Ranking the 11 most disappointing NFL teams of 2019
The Rams, Chargers, Bears and Browns are among the biggest disappointments.
What teams have failed to deliver in the biggest manners in 2019? The expectations for each of these 11 were not the same. Still, they have all come up short in different ways.
11. Cincinnati Bengals
Zac Taylor has taken a team that went 6-10 in 2018 and turned it into a laughingstock that is 0-9. Sure, there is no A.J. Green and that is an enormous loss. However, it feels more like a blessing for the talented wideout. Also, don’t think about throwing the loss of John Ross into the equation. He was trending as a bust and had a few good games before being injured, again. Benching Andy Dalton on his birthday was a gift as much as an insult. And throwing Ryan Finley to the Ravens was almost criminal. Could they go winless? It feels more probable than impossible.
Paul George back Thursday?
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George plans to make his season debut on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Barring an unexpected setback, the six-time All-Star will take the court for the first since his first-round exit in April when he was a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Los Angeles …
Adrian Wojnarowski: Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Paul George will make his franchise debut during upcoming roadtrip to Houston (Wednesday) and New Orleans (Thursday), league sources tell ESPN. George and Clippers still deciding on first game. He had been rehabilitating offseason shoulder surgeries.
Salman Ali: The Rockets have assigned …
Mike Vorkunov: Dennis Smith Jr. is …
Mike Vorkunov: Dennis Smith Jr. is available to play tonight for the Knicks in Chicago. Fizdale won’t commit to a starting lineup yet but says the one from Sunday is most likely.
Eric Woodyard: Knicks coach David …
Eric Woodyard: Knicks coach David Fizdale says the last couple of days haven’t created any tension. “It’s always a media firestorm in New York, so for everybody else this is a big deal but for us it’s a normal environment,” he said. “So, our guys are focused, they’re connected.” pic.twitter.com/PWToA0wWUF
Malika Andrews: The Nets and CEO David …
Malika Andrews: The Nets and CEO David Levy have “mutually parted ways” the team said. Levy had been with Brooklyn for less than two months. Oliver Weisberg, CEO of J Tsai Sports and NBA Alternate Governor of the Nets, has been named interim CEO.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom announced …
Former NBA star Lamar Odom announced late Monday night that he was engaged to personal trainer Sabrina Parr. Odom made the announcement on his verified Instagram account, saying: “She the ONE!!!!” In the announcement, Odom, 40, is seated on a chair at a restaurant, while Parr stands over him, smiling, and showing off a ring on her left hand. Parr, who is 32, according to People.com, began dating Odom in August, when Odom had officially announced their relationship on Instagram. Parr is a personal trainer and life coach.
ESPN FPI projects Georgia football’s final three games
The ESPN FPI predicts Georgia football’s final three games of the season, including this weekend’s UGA vs Auburn game.
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ESPN’s FPI has Georgia favored in two of its next next three matchups.
Where the program sees Georgia losing is this weekend to Auburn, where it gives the Bulldogs a 47.4% chance of beating the Tigers on the road.
Coming off a 27-0 win over Missouri, Georgia’s chances of beating Auburn actually increased 2% from last week’s 45%, according to the FPI.
After this weekend, UGA’s final two games of the season, as predicted by the FPI, include a home game vs Texas A&M (Georgia has a 84.1% chance of winning) and on the road at Georgia Tech (Georgia has a 97.1% chance in that game).
In terms of strength of record, the FPI ranks Georgia No. 11, with two signature wins and an 8-1 record.
Additionally, the FPI gives Georgia a 17.7% chance of winning out, which is what it will need to if it wants to make the College Football Playoff.