the best quarterback-receiver tandem in the NFL, putting up eye-popping numbers together in their prime. Adams will now have the pleasure of playing alongside Matthew Stafford and though they've only been teammates for a couple of years, Adams sees similarities between Rodgers and Stafford. And we're not talking about the version of Rodgers who struggled at times last season. Adams told Ryan Clark at Fanatics Fest recently that Stafford has similar 'type of stuff in his arm' that Rodgers had when he was winning MVPs in 2020 and 2021. 'He told me something that really stood out,' Clark said on the Mina Kimes Show. 'He said, 'I got to play with an older Aaron.' He's like, 'Matthew has that type of stuff still in his arm.' And we're talking about the Aaron Rodgers that was able to come back and win two MVPs. He's like, 'Matthew's still got it.' He's like, 'That reminds me of that.'' Adams also added that Stafford plays with a ton of competitiveness without letting his ego get in the way. 'And he said he also has this level of competitiveness to him that you still see at practice without a-hole to it. And that really sparked my interest,' Clark added. Stafford and Rodgers are two of the oldest players still slinging it in the NFL and when healthy, both are playing at a high level. Neither is particularly mobile and elusive in the pocket anymore but they have incredibly strong arms and put zip on the ball effortlessly. When talking about arm talent, Rodgers and Stafford are both in the top tier – even at this point in their careers. Adams saw it with Rodgers and he's seeing it with the Rams quarterback now, too. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and Threads for more coverage!
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'They have been through the most": Mina Kimes calls Atlanta Falcons fans the 'best fan base in the entire NFL'
Mina Kimes (via Getty Images) ESPN commentator Mina Kimes has hailed the Atlanta Falcons fan base as the best in the entire league, pointing to their unmatchable toughness, unflinching honesty, and unshakeable devotion. The Atlanta Falcons can still be tormented by their Super Bowl 51 meltdown, but for Mina Kimes, it's exactly that hurt and how fans have come to own up to it that separates them from all other faithfuls of every other franchise. ESPN's Mina Kimes names Atlanta Falcons fans as 'best' in NFL On a recent podcast, ESPN's Mina Kimes listed her top five NFL fan bases and, much to everyone's surprise, included the Atlanta Falcons at number one. Mina Kimes, with her witty responses and profound knowledge of football culture, had ample reasoning as to why she placed them atop her list. Top 10 Coaches, Top 5 Front Offices & Top 5 Fanbases | The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny 'The Atlanta Falcons are the best fan base in the entire NFL,' stated Mina Kimes. 'They have been through the most. Nobody has been through 28-3. They by far have the weirdest team. They endure all of this constant ongoing humiliation with equanimity, poise, resilience. They also have the perfect blend of nihilism with a tiny bit of hope, that I find unbelievably charming.' Kimes sees the upside: fans not only survived but transformed their agony into personality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo It is their uncommon combination of dark humor and guarded optimism, as per Kimes, which makes Falcons fans so special. Atlanta Falcons fans adoreimperfections and see hope in uncertainty Kimes went on to reference the recent draft-day trade of rookie pass rusher James Pearce as a prime example of the fan base's level-headed mentality. Even after backlash from analysts and fans alike, many Atlanta supporters recognized the issues—yet still granted themselves a thin wedge of excitement. 'Most of them understand that the James Pearce trade in the draft -- the criticism is warranted,' said Kimes. 'But they also are allowing themselves to get excited and hopeful that one of these pass rushers that they drafted will work out.' That kind of sober, self-realizing optimism is a rarity in the NFL world, where blind partisanship and sky-high preseason hopes tend to reign supreme. Falcons fans, for their part, have grown nearly philosophical regarding their team's shortcomings, celebrating them instead of denying them. Also read: Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London lead Falcons' offensive transformation leading up to 2025 season As the Atlanta Falcons hope to end their playoff dry spell in 2025, it seems like their fans continue to create a narrative of their own.
