Sports has its own language and certainly has a mountain of shorthand within that language. Even those who speak it don’t always know what everything means, but they rarely stop to ask for clarification. It was heartening, then, to receive an email from reader Chris on Thursday morning asking simply and politely: “What does ‘put… Continue reading What does putting the franchise tag on Sam Darnold mean?
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Sam Darnold’s incredible season is putting him in rare company
What Sam Darnold is doing this season should not be overlooked or taken for granted. He’s having the type of year that simply doesn’t happen very often. Darnold threw three more touchdown passes in the Vikings’ win over the Seahawks, including an incredible go-ahead strike to Justin Jefferson late in the fourth quarter. He’s helped… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s incredible season is putting him in rare company
Putting the NFC North’s dominance in context: Best division since realignment?
The NFL’s Thanksgiving schedule delivers three-fourths of what could become the most dominant division since the league realigned in 2002. The 2024 NFC North is the first division since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to feature three teams with at least eight victories through Week 12, led by the 10-1 Detroit Lions, who have tied an… Continue reading Putting the NFC North’s dominance in context: Best division since realignment?
Are the Wild Putting Too Much Mileage On Kaprizov? – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans fell in love with Kirill Kaprizov before he started playing at the level he is now. He’s a special player and a rare and unique talent. Kaprizov has the work ethic to accompany the skill, which makes him even more rare and unique. Kirill Kaprizov is built for this, and the Wild… Continue reading Are the Wild Putting Too Much Mileage On Kaprizov? – Minnesota Wild