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Jalen Carter Responds To Warrant: “I Will Be Fully Exonerated”

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Earlier this morning (March 1), University of Georgia star football player Jalen Carter was charged with two misdemeanors. The charges stemmed from a crash that killed one of his teammates and another Georgia staffer. Issued with two warrants for reckless driving and racing, Carter was racing the now-deceased Devin Willock in a Jeep Trackhawk, according to reports. Police said that alcohol was involved in the incident.

News broke of this just hours before the start of the 2023 NFL combine. Scheduled for April, most 2023 NFL Draft boards have Carter predicted to be a top-10 pick. Today, Carter intended to speak to NFL media at the combine. But, after the story broke regarding his warrants, he skipped out on the press conference. However, the NFL said he was still receiving his physical in the medical testing area. He will not speak with the media at the combine for the rest of the week.

Jalen Carter’s Statement

Shortly after the various reports came out and individuals such as his Georgia head coach Kirby Smart made statements, Carter decided to clear the air. Via Twitter, Jalen released a statement at 1:13 p.m. ET maintaining his innocence for these charges.

“This morning I received a telephone call from the Athens Georgia Police Department informing me that two misdemeanor warrants have been issued against me for reckless driving and racing,” he wrote. “Numerous media reports also have circulated this morning containing inaccurate information concerning the tragic events of January 15, 2023. It is my intention to return to Athens to answer the misdemeanor charges against me and to make certain that the complete and accurate truth is presented. There is no question in my mind that when all of the facts are known that I will be fully exonerated of any criminal wrongdoing.”

The crash that took Chandler LeCroy’s life came less than a week after Georgia won the NCAA championship. Carter was a key piece in the team’s success. It’s unclear how NFL teams hoping to draft Carter will respond to these warrants. But, with Carter cooperating, potentially he could clear his name and leave this in the past.

Stephen A. Smith Hilariously Falls Asleep During Aaron Rodgers Conversation

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Stephen A. Smith is someone who always tries to tell it like it is. Even if you aren’t a fan of his style, you cannot deny just how entertaining he is. Overall, he is the biggest personality over at ESPN, and he will likely be with the company until he retires. Having said that, there are a lot of topics for him to debate right now. Although the NBA is approaching playoff time, it seems like the NFL is also dominating the conversation. This is due to Aaron Rodgers and the aftermath of his latest “Darkness Retreat.”

At this point, no one knows what Rodgers is going to do. For the most part, there seem to be conflicting reports. For instance, Brandon Marshall took to Instagram where he posted a congratulatory message to Rodgers. In this message, he made it seem like Rodgers had already retired. However, the Packers QB has stated that he has yet to make a decision. Although, a decision is reportedly going to come very soon. Either way, Stephen A. is sick and tired of the charade.

Stephen A. Makes Us Laugh

On Wednesday morning, First Take was forced to talk about Rodgers and his situation. While Smith normally loves himself some Aaron Rodgers, he was absolutely annoyed with him this morning. In the clip above, Smith could be seen pretending to fall asleep in his chair. From there, he woke up from his slumber and said “I’m so sick and tired of talking about everything about Aaron Rodgers but winning.” To be fair, this is how a lot of people feel right now. The Rodgers drama has been annoying, and many fans just want him to make a decision right away.

Rodgers is a person who marches to the beat of his own drum. This means we probably won’t get a decision from him, anytime soon. Overall, this is just a truly mind-numbing story to follow. Rodgers does this to us every offseason, and it can be exhausting to keep up with. Let us know what you think he should do, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more updates from the NFL world.

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Top Draft Prospect Jalen Carter Issued Arrest Warrant

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Jalen Carter, who is widely projected to be a top-five prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with a crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member at Georgia in January. At the time of the announcement, Carter is in Indianapolis at the NFL scouting combine. He was planning to meet with reporters as part of a media availability on Wednesday. However, a league spokesperson has since told reporters that Carter would not be speaking. They explained that he, as well as five other players, are still conducting physicals.

Lt. Shaun Barnett of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department says that Carter will address the charges when he returns to Georgia. Both reckless driving and racing are misdemeanors in the state. “It is my understanding that Mr. Carter is making arrangements to turn himself in,” Barnett told The Associated Press.

Jalen Carter At Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 31: Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during the college football Playoff Semifinal game at the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes on December 31, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“The evidence demonstrated that both vehicles switched between lanes, drove in the center turn lane, drove in opposite lanes of travel, overtook other motorists, and drove at high rates of speed, in an apparent attempt to outdistance each other,” the police statement said. Police added that “alcohol impairment, racing, reckless driving, and speed were significant contributing factors to the crash.”

Georgia coach Kirby Smart reacted to the news in a statement: “The charges announced today are deeply concerning, especially as we are still struggling to cope with the devastating loss of two beloved members of our community. We will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities while supporting these families and assessing what we can learn from this horrible tragedy.”

The crash occurred after the Bulldogs celebrated winning back-to-back national championships. Carter was allegedly racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the aforementioned 24-year-old recruiting staffer, Chandler LeCroy, who was driving his 2021 Ford Expedition. Offensive lineman Devin Willock also died in the crash.

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Jerry Jones Sexual Assault Lawsuit To Proceed Despite Previous Ruling

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Jerry Jones is currently in the midst of a legal battle as a lawsuit was filed against him back in 2020. This lawsuit came from an anonymous woman who claims that he allegedly “kissed her on the mouth and forcibly grabbed her without her consent.” According to the victim’s account, this all happened on September 16, 2018 at the Dallas Cowboys’ home stadium. Subsequently, Jones denied any wrongdoing and immediately filed motions to have the lawsuit thrown out.

Overall, the Dallas County district court decided to throw out the case. This is because Jones and his lawyers argued that the victim could not go by “Jane Doe.” Otherwise, her lawsuit would be invalid. The court agreed with this ruling, and for a while, it seemed like Jones was in the clear. However, that is no longer the case as the victim’s lawyers challenged this ruling. The lawsuit was reviewed by a Texas appellate court, and now, it has been revealed by Radar Online that the case is back on.

Jerry Jones Loses Ruling

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on prior to a game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

As the outlet reported, the court stated that Jane Doe “made a good faith attempt to amend her pleadings in response to the court’s special exceptions order.” Moreover, they believe that the lower court made an incorrect judgment call. Now, this entire lawsuit could very well go to trial. This could be devastating for Jones and the Cowboys organization as a whole. Having said that, it remains to be seen how all of this is going to go down.

At the time of writing this, the appellate court’s decision is the latest update in the case. Jones and his lawyers are still calling the alleged victim’s claims into question. However, it will be up to the trial to determine what truly happened here. Let us know what you think of this developing situation, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.

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Brandon Marshall Seemingly Spoils Aaron Rodgers Retirement

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Aaron Rodgers is a very interesting guy. Over the last week or so, he has been contemplating his next move. Although, he has been doing this in a very unorthodox way. Rodgers reportedly went to Oregon to take part in some sort of “Darkness Retreat.” Overall, Rodgers was without any light sources for about half a week. Here, he was able to meditate and think deeply about whether or not he wants to return to Green Bay, ask for a trade, or just retire altogether.

Of course, there has been a ton of speculation about what Rodgers wants to do next. It is easy to see why when you consider just how amazing he is at the quarterback position. Rodgers is a legend, and there is always fanfare around what he will do next. However, it seems like Brandon Marshall knows something we don’t. The former NFL star took to Instagram on Tuesday night and congratulated Rodgers on his career and retirement. What makes this so bizarre is the fact that none of the insiders have reported on Rodgers calling it quits. In fact, even Rodgers hasn’t made any indication that he plans to retire.

Aaron Rodgers Retires?

“So I wanted to be the first to say, ‘Salute to Aaron Rodgers for a phenomenal career.’ You are one of the greatest,” Marshall said. “Me personally? You’re my favorite quarterback ever. Favorite. Aaron Rodgers, congratulations on a phenomenal career. You won a Super Bowl…hell, I never even make it to the playoffs. You should be proud, bro. Your name and your team, that team, forever sketched in the history of the NFL. Your kids’ kids’ kids’ kids’ is going to be able to see that. You won back-to-back MVPs. Then you won three MVPs. You’re phenomenal. It’s okay to walk away, bro. There’s nothing left to prove. Go travel the world. Go explore. Build your family.”

It is hard not to question Marshall’s sources here. Although he is a media guy now, he isn’t as well connected as someone like Adam Schefter or Ian Rapoport. Having said that, Marshall has left a lot of NFL fans confused over the past 16 hours. Hopefully, Rodgers comes out and clarifies things soon. Until then, stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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Tom Brady Reportedly Has Plans For Netflix Roast Special

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Tom Brady is officially retired from the NFL, which means he is free to pursue whatever he wants. Although, it seems like Brady is more focused on spending time with his family right now. For instance, the NFL legend has told Fox Sports that he will only begin his broadcasting deal in 2024. Simply put, Brady just wants to do his own thing right now. Overall, it is easy to see why he would feel this way. He has dedicated 23 years of his life to NFL football, and at this point, his kids just want to spend some time with him at home.

However, there has been some chatter about what Brady’s next move will be. In fact, there have been some very interesting rumors about Brady wanting to become a stand-up comedian. Brady has always tried to portray his humorous side, although becoming a comedian seems to be a bit of a stretch. Thankfully, according to TMZ, these rumors are anything but true. That said, he does have something else comedy related in the works.

Tom Brady x Netflix?

Tom Brady attends Los Angeles Premiere Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady” at Regency Village Theatre on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

As the outlet reports, Brady wants to be the subject of a Roast special. Although Comedy Central has been the face of Roasts in the past, Brady would be looking to do this special on Netflix. After all, Netflix is the streaming service that drops the biggest bag on these kinds of projects. Essentially, Tom Brady would be looking for his friends and comedians to roast him in what would prove to be a hilarious evening of comedy. For now, however, very little is known about this potential deal.

If Brady and Netflix go through with this, there are some incredible options out there in terms of who could roast the legendary quarterback. However, it remains to be seen just how deep he wants the comedians to go. No matter what, it should be an interesting special. Let us know which comedians you would want to see be a part of this, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Aaron Rodgers & The Packers Still Aren’t Talking

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Aaron Rodgers is definitely one of the more interesting people in the NFL. Overall, he is also one of the best quarterback talents to ever play the game. However, at times, his philosophies have caused problems for the Packers organization. Not to mention, it feels like there is uncertainty surrounding the QB, every single offseason. Every single year, Rodgers baits the Packers into thinking he will leave, only for him to come back. Once again, the cycle has been renewed this offseason, and now, things are getting even more ridiculous.

For instance, just last week, Rodgers entered a darkness retreat in Oregon. Overall, the concept is simple. You go into some sort of cabin in the woods, and you go directly to the basement where there is no light source. You don’t have any technology either. The only thing you are allowed is a bathroom and some food. Although this sound ridiculous, it appears as though a lot of people actually participate in this. For Rodgers, it was supposed to provide clarity on whether or not he wants to be traded. However, we still don’t know anything.

Aaron Rodgers Takes His Time

Aaron Rodgers walks on the fifth hole during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Spyglass Hill Golf Course on February 02, 2023 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Reporter Rob Demovsky recently took to Twitter with some reporting from the NFL combine. While speaking to Packers GM Brian Gutekunst, it was revealed that Rodgers has not talked to the organization. At this point, it seems like the Packers are happy with doing whatever. “He’s a great player, but until we have those conversations, I think all options are on the table,” Gutekunst said. “We need to have those conversations. We want what’s best for the Green Bay Packers, what’s best for him so we’ll get to that coming up.”

This whole situation has put some strain on the Packers’ front office. That said, perhaps a trade would end this tiresome saga, once and for all. Clearly, Rodgers doesn’t want to play football for that much longer, and getting rid of him now would certainly bring in some assets. Furthermore, Jordan Love would finally get to develop. Let us know what you think the Packers should do, in the comments below.

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Carson Wentz Released By Commanders, Twitter Reacts

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Carson Wentz had a phenomenal season back in 2017. Overall, he was an MVP-caliber player who showcased he could lead the Philadelphia Eagles to victory. However, he eventually got injured and it was Nick Foles who won the Super Bowl that year. Since that time, Wentz has been on the decline. He cannot seem to get a steady job in the league, and fans are worried about his future. His time in Indianapolis was not good at all, and he wasn’t much better in Washington.

Subsequently, with Eric Bieniemy coming in as the Offensive Coordinator, there were various questions as to whether or not Wentz would have a future in Washington. After all, most coaches like to bring in their own guys. Furthermore, Bieniemy is used to someone like Patrick Mahomes, and Wentz isn’t exactly there in terms of skill. That said, the Commanders did, in fact, decide to make a difficult decision as it pertains to Wentz. According to Adam Schefter, he was officially released by the Commanders, making him a free agent.

Carson Wentz Gets Bad News

Now, Wentz will be able to go wherever he is welcomed. However, his future is not exactly set in stone. There are very few teams out there who would probably want to take him on as a starter. Overall, he has not shown starter potential over these past few seasons. He would definitely make for a great backup, however, there is no telling whether or not he actually wants that for himself. At the end of the day, it is an embarrassing fall from grace for a player who many thought could be the next great quarterback in the NFL.

Although, NFL fans, had some fun with this news. Down below, you can see a plethora of tweets that talk about this news. For the most part, fans believe Wentz is done. Others simply reminisced about the good times and how Wentz used to be a top-tier player in the league. Overall, no matter how you swing it, it is sad to see Wentz go down this path. Subsequently, let us know where you think Wentz should go, in the comments down below.

Twitter Reacts

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Deion Sanders Ripped By Twitter For Viral Comments On Recruiting

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Deion Sanders is one of the most famous coaches in college football right now. Overall, he is known for winning and turning programs into contenders again. That is exactly what he did at Jackson State. However, he eventually left the HBCU so that he could get a bigger opportunity with Colorado. Now, he is trying to turn that team into a contender again after some poor seasons. Although it is going to be a tough task, there are many who believe that Sanders is the one who can turn that program around.

Recently, the NFL legend was on the Rich Eisen Show where he got to talk about how he recruits his players. While these comments were made weeks ago, they are now starting to viral on social media. In particular, people are taking issue with his recruitment philosophy as it pertains to quarterbacks and defensive positions. “Well, we have different attributes. Smart, tough, fast, disciplined with character. Now, quarterbacks are different,” Sanders said. “We want mother, father. Dual parent. We want that kid to be 3.5 [GPA] and up. Because he has to be smart. Not bad decisions off the field, at all. Because he has to be a leader of men.”

Deion Sanders Speaks

Subsequently, Sanders spoke about what he looks for in his defensive linemen. These are the comments that truly came across as problematic for a lot of people. As you will see, his criteria are completely different, and a bit patronizing. “Defensive linemen is totally opposite,” Sanders explains. “Single mama, trying to get it, he’s on free lunch. I’m talking about just trying to make it. He’s trying to rescue mama. Like mama barely made the flight. And I want him to just go get it.“

In the Tweets down below, you can see just how upset people were with Sanders and his remarks. “A bunch of white folks kee-keeing and it didn’t give him a bit of pause. Yuck.” one user wrote. Another person pointed out the hypocrisy, saying “His own fuckin son not even from a ‘dual household,’” Overall, these comments were not a good look for Sanders. Although, it is being pointed out that every coach thinks this way, which is most definitely problematic. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments below.

Twitter Reacts

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Bruce Arians Admits Tom Brady’s Divorce Impacted Buccaneers’ 2022 Struggles

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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians says that Tom Brady’s divorce from Gisele Bundchen played a role in the team’s struggles in 2022. Less than two years removed from a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, the Bucs went just 9-8 while barely making the playoffs. Arians spoke about the tumultuous season during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show.

Arians explained that injuries to key players had a major impact as well, but that he couldn’t recognize Tom Brady on the field. “The injuries to our leaders was really, really hard,” Arians said. “Tom wasn’t himself, you know, with all the things that were going on. And I got to give him all the credit in the world for battling through what he went through last year for his teammates. I think the world of him but it wasn’t the real Tom Brady out there.” Arians coached Brady from 2020-2021. He stepped away from coaching but remained with the organization as a Senior Football Consultant the following year.

Tom Brady & Bruce Arians

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with quarterback Tom Brady #12 against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on November 14, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Arians also says that Brady’s latest retirement will be his last. “I definitely think so,” Arians said regarding Brady’s retirement. “He’s spent a lot of time with his kids and just heading to the next chapter. He’s got so many things going on, you know, he’s one busy dude.” Brady previously claimed to be retiring in 2022, but reneged on his decision, returning to the Bucs for one more season. The decision is believed to be a factor in Bundchen’s divorce.

Brady finished the year with 4,694 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. The team lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. He announced on social media he was retiring “for good” on February 1. Brady retires as arguably the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL. He’s eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame starting in 2028.

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