Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton continues to believe “there ain’t 32 guys that’s better than me.” He nevertheless says he’s willing to be a backup, in certain circumstances. Explaining on YouTube that there’s a false narrative about his insistence that there aren’t 32 players better than him (it’s unclear what’s false about, you know, his [more] … [Read more...] about Cam Newton still insists he’s a starter, but he’s willing to be a backup in certain spots
It could help Jalen Carter to slip out of the top 10
On one hand, I love the fact that Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is pushing back against the presumption that top prospects will do whatever any NFL team wants him to do. On the other hand, Carter might not be the best guy to be taking a stand. But he is, declining to visit teams [more] … [Read more...] about It could help Jalen Carter to slip out of the top 10
Jalen Carter pushes back against the pre-draft process; more top prospects should
It’s great to see a player pushing back against the draft industrial complex, refusing to go along with the it’s a job interview mantra that justifies poking and prodding and interrogation and travel from city to city to city to city. It’s curious, however, to see the one top prospect with the most red flags [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Carter pushes back against the pre-draft process; more top prospects should
Jalen Carter has a few private workouts set, in his hometown
Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter will decline to visit with teams that aren’t drafting in the top 10. That same approach will apply to private workouts on his turf. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Carter has multiple private workouts arranged. He’s willing to meet with teams in his hometown of Apopka, Florida. [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Carter has a few private workouts set, in his hometown
Jalen Carter to visit Bears Monday, has met with Eagles
Former Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter‘s landing spot in the draft has been the subject of much discussion since word broke that he faced criminal charges in connection to a car crash that killed one of his Georgia teammates and a member of the team’s football staff in January. Carter entered no-contest pleas to misdemeanor [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Carter to visit Bears Monday, has met with Eagles