Jason Jones

1 week ago | kentucky.com | Jason Jones

Shedeur Sanders is riding a rollercoaster of emotions before the 2025 NFL Draft. Going from a projected top pick to not being considered a first round option is a huge swing. But when did this start? One report from NFL insider Josina Anderson said an anonymous QB coach with a team in the top seven picks took issue with Sanders' personality at the NFL Combine. While other teams allegedly came away with good vibes from the interviews with the 'Grown' passer, not everyone was satisfied.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Jason Jones

Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward is the presumptive top pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. However, he has experienced an unorthodox journey to the pole position. Starting as a zero-star recruit at Incarnate Word, Ward would matriculate from a school few football fans have heard of to Washington State and eventually Miami. Throughout that journey, few bet on Ward like he did on himself. Elevating each program, he moved up to.

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Jason Jones

Every year is slightly different than the one before and after in the sneaker world. Some years are marked by specific Jordan releases. The year of the Jordan 11 Concords, Kobe Protro 6, or a personal favorite in a bad way, 2008 with the Jordan Fusions. An argument could be made that 2024 was the year of the Air DT Max '96, Deion Sanders ' most iconic signature shoe. Were there plenty of Jordans, Dunks, Kobes, LeBrons, and collaborations in 2024? Yes, but those occur every year.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jason Jones

Puma and Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball are five years into a 10-year, $100 million dollar endorsement deal, and any hype they’ve created failed to have any staying power. Initially, the MB line was appealing, but to a specific demographic. The round or ‘bulky’ design, along with an exhaustive amount of daring colorway releases, ensured it would be appealing to a younger crowd. The primary consumer wheelhouse for the line seems to be focused on fans under the age of 20.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Jason Jones

In one of the oddest debates during an NFL Draft cycle, Shedeur Sanders' 'ball patting' might take the cake. The topic, which was initially prompted by a tweet from New York Jets safety Andre Cisco, spread on social media with many players taking sides. One of the few to come at Shedeur was Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. He went back and forth with New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, who saw no flaws with the throwing mechanics for Sanders.