Larry Berger

Sep 15, 2024 | patriotswire.usatoday.com | Larry Berger

His time will come. There’s no doubt Drake Maye will be given every opportunity to flourish as New England’s QB1. But that time is not now. The Pats stunned the Bengals 16-10 in week 1, and although the numbers that Jacoby Brissett put up weren’t gaudy – 15-24, 0 TDs, 0 INTs – he didn’t turn the ball over and helped his team win its opener. Julian Edelman, who recently sat down with Mackenzie Salmon from USA Today Sports’ Sports Seriously, agreed with the decision to sit Mayer early on.

Sep 6, 2024 | msn.com | Larry Berger

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Sep 6, 2024 | patriotswire.usatoday.com | Larry Berger

One of the Patriots most beloved figures isn’t sold on the team’s outlook for this season. Rob Gronkowski, whose impact in New England was far greater than his franchise record 79 receiving TDs, recently spoke with USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon about topics including how he thinks his former team will fare this year. “Do I feel like I think the Patriots are going to do great this year? No, I feel like they are going to struggle a little bit,” said the affable former tight end.

Sep 6, 2024 | theeagleswire.usatoday.com | Larry Berger

There are few people more qualified to forecast the Eagles season than one of the most beloved players in the organization’s rich history. Jason Kelce spent 13 seasons with The Birds and will likely have a bust in Canton in a few years. The popular podcaster recently spoke with USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon about the 2024 squad and had some interesting takes.

Sep 4, 2024 | trojanswire.usatoday.com | Larry Berger

Reggie Bush is USC football royalty. His list of accolades includes winning the Heisman Trophy, Doak Walker and Walter Camp awards – all during an iconic 2005 season which saw the versatile running back amass 2890 all-purpose yards. Bush recently spoke with USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon to discuss his alma mater and its transition to the Big Ten. “I was excited when I saw them going to the Big Ten,” said Bush.