Could This New Version of Football Help Save the Sport?
The jump from flag football to tackle football can be a bit like the jump from tee ball to real baseball. The latter is faster, more intense and demands a [...]
Derrick Baity Jr. Once Thought Going to College Was Impossible. Now He’s Headed to the NFL
Derrick Baity Jr.’s body tells a story. To NFL scouts, that story is potential lockdown cornerback. Baity’s 6-foot-2 frame gives him a bullying presence at the position, and his 38.5-inch [...]
Christian McCaffrey’s Remarkable Dedication to Recovery
Christian McCaffrey’s recovers like he plays—hard. The Carolina Panthers' do-it-all back played 91.3% of his team’s offensive snaps last season, totaling the third-most touches in the league. His 924 snaps [...]
Why Damian Lillard Wasn’t Surprised by His Insane 37-Foot Buzzer Beater
Damian Lillard’s 37-foot buzzer beater was many things. It was Lillard’s 50th point of the game. It was his 10th 3-pointer of the night, a franchise record. It was the [...]
Lukas Denis Has Been Working With the NFL in Mind Since He Was 6 Years Old
Lukas Denis couldn’t wait. He was just a kindergartner, but the urge to strap on a helmet and pads was overwhelming. He was still too young to formally play football [...]
Jaquan Johnson’s Deepest Fear Is Being Outworked
There’s an imaginary opponent that lives inside Jaquan Johnson’s head. He’s been there for as long as he can remember. He’s about 6-foot-6 and 4-percent body fat. He can run [...]
