Mike Jones

6 days ago | newsroom.co.nz | Mike Jones

The chaos of early April has given way to a nervous calm in global financial markets. Some signs of de-escalation in the trade war have helped. But it still feels like we’re traversing a ‘before and after’ moment for the global economy. Some of the global activity numbers we’re watching have turned down, but most are yet to fully capture the impact of trade disruptions. It’s likely things will deteriorate further, but it’s all a bit of a guess as to how much.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Mike Jones

The NFL Draft - the biggest event of pro football's offseason - has officially come and gone. Now, all over the league, those draftees, undrafted free-agent signees and tryout players have begun reporting to their new places of employment for rookie minicamps. The NFL never comes to a complete standstill. The business of football has turned into a year-round operation. There are a number of key moments and storylines to follow between now and the start of training camps in July.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Mike Jones

Let this serve as a lesson: If you intend to enter the elite workforce that is NFL quarterbacking, you had best come correct - with a healthy respect for the process, the humility to acknowledge that you're never as good as you think and realize that, despite your best efforts, you're at the mercy of powerful executives. Oh, and if you come with a helicopter parent, cut the cord and remind said loved one that at this point, they are to be seen and not heard.

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Mike Jones

The Athletic has live coverage of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24 with eight picks over the three-day draft.The Chiefs chose Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the 32nd pick after trading back one spot with the Philadelphia Eagles.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Mike Jones

The Athletic has live coverage of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24 with eight picks over the three-day draft. The Chiefs chose Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the 32nd pick after trading back one spot with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs' top three positions of need were pretty clear - defensive lineman, offensive tackle and running back, and they checked off one of them with Simmons.