SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cam Newton wants any discussion of black quarterbacks in a Super Bowl put away. For good. Newton on Tuesday emphatically tried to lay to rest any relevance of an African-American quarterback appearing in the NFL’s championship game. During a series of questions by a media member that bordered on confrontational, […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suggested for the first time Wednesday that race may play a factor in why he’s become a lightning rod for public criticism. “I’m an African-American quarterback that scares people because they haven’t seen nothing that they can compare me to,” said the 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton. The No. […]
After making controversial statements about black quarterbacks, former NFL player Dexter Manley apologized when a joke he made offended others. Here’s his apology: — Original story posted January 4th If you know anything about former NFL player Dexter Manley, you’re not going to be surprised to learn why he’s in hot water today for running […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been told he won’t start Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers, replaced by backup Blaine Gabbert. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday night because the decision wasn’t to be discussed publicly. The team had not made […]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger gingerly made his way out of the Pittsburgh Steelers facility on Monday, his left leg immobilized under a brace and his attitude upbeat. The leader of one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses is expected back at some point in 2015 after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left […]
The circus surrounding Washington’s professional football team seems to grow more insane by the minute. Regarding quarterback Robert Griffin III, the third year player will not start the regular season as had been announced just weeks ago. Coach Jay Gruden this morning named backup Kirk Cousins as the starter when its season starts against the Miami Dolphins. Gruden said […]
Don’t expect Russell Wilson to give an interview without mentioning his girlfriend Ciara, and vice versa. Are they aiming for power couple status? The Seattle Seahawks quarterback appears in a feature for the latest issue of Rolling Stone in which he claims God meant for him and CiCi to be together. Although they claim to […]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Vick needed a job. The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a backup quarterback. One solid workout solved both problems. The Steelers signed the four-time Pro Bowler to a one-year deal on Tuesday night, hopeful there’s enough game left in the 35-year-old’s still dangerous legs to provide the defending AFC North champions some insurance […]
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith’s hopes for a breakout season with the New York Jets took a major blow — to the jaw. The quarterback will be sidelined at least 6-10 weeks with a broken jaw after being punched by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali (pictured, below) in the locker room Tuesday morning. Smith, entering […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina general manager Dave Gettleman believes Cam Newton can lead the Panthers to “the Promised Land” so he made the fifth-year quarterback the highest-paid player in franchise history. He’ll get no argument from Newton. “I feel like I can get us there as well,” Newton said of leading the Panthers to […]
OK, Ciara, what’s the deal with you and Russell Wilson? Are you two an item or not? That’s basically what folks have been wondering ever since they attended a White House State dinner together in late April. So far she’s keeping a stiff upper lip about the subject … for the most part. However, during […]
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers are counting on Jameis Winston to help them become relevant again. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback was selected with the first overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, instantly becoming the face of a franchise that missed the playoffs the past seven seasons and hasn’t […]
