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Pat McAfee Comments On Brett Favre Lawsuit

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The Pat McAfee Show has become one of the largest sports talk shows in the country. McAfee recently had the entire NFL world in the palm of his hands with his recent interview with Aaron Rodgers. Fans of the show enjoy McAfee’s style of delivering the news. The show doesn’t hold back. Sometimes, it may even cost Pat a legal headache. One of those headaches is coming in the form of former Packers QB Brett Favre.

A few months back, Favre issued a defamation lawsuit to McAfee. Favre claimed that McAfee was slandering his name when discussing Favre’s alleged involvement in a Mississippi legal case. The former QB has been accused of allegedly stealing funds from Mississippi Welfare. From the beginning, McAfee felt the lawsuit against him was baseless and would soon blow over. However, now it seems McAfee is ready for a legal battle if the decision to throw out the case doesn’t go his way.

Pat McAfee Offers Favre A Charitable Solution

In a lengthy Tweet sent by McAfee earlier today, the popular show host offered Favre an invitation. McAfee asked, “Brett, match me with a donation to a Big Brothers Big Sisters foundation in Mississippi. Let’s help out the next generation of Mississippians together. Let’s give some support to the citizens of your state who might need it a little bit, and let’s make something positive out of this sad clown show of a defamation suit with no merit.”

The situation does seem a bit odd, considering many have discussed the alleged legal issue. However, if Favre were to accept McAfee’s offer to donate money, it could smooth things over. Favre’s legal issues are far from over. Additionally, the Hall-of-Fame QB is still awaiting his fate in the Mississippi Welfare Fraud case. Will this situation blow over for McAfee? Does McAfee have a point on the lawsuit infringing on his rights? Will Brett Favre accept McAfee’s offer to donate money to the Boys & Girls Club? Let us know your opinions on the matter in the comment section below. For more info on this case and other NFL news, subscribe to HNHH.

Willie McGinest Fired From NFL Network

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Willie McGinest is out at the NFL Network. The former New England Patriots star has been fired from the network following an incident dating back four months. The incident began after an individual spoke poorly of the USC football team. McGinest has been absent from the NFL Network since the incident. Now, the NFL Hall-of-Famer has been dropped due to budget cuts within the Network. McGinist has yet to comment on the situation.

The former USC Trojan collected many accolades during his time in the NFL. McGinest spent 15 years in the league. Twelve of those years in New England and three in Cleveland. McGinest was one of the pillars of the early Patriots dynasty. Tom Brady has mentioned many times before how McGinest was integral to the team’s success. During his time McGinest won 3-Super Bowls, as well as earning two Pro Bowl selections. Even with all of his accolades, McGinest isn’t running from the situation. The former college football standout has spoken on the situation previously. It seems as if McGinest understands the magnitude of what transpired.

Willie McGinest Facing Possible Prison Time

Losing his job may not be the only issue McGinest is facing. The 51-year-old could be facing some prison time stemming from the incident. Michael Mccarthy of Front Office Sports is reporting that McGinest is facing two felony charges. Shortly after the December incident, McGinest stated his regret, “To my colleagues at the NFL Network and those I work closely with as an advisor to professional and community-based organizations, please know I am embarrassed and regret what occurred.”

A truly unfortunate situation for someone so passionate about the sport. McGinest has long been a fan favorite for Patriots fans. His contributions to the sport and organization are now taking a back seat. The incident is a subtle reminder to always think before acting. Is the firing of McGinest justifiable? Will McGinest spend time behind bars? What does this mean for his legacy? Let us know your opinions on the matter in the comment section below. For the latest NFL news, stay locked in with us at HNHH.

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Lamar Jackson Reportedly Seeking Contract Similar To This NFL QB

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Lamar Jackson’s contract dispute with the Ravens continues to grow. With more news breaking daily on the matter, the situation may soon reach a boiling point. Obviously, the biggest disagreement between the two is money. Jackson sees his worth as far more than what the Ravens have allegedly offered. While both sides continue to figure out a resolution, more reports are coming out on Jackson’s potential compensation.

According to Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN, “The issue so far in contract talks, I am told, is that Jackson is insisting on getting more fully guaranteed money than the $230 million Deshaun Watson got in his deal with the Browns. After my conversations in Phoenix, I no longer believe Jackson was insisting that his deal be fully guaranteed — just that the guaranteed portion of it be larger than Watson’s.”

Lamar Jackson Making Contract Demands Known

Jackson asking for a guarantee that is larger than Deshaun Watson’s makes sense. The Cleveland Browns offered Watson the largest guaranteed contract in NFL history. However, the contract came at a bizarre time, with Watson missing two straight seasons. Watson also hasn’t achieved nearly the accolades that Jackson has earned in his career. The Browns deal with Watson could be the reason Jackson isn’t under center in Baltimore. The Watson deal also has set the bar for every future QB deal. However, the deal has yet to show a positive for the Browns. Watson looked rather rusty last season after his suspension.

The contract situation between the two parties is evolving by the hour. While the Ravens hope to work things out. Jackson is looking for the respect he believes he deserves. With an entire summer left before the regular season, this story could be a long one. Where do you stand on the Jackson contract saga? Has Lamar earned what he is asking for? Are the Ravens making a mistake by letting this drag on? Feel free to let us know your thoughts on the situation in the comment section below. For more stories on the Jackson-Ravens saga and the latest on sports, stay here at HNHH.

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Ravens Attempted To Sign This Former Number One Pick

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The Baltimore Ravens have had a busy off-season with starting QB Lamar Jackson essentially seeking a trade. The Ravens have been seeking a plan B. One of those plans being a former number-one overall pick. NBC Sports has reported that Baker Mayfield was offered a contract by Baltimore. Obviously, Mayfield turned down the contract, as the sixth-year QB is now in Tampa Bay. However, knowing the Ravens offered could mean the team is worried about Jackson returning.

Mayfield spent the 2022 season in two different cities. The former Cleveland Brown opened the season in Carolina. Then, after Matthew Stafford’s injury, the Rams made a deal to bring Mayfield to Los Angeles. Mayfield has yet to live up to being a number one overall pick. The former Oklahoma Sooner hasn’t thrown for 20 touchdowns in one season of his career. Indeed, he wouldn’t be the answer the Ravens are looking for if Jackson were to exit. However, he was still a steady option at the time.

Baker Mayfield Turns Down Ravens

If you were to put yourself in Baker Mayfield’s shoes, you can see why he made the decision he did. In Tampa, Mayfield has a great shot at becoming the starting QB. In Baltimore, the starting job would be in limbo. Especially if Lamar were to return to the team. Mayfield still believes he can be a number one option, as he should. No one should be playing in the league if they don’t believe they should be playing. However, it has to feel good if you’re a Cleveland fan. Nobody would want to see an old QB in their division.

It seems as if the Ravens are keeping their options open with a QB. Mayfield turned down the opportunity, but who is left? The Ravens current backup is Tyler Huntley. The team was impressed with his play in Jackson’s absence last season. However, it will be extremely difficult to fill the void of losing Jackson. What should the Ravens do at QB? Please drop a comment below and give us your best GM idea. For more news on the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens, stay locked in with us at HNHH.

Odell Beckham Jr.’s Most Likely Landing Spot Revealed

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Odell Beckham Jr.’s last appearance on a football field was in 2022, helping the Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, Beckham tore his ACL in the game and missed all of last season. Beckham is still held in high regard among free-agent receivers looking for a home. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, Beckham is fielding plenty of offers. While he may have his offers to choose from, who will land the superstar receiver?

Beckham has been a star in every stop he has made. He burst on the scene as a New York Giant. Then, created a tough tandem in Cleveland with Jarvis Landry. Beckham’s stop in Los Angeles seemed like the perfect opportunity for him. A chance to play with a high-caliber QB in Matthew Stafford. At the same time, he was lining up on the same side of the ball as Cooper Kupp. If reports are accurate, Beckham’s next stop may also include another high-caliber QB.

Is Odell Beckham Jr. Heading To The Concrete Jungle?

So Beckham has offers. Which of those deals looks the most appealing to the hungry receiver? The one team who seems most likely to land him would be the New York Jets. When the deal is inevitably done for Aaron Rodgers to be in New York, Odell could soon follow. However, the Baltimore Ravens are reportedly lying in the shadows waiting for OBJ. If the Ravens were to sign Beckham, it would be a huge reason for Lamar to stay. The Jets are looking to go from pretenders to contenders in just a calendar year.

Beckham is probably in no rush to decide his future. He certainly wouldn’t make a decision before seeing where Rodgers ends up this season. However, if the Jets score this duo, it could make them instant AFC East favorites. Although, the Dolphins and Bills won’t go down without a fight. Do you think the Jets are making the right decisions with OBJ and Rodgers? Just how far would the Jets go with them? Let us know in the comment section below. To stay up to date will all the latest in the NFL, subscribe to HNHH.

Asante Samuel Sends Warning To Lamar Jackson

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The New England Patriots seem to be all but out of the running for Lamar Jackson. Before yesterday, many believed that New England would be a prime landing spot for Jackson. While most fans were daydreaming of a Belichick-Jackson combination, one former Patriot had other thoughts. Asante Samuel took to Twitter to tell Jackson to rethink any idea of landing in New England. As the years roll by, Belichick ball seems more and more like a less-than-fun time.

New England has been the end-all, be-all of the NFL. For the last 25 years, in order to win a Super Bowl, your team probably had to beat the Patriots. Now the Patriots are looking for a new identity. Long gone are the days of Tom Brady’s game-winning drives. It’s time for the future to become the present. Which is why so many thought Jackson was the perfect answer. However, if it were up to Asante Samuel, Jackson would stay far away.

Asante Samuel Fires Shots At Bill Belichick

Samuel spent five of his eleven seasons in New England under Bill Belichick. In that time, the Patriots won two Super Bowls. So it’s not like Samuel didn’t see success under the leadership of Belichick. Football fans have seen disciples of the Belichick coaching tree accept heading coaching gigs and attempt to instill Belichick’s values. None of those coaches have yet to succeed. Horror stories of Patriots practices began circling the news waves after Brady took his talents to South Beach. Maybe the time for Belichick ball has officially ended.

Samuel has his reasoning as to why he would make a Tweet like this. As it stands currently, New England has expressed no desire of adding the former league MVP to the roster. As Jackson is still trying to sort out his situation in Baltimore, New England is set with Mac Jones. What would you do if you were New England? Would Lamar Jackson entertain the idea of playing for Bill? Can the two create magic on the field? Please sound off in the comment section below to let us know how you feel. As always, stay locked in here at HNHH for all the latest NFL and sports news.

Travis Kelce Hilariously Tries To Name Every NFL Head Coach

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Nobody is having a better 2023 than Travis Kelce. The Kansas City tight end has become a Super Bowl champion and host of a famous podcast. Not to mention he has even hosted SNL. The co-host of New Heights is Travis’ brother Jason. The two have become instant comedy and a great show tandem. The show is a lot of comedy, even though the brothers sprinkle in a little bit of seriousness. In the latest episode, Travis attempts to show off his NFL knowledge. Spoiler, it doesn’t go well.

Jason asks Travis to name every NFL head coach from the picture of the coaches taken at the owner meeting. Travis comes off as just naturally funny in the video. Almost as effortless as his play on the field. From the very beginning, spectators can tell that this is going to go poorly for Travis. Jason seems to be having a field day with Travis’s attempt at naming every head coach. He may not know them all, but at least he knew Andy Reid.

Travis Kelce Takes Fun Shot At Bengals

Maybe it wasn’t on purpose, but Travis Kelce forgot the name of one important head coach. When coming up to Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, Travis had no answer for who it was. Luckily brother Jason bailed him out. Still, it felt like a tiny shot at the Bengals, given their history. The Bengals and Chiefs have met in the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. With each team beating the other. Kind of strange Kelce would forget that name. Especially after the AFC Championship smack talk back in January.

Once again, the Kelce brothers deliver with their podcast. It seems as if one clip a week goes viral from the brother duo. New Heights is fun and extremely loose on how the show is run. It’s exactly what you would want on a podcast. New Episodes of the show are released every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts. What are some of your favorite sports podcasts? Drop your answers in the comment section below. Stay here with us at HNHH for all the latest news inside the NFL.

Skip Bayless Hits Lamar Jackson With Some Advice

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Skip Bayless is the latest sports media personality to attempt to reach Lamar Jackson. The Baltimore Ravens QB has voiced his displeasure with the team through Twitter, and that may not be the best bet. Jackson seeks greener pastures, although it has proven to be a difficult task. The only thing the media and fans know about the situation is whatever Lamar has been tweeting. The Ravens have been tight-lipped, other than saying the plan is to keep Jackson. The co-host of Undisputed decided to give Lamar some advice.

Bayless believes that the disgruntled QB should stay away from Twitter. A strange concept for someone like Bayless to admit. Bayless is known for his vocal takes and for staying in the middle of many social media scrums. However, Skip may not be that far off base when discussing Jackson. Jackson doesn’t have an agent to help him through contract discussions. So, tweeting all of his feelings on the situation may be a bad step toward working with the Ravens on a future contract.

Skip Bayless Looking Out For Lamar Jackson

When Shannon and Skip are in agreement, then maybe Lamar should listen. Twitter can be a cesspool of drama. Sharing your business as Lamar has on social media will only create more damage. Lamar wears his heart on his sleeve, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, it’s better to keep those conversations private when discussing business of this magnitude. Jackson isn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with the franchise. Ravens fans should buckle up for a bumpy ride.

Skip Bayless is actually giving sound advice to the former MVP. It is entirely understandable for Jackson to feel hurt by the situation. However, one thing Jackson can’t forget is this is a business. The moment a player is no longer of any worth to a franchise, that said player would be on the next plane out of town. It’s the sad, harsh reality of professional sports. Do you think Skip’s advice to Lamar should be taken? Is Lamar better off doing things his own way? Please sound off in the comments, and let us know what you think. Stick around HNHH for all the latest news inside the NFL.

NFL Ref Bill Leavy Passes Away, Twitter Reacts

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The NFL is celebrating the life of longtime official Bill Leavy. Leavy passed away on Wednesday, according to NFL executive Walt Anderson. The nineteen-year officiating veteran was 76 years old. Anderson stated that the cause of death has yet to be announced. Bill Leavy’s biggest career moment was the time he was selected to officiate Super Bowl 34. The contest featured the Tennessee Titans and the St. Louis Rams. The game went on to be one of the more iconic Super Bowls, with the Titans falling just short of a game-tying touchdown.

Anderson had plenty to say on just who Bill Leavy the person was. “Always kind and thoughtful,” Anderson further lamented his thoughts by saying, “Bill was instrumental in mentoring countless young officials throughout his career.” In a time where officiating is heavily scrutinized, an official like Levy remains revered. Many in the NFL community took to Twitter to celebrate the life of the NFL official.

Celebrating The Life Of Bill Leavy

Everyone from the media, colleagues, and former players extended their sympathies to the Leavy family. All are in agreement that Leavy is the perfect example of what an NFL official should be. As well as how someone should conduct their own lives. The NFL lost a special person in the passing of Leavy. Leavy called it a career in 2014. A career that began in 1995 went full circle as Leavy was awarded the Art McNally award in 2019. An award that is given to the greatest officials of the sport.

A sad day in the NFL. However, even through the sadness, everyone has been able to share the positive impact that Leavy left behind. Which is the best thing a person can do. Do you have any stories on games that Leavy officiated in his career? Any fun moments that you can recall during his tenure? Drop a story in our comment section below. For more NFL news, stay with us at HNHH. Before signing off, I would like to extend my sympathy to the family of Bill Leavy. A true professional of NFL officiating and a great human being.

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Aaron Rodgers Rumors: Packers Change Trade Demands

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The Aaron Rodgers trade saga has yet to find its ending. Rodgers has expressed his intent on being a New York Jet this upcoming season. However, the Green Bay Packers want a good return on their investment. Rodgers made his decision to seek a trade after a darkness retreat. Yes, a darkness retreat, where he found the answers he had been looking for. Both sides in the trade talks seem to be in no rush to hurry the process. However, Green Bay may be changing its tune.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has revealed what he believes the Packers will receive in the trade. “I think they’re going to get a second-round pick from the Jets in this year, a second-round pick next year that can become a first-round pick depending upon what the Jets do with Aaron Rodgers this year, and on the back end, possibility that the Jets get something back from the Packers if he only plays one year, in 2025,” Florio said. While it may not be the haul Green Bay is expecting, both sides seem ready to move on.

When Will The Aaron Rodgers Trade Saga End?

Florio does seem to think that the Jets aren’t willing to give up the 13th pick in this year’s draft. The Jets may have a fear that the veteran QB will not be with the franchise long. A situation that has burnt the Jets in the past with Brett Favre. Just like Favre, the Rodgers-Packers marriage is ending in a blaze of glory. Rodgers brought the team one Super Bowl victory and countless playoff mishaps. A change of scenery could be a great decision for both.

It seems as if the Aaron Rodgers trade drama will never end. Maybe one day soon, the world will awake to the news that Rodgers is finally a Jet. Until then, the speculation will continue to grow. For a guy who claims he doesn’t want the spotlight, it seems to be on him a lot. What are your thoughts on the Aaron Rodgers trade demands? Is Green Bay asking for too much? Are the Jets getting a steal with the veteran QB? Please leave us your thoughts in the comment section below. To stay on top of all the Rodgers and NFL news, stay with us here at HNHH.