The Philadelphia Eagles added some depth to their defensive line Wednesday by trading for Michael Bennett. But it sounds like they are getting a bit more than just some help up front. Bennett was traded to Philly from the Seattle Seahawks, and though he’s certainly been a productive defensive end over his nine-year NFL career, the three-time Pro Bowl selection also reportedly was a bit of a nuisance to his coaches last season. The 32-year-old was described in a not-so-positive light by some ex-coaches in a column by the MMQB’s Albert Breer. “I wanted to address first what the Eagles are getting from the Seahawks: A player who isn... NESN.com
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NBA Rumors: Pelicans Trading Anthony Davis Is A ‘Pipe Dream,’ Exec Says
Do you believe in miracles? Well, that’s what it might take to pry Anthony Davis away from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans trading Davis before his contract expires in 2021 is “nothing more than a fantasy,” an NBA executive recently told The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. That’s disheartening news for teams like the Boston Celtics, who reportedly have tried to trade for the All-Star big man in the past. But that same executive believes it’s time for Boston to move on from the Davis “pipe dream.” “Even if AD, who can opt out of his current contract in 2020, was eventually made available, by that point, Boston may not even ... NESN.com
Did Conor McGregor Close Door On Possible Floyd Mayweather Rematch?
Maybe Floyd Mayweather Jr. is done with combat sports after all. Mayweather initially hung up his gloves after his 49th boxing victory, but he came out of retirement for a superfight with Conor McGregor, which Mayweather won via 10th-round TKO. The Mayweather-McGregor feud didn’t end after the late-summer clash, though, as the two superstars continued the war of words via social media. And as the trash talk intensified, rumors began to circulate that there would be a rematch, only this time it would be in the octagon. It’s unclear how legitimate this UFC megabout really is, but it appears Money Mayweather might be shying away from the idea. In an Instagram photo ... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Patriots Expected To Retain Joe Judge As Special Teams Coach
by Zack Cox on Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 10:40PM 1,577 The New England Patriots had some of the NFL’s best special teams units this season, and the man in charge of them is expected to return in 2018. The Patriots and special teams coach Joe Judge are in the process of finalizing a new contract, a league source told ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss on Thursday. Judge, who has been with New England since 2012 and in his current role since 2015, was expecte... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Josh McDaniels’ Agent Was Against Turning Down Colts Job
by Zack Cox on Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 10:45AM 2,102 Even Josh McDaniels’ agent knew the offensive coordinator was taking a huge career risk by spurning the Indianapolis Colts to remain with the New England Patriots. From NFL.com: (NFL Media’s Mike) Garafolo reported on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” that even McDaniels’ agent, Bob Lamonte, told the OC that he’s making perhaps the biggest professional mistake of his caree... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Malcolm Butler Benching ‘Divided’ Patriots Locker Room
Bill Belichick’s decision to bench cornerback Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII will be one of the most talked about storylines of the NFL offseason, and it could be one with far-reaching ramifications for the New England Patriots. An earlier report Monday suggested that Butler’s benching in the Patriots’ 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was a “perfect storm of issues,” with his illness, poor play and a missed curfew playing a role. However, a different report from WEEI’s Kirk Minihane suggests that Belichick’s decision was not a disciplinary action, and that his decision was sudden and had a severe impact on New England’s locker... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Pistons Put Avery Bradley On Trade Block, Eye ‘Significant’ Return
A former Boston Celtic could have a new home before the end of the season. The Detroit Pistons have made guard Avery Bradley available in trade talks ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday, citing sources. Detroit’s asking price for Bradley is “significant,” per Wojnarowski, who added the Pistons have been one of the league’s most “aggressive” teams leading up to the deadline. Bradley played a key role in the Pistons’ early-season success, averaging 18.3 points per game over the month of November. Detroit has struggled mightily of late, though, losing 11 of its last 13 games to dr... NESN.com