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Stephen A. Smith Makes Interesting Tom Brady Prediction

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Stephen A. has had some interesting sports hot takes this year. Of course, you can say that about any given year. However, there is no doubt that the NFL has given him plenty of talking points. This is especially true as it pertains to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

If you have been watching the Bucs this year, you know that TB12 has not been at his best. Overall, the Bucs finished with an 8-9 record. However, they still made it to the playoffs. Now, they have a tough road ahead of them, and Stephen A. is well aware of this.

ESPN Stephen A. Smith before the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum on March 23, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Gives His Hot Take

Today on First Take, Smith was asked whether or not he believes Tom Brady will ever go to the Super Bowl again. Brady is currently in his 23rd season and is 45 years old. If he doesn’t make it now, then it is likely he will not make it again. As it turns out, Smith is an agreement with this assessment.

Below, Stephen A. spoke about how Brady will likely retire at the end of the season. Simply put, Smith thinks Brady is done with football. The ESPN personality noted Brady’s off-the-field issues while also stating how the Bucs were in a transition period. Needless to say, he isn’t convinced Brady has another deep playoff run in him.

On Monday night, Brady and the Bucs will take on the Dallas Cowboys. Considering the Cowboys’ track record, one could assume that Brady will win this game. However, it is going to be a very tall order.’

Let us know what you think Brady is going to do, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Skip Bayless Explains Why Lamar Jackson Quit On Ravens

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Skip Bayless has had a busy few weeks. Between insulting Shannon Sharpe and disrespecting Damar Hamlin, Bayless is not very popular right now. However, he is still very much employed by Fox Sports, and that is definitely not going to change anytime soon.

Whether you love him or hate him, it is clear that Skip is very entertaining. Overall, one could even liken what he does to performance art. He is always putting on a persona, and it is ultimately what has kept him so popular, for better or for worse.

ESPN journalist Skip Bayless attends IAVA 7th Annual Heroes Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for IAVA)

Skip Bayless on Lamar Jackson

Today, Skip and Shannon spoke about the Lamar Jackson situation. Jackson is injured and will not play for the Ravens this weekend during their Wild Card game against the Bengals. Consequently, Bayless believes Lamar is actually giving up on the Ravens. However, he is only doing so as the Ravens gave up on him first.

“If Lamar wanted to play for his team this weekend, he would. If he had been paid, he’d be out there. He quit on them because they quit on him,” Skip said. “Lamar Jackson wouldn’t think twice about playing vs the Bengals on Sunday if he had been paid. It’s all about the contract.”

Sharpe echoed these sentiments as he said “two things that help injuries the most: ice and money.” Needless to say, both Undisputed hosts are firm on the idea that had Jackson been paid properly, he would be on the field right now.

Jackson himself has stated that his injury is pretty bad and that he wishes he could play. Overall, it has not been a great couple of seasons for Jackson who has consistently gotten injured toward the end.

Let us know what you think of Bayless’ take, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Rob Gronkowski Reveals Which Quarterback He Wants To Play With

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Rob Gronkowski is retired from professional football. However, he has oftentimes teased a potential return. His cryptic tweets and constant comments on the game have fans intrigued. However, Gronk has noted that if he does come back, he will need a record-breaking salary. At this age, it’s safe to assume that won’t happen.

However, Gronk is still beloved by football fans. He is arguably the greatest tight end ever, and he finished his career with four Super Bowls. Overall, you cannot go wrong with this kind of production.

Rob Gronkowski attends the Ice Shaker’s Boats, Bottles, and Bros Media Event at The Tall Ship on July 12, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Lisa Dragani/Getty Images)

Rob Gronkowski Speaks

Recently, Gronkowski spoke with Kay Adams on her show Up And Adams. During the appearance, Gronk was asked which quarterback he would love to play with. Of course, Adams made sure to note that he can’t say Tom Brady. Subsequently, Gronk explained just how much he loves Josh Allen.

“In a dream world, I’ll go with my hometown team, the Buffalo Bills, once again,” Gronkowski said. “If you just watch Josh Allen go out there and play, he plays the game freely. It also looks like he’s having the most fun out there out of any QB in the whole NFL. And on top of it, he knows how to extend a play. I love watching a quarterback that looks like they’re about to get sacked by three defensive linemen then somehow escapes the pocket and runs around, jukes a linebacker behind the field and then just whips the ball down the field 50 yards for a touchdown. Just his play is unbelievable and electrifying.”

Overall, the Buffalo Bills are a phenomenal team. They have a real chance of going to the Super Bowl this year, and as a Buffalo native, we’re sure Gronk would love that. It will be a tough road, however, they have the talent to get it done.

Let us know where you think Gronk could potentially play, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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“Popeyes Meme Kid” Gets NIL Deal From The Fast Food Chain

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If you were someone who watched a lot of Vine back in the day, you probably remember the “Popeyes Meme Kid.” This led to a viral image of a nine-year-old kid standing inside of Popeyes while awkwardly looking to the side. Even to this day, the image is still used to react to things online.

Subsequently, the kid in the meme went on to do great things. His name is Dieunerst Collin and he is currently 19 years old. Furthermore, he is playing at Lake Erie College in Division 2 football. He currently plays on the offensive line, and as you can see below, he has been seeking an NIL deal from Popeyes.

Popeyes Answers The Call

With Collin trying to get Popeyes’ attention through social media, many fans joined in on his pursuit. After all, an NIL deal would be a fitting end to this iconic saga. Thankfully, for Collin, the fast food chain ended up delivering as they took to Twitter with an announcement. Collin is now officially sponsored by the chain.

For now, however, there are no exact details about what kind of compensation he will receive. These NIL deals are typically kept under wraps. Regardless, more power to Collin who was able to receive a deal that is typically reserved for D1 athletes.

In the aftermath of this news, Collin made sure to thank his supporters on social media. It was thanks to them that he was able to get Popeyes’ attention, and he acknowledged that in the Instagram post down below.

“I just want to thank everyone for going in the comments and tagging Popeyes,” Collin wrote. “That actually led me to where I’m at now, so I’m grateful for that.”

Let us know what you think of this latest move by the fast-food chain, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Odell Beckham Jr. Reacts To Plane Incident Footage

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Back in November, Odell Beckham Jr. was removed from a flight after he fell asleep prior to takeoff. According to reports, he was refusing to put on his seatbelt. Subsequently, this led to police intervention where Odell was told to get off the plane.

In fact, everyone on board had to deplane. Overall, it was an embarrassing situation that led to quite a bit of criticism online. Now, the footage of the incident has since leaked online thanks to TMZ. As you can see below, OBJ was quite upset and even insulted a passenger.

Odell Speaks

In the aftermath of this footage hitting the internet, Odell has decided to speak out. In a series of tweets, Beckham Jr. said that the whole incident was extremely unnecessary. Additionally, he noted that when it comes to his character, he is never going to let people paint him in a bad light. Needless to say, he is upset about what has gotten out.

“Can’t address everything in this world, it’s exhausting. Errbody got an opinion on situations they weren’t involved in. All u can do is kno who u truly are. Purell only kills 99.9% of germs…there’s always gon be a lil left over,” OBJ wrote. “Krazy thing is since the SB. I been minding my own biz, staying out the way. Name ain’t been in nothin , and even during this free agency frenzy it was never me who caused any of that I beeen QUIET chilllin. “They” wrote the stories. Been enjoyin fatherhood and time wit the fam.”

Overall, this won’t exactly change how NFL teams feel about him. However, this has created a bit of an interesting dynamic between him and his fans. Some believe he did nothing wrong, while others believe he was incredibly inconsiderate. Consequently, Odell remains a polarizing figure.

Let us know what you think of Beckham Jr.’s response, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the football world.

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Skip Bayless Calls Jerry Jones “Delusional”

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Skip Bayless sure does love his Dallas Cowboys. Every single season, he tries to make up reasons for why they are actually going to be successful. Unfortunately, they have proven time and time again that they just don’t have the clutch gene that Bayless harps on so much.

Overall, it has been a rough two decades for Cowboys fans. They haven’t matched their success from the 90s, and it could be a while before they ever get back to a Super Bowl. Of course, they could do it this season, although it would take a Herculean effort.

Sports journalist and television personality, Skip Bayless in the gym at ESPN Headquarters after the live filming of First Take, ESPN2’s daily sports talk show, on Friday morning, August 30, 2013. Bayless is on air with Stephen A. Smith and Cari Champion as he is every week day, during their two hour morning program from 10am – noon. (Photo by Christopher Capozziello/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Skip Bayless Vs. Jerry Jones

Recently, Jerry Jones claimed that Dak has superior DNA that makes it so he can’t turn the ball over. Of course, Bayless knows this is quite the opposite, and he said so on Undisputed. More jarringly, Bayless straight up claimed that Jerry Jones was delusional. These are some harsh words, however, we’re sure some Cowboys fans out there feel the same way.

“Jerry has delusionally convinced himself because he paid the man so much money that Dak is THAT guy,” Skip said. “I’m still waiting to see THAT guy emerge. But the harder I look, the worse it gets.”

The Cowboys are going to play the Buccaneers on Monday night. It is going to be a tough test, even though the Cowboys finished with four more wins. Brady is the GOAT and he knows how to win in the postseason. Meanwhile, the Cowboys under Dak Prescott have yet to prove such a thing.

Hopefully, for Skip and that fanbase, they can finally get it done. Let us know who you think will win, in the comments section down below.

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Derek Carr Says Goodbye To The Raiders

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Derek Carr had a solid time with the Las Vegas Raiders. While the team didn’t have a ton of success, they were still better than they had been in the previous decade. Now, however, it is clear that the Raiders are going to be moving on to someone else.

During the last two games of the season, Carr was benched. This is because both sides had come to an agreement over him not coming back next season. Overall, it was an emotional decision for both sides. Regardless, it seems like both parties are eager to just move on.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks on after the national football league game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 24, 2022 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Derek Carr Speaks

Today, Carr took to social media with a long message for all of the Raiders fans out there. As you can see, this message came from the heart as Carr truly gave a lot to the city. Even if you thought he was a mediocre player, you can’t help but realize how hard he worked.

“Raider Nation it breaks my heart I didn’t get an opportunity to say goodbye in person,” Carr said. “We certainly have been on a roller coaster in our 9 years together. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful and appreciative of the years of support you have to my family and me. We had our share of both heart breaking moments and thrilling game winning drives, and it always felt like you were there next to me.”

Carr continued by noting just how hard he worked during his time with the franchise.

“It’s especially hard to say goodbye because I can honestly say that I gave you everything I had, every single day, in season, and in the off season,” Carr explained. “It certainly wasn’t perfect, but I hope that I was able to leave you with more than a few great memories as Raider fans.”

Let us know where you think Carr should end up, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the football world.

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Stephen A. Smith Urges Ravens To Do This With Lamar Jackson

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Stephen A. Smith is easily one of the most recognizable faces on sports talk television. He always comes through with the hot takes, and he does so in an entertaining fashion. Overall, he is largely responsible for carrying ESPN’s programming over these last few years.

There have been plenty of hot topics in the sports world as of late. This is especially true now that the NFL playoffs are on the horizon. In fact, one team people are looking at is the Baltimore Ravens who are going up against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, they are going to be without Lamar Jackson, and Smith had some thoughts on this.

Stephen A. Smith speaks onstage during “In Conversation with Fat Joe” at The Apollo Theater on November 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Speaks

Stephen A. has always had some very strong opinions about Lamar Jackson. Simply put, he loves the Ravens quarterback. However, he believes the Ravens should just straight-up trade him. With their contract dispute in mind, Smith believes it would just be simpler for the Ravens to get rid of their QB.

“Let me be clear. Lamar Jackson is an electrifying talent that I want on my team any day of the week,” Smith began. “If you’re the Baltimore Ravens, clearly there is difficulty in getting him inked to a long-term deal. […] I would strongly look into what assets I could get for Lamar Jackson. Because I could get the house for this brother.”

A Lamar Jackson trade would be wild for numerous reasons. There is no doubt that the haul the Ravens would receive would be incredible. Although, it still remains to be seen what will happen here.

Let us know whether or not you agree with Stephen A. in the comments section down below. Additionally, keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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Peyton Hillis Shows Improvement Following Ocean Rescue

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Peyton Hillis was known for being a beast on the football field. He once made the cover of Madden, and he is a legend in Cleveland Browns circles. Overall, he is still beloved by fans, and that will likely never change. That is especially true after his most recent good deed.

According to TMZ, Hillis was at Pensacola Beach in Florida when he saw two kids struggling in the riptides. The children were in danger, and he immediately went out to go and save them. While his rescue effort was successful, Hillis suffered lung and kidney damage.

Peyton Hillis #44 of the New York Giants looks on against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 8, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Subsequently, Hillis was airlifted to the hospital where he had to be placed on a ventilator. For much of the week, it seemed as though he was in a very bad way. Friends and family were asking for prayers, and fans were worried about what would happen next.

Peyton Hillis Update

Now, however, his partner Angela Cole is speaking out about his condition. As it turns out, he is off of the ventilator and is currently working toward a full recovery. He may not be out of the woods yet, although this is great news.

“So proud of this man and so incredibly grateful for family and this incredible hospital,” Cole wrote. “Peyton is off the ventilator and is on the road to recovery. Please continue to pray for he’s still got a ways ahead of him, but thank you for all of your prayers and love and support thus far. It truly makes all the difference. Today was a good day.”

This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates. We continue to hope for Hillis’ recovery.

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Odell Beckham Jr. Rips Into Passenger Amid Plane Incident: Watch

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Odell Beckham Jr. became a topic of conversation a couple of months ago due to a bizarre incident on a flight. As many of you are aware, Odell was removed from an American Airlines flight as he reportedly slept before takeoff. Subsequently, he was asked to put his seatbelt on. However, he couldn’t as he was asleep.

Eventually, they told everyone to get off of the plane, and OBJ was told to find another flight. It was a truly bizarre incident that upset Beckham Jr., and for good reason. He felt as though they had no right to take him off the flight, although he eventually flew private and rectified the situation.

NFL athlete Odell Beckham Jr. attends the NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans at Footprint Center on December 17, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 118-114. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Odell Footage Surfaces

According to TMZ, footage of the incident has surfaced online. This footage comes courtesy of a police body cam, and as you can see, it is quite interesting. It appears as though the flight attendants and passengers made a huge deal out of Odell sleeping. One person can even be heard saying that he took his pants off, which isn’t true. At one point, a passenger told OBJ to just get a move on, which led to some insults from the football star.

“You’re everything wrong with the world,” Beckham said. “Looking at me to get off a plane, for you. I would never. Ever in my life get off the plane for you. Specifically you. Maybe everybody else, I would get off the plane. You gon’ wait 40 minutes and I’m going to be on a private plane home. Yeah, with your fat ass. Get your ass off the plane for a second.”

In the tweets down below, you can see some of the reactions to the footage. For the most part, fans are taking Odell’s side on this one. In fact, many believe that racism is at play here.

“Looks like an innocent man being bothered for no reason to me…” one person wrote. “Flight attendants being extra as hell for no reason. He was sleepy, of course he’d be slow to respond and not thinking straight. All for a seatbelt. Just wake him up,” said another.

Let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more updates from around the sports world.

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