Shawn Christopher – Page 4 – The Football Beat

Hall-of-famer Joe Namath (above) criticized the New York Jets leadership and quarterback Zach Wilson earlier this week, after a loss to New England. Wilson and Jets coach Robert Saleh responded to Namath's comments on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Saleh, Wilson respond to Namath’s criticism

Over the course of the week, since the New York Jets lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday, legendary NFL and Jets quarterback Joe Namath decided he would put…

Shawn Christopher September 28, 2023

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (right) tries to avoid Arizona linebacker Jesse Luketa. Prescott and the Cowboys couldn't avoid the upset Sunday, though, as the Cardinals got their first win of the season, a 28-16 victory over Dallas. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)

NFL week 3 roundup | Cardinals surprise Cowboys; Steelers escape Vegas with win

It’s been another wild day in the National Football League, a high-scoring day (the Miami Dolphins dropped 70 points on Denver), an unpredictable day (Arizona got its first win by…

Shawn Christopher September 24, 2023

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (above), who has already thrown for 715 yard this season in wins over the L.A. Chargers and New England Patriots, will try to keep rolling today at home against Denver. (Photo courtesy of PALMBEACHDAILYNEWS.COM)

Week 3 NFL schedule, and TFB picks

Week three of the NFL season officially kicked off on Thursday night, with Christian McCaffery and the San Francisco 49ers topping the visiting New York Giants, 30-12. It resumes today,…

Shawn Christopher September 24, 2023

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (above), injured in the team's season opener against Buffalo, is going through rehab, but is doing so on his own time frame, he recently told friend Pat McAfee. (Photo by ADAM HUNGER - COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

AP: Rodgers doesn’t want to put time frame on return

Nobody backs Aaron into a corner. Sorry, I just had to say it. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (that still sounds weird), who was injured on the fourth play…

Shawn Christopher September 22, 2023

Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above), the defending Heisman Trophy-winner, takes his band of Trojans on the road Saturday night to face Arizona State, who could be playing with their fourth-string quarterback. (Photo courtesy of the SAN DIEGO TRIBUNE)

This USC-Arizona State thing… can they slow down Caleb Williams?

They can’t stop him. They can only hope to contain him. I said that as a joke. But at the end of Saturday night, it might be true about Southern…

Shawn Christopher September 22, 2023

Could the Jacksonville Jaguars move to London, or at least leave their current location? Two reports say it's highly possible, if a $2 billion stadium plan that would cost taxpayers about half that isn't approved. Above: Jaguars owner Shad Khan. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)

Jags could move to London if taxpayers don’t share stadium cost, two reports say

Could what some people have speculated for years about the Jacksonville Jaguars actually moving to London (GASP!) actually happen? According to a report by talksport.com on Friday morning, it certainly…

Shawn Christopher September 22, 2023

University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to an official's call during a game in the 2022 season. After a three-game suspension to begin the season, Harbaugh returns to the sidelines Saturday, as the Wolverines (3-0) host Rutgers (3-0, as well). (Photo courtesy of SPORTSNAUT.COM)

Harbaugh back in time for Rutgers, 100th game at Michigan

He’s BAAAAA-AAACCCCK. And no, we’re not talking about Jaws, Freddy, or Jason. We’re talking about Jim Harbaugh, of course! The University of Michigan head football coach returns to the sidelines…

Shawn Christopher September 22, 2023

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (above) has had a less-than-stellar performance in the Bears' two games, both losses. Chicago (0-2) plays at Kansas City (1-1) on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Fields’ he-said, he-said with himself, apparently

Could Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields’ problems be rooted in the way he’s being coached? Fields seemed to pose that prospect himself on Wednesday. In what’s becoming like an old…

Shawn Christopher September 21, 2023

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (top) was injured (sprained ankle) on this play Sunday, and will miss at the very least this Thursday's game at San Francisco. The 49ers may miss wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the game (questionable with a shoulder injury). (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)

Giants’ Barkley out, 49ers’ Aiyuk questionable for Thursday’s game

Anytime the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants meet, it always seems to be great fun. The teams on the field together conjures images of Joe Montana, Lawrence…

Shawn Christopher September 20, 2023

Chris Fowler (left) and Kirk Herbstreit, considered ESPN-ABC's number one college football announce team, won't be calling Colorado-Oregon this Saturday. Instead, they've been assigned to LSU-Arkansas. It could be the duties that both men have taken on that have impacted ESPN's decision. (Photo courtesy of FOOTBALLSCOOP.COM)

Herbstreit, Fowler to call LSU-Arkansas instead of Colorado-Oregon

College football fans are used to ESPN-ABC announcers Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler being on the “top game of the day.” It doesn’t always work out that way: sometimes, it’s…

Shawn Christopher September 20, 2023