Tua Tagovailoa to announce decision Monday during Nick Saban’s press conference
Tua Tagovailoa already announced he would make an announcement on his future Monday. Alabama announced Sunday the quarterback will announce his decision during Nick Saban’s noon ET press conference. The fact that Tagovailoa is making his decision public in that setting has invited speculation that he is returning for his senior season.
Under preseason replay standard, Kyle Rudolph touchdown likely would have been wiped out
That’s consistent with the standard that Riveron has used for most of the season. Although, techically, the flag should be thrown if there’s clear and obvious evidence of Rudolph pushing the defender to gain separation, Riveron has been relying on something more egregious before dropping a flag when no flag was thrown. Based on the manner in which Riveron was explaining the new procedure before the season began, Rudolph’s one-armed shove likely would have been enough to trigger a penalty via replay review.
Patriots expect Josh McDaniels to leave, if he gets an offer
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is under consideration for three head coaching jobs, with the Panthers, Giants, and Browns. Like they were two years ago, the Patriots are bracing for McDaniels to leave, if he gets an offer. In early 2018,…
Will this be Drew Brees’ final home game with the Saints?
Yet again, Drew Brees stands in the shadow of Tom Brady. Brees, one of the best quarterbacks of all time, isn’t the best quarterback of his generation, thanks in large part to Brady. Brees, like Brady, is on the wrong side of 40.
Ben Watson says he’s probably done playing
Patriots tight end Ben Watson said after Saturday night’s loss to the Titans that it was probably the last game of his NFL career. Watson, who initially planned to retire a year ago before changing his mind and returning to the Patriots, doesn’t think he has it in him to come back in 2020. It’s difficult.
Belichick takes issue with notion that Pats fans have gone through “thick and thin”
Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked after Saturday’s loss to the Titans about fans supporting him “through thick and thin,” and Belichick shot back that there hasn’t been a lot of “thin. Belichick got this question at his postgame press conference: “Pats Nation, your fans, have stuck with you through thick and thin. On social media, they still love you.