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The Cleveland Browns have been stuck in mediocrity for a long time. Andrew Berry and company are looking to change that in the near future.
After being able to convince superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett to re-sign following his public trade request, the Browns have another pressing need. They still need to find a legitimate starting quarterback.
Cleveland has made one quarterback move this offseason. It went out and acquired Kenny Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bringing Pickett onboard was a nice addition, but the Browns want more. Russell Wilson has been in Cleveland for a visit and a lot of rumblings have surrounded the team taking a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft as well.
Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots star, spoke out about a huge blunder the Browns made in recent history.
During a segment on "Dudes On Dudes" with Rob Gronkowski, Edelman revealed that he thinks the Browns recently gave away their future.
He believes that Baker Mayfield should have been the past, present, and future for the franchise.
When talking specifically about Pickett, Edelman thought back to Cleveland moving on from Mayfield.
"It's hard to be the future in Cleveland, okay? So, you know, I think their future is in Tampa right now. They got rid of him, and that's Baker Mayfield — the future that they had, they got rid of. So they Browned it somehow, and I feel terrible for the Cleveland Browns," Edelman said.
Edelman continued on, revealing that he "feels bad" for Pickett in his situation with the Browns.
"I feel terrible for the Cleveland Browns because I went to school in northeast Ohio and I know those people live, die and breathe the Browns and they're fed up with it," Edelman said. "So, I feel bad for Kenny having to go into this situation, 'cause that's going to be a tough situation regardless."
Seeing Mayfield throw for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions in 2024 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a tough pill to swallow for Cleveland after it moved on from him too quickly.
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The Los Angeles Chargers decided to replace J.K. Dobbins with Najee Harris in free agency, signing the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back to a one-year contract. Harris is a rather bizarre talent, as he has registered over 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first four NFL seasons, but he is not typically viewed as an elite halfback due to his lack of efficiency (he owns a lifetime average of 3.9 yards per carry). How will that translate in to the Chargers' offense? Well, Spencer Schultz of Chargers Wire feels that Harris needs to get going pretty quickly, listing the 27-year-old among four Bolts players facing make-or-break seasons in 2025. "There's a reason why he only got a one-year deal in free agency this offseason," Schultz wrote. "If he can break out in 2025, which is possible behind the Chargers' massive offensive line, then Harris could try for a multi-year deal next offseason. If we see more of the same from him, he may fall into the pattern of signing one-year deals every offseason." One big positive for Harris is that he has shown he can represent a decent pass-catching weapon out of the backfield, as evidenced by the fact that he hauled in 74 receptions during his rookie campaign back in 2021. He has not even caught 50 passes in a single season ever since, but that may have also had to do with the Steelers' quarterabck situation. Perhaps playing with Justin Herbert will open Harris up as a playmaker in Los Angeles, but the Bolts should probably still look to add another running back at some point in the NFL Draft to provide themselves with some insurance at the position.
Brock Boeser drops heartfelt message amid potential Canucks departure
The Vancouver Canucks may lose Brock Boeser this summer. Boeser is a free agent at the end of the season. The Canucks winger was involved in trade rumors around the deadline in early March, as well. What lies ahead for the veteran remains to be seen. But a future outside of Vancouver is a realistic possibility. Boeser suggested as much recently. He spoke about his potential departure from Vancouver not too long ago. In this discussion, he admitted that he did not think he would return to the team in free agency. The Canucks are not going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. As a result, there is one game remaining in Vancouver’s schedule. They are taking on the Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights at home on Wednesday night. Before this contest, Boeser further addressed his future ahead of this potential final game. “I mean, it’s tough to say,” Boeser told reporters, via Sportnet’s Iain McIntyre. “We’ll see what happens. Like I said, I’m sure they’ll talk with my agent after the season and see if anything can come to an agreement or not. But yeah, I mean, there’s definitely going to be (reflective) thoughts, and I’m going to just try and take it in with my teammates. You really never know at the end of the day, so I don’t really want to fully think that it could be my last game.” Boeser did see a bit of an offensive decline in 2024-25. He entered the season coming off the first 40-goal season of his career. However, his goal total dropped to 25 this year. He has 25 goals and 50 points through 74 games. His 50 points trail only Quinn Hughes among Canucks skaters in 2024-25. Boeser has played a significant role for Vancouver over the last several years. There certainly have been tough times for both the team and player. Through it all, though, the Minnesota native has come through in some big moments for the Canucks. Only time will tell if this is truly the end for Boeser in British Columbia.
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Former NASCAR champ announces divorce from wife, who allegedly has ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Brian Vickers won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2003. A year later, he joined Hendrick Motorsports as a full-time driver, where he recorded four top-10s and finished 25th in the final season standings. In 2006, the then-22-year-old scored his first Cup victory in the fall race at Talladega. Over the next decade, he achieved some success, including a pair of wins at Michigan in 2009 and New Hampshire in 2013. In between those trips to Victory Lane, Vickers began experiencing health problems with blood clots in his legs and near his lungs. Those issues would limit his track time, and he ran his last full-time season in 2014. He ran part-time and a total of seven races in 2015 and 2016. Vickers' life off the track took an interesting turn in 2013 when he married Sarah Kellen. She was the former assistant of Jeffrey Epstein and has been named in lawsuits and accused of being the “lieutenant” who helped Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell procure hundreds of girls. Vickers and his wife lived in a three-bedroom, $10 million penthouse of the Mercer Greene building in New York City, where Vickers was president of the condo board. Since 2022, Vickers has remained silent on social media. His last post on X came in March of that year. On Monday, he broke that silence with a post on X that included a photo of a sign that said: “Delete that old version of me in your head, it expired.” He then wrote: “Hey Friends, After ten years of marriage and five years under a rock on social media I’m coming out of digital hiding to share some heavy news: Sarah and I are getting divorced. “I’m grateful for the time we shared – both the joyous moments and the difficult ones. I’m grateful for the learning. I’m grateful for the growth. Now that the dust has settled, I’m more grateful than ever for the clarity. “Here’s the good news: You can expect a bit more action out of me in the coming months. I’m back on my digital game and ready to keep ya’ll in the loop again. (Keep an eye out for some creative moves, too.) “Sending love and grace, Brian Vickers.”
Steelers Hit With Stunning Revelation As To Why Aaron Rodgers Has Them On Hold
The Pittsburgh Steelers could be made out to look like fools if Aaron Rodgers decides against signing with the organization this offseason. Whether that is due to retirement, or another opportunity arising, the franchise has put all of its chips in one 41-year-old basket. The 2025 NFL Draft could provide some hope at the position, but having a future Hall of Famer and four-time MVP run the offense for a year is an attractive prospect, regardless of the potential off-the-field noise that could come with it. The team and its fan base are still waiting for an official decision. Many have speculated as to why the veteran has yet to sign with the Steelers, especially because it seems as if Pittsburgh is currently his only option. Many originally believed that Rodgers was attempting to complete the Brett Favre cycle and head to the Minnesota Vikings, even though the organization drafted JJ McCarthy back in 2024's first round. There have been reports pretty much each day regarding Rodgers' situation, so it is hard to know which ones are accurate and which could be merely speculation. CBS reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala joined The PM Team w/Poni Mueller on Wednesday however, and brought up Minnesota again. The Vikings have a clear plan and formidable roster, which Rodgers may believe the Steelers do not possess. "The Vikings were so appealing because in his mind, and in many people's minds, that's a team that's ready to make a run at the Super Bowl," Kinkhabwala said. "It is a completely professional outfit that just got significantly better on both sides of the line, that is playing outstanding defense, that has a lot of superstar power, and that already has a really strong leadership base in that locker room." Kinkhabwala continued discussing Pittsburgh versus Minnesota and hinted at the fact that the Vikings are a legitimate Super Bowl contender. After citing that she has had several conversations with people around the league, the veteran quarterback may seriously be contemplating retirement because his only current other option is playing in the Steel City. "That's a team [the Vikings] that Aaron Rodgers could slide into and, in theory, take them to the Super Bowl," Kinkhabwala explained. "Let me say it this way, Aaron Rodgers is more likely to retire than he is to come to a team that he doesn't believe is a Super Bowl contender." It's hard to imagine the Steelers sitting back and relaxing if Rodgers expressed hesitation, but that's why the 2025 NFL Draft will provide fans with a much clearer picture. If an aggressive move is made early for a quarterback, it's very possible that the hope the front office had for landing Rodgers has diminished. It is extremely odd that Rodgers has not put pen to paper yet. He might be waiting for the Steelers to address the offense even more so he is comfortable with the idea of a Super Bowl run being on the table. It's also possible that the signal-caller is holding out hope that the Vikings have a change of heart. Either way, it hasn't been a good look for Pittsburgh, unless the brass knows something that no one else does. Kinkhabwala's comments are telling and if Rodgers does decide to retire, it can pretty much be understood that he simply didn't see the Steelers as a legitimate threat. This would look even worse if an unquestioned threat throughout the NFL had an unfortunate quarterback injury and Rodgers quickly jumped out of retirement and into action. Steelers Will Enter Another Season With More Questions Than Answers If Rodgers Bails Mason Rudolph is a respectable backup quarterback at the professional level, but he is no long-term solution. While Rodgers wouldn't be either, he's a four-time MVP and Super Bowl champion. That would be good enough to potentially make a run in 2025, but the problem is the team needs the veteran to sign a contract. If he doesn't think his services will be the final piece to the puzzle, he could absolutely walk away from the game and keep his phone line open. Are you starting to get concerned with the Steelers' pursuit of Rodgers?
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