An NFL trade request doesn't really mean anything anymore; it's just the new version of a holdout

What this should teach us more than anything about the NFL is that a trade request doesn't really mean shit anymore. In the NBA I feel like if you request a trade... it's over. In the NFL, that's just the new holdout, right? Is requesting a trade.

Terry McLaurin's 'hold in' only worked because he didn't miss mental reps and stayed in shape

I like to think that Terry is a consummate pro... they were just giving him all the assignments, the playbook, all that stuff he was doing mental reps. He's gonna be in shape.

Trey Hendrickson's contract raise is a win-win for both the player and the Bengals

I think there's a win-win. You get more money for this year. You still get to be a free agent next year and maybe cash in one more time. And the Bengals... don't have to worry about it in the coming years.

Freddy Peralta is deliberately pitching poorly to save his best stuff for his next contract

Gotta save it for his next team. I can't explain it. He fucking sucks. I imagine he's gonna save it when he gets paid.

Mitchell Robinson fits perfectly with the Celtics because he provides second and third chances on offense

I kind of figured he was going to go to the Celtics just because he does fit perfectly with how they play. Live by the three, die by the three. And if you die by the three, Mitchell Robinson gives you the opportunity to get second and third chances just nonstop.

Malik Beasley is guilty and will go to prison for sports betting

Hot Seat: Malik Beasley. He is guilty and going to prison for sports betting.