Month: August 2023

Irv Smith Jr. already looking like he could be best TE of Joe Burrow era

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When the Cincinnati Bengals signed tight end Irv Smith Jr. in free agency, there was a glimmer of hope that he could further evolve the passing game because of his versatility. Compared to past starters C.J. Uzomah and Hayden Hurst, Smith’s work as a pro so far suggested a more robust route tree and potentially … Read more

Why Cowboys extended Malik Hooker — and how do they see the safety position?

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David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider It’s always fun to see a team’s philosophy shift, and this one is about as drastic as you’ll see in Dallas. Long gone is the annual complaint about the Cowboys’ refusal to value the safety position. We’ve known that for a year or more at this point, but they’ve now … Read more

NFL’s top 20 players not in the Hall of Fame: Andre Johnson, Dwight Freeney headline all-time list

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Patience would be an appropriate word to describe the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class. Joe Klecko and Ken Riley played in their final games 35 and 40 years ago, respectively. Don Coryell coached in his final game in 1986. Zach Thomas, the Dolphins’ former standout linebacker, will receive a gold jacket and … Read more