For years we have heard women can’t coach football. Collette Smith has just proven them wrong, but is this changing the stigma of how women are seen when it comes to football? Gang Green is breaking new ground. The New York Jets plan to hire their first woman coach, a preseason intern who will work this summer with the defensive backs during training camp, sources said Thursday.
NFL cheerleaders are part of the fan experience, and to many play a huge part in the team’s overall look. If they feel unappreciated, that can’t be overlooked. A lawsuit accusing the NFL and team owners of conspiring to suppress wages for cheerleaders lacks evidence to support that claim, a federal judge said. U.S. District Judge William Alsup dismissed the lawsuit by a former San Francisco 49ers cheerleader. The lawsuit sought class-action status on behalf of all NFL cheerleaders.
Women aren’t the only ones who have to watch their weight. It seems this is now an issue for men as well. Imagine being told you are too small, and need to gain weight. The Los Angeles Rams newest quarterback quickly eliminates this concern. One of the biggest concerns about quarterback Jared Goff has been his small frame. However, Goff has done much to eliminate those concerns by putting on 13 pounds.
You are told at a young age that knowledge brings about a vast amount of power and success. One player is working just as hard off field as he does on field. He educates other players on a serious issue surrounding the NFL. Emmanuel Acho is using his head these days. No helmet required. After stepping away from the NFL in 2015 following four seasons, Acho, 26, is branching out into other areas, including the education of players against the dangers of head injuries in football.
I guess in any line of work you find there are people who just don’t like you. The question then becomes, how do you handle it when the person addresses those feelings out loud? When given the forum, new Giants receiver Brandon Marshall on Thursday once again decided not to fan the fire started by former Jets teammate Sheldon Richardson. He called out Marshall indirectly during a session with reporters earlier this week, essentially saying that the locker room was better without the veteran wide receiver.
NFL players have really been showing who they are with their fashion choices lately. Many companies are taking notices, including Nike. New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham reportedly signed the richest shoe deal in NFL history Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport noted the deal was with Nike, and Beckham’s agent, Zeke Sandhu, worked out the five-year contract with the company.
It is great to see people overcoming past issues and create a better path for their future. Starting a new chapter in your life can be hard, especially when it’s life-changing. Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is ready to turn the page. While he’s still suspended for violating the league’s policy on substances abuse, Martin is back at offseason training activities. On Thursday, he met with reporters for the first time in months.
One of the most dangerous activities we embark on every day is driving. Following the rules of the road will protect you and other drivers. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is being held out of organized team activities after he was involved in a car accident as a passenger Sunday. Nick Eatman of the Cowboys’ official website noted Elliott suffered a head injury in the accident.
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