Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh reportedly lured by elite ‘game-changing’ prospect at No. 4

Barring a trade, the Tennessee Titans are less than 48 hours away from deciding which prospect they will select with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Most expect the Titans to go with either a running back, pass-rusher or linebacker.

When Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi initially spoke on Tennessee’s plans with the fourth overall selection, he said they would go with the best player available. Many came away from this with the belief that the Titans would be targeting Notre Dame star Jeremiah Love (if he is available), as he is the top-ranked prospect on many evaluators’ draft boards.

Yet, this may not be the case at all.

Recently, NFL insider Tony Pauline of Essential Sports revealed his information that Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey is the “game-changer new head coach Robert Saleh is coveting.”

“I mentioned from the Senior Bowl that edge rusher David Bailey fits into the Titans’ defense like a duck to water, and I’m told he’s the game-changer new head coach Robert Saleh covets. Bailey leads the FBS with 14.5 sacks and a 21.3% pressure rate heading into the 2025 season. Yet it’s unlikely the Texas Tech product will fall into the Titans’ lap.”

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This is fine, but there may be a problem. What if Bailey is the pass-rusher the Jets want at No. 2, too? There is talk that New York is down to either Arvel Reese or Bailey, and that could put a wrench in the Titans’ plans. Heck, the Cardinals at No. 3 could even decide they want one of this year’s elite pass-rushing prospects and take whoever the Jets don’t.

In other words, based on Pauline’s reporting, it doesn’t look like Jeremiah Love is Tennessee’s top prospect, but this is also smokescreen season, so you never really know.

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Robert Kraft’s desperate attempt to end the Vrabel-Russini scandal exposed

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly intervened to stop it New York Post By publishing photos of head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Diana Russini at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona, according to multiple sources.

New York PostPage Six published the photos and a related story on April 7. The images, taken two weekends ago, showed Vrabel and Russini – both married – holding hands, embracing and relaxing together at the ambient adults-only resort.

A source told weekly in touch That Kraft “intervened at The Post and put pressure on his superiors to try and kill the story before it was published.”

Why Robert Kraft Tried to Kill the Vrabel-Russini Scandal Story – and Failed

The source said the Post gave Vrabel more time than usual in the industry to respond and that Kraft used that extra time “to put pressure on the reporter and the newspaper.”

A crisis strategist was involved in the effort but failed to debunk the story.

Both Vrabel and Russini have said that the interaction was innocent and part of a larger group outing.

“The photos do not represent a group of six people who were hanging out during the day,” Russini told the Post. “Like most NFL reporters, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other locations.”

Vrabel described the photos as “completely innocent conversation and any suggestion otherwise is ridiculous.”

No one is really laughing at this point. At the very least, they knew how the images might have been obtained. If the conversation was harmless, why did the NFL owner make every effort to keep the images a secret? And Kraft wasn’t the only one who went into crisis mode.

According to an ESPN report, Russini, Vrabel and officials athletic Contacted a crisis communications expert hours before the story ran. They hoped to provide evidence that would either change the tone of the article or prevent it from being published altogether. Those efforts also did not succeed.

The incident has attracted significant attention across the sports media landscape, raising questions about the boundaries between coaches and the journalists covering them, as well as whether team owners attempt to influence media coverage.

Kraft, who has owned the Patriots since 1994 and led the franchise during two decades of dominance under former coach Bill Belichick, has not commented publicly on the matter.

As of Monday, Vrabel remains the head coach of the Patriots. The team has not released any statement on the alleged interference by ownership. In contrast, Rasini was forced to resign. athletic.

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小路易斯羅伯特 (Luis Robert Jr.) 的大都會職業生涯迎來了最好的開始

儘管羅伯特在過去兩個賽季的表現都低於標準,但多年來他一直是最令人垂涎​​的交易資產之一,這是有原因的。儘管自 2023 年入選全明星以來成績有所下滑,但他始終展現出足夠的天賦,讓球隊可以嘗試。

在他的周圍,有索托、林多、塞米恩等人,而且讓他加入一支有世界大賽願望的球隊,這肯定也會增加他的支持度。有競爭力、有紀律的擊球通常可以顯示球員在擊球板上的鎖定程度。透過一個週末的比賽,羅伯特看起來就像是一名因新的開始而充滿活力的球員。

未來會怎樣?

展望本賽季剩餘的比賽,我們有充分的理由相信這位 28 歲的球員能夠維持這種水平的比賽。首先,羅伯特已經在白襪隊展示了他作為球員的天賦,並在他與大都會隊的第一個系列賽中展現了這一點。

與芝加哥不同的是,羅伯特在大都會隊的陣容中受到了更好的保護。紐約排名靠前的擊球手始終都在上壘,為處於中間位置的他創造了充足的打點機會。

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NY Mets make surprise move as insurance if Luis Robert Jr. or Carson Benz disappoints in 2026

In a surprise move ahead of Opening Day 2026, the New York Mets made an additional replacement that sounds like a failsafe in case Luis Robert Jr. or rookie Carson Benz disappoints early in the new season.

NY Mets fans are feeling very optimistic about the start of the new season on Thursday. Despite a disastrous collapse at the end of the 2025 campaign and losing fan favorites Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency, the club’s offseason changes have produced a roster with genuine World Series potential.

Two notable adjustments this season have been in the outfield. One of the team’s most notable offseason moves was the addition of extremely talented but disappointing one-time All-Star Luis Robert, Jr. as their new center fielder. They will also start highly touted prospect Carson Benz in right field on Opening Day.

Still, both come with risks. After looking like a future superstar after the 2023 season, Robert Jr. has struggled to stay healthy over the past two seasons. And when he’s on the field, he looks like the same offensive player he was three years ago. As for Benz, he looked good in spring training and has serious talent, translating minor league success to the big leagues is never a sure thing.

New York Mets sign Tommy Pham

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Perhaps that’s why the NY Mets made an unexpected move on Thursday. Before the start of their season, reports surfaced that they had signed 12-year veteran Tommy Pham to a minor-league deal.

Pham turns 38 this month and is far from his prime. However, he had 10 homers, 52 RBI and 44 runs batted in with a .245/.330/.370/.700 slashline in 120 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season. Their addition seems like a “just in case” move if Benz and/or Robert Jr. struggle in the first month of the season.

Although he is not an everyday player, he can still contribute as part of a platoon, especially with youngsters. NY Mets fans will be hoping they don’t see Pham in Queens this year because that means Robert Jr. and Benz were supposed to be difference makers in 2026.

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Robert Parish congratulates LeBron James for breaking the record for games played

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their ninth consecutive win with a narrow road win over the Orlando Magic. Its hero was Luke Kennard, who inexplicably got wide open on the final play of the game and buried a three-pointer to give Los Angeles a one-point victory.

In this game, Lakers star LeBron James passed Boston Celtics legend Robert Parish for the record for most regular season games played in NBA history and now, Parish himself has taken to social media to congratulate James on the feat.

“Congratulations on passing the most games played 1611!! It’s a great moment for me as you continue to strive for greatness/excellence with grace and respect for the game!!” Parrish wrote on X, formerly on Twitter.

James has indeed accrued 23 years of NBA advantage on his body, but has still continued to produce at a high level, recently having a stretch of several games where he made 20 of his last 21 shots.

Meanwhile, the Lakers are playing their best basketball at the right time this season, separating themselves from the pack in the race for the third seed in the Western Conference, and are currently on a nine-game winning streak, with many of those wins coming against playoff competition.

During the hot stretch, James has been more willing to outplay both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in the Lakers’ offense, but more importantly, Los Angeles is playing much better defense with quicker rotations, better on-ball defense and communication than at any other point in the Doncic era.

Los Angeles will look to make it ten consecutive wins when it takes the field for a road game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday evening.


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LeBron James overtakes Robert Parish in terms of playing most games

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James added another major milestone to his already illustrious career when he passed former Boston Celtics star Robert Parish in terms of playing most regular season games. The historic feat came during the Lakers’ game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, the fourth of the team’s six-game road trip.

James is going through an unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA, and he has already set several records in terms of being the oldest player to reach various statistics.

LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leader in most games played with 1,612. This number will only increase as James shows no signs of his career slowing down or ending in the near future. Just one game earlier, in a win against the Miami Heat, James dropped a triple-double on the second night of a back-to-back, a game for which he was originally listed as questionable.

And then in the game before that, in the Lakers’ win against the Houston Rockets, James scored 30 points while missing only one shot (13 of 14). Amid James’ strong performance, the Lakers are in the midst of an eight-game winning streak and have moved into the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference standings.

James recovered from an early nerve injury that kept him out of the first 14 games of the season. He has appeared in 49 games at a rate of just over 33 minutes per game. He averaged 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.6 percent shooting from the field, 31.8 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 73.8 percent shooting from the free-throw line.


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Is Robert Williams III playing tonight? trail blazers vs nets injury report

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to bounce back against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday after Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. They may be without backup center Robert Williams during the second night of a back-to-back.

Williams is questionable for the game with Brooklyn because of a left knee injury. The veteran center has been nursing his left knee since undergoing surgery last March and has missed the start of this season.

However, Williams has played his best basketball of the season recently. The 28-year-old has averaged 10.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks on 66.7 percent shooting in 21.1 minutes per game over his last seven appearances.

He posted six points, 12 rebounds and three blocks on 3-of-5 shooting in 20 minutes during Sunday’s 109-103 loss to the 76ers.

Robert Williams questionable for Nets matchup as Trail Blazers fight for play-in position

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) grabs a rebound against LA Clippers guard Terrence Mann (14) during the second half at Moda Center.
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Williams’ presence on Monday will give the Trail Blazers a significant advantage against a Nets team with only one available center. Nick Claxton is available for Brooklyn after missing Saturday’s loss at Philadelphia due to rest. However, Deron Sharp has been ruled out for the season, leaving the team without a traditional center on the second unit.

The Trail Blazers are fighting for a spot in the Western Conference play-in race. They are 10th at 3-5, half a game behind the ninth-place Golden State Warriors.

Meanwhile, the Nets have lost three in a row while moving to a more aggressive tank after back-to-back wins over the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies. Brooklyn will be without Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle sprain), Noah Clowney (rest), Terrence Mann (left Achilles soreness), Igor Demin (left plantar fascia injury management) and Sharp (left thumb UCL tear) on Monday.


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Devil’s Deadline Direction; robert thomas trade buzz

Three days left until the 2026 NHL trade deadline. So, who is in charge of the New Jersey Devils and the decisions they make moving forward?

Well, David Pagnotta and I discussed this very topic on the latest Devils Rink Report. That conversation can be found in the link below.

Below is also how the Devils achieved a rare five-goal win yesterday. It was his first four-plus goal game since November 28, a span of 95 days.

Elsewhere, a handful of deals were made last night, the Robert Thomas deal is heating up, and other NHL trade talk.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devil’s Trade Rumors and News

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📺 Devils Rink Report: We’re three days away from the 2026 NHL trade deadline. With Tom Fitzgerald’s job up in the air, who is in charge of the roster? NHL Insider David Pagnotta joins me to discuss the latest Devils rink report.

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The Nashville Predators made some deals yesterday. No big deal, but they are taking steps:

Forever Blueshirts: What’s next for the New York Rangers after JT Miller lands on injured reserve?

The Athletic ($): Robert Thomas trade rumors with the Buffalo Sabers are heating up. So, what would a trade from the St. Louis Blues look like?

Montreal Hockey Now: The Calgary Flames are interested in Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arbor Zekaj, according to reports.

Toronto Hockey Now: Nicolas Roy was the catcher when the Toronto Maple Leafs finally traded Mitch Marner. Now, he may be on the move again – and to another Canadian team.

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Blues, Sabers working on blockbuster trade for Robert Thomas

The St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabers are working on a trade that will shock the entire NHL. As TSN’s Darren Dreger reports, trade talks between the Blues and Sabers involving Robert Thomas are “heating up.” St.Louis is serious about trading Thomas after weeks of speculation.

As The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reports, Buffalo has been viewed as a “dark horse team” for the Blues center in the NHL. Other teams have also been linked to Thomas, such as the Utah Mammoth and Boston Bruins. Right now, the Sabers may be close to a deal for one of the best NHL players on the block.

The 26-year-old center will ignite Buffalo’s offense, giving the team a better chance to make the Stanley Cup playoffs. After years of selling off elite players, Buffalo may be on the opposite side of a transaction. After all, Thomas has been an 80-point player in the past two seasons, and he has scored at least 21 goals in this period.

St. Louis will likely get a massive move for Thomas, possibly including multiple first-round picks and prospects. The St. Louis center moving to Buffalo would likely open the door to NHL trades, with Eastern Conference teams struggling to respond. However, there is nothing pending at this time.

Thomas has 12 goals and 35 points in 43 games this season as the Blues look to sell before the NHL trade deadline. The St. Louis center is likely to be traded in the next few days, and the Sabers are heavily in the mix. If Buffalo can get this deal across the finish line, it could be the catalyst to end the 14-year-old playoff draft.

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St. Louis Blues could trade Robert Thomas, 5 best landing spots

The St. Louis Blues could trade Robert Thomas before Friday’s NHL trade deadline. With St. Louis out of the playoff race, Thomas is in trade talks, and the possibility of him playing in a new city is increasing. The 26-year-old center may be the best NHL player to be traded this week.

Below, we consider the five best landing spots for Thomas if the Blues trade him for a big deal!

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NHL: St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche
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The Colorado Avalanche will be a surprising destination, but the fit will be fantastic. Colorado could use an upgrade at center behind Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson, and Thomas would give the team a fearsome third line. It will be a complicated deal in financial matters, but it will be worth it.

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NHL: St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings
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The Detroit Red Wings are one of the few teams that has the assets and need for Thomas. Detroit could use two first-round picks with Nate Danielson or Marco Casper. The St. Louis center would immediately become one of Detroit’s core players, and solidify the organization’s push for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL: Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues
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The Boston Bruins could use some more help at center as their push for the Stanley Cup playoffs continues in March. After trading Brad Marchand last season, acquiring Thomas would be a great way to get rid of trade deadline troubles. St. Louis is demanding a major deal and Boston should be able to meet their wishes.

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NHL: Utah Mammoth at St. Louis Blues
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Utah mammoths are on the hunt. Utah needs another top-six center long-term and, like Detroit, it has the financial and asset flexibility to make a deal with St. Louis. Thomas would be a perfect fit with Mammoth and a long-term partnership would be desirable for both parties.

Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at St. Louis Blues
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are not officially out of playoff contention, but their chances are getting worse week by week. By acquiring Thomas, Toronto will find itself poised to make a massive move while improving its positioning for the 2026-27 NHL season. The Maple Leafs are more likely to be sellers, but don’t miss the opportunity for a long-term key player.

READ: 5 trade targets for the Detroit Red Wings at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, including Robert Thomas

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有關 Lindor 受傷的更多壞消息、Big Robert Jr. 預測、Benge 的最新消息

隨著紐約大都會隊正式開始 2026 年春季訓練,一些更大的紐約大都會隊新聞也隨之浮出水面。

儘管九月發生了史詩般的崩潰,但紐約大都會隊春季訓練的第一天仍然令人興奮。這就是休賽期末做出一些重大舉動所帶來的結果,包括密爾沃基釀酒人隊王牌弗雷迪·佩拉爾塔的大交易。

然而,該團隊週二透露了一些令人擔憂的消息。明星游擊手弗朗西斯科·林多今天計劃接受左手鉤骨應激反應檢查。如果需要進行手術,那麼對於並不罕見的傷病來說,需要休養六週才能恢復並重返賽場。

目前,鉤骨問題在棒球界非常常見,以至於美國職棒大聯盟的其他一些球員也在開始春季訓練時面臨著同樣的傷病。然而,週三,ESPN 的傑夫·帕桑解釋說,雖然林多應該很容易從傷病中恢復,但他的力量可能會在幾個月內受到嚴重阻礙。

“雖然恢復時間通常是四到六週,但接受手術修復的擊球手經常談論他們的力量需要幾個月才能恢復,”他寫道。 “這不像軟組織損傷;鉤骨的恢復時間表相當簡單。然而,完全健康的時間可能會更長。”

小路易斯·羅伯特 (Luis Robert Jr.) 即將迎來 2026 年怪物年?

雖然紐約大都會隊今年冬天引進博·比切特和弗雷迪·佩拉爾塔是重大收購,但他們對小路易斯·羅伯特的交易被視為潛力巨大的舉動。美國職棒大聯盟有一種信念,認為改變環境並處於獲勝的環境中可以幫助中外野手恢復幾年前的精英球員。

在最近的一次亮相中 污穢領地 在播客中,他的經紀人斯科特·博拉斯 (Scott Boras) 解釋了為什麼他對這位曾經的全明星球員在 2026 年寄予厚望。

“我有胡安·索托和路易斯·羅伯特在一起 [at the Boras Sports Performance camp]。每天觀看胡安·索托訓練,觀察他所做的事情,坐下來與他談論他如何控制區域……現在,路易斯·羅伯特可以在一位真正的超級巨星身邊,”博拉斯說。“……他有兩件在芝加哥沒有的東西,他有一個超級巨星的存在可以依賴,而且他每天都有機會獲勝。 ”

卡森·本吉進入開幕日名單的最新機會

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如果不是諾蘭·麥克萊恩 (Nolan McLean) 在大聯盟賽季末的出色表現,2024 年首輪秀卡森·本吉 (Carson Benge) 可能會在去年成為紐約大都會隊小聯盟體系中的頭號新秀。這就是為什麼這位23歲的球員預計將有機會在今年春天獲得外場首發位置。週二,在確認索托將在 2026 年轉為左翼後,有消息稱,索托可能會從左翼轉向右翼。

紐約大都會隊主席大衛·斯特恩斯本週對本吉的機會進行了重大更新,並補充說,雖然本吉將獲得公平的機會,但如果他還沒有為大聯盟做好準備,球隊不會強迫他。

“整個休賽期我們一直一致認為,卡森將帶著​​機會加入我們的球隊——這仍然是一樣的,”斯特恩斯說。 “他在小聯盟期間經常打右外野。我們對他很有信心。

“我們希望看到高質量的擊球手,我們希望看到他處理外場。這也取決於其他人的表現,對嗎?”他補充道。 “這並不完全取決於卡森的外表。我們不會太關注表麵線的結果,我們會在開幕日做出最好的決定。”

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羅伯特·斯皮蘭 (Robert Spillane) 和哈羅德·蘭德里三世 (Harold Landry III) 積極參加超級碗對陣海鷹隊的比賽

新英格蘭愛國者隊將於週日參加他們的第七次超級碗比賽。新英格蘭隊在比賽前得到了一些關於傷病的好消息。據第 33 隊報導,防守明星羅伯特·斯皮蘭和哈羅德·蘭德里三世在比賽中表現活躍。

兩名球員在超級碗比賽前幾天都受到質疑。斯皮蘭正在處理腳踝問題,而蘭德里則有膝蓋受傷。兩人都是邁克·弗拉貝爾球隊的關鍵防守球員。

斯皮蘭因傷缺席了常規賽結束時的一段時間。在球隊與丹佛野馬隊的亞冠錦標賽比賽中,他的病情再次惡化。蘭德里因傷缺席了那場比賽。

超級碗比賽在周日晚上舉行。新英格蘭隊正在 NFL 的大型比賽中對陣西雅圖海鷹隊。

愛國者隊希望在邁克·弗拉貝爾教練的第一個賽季贏得超級碗冠軍

邁克·弗拉貝爾在擔任愛國者隊主教練的第一個賽季就取得了一些驚人的成就。他帶領球隊進入了超級碗。弗拉貝爾接替了只執教了一個賽季的新英格蘭隊主教練杰羅德·梅奧。

愛國者隊球迷很高興看到他們的球隊重返 NFL 大賽。新英格蘭球迷當然也很高興看到斯皮蘭和蘭德里重新回歸。在 2025 年常規賽中,蘭德里共完成 8.5 次擒殺。

蘭德里在賽季中還貢獻了 27 次單獨鏟球和一次用力掉球。與此同時,斯皮蘭本賽季共完成 97 次鏟球和 2 次攔截。

“本賽季,斯皮蘭在跑動方面領先愛國者隊(23),並且是防守上的主要溝通者,”球隊報告道。

上一次,新英格蘭隊贏得超級碗冠軍時,比爾·貝利切克擔任主教練,湯姆·布雷迪擔任四分衛。愛國者隊上一次奪得總冠軍是在2018賽季。時間會告訴我們愛國者隊是否會在周日再次奪冠。


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托尼·鄧吉 (Tony Dungy) 為比爾·貝利切克 (Bill Belichick) 與羅伯特·卡夫 (Robert Kraft) 的 HOF 戲劇增添了更多動力

比爾·貝利切克和羅伯特·克拉夫特之間的所謂“廣州冷戰”本週意外地得到了加速。它不是來自新英格蘭,而是來自托尼·鄧吉。在周二的第 60 屆超級碗之前的 NBC 媒體會議上,這位名人堂教練兼現任選民被直接問到他是否投票給貝利奇克或卡夫。

鄧吉拒絕了。 “我不會對此發表評論,”他說。 “所以我們會找出誰在裡面,誰在外面。”

一周以來,關於這兩位新英格蘭偶像未能達到 80% 門檻的報導已經傳得沸沸揚揚,但現在卻像雷鳴般平息下來。

這場爭議可以追溯到一項兩極分化的規則改變,一名教練(貝利切克)和一名貢獻者(克拉夫特)與三名高級決賽選手對決。他們是肯·安德森 (Ken Anderson)、羅傑·克雷格 (Roger Craig) 和 LC·格林伍德 (LC Greenwood)。選民必須準確選擇三個名字。在超級碗週期間,有傳言稱愛國者王朝的長期競爭對手可能會優先考慮老年人,從而有效地“取消”新英格蘭雙雄。

鄧吉拒絕解釋他的投票之所以引人注目,是因為其他選民已經公開詳細闡述了他們的理由。鑑於鄧吉的小馬隊多次與貝利奇克的愛國者隊交鋒,批評者認為存在潛在的衝突。與此同時,其他人則認為選民根本不需要做出任何解釋。不管怎樣,沒有答案已經成為故事。

更廣泛的反對是激烈的。儘管貝利奇克擁有八枚戒指的履歷,但有報導稱貝利奇克在第一年就未能入選,這引起了各個時代球星的譴責。有人指責醜聞和政治可能掩蓋了血統。卡夫的並行遺漏只會加深人們對流程需要更多審查的主張。

2026 屆畢業生將於週四在 NFL Honors 頒獎典禮上揭曉。在那之前,鄧吉的安靜可能是最響亮的。這無疑給一場辯論火上澆油,這場辯論現在可與球場上的戲劇相媲美。


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舊金山聘請拉希姆·莫里斯 (Raheem Morris) 擔任新任 DC 接替羅伯特·薩利赫 (Robert Saleh)

在田納西泰坦隊聘請羅伯特·薩利赫擔任新任主教練後,舊金山 49 人隊失去了防守協調員羅伯特·薩利赫。在徹底尋找他的替代者之後,球隊似乎在拉希姆·莫里斯身上找到了合適的人選。

據 ESPN 的 Adam Schefter 報導,曾擔任亞特蘭大獵鷹隊主教練的莫里斯將被 49 人隊聘為舊金山的新 DC 教練。這位 49 歲的教練可能會在下賽季指揮防守,而主教練凱爾·沙納漢負責進攻。

“ESPN消息人士稱:49人隊將聘請前獵鷹隊主教練拉希姆·莫里斯作為他們的防守協調員。莫里斯有望取代被聘為田納西泰坦隊主教練的羅伯特·薩利赫。”

莫里斯是一位經驗豐富的足球教練。在他 27 年的職業生涯中,大部分時間他都在防守端執教。拉希姆·莫里斯曾擔任堪薩斯州立大學(2006年)、獵鷹隊(2020年)和洛杉磯公羊隊(2021-2023年)的防守協調員。他還擁有坦帕灣海盜隊(2009-2011 年)和獵鷹隊(2024-2025 年)的主教練經驗。

拉希姆·莫里斯 (Raheem Morris) 在接受 49 人隊主教練職位之前曾被認為是亞利桑那紅雀隊主教練職位的最終候選人。然而,紅雀隊決定聘請綠灣包裝工隊主教練馬特·拉弗勒爾的兄弟邁克·拉弗勒爾來接替這份工作。

49 人隊聘請了一位已被證明是聯盟中最有效的防守協調員之一的教練。這似乎是凱爾·沙納漢傾向於追隨的趨勢,因為在被紐約噴氣機隊解僱後,他讓羅伯特·薩利赫重新擔任 DC 時也做了同樣的事情。隨著舊金山隊的教練組接近敲定,俱樂部很快將注意力轉向續約期、自由球員市場和 NFL 選秀。


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羅伯特·薩利赫 (Robert Saleh) 表示,為什麼布萊恩·達博爾 (Brian Daboll) 非常適合卡姆·沃德 (Cam Ward)

培養四分衛卡姆·沃德是田納西泰坦隊尋找主教練的一個關鍵因素,這導致一些人對聘請有資質但注重防守的羅伯特·薩利赫提出質疑。然而,薩利赫相信進攻協調員布萊恩·達博爾將是指導沃德在 2026 年取得成功的“完美”教練。

薩利赫在接受這份工作後幾乎立即聘請了達博爾,為沃德即將到來的休賽期做好準備。這位 46 歲的主教練為沃德製定了未來幾個月的計劃,稱他和達博爾希望與他們新的年輕信號呼叫者一起“回到起點”。

“從我收集到的一切來看,卡姆具有精英的職業道德,”薩利赫在他的介紹性新聞發布會上說道。 “我們要和卡姆一起工作的最重要的事情就是從頭開始。我們整個休賽期都在和他一起工作……最近幾週與達貝斯交談,他是與卡姆相匹配並最大限度地發揮他的完美人選。我們真的很高興能與卡姆一起工作,讓他達到我們都知道他能達到的水平。”

儘管沃德在新秀賽季的大部分時間裡都在掙扎,但他在最後一個月找到了節奏。他以 3,169 碼的傳球碼、15 次達陣和 7 次攔截結束了這一年。沃德在最後五場比賽中投出了 8 次達陣,僅 1 次被攔截。

達博爾在四年內創造了 20-40-1 的戰績後,於 2025 年被紐約巨人隊解僱。然而,他唯一的四分衛項目 Jaxson Dart 迄今為止看起來很成功,並且入圍了 2025 年 NFL 年度最佳進攻新秀獎的決賽。

達博爾現在從與 2025 年 NFL 選秀中的二號四分衛達特合作,變成了狀元秀沃德。


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羅伯特·克拉夫特 (Robert Kraft) 對比爾·貝利切克 (Bill Belichick) 的 HOF 冷落打破沉默

在這位傳奇教練被名人堂冷落後,比爾·貝利切克在過去一天左右的時間裡一直成為體育界的話題。許多人站出來談論了這種冷落,羅伯特·克拉夫特是最新一個分享了他的想法的人。

“無論我和比爾之間的個人差異存在什麼看法,我堅信比爾·貝利切克的記錄和工作是不言而喻的。作為新英格蘭愛國者隊的主教練二十多年來,他為國家橄欖球聯盟的自由球員和工資帽時代的場上卓越、準備和持續成功樹立了標準。他是有史以來最偉大的教練,他毫無疑問應該成為一致的第一輪投票職業橄欖球名人堂成員,”克拉夫特說。

如果有人知道貝利奇克值得成為第一輪投票名人堂成員,那就是卡夫。在擔任教練期間,他幫助球隊贏得了六次超級碗冠軍,並且除此之外還取得了更多成就。貝利切克是 NFL 有史以來最有成就的教練之一,這就是為什麼許多人對他未能獲得所需選票感到驚訝。

貝利切克顯然也不敢相信,他問一位同事:“‘六次超級碗還不夠嗎?’據 ESPN 報導。他還作為防守協調員隨紐約巨人隊贏得了兩次超級碗冠軍。

關於貝利奇克可能不會成為名人堂第一輪投票成員的原因有很多,其中包括《間諜門》。與此同時,這一事件不應削弱他在整個教練生涯中所取得的所有其他成就。

在這一點上,很難說什麼足以進入名人堂,因為如果貝利奇克不能憑藉他的簡歷通過第一輪投票進入名人堂,那麼誰會呢?


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艾米·亞當斯·斯特倫克 (Amy Adams Strunk) 放棄了對羅伯特·薩利赫 (Robert Saleh) 主教練的堅定支持

田納西泰坦隊將在 2026 年進入一個新時代。田納西州聘請羅伯特·薩利赫作為他們的下一任主教練,並與他簽訂了一份為期五年的合同。現在泰坦隊已經有了一位可靠的主教練,他對四分衛卡姆沃德有一個計劃。他已經是組織內頗受歡迎的人物了。

泰坦隊老闆艾米·亞當斯·斯特倫克在球隊週四正式宣布聘用薩利赫後,對薩利赫發表了堅定的聲明。

據 NFL.com 的克里斯蒂安·岡薩雷斯報導,斯特倫克在一份聲明中表示:“我們很高興歡迎羅伯特和他的家人加入泰坦隊,並堅信他是我們球隊和社區的合適人選。” “我們立即與他的競爭精神和發展我們球員和球隊的詳細方法產生了聯繫。此外,羅伯特來自整個聯盟的建議都是非常積極的,並且在我們在一起的時候得到了加強。”

薩利赫還得到了泰坦隊總經理邁克·博爾貢齊的讚揚。兩人將作為該組織的名義領導人密切合作。

“羅伯特體現了我們認為泰坦應該是什麼樣子和代表的基本價值觀,”博爾貢齊說。 “他聰明、堅韌、可靠,重視與人合作。他與生俱來的領導和應對逆境的能力使他成為領導我們的足球項目走向可持續成功的合適人選。我們理解獲勝的緊迫性,並相信這是朝著這個方向邁出的一步,有一位最有能力實現我們目標的教練。工作才剛剛開始,但我很感激這種夥伴關係,並很高興能夠共同建設這一項目。”

薩利赫是一位防守大師,曾在 49 人隊擔任過兩次不同的防守協調員,並取得了出色的表現。

2021年,他離開49人隊,成為噴氣機隊的主教練。不幸的是,由於四分衛位置上的持續問題,他在常規賽中只取得了20勝36負的成績。

薩利赫現在得到了另一個證明自己作為主教練的機會。但這一次他的名單上已經有了一名特許四分衛。

在成為競爭者之前,泰坦隊還有很多工作要做。但薩利赫看起來有能力扭轉整個組織的局面。

現在薩利赫的下一步是組建一支強大的教練組來協助他。


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布萊恩·達博爾 (Brian Daboll) 與羅伯特·薩利赫 (Robert Saleh) 可能重聚

田納西泰坦隊將教練職位交給了羅伯特·薩利赫,他們希望他能修復卡姆·沃德。根據喬納森·瓊斯 (Jonathan Jones) 在 X 上發布的帖子,他有可能獲得幫助,因為布萊恩·達博爾 (Brian Daboll) 可能與薩利赫 (Saleh) 重聚。

“在田納西州出現的羅伯特·薩利赫進攻協調員的名字是布萊恩·達博爾。他可能是布法羅的主教練候選人,很可能會在那裡等著看。但他也在接受奧委會的採訪。前紐約主教練能在納什維爾團結起來嗎?”

這將使薩利赫備受推崇的防守頭腦和達博爾的進攻能力成為有趣的組合。當然,這就是薩利赫有興趣將達博爾加入他的團隊的原因。

主要的擔憂是確保沃德在 2026 年取得強勁的表現。

關於泰坦隊四分衛卡姆沃德的問題仍然存在

無論誰接任泰坦隊的下一任進攻協調員,沃德要么是跳板,要么是磨石。

必須改進的一件事是球的安全性。沃德以 11 次掉球領先全聯盟,而泰坦隊則輸掉了其中 7 次。

如果沃德獲得更好的接球手可能會有所幫助。埃里克·阿約馬諾本賽季表現出了希望。但總體而言,該團體並不鼓舞人心。

沃德需要更好的保護。根據 Pro Football Focus 的數據,泰坦隊在 NFL 進攻陣容中排名第 23 位。

“泰坦隊再次在進攻線上投入巨資,但這些舉措尚未帶來回報,”佐爾坦·布迪寫道。 “儘管田納西州隊在紙面上擁有一支強大的球隊,但在傳球保護方面卻是聯盟中效率最低的球隊之一。泰坦隊的 PFF 傳球阻擋效率排名第 25 位(83.3),他們在 651 次搶斷中放棄了 183 次壓力,其中包括 35 次擒殺(在 NFL 中排名第二)。”

據 The Athletic 報導,一位 NFL 高管匿名表示,這讓沃德面臨生命危險。

“他大部分時間都在逃命,”這位高管說。 “他的進攻線很糟糕。當事情做得正確時,你會盡可能地評分。當那些不是他的錯時,扔掉那些負面的表現。也採取一些,看看他可以在哪裡學習和解決問題。你尋找閃光點,然後希望他們能真正把它推到明年。”


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羅伯特·恩肖 (Robert Earnshaw) 回顧他令人驚訝的轉會至多倫多足球俱樂部 (Toronto FC)

前美國職業足球大聯盟前鋒羅伯特·恩肖打破了沉默,講述了他轉會多倫多足球俱樂部以及當時導致他與加拿大隊簽約的事件。

2013年3月,31歲的他從英國球隊卡迪夫城加盟多倫多足球俱樂部,當年他租借到以色列特拉維夫馬卡比俱樂部。

恩肖也在英格蘭踢過很多比賽,被廣泛認為是唯一一位在英超聯賽、英格蘭足球聯賽所有三個級別、足總杯、聯賽杯以及代表威爾士參加的國際比賽中上演帽子戲法的足球運動員。

這一令人難以置信的成就在他當年轉會至紅軍期間很快得到了多倫多足球俱樂部的認可。球隊總裁兼總經理凱文·佩恩當時談到恩肖的簽約時說道:

“羅比是一位經驗豐富的球員,他一直是俱樂部和國家隊的穩定進球手。憑藉他的速度和狡猾,我們希望他能夠為對方的防守創造挑戰。我們很高興他加入我們的球隊。”

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羅伯特·恩肖透露“意外”轉會至多倫多足球俱樂部是如何發生的

羅伯特·恩肖 (Robert Earnshaw) 在周一接受 BetVictor Casino 採訪時透露 運動員 他一直準備好參加美國職業足球大聯盟(MLS),但實際上對讓他轉會多倫多成為現實的電話毫無準備。

“我做好了準備,因為有些事情我一直想做……但是,我沒有準備好接到電話,因為它確實發生在周日下午,而且是不知從何而來的電話,”他說。

“我沒想到會這樣,我什至沒有想到美國職業足球大聯盟。所以,從這個角度來看,這是全新的,對這個電話感到完全驚訝。就像你在搬家時處理很多這樣的事情一樣,你會隨機接到一個電話說,‘你有興趣嗎?但我們必須非常非常快地搬家。’

恩肖進一步表示,雖然那次電話談話是出乎意料的,但他真的很高興能加入球隊並在聯盟打球。

“瘋狂的是,那是周日下午,週三早上我抵達多倫多。所以,我已經準備好搬遷了,這麼說吧。我已經準備好了,而且我認為它來得正是時候。

“不過,這是一個讓我感到興奮的聯賽。我實際上確實想出去,在我完全做出決定之前,我感到很興奮,”他補充道。

羅伯特·恩肖(Robert Earnshaw)在紅軍效力期間,為多倫多足球俱樂部出場 27 場比賽,攻入 8 粒進球。他還曾在美國職業足球大聯盟(MLS)效力,效力於溫哥華白帽隊和芝加哥火焰隊。

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罗伯特·奎因 (Robert Quinn) 处理了残酷的伤病更新,但也有一线希望

至少在接下来的四场比赛中,费城老鹰队将没有经验丰富的冲锋手罗伯特奎因。

通过 NFL 网络 汤姆佩利塞罗:

“根据消息来源,#Eagles DE Robert Quinn 本周将接受膝盖检查,今天将进行 IR。 在上周膝盖在练习中扭伤之前,奎因一直在努力适应这个计划。 现在至少缺席了 4 场比赛,但人们乐观地认为他会回来冲击季后赛。”

根据 Pelissero 的说法,Quinn 将因膝伤进入伤病预备队,并将接受膝盖手术。 即便如此,人们似乎相信奎因可以及时回归以推动季后赛

进入第 14 周,Jalen Hurts 带领的老鹰队以 11 胜 1 负战绩成为 NFL 最佳战绩。 他们在交易截止日加入了罗伯特奎因,希望他们能够让防守变得更好。

奎因需要时间才能完全融入老鹰队的防守。 在他为球队出场的五场比赛中,他还没有在一场比赛中出场超过 27%。

即使在球场上的时间有限,罗伯特奎因也设法让人们感受到他的存在。 他只记录了两次总铲球和两次四分卫命中率。

在加入老鹰队之前,奎因在芝加哥熊队开始了这个赛季。 在本赛季的前七场比赛中,他没有填写统计表,因为他总共有 8 次铲球、2 次铲球失误、3 次四分卫命中和 1 次擒杀。

如果罗伯特奎因能够在季后赛前及时复出,老鹰队的防守将会处于有利位置。 他们本赛季已经成为精英,他的出现只会让他们变得更好。


#罗伯特奎因 #Robert #Quinn #处理了残酷的伤病更新但也有一线希望