The New York Times – Sports:
Criticism of the fascination with players’ bodies and the focus on tragic family histories has the league and its broadcast partners rethinking the draft.
Category: Vincent, Troy
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After Damar Hamlin’s Collapse, Who Told Bengals and Bills Players to Warm Up?
The New York Times – Sports:
ESPN told viewers that players were given five minutes to warm up after Hamlin was taken off the field. The N.F.L. denied that. On Sunday, Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the question.
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NFL Faces New Injury Crisis With Hamlin’s Collapse
The New York Times – Sports:
Pro football has never been more popular, or lucrative, but the collapse of Damar Hamlin during a prime-time game was a reminder of the sport’s inherent risk.
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At the N.F.L. Combine, Players (and Agents) Question Its Relevance
The New York Times – Sports:
The league’s annual talent evaluation has become prime time viewing, but disputes over protocols and the rise of other scouting forums have prompted some to call for an overhaul.