Day: March 22, 2020

Return of the (Full)BackReturn of the (Full)Back

The 21 refers to the personnel grouping that Zach Angelillo, a linebacker turned fullback, will line up in a 3-point stance in the backfield, something the Bears haven’t had with some regularity since the Jeff Tedford years. “We want to be difficult to defend,” offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave said about bringing back the position, “and at times when you have a fullback on the field, you can be a bit more difficult to defend than if you have three or four wide.” While the Bears had a fullback in Malik McMorris from 2015-18, this is a little different, as an actual player in the backfield more than just the H-back/TE role that McMorris played.

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AP source: Seahawks add to offensive line with WarmackAP source: Seahawks add to offensive line with Warmack

The Seattle Seahawks continue to stockpile offensive linemen in free agency, agreeing to terms with former first-rounder Chance Warmack on Sunday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Pro Football Talk first reported the deal. Warmack has not played since 2018 when he appeared in nine games for Philadelphia.

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eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Dixie Vodka 150 race resultseNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Dixie Vodka 150 race results

Full results for Sunday’s Dixie Vodka 150 for the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway. 1. Denny Hamlin 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3. Timmy Hill 4. Chase Briscoe 5. Garrett Smithley 6. Alex Bowman 7. Bubba Wallace 8. Ryan Preece 9. Ty Majeski 10. Erik Jones 11. Matt DiBenedetto 12. Landon Cassill […]

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AP sources: Jets agree to 1-year deal with CB Pierre DesirAP sources: Jets agree to 1-year deal with CB Pierre Desir

Two people with direct knowledge of the contract say the New York Jets and cornerback Pierre Desir have agreed to terms on a deal. One of the people tells Sports Betting News the contract for the former Indianapolis Colts standout is for one year. The Athletic first reported the Jets’ agreement with Desir, who was released by Colts on Saturday.

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Jays’ Shapiro expects 4-week spring training before seasonJays’ Shapiro expects 4-week spring training before season

With no sign of when training camps can resume, Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says he thinks Major League Baseball would need at least a month of workouts and exhibition games before regular season play can begin. ”Knowing that so many players are not even having any access to throwing at all or hitting at all, but most importantly just throwing, and probably limited access to just training and exercise, it’s hard to imagine we could get ready in less than four weeks,” Shapiro said in a teleconference with Toronto reporters. Shapiro cautioned that training camps aren’t likely to reopen for some time yet.

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