Mac Jones, Patriots express confidence in ‘new offense’ despite growing pains – NFL Nation

Mac Jones, Patriots express confidence in ‘new offense’ despite growing pains – NFL Nation

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Challenging change: One of the reasons Bill Belichick has traditionally promoted from within on his coaching staff is valuing continuity, and players not having to learn a new system with every change. Offensively, that resulted…

3 Packers players who earned a roster spot in preseason Week 1

3 Packers players who earned a roster spot in preseason Week 1

Green Bay Packers quarterback Danny Etling (19) during training camp Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packtrainingcamp 0810220581djp The Green Bay Packers fell to the San Francisco 49ers in their first preseason game of the year. Despite the loss, a…

New York Giants likely to buck norm, make safety Xavier McKinney defensive playcaller – NFL Nation

New York Giants likely to buck norm, make safety Xavier McKinney defensive playcaller – NFL Nation

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was the final play of the third practice of training camp for the New York Giants. Coach Brian Daboll called upon quarterback Daniel Jones and safety Xavier McKinney to take the roles of offensive and defensive coordinator. Jones called the offensive plays; McKinney the defense….

Deshaun Watson’s first public apology isn’t convincing fans at all

Deshaun Watson’s first public apology isn’t convincing fans at all

BEREA, OH – JUNE 14: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns speaks during press conference after the Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 14, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) Fernando Tatis Jr. popped for PEDs: Best memes & tweets by Amy…

Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID, out for Vikings preseason opener

Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID, out for Vikings preseason opener

Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID and will not play in the Minnesota Vikings’ first preseason game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. NFL fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see how Kirk Cousins looks in Kevin O’Connell’s offensive system, as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback has…