Month: July 2021

The ’85 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest teams ever, but one a steamy Florida night, they faltered before achieving greatness. The 1985 Chicago Bears are more than one of the greatest Super Bowl-era teams. They’re one of its most fascinating. They had Ditka. They had Sweetness. They had Buddy Ryan, the Punky QB, […]

After beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is there a chance Marc-Andre Fleury could finish his career with the franchise? The Marc-Andre Fleury drama has taken a new twist. One day after the Vegas Golden Knights traded the reigning Vezina winner to the Chicago Blackhawks in a salary dump, there is some uncertainty whether […]

Patrick Mahomes cannot believe how much his autographed Kansas City Chiefs rookie card sold for in an auction in late July. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes‘ autographed rookie card is now the most expensive NFL rookie card ever sold in an auction. His one-of-one National Treasures Autographed Rookie Card sold for $4.3 million, breaking a Tom […]

Antonio Carlos Jr. is excited to fight the 2019 champion, Emiliano Sordi. Antonio Carlos Jr. is no stranger to the big stage. After defeating Tom Lawlor in April, Carlos Jr. faced UFC veteran, Vinny Magalhales in June. A victory would guarantee Carlos Jr. a spot in the tournament, while a loss would force him to wait […]

Perhaps the biggest name kicking around MLB trade rumors, Max Scherzer, could be dealt to a new team before the sun rises on Thursday.  With the MLB Trade Deadline quickly approaching, rumors about where top targets will land are intensifying. Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer is among the most talked about candidates on the market […]

The New York Jets have the young nucleus in place to surprise, an up and coming coordinator could be NFL’s head coach in waiting, and much more. The bright lights of Broadway are shining again after COVID-19 year’s year of darkness, and Broadway Zach has the potential to lead the Jets out of a generation […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was held out of practice due to COVID-19 issues. Lamar Jackson is not practicing on Wednesday with the Baltimore Ravens due to a COVID-related issue. The Ravens franchise quarterback tested positive for the coronavirus on Thanksgiving, which contributed to Baltimore’s game vs. the arch rival Pittsburgh Steelers being played at a […]

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. It’s draft season which means wild NBA Draft prospect comparisons are flying, and I’ve rounded up a few of the most irresponsible. Prospect comparisons can be a useful shorthand […]

Bears head coach Matt Nagy hasn’t committed to a starting quarterback for Week 1, but he hasn’t ruled out Justin Fields as an option.  For the first time in the history of human existence, the Chicago Bears are asking themselves who their starting quarterback will be Week 1 with excitement rather than dread. Rookie Justin […]

Randall Cobb is excited about his return to the Green Bay Packers this upcoming NFL season. Randall Cobb is reuniting with Aaron Rodgers on the Green Bay Packers and it feels so good. For Rodgers to return to the Packers for presumably one last season in 2021, the reigning NFL MVP requested his former Green Bay wide […]