We’ve gotten to the point in the offseason where there’s no football being played. NFL stadiums and practice facilities have cleared out as the players begin their six-week summer vacation prior to the start of training camp.
JuJu Smith-Schuster loves milkshakes
Tuesday’s Rise ‘n Grind takes a look at how coaches spend the offseason, JuJu Smith-Schuster’s love for (free) milkshakes, as well as the Lions and Patriots discussing a Rob Gronkowski trade.
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That leads to NFL coaches having some time off to ponder how their team can become the next Super Bowl champion. Maybe John Harbaugh is using this down time to think about how he can win a Super Bowl for Ozzie Newsome in his last year as the Ravens general manager. And maybe Texans head coach Bill O’Brien is sitting around praying that Deshaun Watson stays healthy. Thomas George pondered what every coach is thinking during their offseason break and his conclusions will offer some hilarity to your summer.
As a fan, one way to spend the dead of the offseason is by gambling ... if you’re into that sort of thing. Here’s a look at each team’s over/under win totals for 2018, courtesy of OddsShark.
Based on these win totals, retired NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz offered up two of his favorite bets to make this offseason. Yes, one of them is for the team he took the field for most recently, the New York Giants.
Today’s NFL news
What fans are talking about today
Bengals first-round pick Billy Price says he’s “fully cleared” from his combine injury
Leaked Madden NFL 19 ratings have Tom Brady as fourth-best player in the game
Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has “a lot of faith” Julio Jones’ contract situation will be resolved by training camp
Packers spring practices were defined by veterans skipping minicamp, per the suggestion of their head coach
Tweet of the day
Juju Smith-Schuster took over at a milkshake factory because the Steelers wide receiver isn’t only good at football, but making shakes, too.
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