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Fox News
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Ex-NFL star throws cold water on Shedeur Sanders' Browns starting QB hopes
Former NFL star wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh offered his take on the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation as training camps are weeks away from opening. The Browns selected Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in the draft and added them to a roster that already included Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. It's unclear who is the frontrunner to win the job. But Houshmandzadeh pointed out two players he believed were ahead in the competition. "I was told from somebody that is in the building that ain't a player, it's really coming down to Kenny Pickett or Dillon Gabriel," the former Cincinnati Bengals star said on Friday on "Nightcap." "That's what I was told. But now when you get the reports that Shedeur's completing seven out of nine passes – is it against starters? "Or is it against the threes and the fours, the guys that are going to get released? So it seems impressive when you see the graphic, but is it really if it's not against the starters or guys that are going to be on the team?" Flacco had success with the Browns in the past, but may not be the long-term answer that Cleveland is looking for. Pickett was relegated to a backup role last season with the Philadelphia Eagles after he started some games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 and 2023. Gabriel was a standout quarterback for the Oregon Ducks and other teams before the Browns selected him. Sanders' draft slide lasted until the third day, when Cleveland selected him. However, Sanders has already had some issue with the law since getting to Cleveland. There's still a lot to be decided before the Browns begin their season against the Bengals. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex Steelers Rival Reveals Honest Take on George Pickens Skipping Out on Youth Camp
Ex Steelers Rival Reveals Honest Take on George Pickens Skipping Out on Youth Camp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After the Pittsburgh Steelers traded wideout George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, a local area youth football camp reached out to him to confirm he was still good to attend this summer. Advertisement He answered affirmatively. Then, he later backed out of the camp appearance, ruffling a lot of feathers in the Pittsburgh area. On The Nightcap podcast, former Cincinnati Bengals wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh had some harsh words for the former Steeler. "He just don't give a damn," he said, "His representatives were like, 'Hey you need to do this.' He probably was like, 'No, I ain't doing it. I don't care. I ain't doing it. I don't care what you say. I'm not doing this. I think it's unfortunate because he's probably going to take a hit in his reputation. I don't think he gives a damn. But those kids, that's the part of it. They just going to be disappointed." Advertisement Thankfully for the youth football camp organizers, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth was reportedly able to attend in Pickens' absence. But it doesn't take away from the fact that Pickens went back on his word after committing twice to the event. The Steelers traded for Seattle Seahawks receiver D.K. Metcalf earlier in the offseason, making Pickens expendable in their eyes. Pickens' time in Pittsburgh was not without issues, stemming from arguments with teammates to multiple suspensions. Now, he's in Dallas, where he hopes to rejuvenate his career and start over. Related: Ex Steelers WR George Pickens Backs Out of Local Youth Camp Related: Steelers' New Addition Drew Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'He's overpaid until he wins a Super Bowl': NFL legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh questions Brock Purdy's worth
'He's overpaid until he wins a Super Bowl': NFL legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh questions Brock Purdy's worth (Image Source: Getty Images) There's a new NFL debate heating up after former wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh went off with some hot takes about the new contract San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy signed. Houshmandzadeh, who now trains wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, didn't hold back when asked about the deal. His comments came during a TV appearance this week and have now gone viral across football circles. T.J. Houshmandzadeh calls Purdy 'overpaid' during FS1 appearance T.J. Houshmandzadeh weighed in on Brock Purdy's recently signed five-year, $265 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, May 22, via Fox Sports 1. Houshmandzadeh is currently the personal coach of the 49ers' star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. During the segment, Houshmandzadeh said, 'I believe they did overpay for Brock Purdy. I would have given him $47 million a year at most.' He explained his reasons, mentioning that in the 2024 NFL season, the 49ers went 1–6 against playoff teams. He pointed out that players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and Brandon Aiyuk were injured, but still felt Purdy didn't step up. 'You couldn't really get it done when we needed you the most,' Houshmandzadeh added. He made it clear that he sees Purdy as a 'hell of a quarterback,' but believes the team paid him too much too early. Also Read: Here's Why Brock Purdy's New 49ers Contract Is A Strategic Win With Minimal Risk What this means for the 49ers and the locker room The question now is- was T.J. Houshmandzadeh only speaking for himself, or was he also hinting at how Brandon Aiyuk and others on the team might feel? Since he is Aiyuk's personal coach, many are wondering if the statement reflects locker room opinions. This comes just months after Purdy missed the playoffs and had 20 touchdown passes in 2024. Critics are questioning why he got such a big contract without a major postseason run. Houshmandzadeh compared the situation to Jalen Hurts, who was once called overpaid, but later led the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl win, making his contract worth it. Houshmandzadeh told Fox Sports: 'If Purdy takes the 49ers to the Super Bowl and they win it, then the contract is worth it. Until he does that, he's overpaid.' Now, fans and insiders are watching closely to see how this comment affects Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers' locker room ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Giants' Brian Daboll one of NFL's most underrated coaches
T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Giants' Brian Daboll one of NFL's most underrated coaches New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is three seasons past his successful debut in 2022 when he took the team to the playoffs and was named the NFL's Coach of the Year. Since then, Daboll has guided the Giants to a pathetic 9-25 record and they couldn't be further from contention. Still, he is considered a top coach in the league by many players, former players and assorted experts. In a recent segment on FOX Sports' SPEAK, retired NFL wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh said he believes Daboll to be a top coach and one of the NFL's most underrated. "I really think Daboll is one of the most underrated coaches in the league," he said. "He's that good of a coach." Giants fans can't see the forest for the trees when it comes to their team these days. The bigger picture is that the Giants have a lot of the pieces in place to compete. They were just missing two things: A quarterback and a leader. They recently added Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, which should temporarily solve both problems. For the moment, at least. Wilson is a 10-time Pro Bowler and former Super Bowl champion. Winston has become a top motivator and locker room presence after an erratic start to his NFL career. The Giants are also likely to add a young quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft who they hope will become a franchise player and leader. Daboll will get the chance to prove Houshmandzadeh right by turning this Giant team back into a contender this year. If he doesn't, he'll likely be shown the door.
