Baker Mayfield’s encouraging Bryce Young message after benching
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's saga is “far from over” after being benched Monday after starting the season 0-2. That's according to current Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, who, like Young, was the No. 1 overall pick and struggled early in his NFL career (including a stint with Carolina) before resurrecting his career with Tampa Bay. “It's […]
LeBron, Ryan Leaf support Bryce Young, rip Panthers for benching
Bryce Young is receiving support from several fellow athletes, including some of the biggest names in basketball. Young got off to an inauspicious start to his second season in the NFL, missing a touchdown pass and being intercepted three times, leading the Panthers to a dismal 0-2 start to the season and being benched. The […]
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. goes off on epic rant about how Panthers are ‘mishandling’ Bryce Young after benching
The Carolina Panthers, who finished with the NFL's worst record last season, got off to a disastrous start that led to a shocking move in which Bryce Young, the team's No. 1 overall pick last season, was benched. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will lead Dan Canales' new offense in Charlotte this week, but Young has […]
Bob Cousy rips Steve Kerr over Jayson Tatum benching
Many are upset about Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time with the U.S. team. Add Bob Cousy to the list. The 96-year-old Celtics legend and basketball Hall of Famer recently spoke about Tatum’s lack of playing time again after he was left out of the U.S. team’s upset win over Serbia in the Olympic semifinals […]
Jayson Tatum opens up on Team USA Olympic benching
Jayson Tatum admitted he was surprised to be benched by the U.S. national team for their 2024 Olympic Games opener against Serbia last weekend. in Interview with The AthleticTatum, 26, called the game a “humbling experience” given all he’s accomplished since the Celtics won the NBA title in June. “It was definitely a humbling experience, […]
Davante Adams ‘signed off’ on Jimmy Garoppolo benching in Raiders ultimatum
The Netflix series “Receivers” gives fans a glimpse into the stresses of being a star receiver in the NFL, including dealing with poor play from the quarterback. In one episode, Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams speaks candidly about the team’s decision to bench starter Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 9 and use rookie Aidan O’Connell. […]
Matt Rempe taking benching in stride as Rangers eye series win
Matt Lempe took the NHL by storm, but now the 6-foot-8.5 forward will have to watch the Rangers take on the Hurricanes without him. Lempe, who served as a healthy scratch in the past two games and was scheduled to do so again Monday night in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, is still soaking […]
Rick Carlisle ripped for benching TJ McConnell in loss to Knicks
After the Pacers’ Game 2 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday night, manager Rick Carlisle made all sorts of complaints about the referees, but believes the head coach himself made a tactical mistake in the loss. This is causing anger from people. Guard TJ McConnell was ejected with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter […]
Alec Burks’ Knicks benching was ‘basketball’ decision
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Alec Burks’ shortest appearance of the season and the guard’s shortest in more than five years. Just 4 minutes and 18 seconds into Thursday’s win over the Trail Blazers, the veteran guard was pulled for two straight missed shots and a turnover early in the second quarter. He sat throughout the second […]
Klay Thompson did not take Warriors benching well
Every time an NBA star is benched, it’s big news. The scale is even bigger when you consider Klay Thompson, a four-time champion and five-time All-Star. Thompson, who has adapted well to his new sixth man role, initially did not like being sent to the bench. he yelled at Warriors coach Steve Kerr According to […]