All articles tagged with #veteran leadership
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC Sports
Rashod Bateman praises veteran DeAndre Hopkins for his leadership and mentorship of younger Ravens receivers, highlighting Hopkins's valuable experience and positive influence on the team as they aim for success this season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Matt Carpenter has returned to the St. Louis Cardinals, expressing his excitement to be back with the team where he started his career and describing it as coming home to a great family. The veteran slugger signed a one-year major-league contract for the minimum salary, aiming to provide leadership and guidance to the young players on the team. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak highlighted the need for more veteran voices in the clubhouse, and Carpenter's addition is seen as a step in that direction. With the roster now full, the Cardinals may still pursue further additions before the start of spring training.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a 14-game losing streak, tying a franchise record, and their rebuild appears to be going wrong. The team, filled with young players who have little experience winning, is struggling to compete and lacks veteran leadership. The losing streak has dampened hope and raised questions about the effectiveness of the rebuild. A shakeup may be necessary to inject new life into the team and provide guidance to the young players.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur wants to add some veteran leadership to the team's young receivers, including Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb. The Packers currently have only five receivers on their roster, and LaFleur said they will need to add more bodies to the room. Available veterans include OBJ, Jarvis Landry, Julio Jones, Kenny Golladay, and T.Y. Hilton. The Packers could also request a receiver like Corey Davis as part of an Aaron Rodgers trade.