nfl Archives - Page 2 of 11

Column | Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • May 16, 2023

Teams like Alabama and Ohio State are constantly regarded as elite NFL talent producers. But what about Pitt? Sports editor Brian Sherry argues Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline.

Column | Winners and Losers of the 2023 NFL Draft

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

While fans won’t know the real winners and losers of the 2023 NFL Draft for many years, it is still fun to speculate. Staff Writer Ben Pisano gives his picks for this year’s Draft’s winners and losers.

The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their picks for Super Bowl 57

By The Pitt News Staff • February 9, 2023

Another year, another Super Bowl. This time, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas Chiefs in Arizona on Feb. 12. The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their takes on the big game.

Editorial | Damar Hamlin’s injury shows importance of safety in football

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 10, 2023

Following Damar Hamlin’s injury, player safety should be a priority in the NFL.

Column | Steelers must reassess quarterback situation after ugly offensive performance against Bengals

By David Scott, Staff Writer • September 12, 2022

It’s still early in the season, but if week one is any indication of how the offense will perform with Trubisky at the helm, perhaps it’s worth giving Pickett a chance to shine.

Column | The Pro Bowl is an embarrassment in current state, needs changes

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • February 6, 2022

In recent years, the Pro Bowl has turned into a game with no stakes played between two uninterested teams in front of an apathetic audience. Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the game is an embarrassment to the league and needs changes.

Point-Counterpoint | NFL overtime rules are sufficient, teams need to play defense

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022

Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that despite fan frustration, NFL overtime rules don’t need to change because playing defense is just as important as playing offense.

Point-Counterpoint | Coin flips shouldn’t decide high-stakes NFL playoff games

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • February 1, 2022

Senior staff writer Richie Smiechowski argues that the coin flip has too much say in who wins in overtime, and the NFL needs to reevaluate its overtime rules.

Column | NFL’s 17th regular season game puts players’ safety at risk

By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer • April 15, 2021

In response to the decrease in revenue, NFL owners last month approved the addition of a 17th regular season game for the 2021 season and beyond. While this move is certain to increase revenue for the league as a whole, it is also contradictory to one of the most pressing issues the sport of football currently faces — keeping its players safe.

Column | History, location make Pitt a football school

By Dalton Miller, Staff Writer • February 12, 2021

A football town isn’t complete without a college-level program, which has culminated in Pitt’s identity as a “football school.”