Ben Verbrugge

Ben Verbrugge

Ben Verbrugge is a Los Angeles-based sports reporter primarily covering baseball, basketball, and football. 

Roquan Smith seeks mentorship with HOF Ray Lewis
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Roquan Smith seeks mentorship with HOF Ray Lewis

Roquan Smith and the Ravens' defense is one win away from the Super Bowl, but they are tasked with slowing down the reigning champion Chiefs' offense.

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Jeremy Roenick: Get Ready For The Chirps From Patrick Roy
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Jeremy Roenick: Get Ready For The Chirps From Patrick Roy

Roenick knows from his playing days that Roy will be a tough coach to play for in New York and says he will get on his team if they do not play up to par.

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Simms: Lamar Jackson is a game changer and a game manager
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Simms: Lamar Jackson is a game changer and a game manager

Former NFL quarterback Matt Simms had an interesting take on Lamar Jackson, calling him something that would usually be viewed as a negative, but in the most positive way.

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Patrick Mahomes Has Chiefs Offense Rolling
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Patrick Mahomes Has Chiefs Offense Rolling

Insights from a former Kansas City Chiefs player on why he believes the team's ground game has been nothing short of phenomenal

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Cowboys’ Legend Still Thinks Dak Is The Man
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Cowboys’ Legend Still Thinks Dak Is The Man

Dak Prescott is your Dallas Cowboys quarterback and will continue to strive to bring this team to greatness.

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Phil Simms: Chiefs Are Big Threat To Return To the Super Bowl
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Phil Simms: Chiefs Are Big Threat To Return To the Super Bowl

Phil Simms weighs in on why the Kansas City Chiefs are seen as a significant threat to make a return to the Super Bowl

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Belichick Might be Too Much For Atlanta
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Belichick Might be Too Much For Atlanta

The Falcons will hold their second interview with the former Patriots head coach, is he too much for the culture in Atlanta

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Mike Vrabel Should Be Chargers' Top Coaching Candidate
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Mike Vrabel Should Be Chargers' Top Coaching Candidate

Sean Salisbury shares his top candidates for the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers

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Former Raven: Stroud will struggle to “be comfortable” and “get in rhythm” against Baltimore
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Former Raven: Stroud will struggle to “be comfortable” and “get in rhythm” against Baltimore

This weekend should create a challenging matchup for CJ Stroud, he will face difficulties finding his comfort and rhythm against the Baltimore defense

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Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady Playing Guys To Their Strengths
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Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady Playing Guys To Their Strengths

Joe Brady's approach is to maximize player strengths, fostering an offense that capitalizes on individual talents to drive success in Buffalo.

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Pat Leonard Doubles Down On Daboll And Giants Toxicity
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Pat Leonard Doubles Down On Daboll And Giants Toxicity

The Giants need to make some changes within the organization or it will continue to be toxic, according to NY Daily News Pat Leonard

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NFL Legend Joe Theismann on Bengals' Joe Burrow's Injuries
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NFL Legend Joe Theismann on Bengals' Joe Burrow's Injuries

Joe Theismann expresses concerns about the injuries sustained by Cincinnati Bengals' star quarterback Joe Burrow

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