By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 1:12 pm, Monday, April 9, 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}); Photo: Alan Youngblood, Associated Press Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 Defensive lineman Taven Bryan works a defensive drill during Florida's Pro Day at the University of Florida indoor practice Facility, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. Pro day is intended to showcase talent to NFL scouts for the upcoming draft. (Alan Youngblood/Star-Banner via AP) less Defensive lineman Taven Bryan works a defensive drill during Florida's Pro Day at the University of Florida indoor practice Facility, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. Pro day is intended to ... … [Read more...] about Coveted Florida DT Taven Bryan on NFL tour
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NFL analyst, ex-DB loves Texans S Tyrann Mathieu’s versatility
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 9:07 am, Monday, April 9, 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}); Photo: Norm Hall/Getty Images Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 26: Marqise Lee #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Arizona Cardinals won 27-24. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) less GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 26: Marqise Lee #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 26, 2017 in ... more … [Read more...] about NFL analyst, ex-DB loves Texans S Tyrann Mathieu’s versatility
Ravens, NFL scramble as fans stay home
It seems paradoxical: The Ravens, who have sold out every home game since they arrived in Baltimore in 1996, are advertising tickets for Sunday’s contest at M&T Bank Stadium.But this is where the Ravens find themselves in 2017: Contemplating the prospect of empty seats, and appealing to fans to “Win Together. Purchase your tickets today!” even as the team is contending for what would be its first playoff berth since 2014.Thousands of fans are trying to resell their tickets to the sold-out game Sunday against the Detroit Lions at 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium via Ticketmaster, the team’s official resale outlet, or StubHub. Seats were available this week in almost every section; an $80 ticket for an upper end zone seat could be had for as little as $29.Every week, some ticket holders must miss the game. But the NFL is laboring across the board this season to maintain its fan base and minimize no-shows. It’s not just the Ravens. Television ratings are … [Read more...] about Ravens, NFL scramble as fans stay home
Delaware’s NFL betting business is booming — and Marylanders are noticing
One NFL Sunday, Laurence Jones said, he discovered a small slice of Las Vegas. In Delaware.The Burtonsville resident is among countless Marylanders whose fondness for football or gambling — or both — has led them to check out one of the three Delaware casinos that permit betting on NFL games."A sports bar on steroids come Sundays during football season" is how Jones describes the sports betting scene at Delaware Park in Wilmington. "The place had a Vegas feel, with many people gathered on three different levels placing bets and sitting to watch games."Even as its casinos endure declining revenue because of competition from newer ones in Maryland and Pennsylvania, Delaware holds an important card — an NFL betting card. It is the only state east of the Mississippi that allows betting on NFL games. It is a distinction that entices Marylanders to Delaware racetrack casinos, or one of 80 taverns, pizza joints and convenience stores in the state, to wager on America's most … [Read more...] about Delaware’s NFL betting business is booming — and Marylanders are noticing
The best nicknames in NFL history
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
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
VIDEO: NFL player illustrates what your pet or child goes through inside a locked car under the sun!
It is obvious enough, especially for us Malaysians, that when one gets into his/her car after it has been parked under the sun for some time, that conditions inside are almost oven-like. Surely then, anyone with an ounce of common sense would think twice about abandoning one’s child and/or pet inside said car, right? What about if one has to run down for a quick errand that will take no more than 10 minutes? Well, in a video by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), ten minutes (or even less) might just be enough time for heat stroke and dehydration to set in – as demonstrated by NFL player, Tyrann Mathieu of the Arizona Cardinals. In the video, Tyrann enters the parked car with its interior temperature already rated at 36 degrees Celsius after just two minutes in. Now, here comes the scary part. After just four minutes in, the temperature has climbed to a scarcely believable 40.6 degrees Celsius. By this time, the professional athlete is seen furiously … [Read more...] about VIDEO: NFL player illustrates what your pet or child goes through inside a locked car under the sun!