The Hawks have rebuffed inquiries from rival teams on center Onyeka Okongwu, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who says Atlanta isn’t looking to move Okongwu and would prefer to add more frontcourt depth around him. Indiana was said earlier this month to have interest in Okongwu. While Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kennard are viewed as trade candidates and could be … [Read more...] about Southeast Rumors: Okongwu, Hawks, Hornets, Wizards, Magic
Braves, Martín Pérez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Braves and left-hander Martín Pérez have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Octagon client will presumably be in major league camp in spring training. Pérez, 35 in April, is coming off a mostly lost season due to injury. He signed a one-year, $5MM pact with the White Sox to serve as a veteran innings eater on the rebuilding club. That … [Read more...] about Braves, Martín Pérez Agree To Minor League Deal
Falcons To Hire Tanner Engstrand
Tanner Engstrand has not needed to wait long to line up a new NFL gig. The recently-departed Jets offensive coordinator is heading to Atlanta. The Falcons have an agreement in place to hire Engstrand as their pass-game coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Multiple suitors were in play in this case, Rapoport adds. Engtrand will take on a key role under Kevin … [Read more...] about Falcons To Hire Tanner Engstrand
NFC Notes: Kevin Stefanski, Zac Robinson, Matt Ryan, Buccaneers, Falcons
Buccaneers Bucs OC Zac Robinson talked about the team’s personnel and how he believes he’s walking into a situation with a unit that is already built up and ready to succeed. “You [have] to start with the offensive line,” Robinson explained, via Bucs Wire. “The offensive line is built the right way. When that group is going, there’s no offensive line that you’d rather have … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kevin Stefanski, Zac Robinson, Matt Ryan, Buccaneers, Falcons
Falcons Hiring Tanner Engstrand Offensive Pass Game Coordinator
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Falcons are hiring former Jets OC Tanner Engstrand as their new offensive passing game coordinator. According to Rapoport, Engstrand had multiple options since he was recently fired by the Jets, but it looks like Kevin Stefanski was able to lure him to Atlanta. Engstrand, 43, began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the … [Read more...] about Falcons Hiring Tanner Engstrand Offensive Pass Game Coordinator