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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steelers New QB Aaron Rodgers Sets Date for First Press Conference
Steelers New QB Aaron Rodgers Sets Date for First Press Conference originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The drama is over, and Aaron Rodgers is finally ... and officially ... a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. Advertisement On Thursday, Rodgers revealed he had agreed to a one-year contract with Pittsburgh. Then on Saturday, the four-time NFL MVP officially signed his contract with the Steelers. "#Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers will address the media on Tuesday afternoon following the team's first minicamp practice," Steelers senior director of communications Burt Lauten posted on X. The press conference will be the culmination of months of speculation and guesswork by reporters, insiders and fans. Rodgers was linked to the Steelers since the New York Jets announced he'd be a post-June 1 release in mid-March. He was also briefly tied to the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, but it seems like the Steelers rumors were always the strongest. Advertisement The four-time league MVP and 10-time Pro Bowler will finally talk to the media on Tuesday, and the question and answer part of that should be pure gold. For some, Rodgers' arrival means everything. Some pundits have the Steelers poised for a Super Bowl run in 2025. To others, it could mean more of the same. Another disappointing end to the postseason, or worse, no playoff appearance at all. Inside the NFL's Mina Kimes believes even with the addition of Rodgers, there are still questions on offense, namely, the rushing attack. 'None of this will work, even if Rogers does buy-in, which I'm skeptical of. None of it will work, regardless of what the offense looks like, if they can't run the football better than they did last year. And that's something that they've invested in,' Kimes said. Advertisement As I wrote after the announcement that he'd officially be a Steeler, he struggled mightily last year in New York and posted very un-Rodgerslike numbers. "Rodgers, who turns 42 in December, led the Jets to a 5-12 mark in his only full season in New York. Don't forget (Jets fans won't) that he missed all but four plays of the 2023 campaign after rupturing his Achilles on the first drive of the first game after joining the team two offseasons ago," I wrote on June 5. "Last season should be one to forget for Rodgers. He finished below the league average in passer rating - a stat of which he's the all-time career leader, and 31st in the league in QBR - behind names like Aidan O'Connell and Kirk Cousins. "His five wins last season are his lowest win total since 2017, when he played just seven games for Green Bay and posted a 4-3 mark. Rodgers' previous low win total was six, which he posted three times since taking over as the Packers' starting quarterback in 2008." Related: Steelers' Ceiling Questioned ... Even After Signing Aaron Rodgers Related: Steelers Once Again Linked to Falcons' $33M Playmaker This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'They have been through the most": Mina Kimes calls Atlanta Falcons fans the 'best fan base in the entire NFL'
Mina Kimes (via Getty Images) ESPN commentator Mina Kimes has hailed the Atlanta Falcons fan base as the best in the entire league, pointing to their unmatchable toughness, unflinching honesty, and unshakeable devotion. The Atlanta Falcons can still be tormented by their Super Bowl 51 meltdown, but for Mina Kimes, it's exactly that hurt and how fans have come to own up to it that separates them from all other faithfuls of every other franchise. ESPN's Mina Kimes names Atlanta Falcons fans as 'best' in NFL On a recent podcast, ESPN's Mina Kimes listed her top five NFL fan bases and, much to everyone's surprise, included the Atlanta Falcons at number one. Mina Kimes, with her witty responses and profound knowledge of football culture, had ample reasoning as to why she placed them atop her list. Top 10 Coaches, Top 5 Front Offices & Top 5 Fanbases | The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny 'The Atlanta Falcons are the best fan base in the entire NFL,' stated Mina Kimes. 'They have been through the most. Nobody has been through 28-3. They by far have the weirdest team. They endure all of this constant ongoing humiliation with equanimity, poise, resilience. They also have the perfect blend of nihilism with a tiny bit of hope, that I find unbelievably charming.' Kimes sees the upside: fans not only survived but transformed their agony into personality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo It is their uncommon combination of dark humor and guarded optimism, as per Kimes, which makes Falcons fans so special. Atlanta Falcons fans adoreimperfections and see hope in uncertainty Kimes went on to reference the recent draft-day trade of rookie pass rusher James Pearce as a prime example of the fan base's level-headed mentality. Even after backlash from analysts and fans alike, many Atlanta supporters recognized the issues—yet still granted themselves a thin wedge of excitement. 'Most of them understand that the James Pearce trade in the draft -- the criticism is warranted,' said Kimes. 'But they also are allowing themselves to get excited and hopeful that one of these pass rushers that they drafted will work out.' That kind of sober, self-realizing optimism is a rarity in the NFL world, where blind partisanship and sky-high preseason hopes tend to reign supreme. Falcons fans, for their part, have grown nearly philosophical regarding their team's shortcomings, celebrating them instead of denying them. Also read: Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London lead Falcons' offensive transformation leading up to 2025 season As the Atlanta Falcons hope to end their playoff dry spell in 2025, it seems like their fans continue to create a narrative of their own.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Address Why They're ‘Under the Radar' Contenders
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Address Why They're 'Under the Radar' Contenders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers underrated as a franchise? That is the argument Mina Kimes has made on her show "The Mina Kimes Show." During this week's stream, the ESPN host interviewed Buccaneers veteran linebacker Lavonte David to answer that very question. Advertisement Like Kimes, David was seemingly perplexed as to why the Buccaneers always seem to operate under the radar. "I don't know why. We're a humble organization" David said. "We got a lot of great players. It's good though, we like having that underdog mentality. We have a bunch of underdogs. A lot of guys with a tremendous amount of talent and a lot of heart that battle week in and week out for each other." Perhaps one of the reasons why fans and pundits seem to overlook Tampa Bay is due to their start. When Tampa Bay was an expansion franchise in the 1970s, they were easily the worst team in the league. Things have changed over the last few decades, though. Advertisement Tampa is a title contender. And while they continue to perform in the shadows, that is perfectly fine for their upstart roster. In the case of David, he has already won a Super Bowl, and is still one of the best leaders in the league. As he looks to put the finishing touches on his career, he's hoping the organization has one more title run to go on during the 2025 season. Related: Buccaneers 2nd-Round Pick Tabbed 'Rookie to Watch' Related: Buccaneers 'Knucklehead' Baker Mayfield Challenged with New Goal This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN's Mina Kimes on why Falcons fans are the best in the NFL
ESPN's Mina Kimes on why Falcons fans are the best in the NFL Falcons fans ranked No. 1 fan base in NFL by ESPN analyst Mina Kimes The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most interesting fan bases in the entire NFL. Of the 12 teams that have never won a Super Bowl, the Falcons have gotten by far the closest. Atlanta could practically taste the champagne with a 28-3 lead over the Patriots back in Super Bowl 51. We all know how that game ended, and it's something fans will never fully get over. However, one NFL expert believes those scars are what make Falcons fans the best in the entire league. ESPN analyst Mina Kimes explained why she ranked Atlanta as her No. 1 NFL fan base. "The Atlanta Falcons are the best fan base in the entire NFL," said Kimes. "They have been through the most. Nobody has been through 28-3. They by far have the weirdest team. They endure all of this constant ongoing humiliation with equanimity, poise, resilience. They also have the perfect blend of nihilism with a tiny bit of hope, that I find unbelievably charming." Kimes praised the fans for their lack of delusion when it comes to the team, citing the recent trade for edge rusher James Pearce as an example. "Most of them understand that the James Pearce trade in the draft -- the criticism is warranted," said Kimes. "But they also are allowing themselves to get excited and hopeful that one of these pass rushers that they drafted will work out." Falcons fans have never been known for their optimism, which is somewhat rare in a league where people tend to view their favorite teams with rose-colored glasses. In 2025, Atlanta will attempt to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. The NFL released the full 2025 regular season schedule on Wednesday. Check out our score predictions for all 17 Falcons games.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Everything sports fans need to know about ESPN's new streaming service
Everything sports fans need to know about ESPN's new streaming service Show Caption Hide Caption Mina Kimes' all women broadcast team roster ESPN analyst Mina Kimes shares who she would have as her all women broadcast crew to call an NFL game. Sports Seriously Sports fans, start your internet connections. At a press conference in New York on May 13, ESPN executives detailed plans for the Disney-owned sports network's new streaming service, which will give subscribers access to all of ESPN's content on streaming for a monthly fee, without needing that pesky cable subscription. The new standalone service and app, simply dubbed "ESPN," will cost $29.99 a month for its unlimited tier, although it can also be acquired bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $35.99 monthly with ads on Disney+ and Hulu (discounted to $29.99 for the first 12 months). For no ads on those two streamers, the plan costs $44.99 per month (ads will be included on any tier of the ESPN. app). That unlimited plan plan includes access to live content from all ESPN networks, ESPN content on ABC, and more, which all adds up to 47,000 live events each year. Select plans also include all content from ESPN+, the company's current streaming service that mostly includes bonus content separate from the cable channel. The streaming app "will redefine our business. Our mission is very clear: Serve the sports fan anytime, anywhere," Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, told reporters. The simple name, Pitaro said, is because "there's power in our name; there's trust in our name. Simple, straightforward, clear." Some of the sports content that streaming subscribers will get access to includes, and is definitely not limited to: NFL; NBA; NHL; MLB; WNBA; UFC; UFL; SEC; ACC; Big 12; College Football Playoffs; Wimbledon and US Open tennis; The Masters, PGA Championship and the PGA tour. The network's signature commentary and news shows will also be included, including: "SportsCenter," "Get Up," "First Take," "NFL Live," "The Pat McAfee Show" and more. The new, redesigned app will have "enhanced stats, betting, short-form video, personalized SportsCenter, all designed to meet fans where they are, on their terms," he added. It will be an "attractive fan-friendly plan for standalone ESPN" or bundled with Disney+ and Hulu. For those subscribers who already get their Hulu on their Disney+ app, ESPN will be available in the same interface. The company is in discussions with other streamers to try to create more bundling opportunities for subscribers. In addition to the "unlimited" tier, ESPN is offering the "select plan," which is essentially the same as ESPN+ but doesn't replace it. That plan will cost $11.99 or $119.99 a year. When bundled with Hulu and Disney+ it costs $16.99 a month with ads or $26.99 without them. Existing ESPN+ subscribers will automatically become subscribers to ESPN's new service, based on their current subscription level: Standalone ESPN+ subscribers will get the ESPN select plan, and Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ bundle subscribers get the ESPN select bundle. In addition to the NFL, NBA and other professional sports games fans can expect commentator Rich Eisen, who rose to fame on ESPN but lately has been at the NFL Network, is returning home with "The Rich Eisen Show" on the streaming service and ESPN+ this fall. No launch date was announced at the presentation, but Pitaro promised that would be announced in the coming weeks. It is likely to be in advance of NFL and college football seasons beginning this fall, as will happen with Fox's new streamer, Fox One, announced May 12, which will have competing sports programming. The new streamer is aimed at getting cable cutters to add ESPN to their existing portfolio of subscriptions. But sports fans who are hanging on to their cable subscriptions need not worry: ESPN will remain available on cable/OTT services.
