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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Travis Hunter's two-way ability will be a work in progress for Jaguars
Yahoo Sports host Andrew Siciliano, senior NFL writer Frank Schwab and senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson discuss how Jacksonville is utilizing the second overall pick in training camp and why the teams' approach to use him on both sides of the ball will be constantly changing this season. Hear the full conversation on 'Inside Coverage' - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript How did they use Travis Hunter today? What was he like, I know you said maybe that limited him a little bit, because of the hard fall he took. How are they using him? Did they use him like the preseason game, where it was like, oh, first team offense, second team defense. Mm, OK, now we can figure out a little bit about his usage. So he began with defensive snaps today. It was primarily he was out there with uh the defense initially, but they did rotate him, and, you know, he got good usage, but when I, I had a chance to speak to somebody. Um, in the building about where this whole thing was going forward with Travis. And, you know, two things that I thought were really interesting are, he agreed the data set for how much he can be used is, there's no real data set right now because you have to throw out Colorado. What happened in college gave him the opportunity to step in the NFL and try to play on both sides of the ball, try to start on both sides of the ball and, and play a high number of snaps. But because the NFL's level of intensity and study, and speed, and all these other things are different, it corrupts that entire data set. Now, it's like, they're building the data set now. They're watching now. They're studying the GPS now, and they're learning really what the true data set is ultimately going to be. And I would argue they won't really have it until they're halfway through the season or maybe through the full 2025 season will they actually understand how exactly they can rotate him. And the second thing that the person I was speaking to talked about and that really hit me was, you know, they're going to use the rotation in the best way possible that affords them the ability to win games. And to do that, sometimes you have to put an opposing team off-kilter, whether it's offensively or defensively. So you have opponents who come in going, OK, based on the first 3 weeks of the season or 4 weeks or whatever, this is what we're gonna get from Travis Hunter. But the Jaguars decide, no, you know what, 85% of his usage is going to be on the defensive side of the ball, and the opponent's not prepared for that. Or 100% of the usage is going to be on the offensive side of the ball. And again, that's a mismatch that you create that maybe the opponent isn't necessarily expecting. So, it's just interesting to see how they're really working through this. James Gladstone has said, and Andrew Barry, who obviously worked with him, and to make the deal, Browns, GM, they have both said; others have said as well. Um, people with the pro day, for example, at Boulder, the guy doesn't get tired. Like he, he could run 115 plays, he doesn't get tired. Everybody agrees that can't happen in the NFL. Uh, Bucky Brooks, uh, friend of the program, NFL Network draft analyst, and also the Jaguars sideline reporter. He was up in the booth doing coloring. The preseason TV broadcast as well. You know, Bucky has noted that the offensive side of the ball that people thought would just be easy. I mean, you could say he's wide receiver one. It is a transition for Travis Hunter because, hey, we're not just holding up cards on the sideline like you're in Boulder, right? You don't just have like a reasonably simple route tree where he's the focal point of the offense anyway, right? Should look right Travis throwing the ball. Not that everything is that simple. Please don't misunderstand me, but that when you're trying to assimilate on both sides of the ball as a rookie, it's not the physical. Excuse me, that is in any way going to slow down Travis Hunter. It's just the overwhelming nature of learning the intricacies Frank, of both sides of the ball. Close
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will Jon Gruden & Brian Flores lawsuits change NFL arbitration forever?
Yahoo Sports host Andrew Siciliano, senior NFL writer Frank Schwab and senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson discuss the ongoing lawsuits between the former head coaches and the league - and what is the most likely outcome. Hear the full conversation on 'Inside Coverage' - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript This is gonna get a little bit in the weeds here, but this is important. And let me explain to the average NFL fan why it is important. It has to do, guys, with arbitration, and the league basically has a system that if you are disciplined and you appeal, the appeal very often goes to the commissioner. Now there are also appeals officers, right, that the league has as well, usually former players, but very often the fun can go all the way up to Roger Goodell. Jon Gruden and Brian Flores both have pending cases. When it comes to Gruden, he claims that the league released or leaked emails, and that led to his firing with the Raiders. He has a suit in Nevada, Brian Flores has a suit as well. He couldn't get a head coaching job after the Dolphins fired him. In both cases, Charles, there are now rulings pushing back against the concept that Roger Goodell or the head of any corporation is the final arbiter of discipline within that structure. That doesn't work. It's gonna affect the NFL's arbitration system because the league now has to sit there and look at this and say, this has been a huge legal battle right now with these coaches, and we have to look and be forward thinking and know that if, if we want them in that arbitration system, we're gonna have to bargain that. There's going to have to be something in place that gives us the power to push them very clearly in writing through the arbitration system rather than through a normal court, a normal court system. So it's, the NFL as a league, not wanting to air its dirty laundry. is on the verge with these two lawsuits of being put in a situation where a lot of dirty laundry could ultimately get aired or at the very least, people are gonna be poking around in emails and other documents, and, and, you know, talking to people under oath in ways that, that I think would make the league uncomfortable. Charles, I just want to ask you real quick, what do you think the odds are that these guys just play it out because the NFL's playbook on it, look, and the NFL's arbitration process has always been kind of trash, and they overstepped their bounds. We all know that. But I think a lot of people, how this is going to appeal to people is, Oh, the NFL is going to have to release all these emails and discovery. This is all going to be public information. Wow, okay. How likely do you think it is Gruden and or Flores say, I don't want your settlement check. I want you to get aired out in court. That's what I want. Because Gruden, I think, has said that this case has gone on so long that I can't remember it, but I do remember a quote at the beginning of basically Gruden saying, and I'm paraphrasing in a, in a very general way, my coaching career in the NFL is probably over anyway. I just want to get to the NFL court and arris. So how likely do you think it is that it goes to that because everybody settles? Hey, Kaepernick. That was the one I was like, Oh, they're going to go to court. And then Kaepernick settled. I was like, oh, that's disappointing. How, how likely do you think it is? I will say this. I have no doubt whatsoever that if this gets into the point of, um, where discovery is going to open or where this is getting pushed into, you know, a courtroom in, in, in front of a jury, I would be stunned if the NFL does not attempt, at the very least, to write a check and get this handled rather than go forward and have people rooting through emails and, you know, at least in the Gruden case. You, whoever leaked the emails to the media, um, that ultimately led to Jon Gruden's firing, that will come out. Uh, it's almost impossible that that would not come out in discovery. So if that's an individual, um, at 345 Park Avenue, it is in the NFL's best interest to make sure they, they, um, obscure that individual's identity in any way possible. And the way to do it would be through money. Close
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
WWE legendary man Charles Robinson hospitalized at 2am after getting bitten by a wild animal
Being inside the squared circle with John Cena, The Rock, Rhea Ripley, and plenty of other WWE behemoths have not sent legendary referee Charles Robinson to the hospital, but a wild animal did. Robinson, 61, who has presided over some of the greatest matches in professional wrestling over the last 25 years, revealed he was hospitalized at 2am this week after being bitten by a bat. Exactly how Robinson came in contact with a bat is unclear. However, the referee released video of his receiving medical treatment at the hospital and a picture of the toothsome bat. 'Great way to start the morning. 2:00am and got bit by a bat. That's right a bat! 4 hours later in the ER and six shots. #animalattacks #hospital,' Robinson said on Instagram. 'This is the culprit that got me. Such a cutie! #bat #animal,' Robinson said in a different post. The treatment for bat bites is to 'immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes. Then, seek medical advice as soon as possible,' per the Cleveland Clinic. Several wrestlers commented their well wishes to Lil' Natch, with Robinson getting that nickname by being the hand-picked match official for arguably the greatest in-ring wrestler of all time, Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair. 'Now you're officially a vampire!' former WWE world champion Chris Jericho said. 'Charles!!!! You're the toughest,' WWE star Nia Jax commented. Robinson is on the road with the WWE for most of the year, and does not look to be taking any time off due to getting the bite. Injuries to WWE referees do happen, with Robinson taking a spear from Goldberg last month in his retirement match against Gunther. An X-ray showed a cracked rib. That devastating move did not stop one of the longest-tenured referees in professional wrestling history. It appears the bat will not either.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
WWE legend rushed to hospital after being bitten by a BAT as concerned fans send well wishes
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WWE legend Charles Robinson was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a BAT. Robinson revealed he had been attacked by the animal on social media. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Charles Robinson was hospitalised after being bitten by a bat Credit: Instagram @wwerobinson 4 Despite being bitten he called the bat a 'cutie' Credit: Instagram @wwerobinson Robinson, 61, has been with the WWE since 1995 and has featured in the ring as well as a referee and crew member. However, his week was majorly disrupted after he was bitten by a BAT in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He shared the news on Instagram with a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed. Robinson appeared in a jolly mood with his tongue sticking out as the snap was taken. He also included a video of himself receiving one of his shots from the medical professional. He revealed the cause in the caption as he revealed his ordeal in the hospital. He wrote: "Great way to start the morning. 2:00am and got bit by a bat. "That's right, a bat! Four hours later in the ER and six shots." SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Despite being rushed for medical attention and spending four hours in the hospital he appeared not to be angry with the bat. He shared another picture of the bat after it has been captured as he jokingly wrote "BAD BAT" over the image. WWE star Jackie Redmond turns heads with Monday Night RAW outfit He also added the caption: "This is the culprit that got me. Such a cutie!" Fans were stunned by the incident as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "Does this mean you are BATMAN?" A second wrote: "Charles 'Batman' Robinson." 4 Robinson has been with the WWE since 1995 Credit: Getty 4 He is a referee who gets stuck into the action Credit: Getty A third commented: "Batman & Robinson." A fourth said: "Why is this kind of cool." Another added: "Charles with UNDERTAKER Powers now." Robinson has been a staple on WWE's SmackDown since he first entered the business. He has officiated matches at its premium live events. In July, he was even tackled by WCW legend Bill Goldberg during his retirement match. Robinson was left with a cracked rib as a result of the spear tackle.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
WWE legend rushed to hospital after being bitten by a BAT as concerned fans send well wishes
WWE legend Charles Robinson was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a BAT. Robinson revealed he had been attacked by the animal on social media. Robinson, 61, has been with the WWE since 1995 and has featured in the ring as well as a referee and crew member. However, his week was majorly disrupted after he was bitten by a BAT in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He shared the news on Instagram with a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed. Robinson appeared in a jolly mood with his tongue sticking out as the snap was taken. He also included a video of himself receiving one of his shots from the medical professional. He revealed the cause in the caption as he revealed his ordeal in the hospital. He wrote: "Great way to start the morning. 2:00am and got bit by a bat. "That's right, a bat! Four hours later in the ER and six shots." Despite being rushed for medical attention and spending four hours in the hospital he appeared not to be angry with the bat. He shared another picture of the bat after it has been captured as he jokingly wrote "BAD BAT" over the image. WWE star Jackie Redmond turns heads with Monday Night RAW outfit He also added the caption: "This is the culprit that got me. Such a cutie!" Fans were stunned by the incident as they flooded the comment section. BATMAN?" A second wrote: "Charles 'Batman' Robinson." 4 4 A third commented: "Batman & Robinson." A fourth said: "Why is this kind of cool." Another added: "Charles with UNDERTAKER Powers now." Robinson has been a staple on WWE's SmackDown since he first entered the business. He has officiated matches at its premium live events. Robinson was left with a cracked rib as a result of the spear tackle.
