Cole McCauley Articles - Page 6

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz didn’t have a ton to work with last season. Injuries to key playmakers like Nelson Agholor, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery, Wentz was forced to work with much less than he is usually accustomed to. However, since that lack of depth at wide receiver severely hindered Philadelphia late into last […]

Big things are expected from New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold as he enters his third NFL season. The former No. 3 overall pick didn’t have quite the breakout season last year that many expected, but this time around, the Jets have gone out and acquired a whole bunch of new weapons for their franchise […]

After starting the final five games of the season last year, second-year quarterback Drew Lock has earned the right to be the Denver Broncos’ franchise quarterback going forward. Big things are expected from the Missouri product in 2020 and with the recent addition of former New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur as the team’s […]

Don Shula and Dan Marino were one of the best QB-Coach duos in NFL history, bringing incredible success to the Miami Dolphins in the 80s and 90s. Shula passed away at the age of 90 peacefully in his home on Monday and his former quarterback took to Twitter to react to the sad news. Coach […]

Alabama wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs made history during the 2020 NFL Draft becoming the first receivers from the same school in NFL history to be drafted in the top 15 of the same draft. That distinction will create some pressure for both prospects to succeed in the NFL whether that’s fair or […]

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, questions have arisen as to what exactly the upcoming NFL season will look like or if it will even happen in the first place. One thing the league did get out in front of: canceling all international NFL games. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL is enacting changes for the […]

While previous episodes of “The Last Dance” explored Michael Jordan’s hatred for former Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas, Episode 5 showed that MJ wasn’t the only star to dislike Thomas and the Bad Boys Pistons. Thomas was infamously not selected to play in the 1992 Men’s U.S. Olympic Basketball Team (a.k.a The Dream Team) […]

Episode 5 of the popular documentary The Last Dance aired on Sunday. Often focusing on Michael Jordan’s relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, the episode gave fans some of the best moments of the series so far. Bryant and Jordan are two of the best players to ever step foot on an NBA court, and […]

NBA rising stars Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum are both featured in Gatorade’s recent “Be Like Mike” commercial — an updated version of the famous ad that originally aired in 1992. We wanted to #BeLikeMike then.We want to #BeLikeMike now.We want to #BeLikeMike forever.⚡️@ZionWilliamson @De11eDonne @JayTatum0 pic.twitter.com/QzVtVam83N — Gatorade (@Gatorade) May 3, 2020 The original […]

The Houston Rockets and general manager Daryl Morey have become pioneers of the NBA’s analytics movement in recent years, which is why they’ve employed coaches like Mike D’Antoni, have played essentially without a true big man and shoot more 3-pointers than just about any other team in league history. With that being said, former Rockets […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still searching for their first Super Bowl win in franchise history but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t fielded some great teams filled with notable talent throughout their 61 seasons of existence. A lot of that talent has come through the draft and a lot of the team’s star players […]

If anyone knows what a great team is, it’s Pat Riley. The Miami Heat president has seen the likes of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James all team up in South beach. Moreover, as a head coach, Riley ushered in the “Showtime” era for the Los Angeles Lakers which was headlined by the likes […]

Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in NFL history in 2018 when he suffered both a spinal fracture and compound fracture in his right leg. The leg itself took 17 surgeries to fix and Smith has been rehabbing since. Smith was in his first season as the starting […]

After breaking the 40-yard dash record at the 2017 NFL Combine, the Cincinnati Bengals took a chance on Washington wide receiver John Ross, taking him with the ninth-overall pick in that year’s draft. Fast forward three years and 2020 might be Ross’ final season as a Bengal. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals informed the […]

There hasn’t been NBA basketball for over 50 days now and the question remains when, if and how will the league resume its 2019-20 season. The league has explored many different options at getting the season back in action, including playing remaining games at an isolated site. However, one of the biggest questions regarding that […]

All eyes will be on Tom Brady heading into the 2020 season as the veteran quarterback will suit up for a team other than the New England Patriots for the first time in his professional career. This offseason, Brady made the shocking move to sign a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is no stranger to criticism. Since he tossed 28 touchdowns in 2016 while leading the Raiders to a 12-3 record, the 29-year-old signal-caller has failed to match that same success. The Raiders also made waves this offseason by signing former No. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota, presumably to either […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has his fair share of critics. The 29-year-old hasn’t quite kept up the production from his breakout 2015 and 2016 campaigns and despite a solid and efficient 2019 season, the former second-round pick is still doubted. Last season, Carr completed a career-high 70.4 percent of his passes, which was […]

The NBA has been actively working on getting back to playing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Due to safety concerns of players, staff and fans, the NBA postponed its season on March 11 after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert had contracted the virus. Now reaching over 50 days without basketball, the NBA is exploring any […]

Buffalo Bills star Tre’Davious White is undoubtedly one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL today. There’s a reason why he was named a First-Team All-Pro in only his third season. At the same time, former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson was a top-tier wideout in the NFL for a whole decade. Those two worlds […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire wasn’t expected by many to be the first running back taken during the 2020 NFL Draft. Prospects like Georgia’s D’Andre Swift and Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor were generally viewed as better running backs. However, with the Kansas City Chiefs on the clock with the first round’s final pick, Edwards-Helaire was the one chosen. This […]

Being the No. 1 overall pick comes with certain expectations. When you’re chosen before any other prospect, many times, you are expected to be a star right away. That hasn’t changed when it comes to new Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. According to Caesar’s Sportsbook in Las Vegas (via ESPN), the 2019 Heisman Trophy winner […]

New Houston Texans wideout Brandin Cooks will be joining his third locker room in the last four seasons going into the 2020 season. However, while the team he has played on has changed often, one thing that has remained constant for the 26-year-old is his nickname. Cooks is known by some as “The Archer.” The […]

It has been over 50 days without NBA basketball, so Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka is trying to do something about it. Per Sam Amick and Joe Vardon of The Athletic (first reported by ESPN), Pelinka has actively been trying to get the help of Los Angeles health officials in order to help […]

Prior to the May 5 deadline, the New York Giants have opted to pick up tight end Evan Engram’s fifth-year option, ensuring he stays in New York until the end of the 2021 season barring a trade. The fifth-year option gives Engram some security after rumors of a trade have swirled in recent weeks. Earlier […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most successful teams in NFL history. Dating back to their AFL days in the 60s, the team has always had exceptional talent on their roster. Like every other team, the franchise has had their fair share of draft-day misses; however, they’ve also been one of the best […]

The Washington Redskins new star rookie officially has a new number. Due to a difference between NCAA and NFL jersey number rules, former Ohio State star and 2020 second overall pick Chase Young will have to switch from the No.2 jersey he wore for the Buckeyes. Now, Young will don No. 99 for Washington. He […]

A few weeks after calling out the Los Angeles Rams regarding the $2 million he’s owed in guaranteed money, former linebacker Clay Matthews is taking his frustration to the next level. According to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, the veteran linebacker has filed his grievance papers to the NFL Players Association against the Los […]

Atlanta Falcons pass-rusher Takk McKinley will now become an unrestricted free agent in 2021 after the team opted to decline his fifth-year option, per ESPN’s Vaughn McClure. McKinley, the 26th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of UCLA, has spent the last three seasons in Atlanta as a major contributor to the team’s […]

The year 2020 could very well be Gareon Conley’s last season with the Houston Texans. After acquiring the young cornerback in a trade with the Oakland Raiders in October, the Texans have opted not to exercise Conley’s fifth-year option, making him an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season. A former first-round pick […]

The New York Jets got a new weapon for young quarterback Sam Darnold this offseason when they signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Breshad Perriman to a one-year deal worth $8 million. With the Jets losing their No. 1 receiver in Robby Anderson to the Carolina Panthers, Jets head coach Adam Gase is expecting Perriman to […]

While not the only metric used to qualify a player’s greatness, the number of rings a player has is often used as a trump card in basketball debates. All-time NBA greats like Bill Russell and Michael Jordan consistently led their teams to championship wins and have their resumes boosted because of it. However, while winning […]

After a 13-year career that saw him make six Pro Bowls, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley announced his retirement last week. Staley, who missed nine of 16 regular-season games last season due to a broken leg, admitted that he did not want to retire. However, his body is simply unable to allow him […]

How often does a player that led the league in passing yards find himself without a starting job the following year? Well, that’s the situation Jameis Winston finds himself in now after signing with the New Orleans Saints. After Tampa Bay signed six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, Winston’s chances to be an NFL starter […]

Since losing top cornerback Byron Jones earlier in the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have been making moves to replace his impact in the defensive backfield. Now, it appears that even after the NFL draft, the Cowboys are still adding talent, as former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he […]

The Green Bay Packers’ selection of Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round during the recent NFL Draft was widely questioned and criticized by fans and media. However, while the pick has some fans scratching their heads, many inside league circles know exactly what Green Bay and General Manager Brian Gutekunst are doing. […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a long and storied history filled with Hall of Fame players, five Super Bowl wins and legendary coaches. However, while Dallas has capitalized on early draft picks when drafting players like Troy Aikman, Tony Dorsett and Ezekiel Elliot, the franchise has also found diamonds in the rough later in the draft. […]

No team is perfect when it comes to the NFL Draft. Jeff George, Trev Alberts, Art Schlichter — all examples of draft-day mishaps from the Indianapolis Colts. But what about the opposite? Like most teams, the Colts have been able to find some great talent deep into the draft and unearth some hidden gems along […]

Draft busts like Aundray Bruce, Joe Profit and Bruce Pickens remain a stain on the NFL Draft history of the Atlanta Falcons. However, although the Dirty Birds have their fair share of poor draft choices, the franchise has also been able to find exceptional talent outside the draft’s early picks. Some of the best players […]