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49ers Hall of Fame LB Dave Wilcox has died

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There is some unfortunate news to report out of the National Football League this evening.

Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox, who spent 11 years playing with the San Francisco 49ers and earned the nickname “The Intimidator”, has died at the age of 80. 

“While Dave Wilcox was nicknamed ‘The Intimidator’ for his aggressive style of play, he was a kind, humble and gracious man in all other aspects of life,” Jim Porter, the Hall of Fame president, said in a statement. “He transformed the outside linebacker position — one of the many feats that earned him a forever home in Canton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave’s wife, Merle, and their entire family. We will preserve his legacy for generations to come.”

Wilcox was selected by both the Houston Oilers of the AFL and the 49ers of the NFL; he joined San Francisco and would go on to play in 153 games for the team, missing only one due to injury. He would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. 

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Tua Tagovailoa nearly made career-altering move

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has already suffered a frightening concussion last season, having been carted off the field during a game in September against the Cincinnati Bengals. 

He would miss a handful of games, but despite calls from numerous pundits and former players begging him to retire, he would return to action in Week 7. But it wouldn’t be long before he went right back into concussion protocol after suffering a heavy hit on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers. Despite the hit, he wouldn’t leave the game and wasn’t initially evaluated. 

Tagovailoa would admit earlier todaythat he did in fact consider hanging up the cleats for good thanks to his concussion issues.

“I considered it for a time,” said Tagovailoa. “Having sat down with my family, having sat down with my wife and having those kinds of conversations. Really, it would be hard for me to walk away from this game.”

”I always dreamed of growing and playing as long as I could to where my son knew exactly what he was watching his dad do.”

The Dolphins did make the call to pick up Tagovailoa’s $23.2 million fifth-year option on March 20, a sign of faith that they still believe in him. And it sounds as though he’s going to continue playing for as long as he can.

“It’s my health. It’s my body. I feel like this is what’s best for me and my family. I love the game of football.”

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New team emerges in Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes!

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As we continue to await what we all thought should have taken place a long time ago in the reported trade of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, a new team has reportedly emerged with interest – and it happens to be the same team that Rodgers was linked to last offseason. 

Rodgers, who built a house in suburban Nashville last year, was understandably linked to the Tennessee Titans before ultimately returning to Green Bay. But now, the rumors are once again swirling. 

Via Yardbarker:

“You can now add another team to that list. According to a former NFL executive that spoke to NFL Analysis Network, the Tennessee Titans have reached out to the Packers about Aaron Rodgers. While the executive does caution that a deal with the Jets is most likely, the Titans are a team to watch should those talks actually fall through.

‘“While the likely outcome for (Aaron) Rodgers is still the Jets, the Titans have reached out recently. If things fall apart with New York, Tennessee would have a shot at acquiring him.”’

“The Titans would be a shocking landing spot for Aaron Rodgers. They look like a franchise ready to embark on a rebuild, not one looking to contend in 2023. Multiple veterans were released earlier in the offseason with trade rumors persisting around running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill.”

Can this saga just end already? When will Rodgers and the Packers finally come to a conclusion of their highly publicized spat? 

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Steelers to trade for WR Allen Robinson

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A huge offensive weapon is on their way to Pittsburgh, pending a physical! 

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in talks to acquire wide receiver Allen Robinson from the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports: 

The 29-year old wideout was signed to a three-year, $46.5 million contract in March of 2022, but only hauled in 52 receptions for 339 yards with three touchdowns last season before his year was cut short after 10 games because of an injury. 

Both sides agreed that a fresh start was needed, and it looks as though he’ll be getting it in the Steel City by catching passes from Kenny Pickett! 

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Dak Prescott sounds off on potential Ezekiel Elliott return

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When the Dallas Cowboys made the call to cut ties with popular running back Ezekiel Elliott last month, it was certainly bit of a culture shock for quarterback Dak Prescott, who has played his entire career with the popular running back that was taken from Ohio State University in 2016. 

But what are the chances that Elliott could actually make his way back to the Cowboys? Team CEO Stephen Jones sounded open to the idea based on comments that he made, and now Prescott is openly endorsing the idea as well. 

During an appearance on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Prescott expressed a desire for his longtime teammate to remain deep in the heart of Texas.

“Zeke. That one still doesn’t feel right, going into the facility, and starting the off-season program. He’s been my locker buddy for years, a guy that I would go to war with and do anything for in this world. It’s tough not going to work with him now but he’s somebody I support. He won’t be a free agent for long and I don’t understand why he still is.” stated Prescott.

“I know myself, and I could tell you there’s a lot of people on not only the team but also within the organization that would love that. I’m sure Zeke would as well. We understand that this is a business, the markets change, and things go up and down. So it doesn’t always work out the way we see it. But hopefully, that could happen.”

Cowboys fans, how would you like to see Elliott return to Dallas next season? 

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49ers QB Brock Purdy delivers terrible news

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has admitted that he may not be able to suit up in the upcoming 2023 NFL season. 

Tapped as the starting quarterback for the 49ers in their NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, Purdy tore the UCL in his throwing arm. His season was over at that point, and underwent surgery on March 10. 

He would admit on Friday that “he’s not really sure” if he’ll be able to play next season, but that he’s taking his recovery “one day at a time”.

“Just to be able to get out of the brace, move around more frequently and stuff like that — I know it sounds small, but that’s a big win,” Purdy said. “That’s how I look at it: Finding little things like that to be positive about and understand you have what it takes to get back to being yourself on the field.”

For right now, he’s able to keep himself in shape with cardio workouts, and is keeping a positive attitude. 

“Conditioning and staying in shape and being thankful to sweat,” Purdy said. “Those are all things you sometimes take for granted when you’re healthy, but those are big things to be proud of.”

“We’re all working to get me back as soon as possible but in the right manner,” Purdy said. “I’ve just got to take it one day at a time, get healthy, start throwing again and things like that. And then just go from there. But it’s all going to work out how it needs to.”

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Russell Wilson involved in golf accident

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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was thankfully unharmed after being involved in a minor golfing accident at Arrowhead Golf Course in Littleton, CO; the golf cart that he was riding in hit a bunker and flipped over. 

“They were reversing because the cart locked up and were too close to the edge and it tumbled in. Their teammates ran over to pick it up and push it out of the bunker.”  

This came just weeks after Wilson underwent surgery to correct a knee problem. 

Wilson will be looking for a bounce back year in 2023 with Denver, his second season with the franchise after having previously played nine with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Ex-NFL player Chris Smith dead at 31

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There is tragic news out of the world of football to be shared this afternoon.

Former NFL player Chris Smith, who was a draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014, has died at the age of 31. The news was confirmed with a statement by the Cleveland Browns, one of the seven NFL teams that Smith played for during his career.

No cause of death has been listed as of yet. 

After having played collegiately at Arkansas, Smith would also play in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans. Last season, he suited up for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons.

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Damar Hamlin makes major announcement

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It certainly was one of the most frightening moments in sports in recent memory, but it’s thankfully had a good ending, and it’s about to get better. 

As you may remember, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition after the scary incident that took place in early January on Monday Night Football in which he collapsed after undergoing cardiac arrest; he required CPR and the use of an AED to resume his heart rhythm before he was rushed via ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

He’s been on the road to recovery since then, and there’s been a major announcement –  he’s been fully cleared to resume football activities. 

“He is fully cleared. He’s here,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane told reporters in a pre-draft press conference Tuesday. “He’s in a great headspace to come back and make his return.”

And Hamlin himself plans on getting back out on the field: 

“My heart is still in the game. I love the game,” Hamlin said, adding he wants to show he can get back on the field. “It’s something I want to prove to myself, not nobody else.”

He continued, “I just want to show people that fear is a choice, that you can keep going at something without knowing the answers, without knowing what’s at the end of tunnel.”

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Potential Dallas Cowboys draft selection leaked!

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The Dallas Cowboys have the 26th overall selection in the upcoming National Football League Draft that officially kicks off later this month from Kansas City, Missouri. 

According to a report earlier this month from NFL analyst Mel Kiper, the Cowboys have their eyes set on taking Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer with the 26th selection in order to provide further insulation for quarterback Dak Prescott. 

And that report was given further credibility by Dane Brugler of The Athletic, who wrote that it is looking more and more like the team will in fact be taking Mayer.

Brugler wrote that “As one plugged-in league source told me about Mayer and the Cowboys: ‘I just can’t see Dallas passing.'”

“The Cowboys are looking for a tight end who can hold his own as a blocker but also move the sticks as a receiving threat. If Mayer makes it this far, it’s a good bet he will have a star on his helmet.”

There you have it, Cowboys fans. It sounds as though this is who the Cowboys will be making the newest member of their team later this month.