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Matt Wadleigh
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NFL

NFL Insider Reveals A Derek Carr Timeline

Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Bills Make A Big Playoff Promotion

A detail of a Buffalo Bills helmet before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans and the at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Lamar Jackson Has Been Out Longer Than Planned

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Former Jets OC Appears To Be Doing Just Fine

A New York Jets helmet sits on an equipment case during the second half of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Stats Prove Derek Carr Was Not The Problem In Las Vegas

Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before playing against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Derek Carr Says Goodbye To The Raiders

Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts against the Los Angeles Rams during the second qu at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Giants Insider Offers Patience For Daniel Jones' Debut

Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks to pass during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Ravens GM Comments On The Roquan Smith Deal

Roquan Smith #18 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Colts Are Interviewing Everyone For Head Coach

Indianapolis Colts helmets rest on the sidelines during the pregame warmup before the AFC Wild Card game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Bills Release The Best Possible Damar Hamlin Update

Detail view of the video board honoring Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills prior to the game between the Detroit Lions and then Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
College Football

Stetson Bennett Is Already Excluded From A Top Honor

Georgia Bulldogs reacts in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Bills Are Welcoming 2 Key Veterans Back

Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills reacts during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Giants Get Major Support From A Franchise Legend

Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on January 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Bills Reveal A New Damar Hamlin Update Tuesday

A fan holds a shirt in support of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Dak Prescott Held A Shocking NFL Lead In 2022

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the tunnel prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Geno Smith Set A True Ironman Mark This Season

Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Colts GM Comments On His Commitment To A New QB

Matt Ryan #2 of the Indianapolis Colts talks to head coach Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Ravens Give A Top Star A Record Deal

A detailed view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Dolphins Are Facing An Unlucky Trend This Weekend

Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins walks off field after a win over the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Sean McVay Can Still Make Several Career Changes

Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams reacts as he takes the field prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Seahawks Already Won The 2022 Season

Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Giants HC Comments On Value Of Playoff Experience

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll interacts on the sidelines during the NFL match between New York Giants and Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Jets Offense Clearly Failed The Defense In 2022

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets reacts after a game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Jerry Jones Comments On Mike McCarthy's Job Status

Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the first half of the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Giants OC Is Rising As A 2023 Head Coaching Option

A New York Giants helmet sits on the field prior to the start of the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on December 18, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
College Football

Stetson Bennett Finished Off A True Underdog Story

Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Georgia defeated TCU 65-7. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
College Football

Georgia HC Comments On Why Stetson Bennett Has To Go

Director of Athletics Josh Brooks, head coach Kirby Smart and Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Georgia defeated TCU 65-7. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
College Football

A Top Georgia Star May Be The No. 1 Overall Pick In 2023

Jalen Carter #88 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a defensive stop against the LSU Tigers during the second quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

A New Crop Of NFL Superstars Is Set For Big Money

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Packers Rookie Apologizes For Unfortunate Mistake

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers talks with Quay Walker #7 after he was disqualified for an unsportsmanlike penalty during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
NFL

NFL Insider Reveals A Derek Carr Timeline

  The question of the day is this: Where will Derek Carr go next? The long-time Las V... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A detail of a Buffalo Bills helmet before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans and the at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
NFL

Bills Make A Big Playoff Promotion

  The Buffalo Bills are getting ready for a home playoff game against the Miami Dolphins... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

Lamar Jackson Has Been Out Longer Than Planned

  The Baltimore Ravens are in the playoffs and have a tough first-round matchup against... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A New York Jets helmet sits on an equipment case during the second half of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NFL

Former Jets OC Appears To Be Doing Just Fine

  The New York Jets sputtered down the stretch after a promising start to the season and... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before playing against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NFL

Stats Prove Derek Carr Was Not The Problem In Las Vegas

  Derek Carr's days with the Las Vegas Raiders are officially over after the veteran qua... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts against the Los Angeles Rams during the second qu at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Derek Carr Says Goodbye To The Raiders

  The day is here. Derek Carr's run with the Las Vegas Raiders is officially over.... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks to pass during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
NFL

Giants Insider Offers Patience For Daniel Jones' Debut

  The New York Giants are gearing up for the playoffs. That is a statement not many w... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Roquan Smith #18 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
NFL

Ravens GM Comments On The Roquan Smith Deal

  The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for an AFC playoff game against the Cincinnati Ben... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Indianapolis Colts helmets rest on the sidelines during the pregame warmup before the AFC Wild Card game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NFL

The Colts Are Interviewing Everyone For Head Coach

  The Indianapolis Colts are having a busy offseason just a couple of days removed from... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Detail view of the video board honoring Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills prior to the game between the Detroit Lions and then Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL

Bills Release The Best Possible Damar Hamlin Update

  Another day is here, and there is another positive update regarding Buffalo Bills safe... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Georgia Bulldogs reacts in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California.
College Football

Stetson Bennett Is Already Excluded From A Top Honor

  The Georgia Bulldogs are riding high after a second consecutive college football natio... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills reacts during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York.
NFL

The Bills Are Welcoming 2 Key Veterans Back

  The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins face off in the AFC playoffs this weekend in Roun... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on January 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

Giants Get Major Support From A Franchise Legend

  The New York Giants are preparing for a playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings on... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A fan holds a shirt in support of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NFL

Bills Reveal A New Damar Hamlin Update Tuesday

  The Buffalo Bills are getting ready for a playoff game against the Miami Dolphins afte... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the tunnel prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
NFL

Dak Prescott Held A Shocking NFL Lead In 2022

  The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a Monday night playoff game against Tom Brady and... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
NFL

Geno Smith Set A True Ironman Mark This Season

  The Seattle Seahawks are playoff bound despite entering the season thinking about a re... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Matt Ryan #2 of the Indianapolis Colts talks to head coach Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NFL

Colts GM Comments On His Commitment To A New QB

  The Indianapolis Colts are searching for a new head coach once again after getting rid... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A detailed view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
NFL

The Ravens Give A Top Star A Record Deal

  The Baltimore Ravens are back in the playoffs and have a first-round matchup against t... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins walks off field after a win over the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

The Dolphins Are Facing An Unlucky Trend This Weekend

  The Miami Dolphins barely snuck into the playoffs. It took an 11-6 victory over the... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams reacts as he takes the field prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
NFL

Sean McVay Can Still Make Several Career Changes

  The NFL coaching cycle is spinning furiously just two days after the conclusion of the... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.
NFL

The Seahawks Already Won The 2022 Season

  The 2022 NFL season had a ton of storylines. The Jacksonville Jaguars made the play... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll interacts on the sidelines during the NFL match between New York Giants and Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England.
NFL

Giants HC Comments On Value Of Playoff Experience

  The New York Giants finished with a 9-7-1 record and a Wild Card spot in Brian Daboll'... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets reacts after a game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

The Jets Offense Clearly Failed The Defense In 2022

  The New York Jets had one of the most confusing seasons in recent NFL memory. At th... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the first half of the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
NFL

Jerry Jones Comments On Mike McCarthy's Job Status

  The Dallas Cowboys are playoff bound once again this season and have a first-round roa... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A New York Giants helmet sits on the field prior to the start of the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on December 18, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.
NFL

Giants OC Is Rising As A 2023 Head Coaching Option

  The New York Giants are in the playoffs. Yes, that's a fact. In Brian Daboll's f... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Georgia defeated TCU 65-7.
College Football

Stetson Bennett Finished Off A True Underdog Story

  The Georgia Bulldogs are college football national champions for the second year in a... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Director of Athletics Josh Brooks, head coach Kirby Smart and Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Georgia defeated TCU 65-7.
College Football

Georgia HC Comments On Why Stetson Bennett Has To Go

  The Georgia Bulldogs capped off the college football season with an undefeated record... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Jalen Carter #88 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a defensive stop against the LSU Tigers during the second quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
College Football

A Top Georgia Star May Be The No. 1 Overall Pick In 2023

  The 2023 college football season is over and for the second year in a row the Georgia... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
NFL

A New Crop Of NFL Superstars Is Set For Big Money

  The NFL offseason is here for a number of teams as they prepare for the next chapter a... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers talks with Quay Walker #7 after he was disqualified for an unsportsmanlike penalty during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL

Packers Rookie Apologizes For Unfortunate Mistake

  The Green Bay Packers just needed to defeat the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Sund... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago

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