Will Howard Opens Up About 1 Steelers Veteran Helping Him

The Pittsburgh Steelers got more than just a quarterback when they signed Aaron Rodgers.

They also got a mentor.

Rodgers opened up about his relationship with rookie quarterback Will Howard when he joined the team and vowed to help him as much as possible during their time together.

So far, it seems like the future Hall of Famer has lived up to his word.

In a recent interview, Howard gushed about Rodgers and how great he’s been to him in the offseason practices:

“He’s been so awesome to me so far,” said Howard. “Aaron has been so willing to help me. He’s like, ‘Literally, as much or as little as you want me to help you, I’ll be there.’ He’s already given me tips, little things here and there in the meeting room, on the field, in my drops, different little things. Obviously I can’t do the things that he can do mechanically, so I don’t want to replicate that too much, because that’s pretty unique. But for the most part, everything I can learn from that guy is invaluable.”

Howard led the Ohio State Buckeyes to a national championship, but most scouts and experts had him as a projected backup at the next level.

Even so, getting to learn the ropes of the game from one of the greatest passers this game has ever seen might be enough to change that.

Jordan Love got to sit behind Rodgers for three seasons before taking the reins of the team and looking like a legitimate star.

And while there’s no telling whether that’s going to be the case with Howard, who wasn’t a first-round pick like Love, that’s always on the table.

The Steelers know that Rodgers won’t be a long-term solution at the position.

He’s just another stopgap while they find their guy for the future.

That guy may or may not be Will Howard.

But as long as he can pick Rodgers’ brain and emulate his work ethic, he will make a strong case for at least being in the running to earn the starting job at some point in the future.

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Tom Brady Reportedly Opposed Raiders’ Pursuit Of Veteran QB

The Las Vegas Raiders desperately needed to improve their quarterback situation ahead of this season.

Gardner Minshew clearly wasn’t a long-term solution, and neither was Aidan O’Connell.

Given their salary cap situation, they were often tied to a potential move for Sam Darnold, who was set to hit free agency after a breakout season.

Nevertheless, it seems like Tom Brady wasn’t sold on him yet.

As reported by Dov Kleiman on X, the legendary quarterback advised the team not to make a run at Darnold:

“While some believed the Las Vegas Raiders would try to sign Darnold, minority owner Tom Brady—a seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback whose opinion held great sway—was not in favor of that approach, according to a source familiar with the franchise’s internal discussions,” per Michael Silver.

Damn: Raiders minority owner Tom Brady did NOT want the team to sign Sam Darnold in free agency:

“While some believed the Las Vegas Raiders would try to sign Darnold, minority owner Tom Brady—a seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback whose opinion held great sway—was not in… pic.twitter.com/jGXCfqFA16

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 21, 2025

Brady surely knows a thing or two about playing quarterback, so the Raiders may have done the right thing by listening to him.

Granted, Geno Smith, who they eventually traded for, has also had his fair share of struggles in the past, but he’s familiar with Pete Carroll from their days with the Seattle Seahawks, and he’s been solid for more than one season.

Darnold got exposed in the playoffs again, and given his long history of struggles and shortcomings, most of which came in the AFC East when he faced Brady twice a year, it’s easy to understand why Brady would be hesitant to give him a vote of confidence after just one season.

Only time will tell whether the Raiders did the right thing by passing on Darnold and trading for Smith.

But when it comes to quarterbacks, it’s hard to think of someone more qualified to discuss the position and share his thoughts about it than the winningest signal-caller this game has ever seen.

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Drake Maye Makes Big Personal Announcement

It’s been a while since the New England Patriots last won a ring.

At least, their quarterback now has one of his own.

As shown by MLFootball on X, Drake Maye just got married to his lifelong girlfriend, Ann Michael Hudson.

Apparently, they’ve been together since they were 12 years old, and they’ve now tied the knot after a decade together.

CONGRATS: #Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye got MARRIED today to his longtime girlfriend Ann Michael Hudson.

Drake and Ann Michael have been together since the age of 12; now ten years later she is his wife.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Maye! pic.twitter.com/PCFdtj8foM

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 22, 2025

Notably, this was the perfect time to enjoy these festivities, as the start of the season is just around the corner, and Maye won’t have that much spare time.

The Patriots have high hopes and expectations for their second-year quarterback, who showed glimpses of strong play as a rookie but has reportedly had a tough time with interceptions in offseason practices.

The Patriots doubled down on their commitment to Maye by trading backup QB Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys, ending all speculation about a potential QB competition.

They also signed a proven veteran in Stefon Diggs, and they drafted promising weapons in RB TreVeyon Henderson and WR Kyle Williams, not to mention that they bolstered their shaky offensive line with Will Campbell as well.

It’s been a long time since the Patriots were a contender, but the front office believes that Maye can lead them back to where Tom Brady led them year in and year out.

And with Mike Vrabel at the helm after one year under Jerod Mayo’s leadership, this team is expected to take a big leap and at least flirt with playoff contention.

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Odell Beckham Jr. Hints At Possible NFC East Return

Not so long ago, Odell Beckham Jr. was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.

His unmatched athleticism, steady hands, and route-running skills made him a force to be reckoned with.

Unfortunately, his efforts and great talents were often wasted, as the New York Giants struggled to compete at the highest level.

Beckham was eventually traded and didn’t leave the team on the best of terms.

However, it seems like whatever happened is now water under the bridge, as he hinted at potentially returning to the Big Apple during a Fanatics event on Saturday (via Dov Kleiman):

“I got you,” Beckham said when one fan screamed for him to come back to the Giants.

The legendary Odell Beckham Jr. says that he may sign back with the Giants this upcoming season.

A fan told Odell he should return to New York.

OBJ: “I got you.”

One last dance… pic.twitter.com/rWEabWpD6o

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 22, 2025

Of course, it’s not like OBJ has had plenty of offers sitting on his table lately.

He’s failed to stay healthy for years now, and while his talents have never been doubted, he hasn’t made much of an impact since his Super Bowl win with the Los Angeles Rams.

Even so, the Giants could do a whole lot worse than to have him there as a mentor.

If they can get anything out of him, so be it.

If not, chances are that they won’t even have to pay him that much to get him to return to MetLife Stadium.

OBJ began his career with a bang, making three consecutive Pro Bowls and earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors there.

In five years there, he caught 390 passes for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns, including one of the most iconic and spectacular one-handed receptions this game has ever seen.

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Caleb Williams Uses 2 Words To Describe Packers Fans

For the second time in as many years, the Chicago Bears enter the season with sky-high expectations.

They added Caleb Williams last season, but unfortunately, Matt Eberflus and his coaching staff may not have been the best choice to help with his development.

To add insult to injury, he had one of the worst offensive lines in the game, and he struggled behind shaky protection all year long.

Williams and the Bears only won five games last season.

However, one of those games was against their lifelong rivals, the Green Bay Packers.

That’s why the second-year pro might feel like he holds some sort of bragging rights over his divisional rivals, and he made sure to share what he really thought of Packers fans (via Ryan Garcia):

“They suck,” Williams said of Packers fans.

Caleb Williams on Green Bay Packers fans:

“They suck” pic.twitter.com/GmwrXqlarX

— Ryan Garcia (@RyanGarciaESM) June 20, 2025

Of course, that’s music to Bears fans’ ears, but he will now have to back up the trash talk on the field.

Williams completed 62.5% of his passes as a rookie.

He finished his first season as a pro with 3,541 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and six interceptions, adding 81 rushes for 489 yards.

The Bears hired former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their new head coach, and they also went to great lengths to bolster their subpar offensive line.

He showed flashes of strong play in his first season, and he has the talent to be one of the best quarterbacks in the game if he improves his decision-making.

But now, he will be under even more pressure to deliver against his team’s most hated rival, as the internet will never forget these words.

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Rams Named ‘Perfect Fit’ For 7-Time Pro Bowl Defender

The Miami Dolphins are still trying to find a new home for Jalen Ramsey.

He’s been on the trade block for months now, and while it seemed like he should’ve found a trade suitor by now, his steep salary has been a deal-breaker for multiple potential suitors.

Even so, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN recently revealed that the Dolphins are still confident about potentially finding him a new team.

Unsurprisingly, the Los Angeles Rams are among the likeliest destinations:

“The Dolphins are optimistic that they can work out a deal with [Jalen] Ramsey. Nothing hard and fast developing or imminent right now, but they’ve talked to multiple teams in recent weeks and months. The LA Rams are believed to be still sort of in the mix here. At least that’s a team that others have identified as just the perfect fit. But the hangup still is that big time money he’s got on his contract, $20-plus million guaranteed for 2025. Teams have a hard time reconciling how much they’re gonna have to pay at that contract,” per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

The Rams already traded for Ramsey once, and while he’s no longer the same young superstar he was when they acquired him from the Jacksonville Jaguars, he’s still a serviceable veteran who can make a strong impact right out of the gate.

He’s more than familiar with head coach Sean McVay and his ways, as they won a Super Bowl together.

The Rams are always a team to keep an eye on whenever a star veteran becomes available, and Ramsey has shown that he’s still one of the best shut-down defenders in the league.

Of course, the Dolphins will have to meet someone in the middle if they truly want to move on from him.

Otherwise, they will have no choice but to play him, and the chances of trading for him might get bigger during the season because he would have less money remaining in his deal.

The Rams are a dark horse to go all the way this season, and adding a player of Ramsey’s caliber will only make them a bigger threat.

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C.J. Stroud Had Honest Admission About His Advice To Caleb Williams

The Houston Texans will look to bounce back after a somewhat disappointing season.

Of course, they still made the playoffs, but with the sky-high expectations they had, it felt like they fell short.

That was particularly the case with C.J. Stroud, who struggled and seemed to regress in his second season after taking the league by storm as a rookie.

Notably, that led to a running joke online, as Stroud seemingly tried to give Caleb Williams a piece of advice after beating the Chicago Bears, and Williams didn’t look interested in anything he had to say.

That’s why, when jokingly asked whether he had any other advice for Williams ahead of his second year in the league, Stroud laughed it off and admitted that Williams might not like to hear anything about it (via Texans Jacob):

“I don’t know if Caleb [Williams] likes my advice,” Stroud said when asked what his advice would be for Williams heading into his second year.

C.J. Stroud when asked about any advice for Caleb Williams heading into year 2:

“I don’t know if Caleb likes my advice ” pic.twitter.com/oQSHCB8k7d

— Jacob (@TexansJacob) June 22, 2025

Stroud has repeatedly addressed that incident, stating that he wasn’t trying to look down on him or baby him; he just wanted to share his thoughts and encourage him to be as good as he can be.

Stroud is only one month older than Williams.

Then again, he had already been through what Williams was going through.

He was the No. 2 pick and had to deal with criticism and expectations, and with one year of experience under his belt, he certainly had some valuable things to say to a fellow youngster.

Still, the internet never sleeps or forgets, and chances are that they will never be able to move on from that awkward exchange from last season.

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Fans Are Debating The Best WR Of All-Time

The NFL world has erupted into passionate debate following the release of a controversial top-10 all-time wide receivers list.

While some rankings seem predictable, others have left fans scratching their heads and voicing strong opinions across social media platforms.

Jerry Rice predictably secured the top position, a choice that surprised absolutely no one given his legendary status.

However, the remaining nine spots have sparked intense discussions among football enthusiasts.

The best WRs of ALL-TIME:

Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/LoQu5p6xwL

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 20, 2025

“Moss is better than Rice,” one fan declared.

The complete rankings show Randy Moss in second place, followed by Calvin Johnson in third and Terrell Owens claiming the fourth spot.

Lance Alworth rounds out the top five, while Don Hutson, an early era icon, sits at sixth.

Antonio Brown’s undeniable talent earned him seventh place, with Marvin Harrison at eight, Steve Largent at nine, and Cris Carter completing the top ten.

“Larry Fitzgerald needs to be on it but not sure who should be taken off,” one fan commented, highlighting the difficulty of narrowing down decades of exceptional talent.

Others questioned specific placement decisions. “I’m taking AB over Calvin Johnson,” another fan argued, while someone else noted, “The Larry Fitz and Julio disrespect is real.”

The absence of certain modern stars drew sharp criticism.

“A list with no Julio Jones is just wrong,” another fan believed, expressing frustration over contemporary players being overlooked.

Meanwhile, some wanted additional names included entirely.

One fan specifically mentioned wanting Julian Edelman represented on the prestigious list.

The debate around the greatest wide receivers extends far beyond these 10 names, growing more passionate with each discussion.

Fans campaign tirelessly for players they believe deserve recognition, adding personal emotion to every conversation.

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Adam Schefter Reveals Honest Thoughts About Being Golf Reporter

The NFL offseason has given Adam Schefter an unexpected opportunity to explore uncharted territory.

The ESPN insider traded his usual role of breaking NFL news for something completely different on Thursday, making his debut as an on-course reporter during PGA Tour Live’s coverage at TPC River Highlands.

Schefter didn’t ease into his new assignment either. He was tasked with following Masters champion Rory McIlroy and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley throughout their round.

Later appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Schefter opened up about the experience and what it felt like stepping into unfamiliar territory.

“Honestly, one of the thrills of a lifetime. It was incredible to be alongside Mark Damron right there. He was kind of telling me where I could and couldn’t walk. My great fear was that I would walk into somebody’s backswing, be in the fairway, and get drilled in the side of the head with some four iron like you don’t know what’s going to happen,” Schefter said.

"Being a golf reporter yesterday was one of the thrills of a lifetime..

It was incredible to be out there" ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/ayf2Ix2ccQ

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 20, 2025

The veteran reporter’s golf debut showcased a different side of his broadcasting skills.

Rather than his typical commanding presence breaking NFL stories, Schefter adapted to golf’s quieter atmosphere with soft whispers into the microphone.

His attire reflected the crossover nature of his assignment. Schefter wore a bold orange shirt featuring both the PGA Tour Live logo and an ESPN emblem, bridging his two worlds for the day.

The NFL insider chose to stay in the background rather than seek the spotlight, often positioning himself in shaded areas away from the main action.

Both McIlroy and Bradley delivered impressive performances during Schefter’s maiden golf reporting voyage.

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Seahawks Are Rumored To Have Interest In Bengals Star

The Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in an intriguing position with one of their most productive defensive players.

Trey Hendrickson has delivered consecutive 17.5-sack seasons, yet the organization focused contract extensions on offensive weapons Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins instead of securing their star edge rusher long term.

With Hendrickson’s deal expiring after the 2025 season, uncertainty surrounds his future in Cincinnati.

The Seattle Seahawks have emerged as a potential suitor for the talented pass rusher.

“#Seahawks have interest in #Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson.” NFL Rumors posted.

#Seahawks have interest in #Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson #NFL pic.twitter.com/upZlkv7XOr

— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) June 20, 2025

Adding a proven disruptor like Hendrickson would represent a significant upgrade for their pass rush rotation.

Elite edge rushers remain premium commodities in today’s league, making Seattle’s interest logical.

Defensive rotations keep players fresh throughout games, particularly during crucial fourth quarter moments.

For head coach Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks, that late-game push could determine their season’s trajectory.

Hendrickson joining their defensive front might elevate the unit from competitive to elite status.

The financial logistics align favorably for Seattle. Hendrickson carries a 2025 cap hit of approximately $18.7 million with total cash owed near $19 million.

The Seahawks currently maintain roughly $30 million in available cap space, providing adequate room for the acquisition.

The key question involves Cincinnati’s asking price. A 2026 first-round selection plus additional draft compensation could serve as the foundation for negotiations.

Hendrickson turns 31 in December but maintains an excellent health record, missing just three games across five seasons.

Should Seattle pursue the veteran, an extension through 2027 appears likely given their financial flexibility and championship window.

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