By Demetrio Teniente, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Updated 2:59 pm, Saturday, April 7, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial … [Read more...] about The best nicknames in NFL history
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John McClain’s and Aaron Wilson’s 2018 NFL mock draft 7.0
By John McClain and and Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 11:30 am, Friday, April 6, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: … [Read more...] about John McClain’s and Aaron Wilson’s 2018 NFL mock draft 7.0
Ex-Alief Taylor standout Joshua Kalu makes NFL bid
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 11:03 am, Friday, April 6, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-9', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 9', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire Via Getty Images Image 1of/9 CaptionClose Image 1 of 9 Nebraska's Joshua Kalu, a former Alief Taylor standout, has showed his versatility by lining up at cornerback, nickel and safety. Nebraska's Joshua Kalu, a former Alief Taylor standout, has showed his versatility by lining up at cornerback, nickel and … [Read more...] about Ex-Alief Taylor standout Joshua Kalu makes NFL bid
Under Armour extends deal with NFL combine
Under Armour is extending its deal to outfit players participating in the NFL's scouting combine. The combine, held every year for potential draft picks and team representatives, has increasingly become a media event.The new deal is a multi-year extension of Under Armour's role. The apparel and footwear company has held the exclusive license since 2009.Under the agreement, the company says it will outfit players in apparel "designed specifically for the event." Beginning in the 2016 season, it says it will have "expanded rights to produce officially-licensed NFL team-specific combine performance apparel, gloves and accessories for fans."The combine, held over nearly a week in February for about 300 players, "is the biggest moment of these young athletes' lives, and it aligns with Under Armour's mission to break new barriers in performance and innovation," Adam Peake, Under Armour's executive vice president of global marketing, said in a written statement. "We also have the … [Read more...] about Under Armour extends deal with NFL combine
NFL Player Christian Covington Surprises His Dad With a Corvette Stingray
Covington wound up as the all-time sacks leader after a Hall of Fame career for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League. Along the way, he and his wife had three children, leading to the decision to sell his prized Corvette and replace it with a roomier mini-van that made more sense for a growing family. Fast forward to today. Grover just turned 62 years old, and his son – Christian Covington, now a Defensive End for the NFL’s Houston Texans – honored his dad with a very special gray C7 Corvette Coupe, complete with sporty black wheels and a 460 horsepower engine. post on Instagram, Christian wrote: This man gave up his Corvette from his football days to start a family. Consider this returning the favor haha!! Dad, thank you for raising me and being there for me and my sisters throughout every sacrifice that you had to make, and every obstacle and trial that was thrown yours and moms way. This is the least that we could do to say thank you for … [Read more...] about NFL Player Christian Covington Surprises His Dad With a Corvette Stingray