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4 days ago
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ESPN Host Apologizes To NFL Fanbase For Training Camp Outfit
ESPN Host Apologizes To NFL Fanbase For Training Camp Outfit originally appeared on The Spun. ESPN host Shae Peppler Cornette left her usual workplace this Friday to cover an NFC North team at training camp. Cornette was a Chicago Bears reporter for Fox 32 prior to joining ESPN. She hosted her own weekly sports program, "Bears Unleashed." Additionally, she worked for the Big Ten Network and The Chicago Huddle on ABC 7. Initially, Cornette helped out ESPN as a host for its college sports coverage. She was eventually promoted to "SportsCenter" host due to her work ethic. From time to time, she also fills in as the host of "First Take." That's only when Molly Qerim is off though. As part of ESPN's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, Cornette was in Wisconsin with Ryan Clark this Friday to watch the Green Bay Packers during their opening week of training camp. Even though Cornette is a fan of the Bears, she was willing to wear Green Bay's colors while in enemy territory. Prior to this Friday's edition of "SportsCenter," Cornette issued an apology to Bears fans. Whether or not they'll forgive her is unclear. "I'm sorry Bears was the hand I was dealt," Cornette wrote. Considering the Packers have owned the Bears for the past decade, we'd totally understand if their fans are a bit offended by Cornette's outfit. Will that impact Cornette's fandom for the 2025 season though? Probably not. The Bears will begin their 2025 season on Sept. 8 against the Minnesota Vikings. They won't face the Packers until Dec. 7. Their second meeting will take place roughly two weeks later on Dec. 20. ESPN Host Apologizes To NFL Fanbase For Training Camp Outfit first appeared on The Spun on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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'We Can't Relate' - Cam Newton Calls Out Two ESPN Analysts
'We Can't Relate' - Cam Newton Calls Out Two ESPN Analysts originally appeared on The Spun. Former MVP QB Cam Newton has had a war of words with a number of analysts through the years. But after being called out by one, he decided to call out two. Newton recently asserted that he doesn't see Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts as an elite QB and sees him as more of a game manager. ESPN's Ryan Clark took exception to that remark, explaining his perspective on Hurts being a top-10 quarterback but also taking time to compare Hurts to Newton in terms of their accomplishments as NFL players. Newton takes a lot of pride in his accomplishments, so it should be no surprise that he did not appreciate Clark's critique of him. On the latest episode of his 4th And 1 show, Newton ripped Clark for his own accomplishments as both a college and NFL player. He repeatedly stated "we cannot relate" when comparing his achievements as a Heisman winner, MVP and three-time Pro Bowler to Clark's less stellar resume as a college and NFL safety. Then, for some reason, he tossed in a shot at ESPN's Dan Orlovsky too. Take a look: Fans on social media have been loving the back-and-forth between Newton and Clark. Everyone has been arguing over Cam's NFL career, his right to have opinions and everything in-between like it's a bloodsport: "Cam put himself in a position to be catching flack and criticism for his career and now he's mad he's getting exactly that? Lol," one user wrote. "Jalen Hurts is causing crashouts w 3 degrees of separation u love to see it honestly," wrote another. "So should Tom Brady be the only one allowed to evaluate players? Cuz he said Jalen was special..." a third wrote. "Cam and RC back-n-forth is gonna be entertaining." "Nick Foles had arguably the greatest Super Bowl performance of all time with a lesser roster than Jalen hurts had. All I hear from people to this day say Foles wasn't that good. Foles out dueled the greatest player of all time when Brady had 505 passing yards." It's a fun time to debating quarterbacks on social media, that's for sure.'We Can't Relate' - Cam Newton Calls Out Two ESPN Analysts first appeared on The Spun on Jul 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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Steelers predicted to cut ties with Packers legend Aaron Rodgers for 13-TD unproven QB
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of the offseason holding out for a veteran quarterback, and they finally got their man in Aaron Rodgers. The deal took time to complete, but it was revealed that Rodgers and the Steelers had a verbal agreement in place all along. 'I just think verbally, behind the scenes, not that he guaranteed it, but he's told [the Steelers], 'Listen, I'm gonna play for you. I just don't want to go there and then miss part of mandatory minicamp because of my personal issues. I'm pretty sure they're gonna be solved by the end of May, at least in my satisfaction where I can give you my all,'' Ian O'Connor said. Rodgers is likely a one-and-done for the Steelers, with retirement looming for the future Hall of Famer. However, that doesn't guarantee a storybook ending. Former Steeler James Harrison even predicted that Rodgers could be cut midway through the season. When Pittsburgh first made the signing, ESPN's Ryan Clark called it a worst-case scenario — arguing that Rodgers would make the team just good enough to miss out on a top quarterback in the draft. 'Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers is the worse case scenario. I think he'll play good enough, & the team will be just good enough to miss out on a franchise guy next year! One of the greatest players of the era, & one of its greatest head coaches… just years too late,' Clark said. Andrew Harbaugh of Buccaneers Wire has a different vision: the Steelers trading up for the No. 1 overall pick and selecting Arch Manning to replace Rodgers — a dream scenario for Pittsburgh. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp 'The NFL Draft will be in Pittsburgh this coming year, and the team and city are desperate for a new chapter in their quarterback history. While they have gone through a handful of attempts since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, they need an actual high-potential replacement, and that is Arch Manning. They have the draft capital to be aggressive, and even with this trade, they would still have a total of nine picks in next year's draft,' Harbaugh wrote. Of course, there's no guarantee that Manning will declare for the upcoming draft. But if he does, drafting him would be a smart move to secure the future — and as history shows, having a Manning at quarterback isn't a bad way to go.
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22-07-2025
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers Legend Calls Out Mike Tomlin's Conservative Approach
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Legend Calls Out Mike Tomlin's Conservative Approach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is regarded by many as one of the best coaches in the NFL. Advertisement He's won a Super Bowl and been to another, but his overall playoff record is 8-11 according to CBS Sports. Critics would argue that his lack of a coaching tree around the league points to the fact that he doesn't have a track record of former assistants going on to do much elsewhere. A major reason why this is true is because of the type of coaches Tomlin likes to hire. Recently, he's brought in older coaches like Arthur Smith, Matt Canada, Randy Fichtner, and Todd Haley. While there are benefits to that approach, such as valuing experience, they weren't very inspiring hires and seem conservative, according to former Pro Bowl safety Ryan Clark. Advertisement 'If there is a criticism of him, conservatism is a part of it. There has been some late-game mismanagement at times. But yes, he hasn't found two guys on each side of the ball that has learned to excel in the most important moments,' Clark said. Tomlin specializes in the defensive side of the ball, so it's worth noting that he actively participates in defensive play calling and scheming. Defensively speaking, the Steelers have typically been very good with Tomlin at the helm, besides a few seasons. However, since Ben Roethlisberger's retirement, he hasn't been able to get the offense right. Advertisement 'I do believe, and I can be honest, I never really thought about replacing Bruce Arians and Dick LeBeau. What I'll say about that is, those actually weren't [Mike Tomlin's] hires, per se. Honestly, picking your coordinators is a big deal. Especially when you don't call plays, because he doesn't call defense for the team.' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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14-07-2025
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Ryan Clark Makes Honest Assessment of Raiders OC Chip Kelly Before Training Camp
Ryan Clark Makes Honest Assessment of Raiders OC Chip Kelly Before Training Camp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the 2025 NFL season with plenty of moving pieces. New head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek completely revamped the roster this offseason in their first year at the helm. Advertisement They also put together an All-Star lineup of coordinators, position coaches and front office members, so the future of the Silver and Black finally looks promising. Raider Nation did have concerns, however, about new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Kelly has been widely accepted as a bright offensive mind at the college level. But his short-term success with the Philadelphia Eagles, followed by utter failure with the San Francisco 49ers, has caused a bit of uncertainty heading into the year. Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Fortunately, it seems like Kelly has changed his ways and should be the man for the job in Las Vegas. ESPN commentator and Super Bowl champion safety Ryan Clark was asked on "The Mina Kimes Show" last week about whether he was a believer in Kelly. Advertisement "Yes, I am. He changed," Clark said. "In a day and age where what he started in college football is what everybody does. He had three pros on the outside [at Ohio State] ... There were times where, I'm obviously sitting in the stadium when they're playing Notre Dame, who's beat up up front, and he's like, 'You know what? We're gonna go 12 [personnel]. We're gonna run the football. We're gonna find ways to use 21 [personnel], and even though I have all these people on the outside, this is where I can win.'" This is a promising revelation for the Raiders, as they had arguably the worst offense in the league last season. Las Vegas' rushing attack ranked 32nd with just 79.8 yards per game, and their 18.2 points per contest were among the worst in the NFL as well. Las Vegas made several key upgrades on offense in terms of personnel as well, with quarterback Geno Smith now under center and rookie Ashton Jeanty expected to revive the backfield. There are question marks surrounding the team's wide receiver corps, given that two rookies are expected to contribute heavily. However, 2024 All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers and 1,000-yard receiver Jakobi Meyers should eat up the bulk of the targets. Advertisement Related: Former Raiders All-Pro 'Heartbroken' By Team's Free Agency Decision Related: Raiders Hit With Harsh Reality Regarding Status in AFC West This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
