May 22 COFFEE CLUB

[Thomas]

WHAT'S BREWING TODAY Sunday, May 22 On Today's Scorecard Two Deeps

Yes, NFL training camp and the preseason is still months out. Nonetheless, 2022 rosters are starting to round into shape with the meat of the NFL roster movement period — free agency and the draft - finished. For instance, the Cardinals have been operating in a spread offense under Kliff Kingsbury, but their investment in the tight end position — re-signing Zach Ertz, Maxx Williamsand drafting Trey McBride in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft — points to the idea that they'll be operating out of a lot more two-plus tight end personnel groupings in 2022. They'll also ask more of a 34-year-old A.J. Green while DeAndre Hopkins misses the first six weeks of the season on his suspension. Click here to see an early take on the two-deep personnel for every NFL team as they make plans for training camp.

Trending Today Reenergized

Whoever said "there is no such thing as bad publicity" seems to be wrong in relation to the Cleveland Browns. One way or another, it seems the Browns organization has controversy surrounding it. Sometimes it is related to little things, like owner Jimmy Haslam getting advice from a homeless man, and other times it is much more serious. The latest storm surrounds the name of the stadium that the team plays on, FirstEnergy Field. FirstEnergy, the company, has held the naming rights to the Cleveland stadium since 2013 and is contracted until 2030 with those rights. The company has also been embroiled in controversy since bribery charges were brought by federal prosecutors surrounding former Ohio House Speaker Larry Househouser. While FirstEnergy paid a $230 million fine as a part of a plea deal, a Cleveland city councilman has sponsored a resolution attempting to get the company's name off the Browns stadium stating the municipally-owned stadium should not bear the name of the tainted FirstEnergy company. Haslem himself is familiar with controversy after having been forced to sell off his Flying Pilot J gas stations after former employees pleaded guilty to fraud schemes totaling over $50 million. How about Haslem step up and buy up the naming rights and simply call it "The Dawg Pound". It's a name that every football fan can relate to.

Grinding Out The Profits The Wait Is Over

The top-seeded Florida Panthers lie in waiting following Thursday's heartbreaking 2-1 home loss, down 0-2 when they visit Tampa in Game Three of their Stanley Cup playoff matchup today. They're 16-3 in games this season with 3 or more days of rest, including 5-0 when coming off a loss. Look for the Panthers to be back in the prowl today.

[Chamblin]