Mike Florio

5 days ago | nbcsports.com | Mike Florio

My mom would have turned 91 on Friday. We lost her nearly 30 years ago. I spend too much time thinking about the things she didn’t get to enjoy, starting with her grandchildren. She would have showered them with love while pushing them harder than they’ve ever been pushed. She always pushed me to try to do more, and to try to do it better. Even if I’ve allowed my work-life balance to become entirely out of whack, she helped instill a desire to never slow down, to never coast, to never be satisfied.

5 days ago | nbcsports.com | Mike Florio

He wore No. 1 in college. In five days, he’s the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 overall. There’s little mystery at the very top of the draft. Former Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the -20000 favorite at DraftKings to be the first pick made. The Titans never fully closed the door on trading the pick. In the highly unlikely event that the Titans trade the selection, it’s highly likely that whoever moves up would do so to get Ward.

5 days ago | nbcsports.com | Mike Florio

As much as they don’t want us to notice it, pro football is at its core a business. And Travis Hunter’s dream of playing offense and defense on a full-time basis is a fascinating football development. If he pulls it off, it will spark an even more fascinating business consideration. Hunter’s rookie contract will be determined by his draft position and his draft position only. If he goes second overall, he gets the contract earmarked for the second overall pick.

5 days ago | nbcsports.com | Mike Florio

Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t. When Steelers legend Cam Heyward uttered those words last month regarding free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, they resonated with Steelers fans. The justifiably elite franchise, owners of six Lombardi Trophies, is too proud to beg. Or at least it should be. For weeks, the vibe has been that the Steelers are sufficiently desperate to wait (and wait . . . and wait) for Rodgers to decide whether he wants to be a Steeler.

6 days ago | nbcsports.com | Mike Florio

Former LSU receiver and 2025 draft prospect Kyren Lacy died last weekend, by suicide. The incident happened on the weekend before a grand jury was scheduled to hear evidence regarding a December 2024 automobile accident that had Lacy accused of hit and run and negligent homicide in connection with the death of 78-year-old Herman Hall. On Friday, agent Rocky Arceneaux issued a statement regarding the situation.