Duane Thomas, Enigmatic Running Back for the Cowboys, Dies at 77

Duane Thomas, Mysterious Running Back for the Cowboys, Passes Away at 77 Before the 1971 season, Dallas Cowboys player Duane Thomas threatened to retire if his contract was not renegotiated, criticizing team management and causing a dispute. He was traded to the New England Patriots but was eventually traded back to Dallas after intervention by … Read more

Vikings need rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to start pushing Sam Darnold in preseason opener

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy expected to challenge Sam Darnold in preseason opener In the Vikings’ preseason opener, rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy must perform well to catch up to Sam Darnold and secure the starting position. Darnold will start but McCarthy will also receive playing time. Darnold has been getting most of the first-team reps … Read more

Bears’ Caleb Williams ranks Rams’ Matthew Stafford as NFL’s second-best QB: ‘He’s unbelievable’

Caleb Williams, from the Bears, praises Rams’ Matthew Stafford as the NFL’s second-best quarterback: ‘He’s incredible’ Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams praised Matthew Stafford as one of the top two quarterbacks in the NFL, along with Aaron Rodgers. Williams admires Stafford’s skills and feels he deserves more recognition. Despite being ranked 42nd in the NFL … Read more