&lt;p&gt;All the emotions came crashing down on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carson-beck&quot;&gt;Carson Beck&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; after the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Hurricanes&lt;/strong&gt; fell to the &lt;strong&gt;Indiana Hoosiers&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoff National Championship&lt;/strong&gt;. Only one team could be left standing. Indiana was determined not to let its undefeated season come to an end in the home of the only undefeated team in NFL history.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With zeros on the clock, crimson confetti raining down at Hard Rock Stadium, and the visiting team—despite having more fans in attendance—celebrating in Miami Gardens, Beck walked off the field, as the walls closed in on his &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; career. Even for an experienced quarterback like Beck—who many wonder &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/how-is-carson-beck-still-playing-college-football-miami-hurricanes-qbs-age-and-graduation-date&quot;&gt;how he is still playing college football&lt;/a&gt;— it was a lot to process in the flesh. Now, the graduate transfer has broken his silence with a sincere statement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;It really hurts&lt;/strong&gt;,’’ &lt;/em&gt;Beck admitted after the game, via &lt;em&gt;The Miami Herald. “It’s hard the way it ended. It’s really tough — especially to battle the way we did in the second half after not coming out too strong in the first half. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“But for a group that faced adversity early on and battled our way back to even have a chance to win the game at the end says a lot about this team. Just super proud of these guys and super thankful for them.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/20101542/carson-beck-4-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Carson Beck after the loss&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565589&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Carson Beck at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Beck thanks the ‘U’&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though &lt;strong&gt;it didn’t end the way Beck and the University of Miami hoped&lt;/strong&gt;, there’s plenty for the school in Coral Gables to be proud of. For the seasoned college football quarterback, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-hurricanes&quot;&gt;Hurricanes&lt;/a&gt; allowed him to reconnect with himself and the sport after going through a tough final semester with the Georgia Bulldogs.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“For me, &lt;strong&gt;my entire life changed&lt;/strong&gt;. I was in a really dark place and trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel was a difficult thing,”&lt;/em&gt; Beck admitted on his personal journey. &lt;em&gt;“Just a lot going on mentally, physically and emotionally. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;To be able to fight through the roller coaster that life is, I really couldn’t have done it without all these people around me. &lt;strong&gt;This university truly saved me&lt;/strong&gt; and helped me rebuild into the man I am today. It hurts really bad, but it was a hell of a season.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Thanks to Beck, the ‘U’ is back&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the end of the day, Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers got their movie-like ending to the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; campaign. Meanwhile, Beck and the Hurricanes must &lt;strong&gt;deal with the sorrow of coming just short of the finish line&lt;/strong&gt;. However, there is nothing left for Miami to prove. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Canes shocked the nation when many didn’t believe they even deserved to make the postseason. Instead, Miami tuned out the noise, went to work, and engaged in a&lt;strong&gt; showdown for the ages&lt;/strong&gt; against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt;, one of the best-built rosters in recent college football history.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is plenty to like about the Hurricanes going forward, with Malachi Toney set to become one of the biggest names in the sport. While Beck will not be around Coral Gables to see it or be a part of it, &lt;strong&gt;his impact won’t be taken for granted&lt;/strong&gt;. After getting so close yet so far, Miami will only feed off this feeling—and make no mistake: The U will be back in full gear when fall comes around in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;

Carson Beck breaks silence with honest message to Miami after Indiana loss in CFP National Championship

Carson Beck breaks silence with honest message to Miami after Indiana loss in CFP National Championship - Bolavip US

Beck breaks silence with message to Miami after Indiana loss in CFP National Championship

miniaturas

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a team consistently looking to enhance their MLB roster, have made significant strides by signing Bo Bichette and expressing interest in Cody Bellinger. Recently, reports have surfaced about the Mets considering the addition of two prominent pitchers for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-rumors-trades-and-signings?t=trades-and-transactions&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;MLB.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the Mets are reportedly interested in Chris Bassitt and Lucas Giolito for the next season.&lt;/strong&gt; Both players rank among the top 30 free agents available this offseason, and New York’s franchise seems keen on securing one of these talented arms.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the Mets are reportedly facing stiff competition for both players during the offseason. &lt;em&gt;MLB.com&lt;/em&gt; has revealed that the Baltimore Orioles are also in contention for the pitchers, &lt;strong&gt;following their recent acquisition of Pete Alonso this offseason.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With expectations surrounding Cody Bellinger and the rivalry with the New York Yankees for his signature, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-reportedly-considering-additional-outfielder-acquisition-following-potential-cody-bellinger-signing&quot;&gt;the Mets are also exploring other options for their outfield rotation&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; Last season, the rotation struggled aside from a few standout performances.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/20100741/Chris-Bassitt-pitching-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Chris Bassitt pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565580&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Chris Bassitt #40 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bassitt and Giolito’s free agency outlook&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bassitt and Giolito, linked to both the Mets and Orioles, could significantly bolster their potential new rosters this coming season, &lt;strong&gt;having demonstrated impressive performances in recent MLB campaigns.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;On one hand, Bassitt posted a 2.1 WAR last season with the Toronto Blue Jays, achieving an 11-9 win-loss record over 170.1 innings pitched during the regular season. &lt;strong&gt;Bassitt would be a familiar face for the Mets, as he previously played one season with them, recording a 3.42 ERA and a 15-9 win-loss record&lt;/strong&gt; in 2022.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other, Giolito returned to the MLB free agency radar after a challenging 2023 season, during which he played for three franchises. Last season with the Boston Red Sox,&lt;strong&gt; he posted a 3.41 ERA and a 10-4 win-loss record over 145.0 innings pitched.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Additional competition for Bassitt and Giolito&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to the Orioles, &lt;strong&gt;the Mets are reportedly facing competition from the Detroit Tigers&lt;/strong&gt;. A report from &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt; indicates that Detroit has already engaged in conversations with both players regarding the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the situation appears challenging for the Mets in their pursuit of Bassitt or Giolito, there remains anticipation among their fanbase, &lt;strong&gt;especially as they await Cody Bellinger’s decision, which is expected to be announced soon.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696f9b063a480cbb4861851f&quot; data-title=&quot;Can the Mets sign Bassitt or Giolito for the next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Mets Rumors: Pair of pitchers reportedly emerge as contenders but face stiff competition

NY Mets Rumors: Pair of pitchers reportedly emerge as contenders but face stiff competition - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The free-agent market for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has reached a critical point. With interest reportedly coming from both the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and multiple other teams, the veteran outfielder is weighing several offers that could reshape the landscape of the AL and NL East.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bellinger’s potential landing spot carries significant implications for both teams. The Mets, fresh off signing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, are looking to strengthen their outfield defense while adding a versatile left-handed bat. Meanwhile, the &lt;strong&gt;Yankees have reportedly offered a multi-year deal&lt;/strong&gt;, aiming to keep the former All-Star in their lineup as they seek to maintain their competitive edge.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jim Bowden on “X,” &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger is mulling over multiple offers from multiple teams and is expected to make a decision shortly&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt; The short window adds tension, as both front offices prepare for potential roster adjustments depending on Bellinger’s choice.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How would Bellinger fit with the Mets or Yankees?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If he joins the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;, Bellinger could pair with &lt;strong&gt;Juan Soto&lt;/strong&gt; in the outfield, providing both offensive firepower and defensive versatility. In contrast, the &lt;strong&gt;Yankees would likely slot him into a corner‑outfield role&lt;/strong&gt;, strengthening an already potent lineup and adding left‑handed balance alongside &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-judge&quot;&gt;Aaron Judge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/20091113/bellinger-cody-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565541&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger evaluates offers from the Mets and Yankees as the free-agent market heats up. Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Next steps for Bellinger&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bellinger’s decision is expected imminently&lt;/strong&gt;, and whichever team signs him will have to quickly adjust its roster and lineup strategy. For fans in both New York, the offseason intrigue continues to build, with the possibility of a high-profile signing that could tip the scales in the AL or NL East.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696f8d7d3a480cbb4861851c&quot; data-title=&quot;Which team should Cody Bellinger join in 2026?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger’s decision timing revealed amid NY Mets, NY Yankees interest

Andrew McCutchen fires back at critics claiming he can’t play defense for the Pirates

MLB Rumors: NY Mets eye bold Cody Bellinger push after Bo Bichette signing amid NY Yankees rivalry

MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger's decision timing revealed amid NY Mets, NY Yankees interest - Bolavip US

Cody Bellinger's decision timing revealed amid NY Mets, NY Yankees interest

&lt;p&gt;It’s a period of intense analysis and decision-making at the &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt;’ facilities, where it’s already confirmed that &lt;strong&gt;Mike Tomlin&lt;/strong&gt; will not be on the sidelines. Now, all eyes are on the decision &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will ultimately make—a choice that could reshape the team’s aspirations moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ray Fittipaldo of the &lt;em&gt;Pittsburgh Post-Gazette&lt;/em&gt; offered an intriguing analysis of what could lie ahead for the team: &lt;strong&gt;Rodgers is the best option if he intends to return, or the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; may need to face a transition period and accept the consequences.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“They should draft [a receiver] in the first round to pair with [DK] Metcalf. And then maybe another in the middle rounds because we have no idea if Roman Wilson will develop into a competent player,”&lt;/em&gt; Fittipaldo said. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“As for Rodgers,&lt;strong&gt; if he wants to come back, the Steelers should strongly consider it. Unless they want to start a rebuild and commit to being a bad team&lt;/strong&gt; with [Mason] Rudolph or [Will] Howard as the QB, then Rodgers makes the most sense. They are not going to land a QB picking in the low 20s.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/23144031/QB-Aaron-Rodgers-of-the-Pittsburgh-Steelers-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;QB Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550581&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;QB Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s Aaron Rodgers’ current situation?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As of January 2026, Aaron Rodgers is at a major career crossroads following the conclusion of his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After leading the team to an AFC North title, Rodgers’ season ended with a disappointing 30–6 Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;With longtime head coach &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;Mike Tomlin&lt;/a&gt; recently stepping down, &lt;strong&gt;reports indicate that Rodgers is unlikely to return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season&lt;/strong&gt;, as he originally joined the team largely to play for Tomlin. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 42-year-old quarterback &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-has-reportedly-decided-between-steelers-and-retirement-in-2026&quot;&gt;is now considering whether to retire after 21 seasons or seek a fourth home in the NFL&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;though he has stated he will take time to make a non-emotional decision.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;In search of a head coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring several high-profile candidates, &lt;strong&gt;with Mike McCarthy emerging as a strong favorite&lt;/strong&gt;. A Pittsburgh native with deep ties to GM Omar Khan, McCarthy is set to interview this Wednesday, sparking intense speculation about a potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers. While other candidates like Brian Flores, Chris Shula, and Klay Kubiak are in the mix, hiring McCarthy is seen as the team’s best chance to convince Rodgers to return for another season rather than retiring or seeking a new home.&lt;/p&gt;

Aaron Rodgers’ decision about his future could jeopardize Steelers’ aspirations next NFL season

Aaron Rodgers’ decision about his future could jeopardize Steelers' aspirations next NFL season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;On the morning after the school’s first-ever &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoff National Championship&lt;/strong&gt; crowning, the &lt;strong&gt;Indiana Hoosiers&lt;/strong&gt; learned that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fernando-mendoza&quot;&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/a&gt;’s&lt;/strong&gt; successor had entered the &lt;strong&gt;NCAA &lt;/strong&gt;transfer portal, with one clear favorite emerging to sign him. In the blink of an eye, &lt;strong&gt;Curt Cignetti&lt;/strong&gt; and company discovered there might not be a competition for the starting quarterback job next spring.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/who-is-fernando-mendozas-backup-qb-on-the-indiana-hoosiers-depth-chart-for-the-2026-cfp-national-championship&quot;&gt;Indiana’s backup quarterback behind Fernando Mendoza&lt;/a&gt;—his brother &lt;strong&gt;Alberto Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt;—has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal ahead of the 2026 college football season, as reported by Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After being &lt;strong&gt;limited throughout his two years in Bloomington&lt;/strong&gt;, the three-star recruit is now off to his next destination in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt;. During his time with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt; Hoosiers, the Heisman trophy winner’s brother only made appearances in garbage time as Indiana blew its competition out of the water.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Where will Mendoza play in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt;, Alberto Mendoza is headed out of the Big Ten Conference. Instead, the former James Madison commit who followed Curt Cignetti to Indiana is &lt;strong&gt;reportedly signing with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets&lt;/strong&gt; as a transfer. Georgia Tech is coming off a promising year with Haynes King under center. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/19205902/fernando-mendoza-1-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Fernando Mendoza&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565469&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Fernando Mendoza at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, King is headed to the NFL Draft, leaving the starting job race wide open in Atlanta. Mendoza will vie to earn the QB1 role, as the Yellow Jackets boast an exciting offense—one that has become even more appealing after Alabama and Michigan RB transfer &lt;strong&gt;Justice Haynes joined their backfield&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who will Indiana start at QB in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the Mendoza brothers headed for the exit door—Fernando trending to be the No. 1 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft and Alberto looking for an opportunity to be a starter in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;—Cignetti and Indiana will stare at a depleted quarterback room in Bloomington. However, all hope is not lost. Instead, the Hoosiers believe they have found their next great quarterback in the portal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Indiana Hoosiers have signed TCU transfer Josh Hoover&lt;/strong&gt;, who was expected to be the starting quarterback in 2026 even if Alberto Mendoza stayed with the program. With the younger sibling of the Heisman winner out of the picture, all signs indicate the redshirt senior out of Rockwall, Texas will run away with the first-string job.&lt;/p&gt;


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Curt Cignetti, Indiana lose Fernando Mendoza successor for 2026 after National Championship

Curt Cignetti, Indiana lose Fernando Mendoza successor for 2026 after National Championship - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/strong&gt;’ fate this &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season could have been entirely different, but injuries—many of them severe—derailed those plans. One of the biggest blows was to star tight end &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-kittle&quot;&gt;George Kittle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who is now generating buzz as a potential candidate to return to the field sooner than expected.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kittle tore his Achilles on January 11, an injury that typically requires a lengthy recovery and would likely delay his return until late in the year. However, based on his recent comments, &lt;strong&gt;there is growing optimism that he could make it back onto the field sooner&lt;/strong&gt; than initially expected.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Surgery went really, really good&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Kittle said, via &lt;em&gt;ESPN. “[Dr. Neal ElAttrache] said best-case scenario when you tear an Achilles is that you tear it up high by your soleus, which is what I did. &lt;strong&gt;I had a clean tear&lt;/strong&gt;. They didn’t have to drill into my heel. And where the repair was there’s more blood flow. And so it takes some time off of the recovery time…&lt;strong&gt; It’s not as bad as other ones.&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The injury, suffered during the Wild Card Round matchup against the Eagles, was extremely serious, and the player himself revealed that he immediately knew the situation was severe the moment it happened.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/20084818/george-kittle-2-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;George Kittle San Francisco 49ers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565535&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I knew exactly when it happened, it felt like someone put a shotgun up against my calf and pulled the trigger,”&lt;/em&gt; Kittle said. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The second it happened, I knew exactly what it was… Unfortunate, &lt;/strong&gt;but football’s tough sometimes.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How long does it take to recover from a torn ACL?&lt;/h2&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/two-nfl-analysts-deliver-verdict-on-kyle-shanahans-season-after-49ers-painful-playoff-loss-to-the-seahawks&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;For high-performance athletes, &lt;strong&gt;the recovery timeline for an ACL tear typically spans between 9 and 12 months.&lt;/strong&gt; While some elite competitors may attempt a return to the field within 6 to 8 months due to advanced rehabilitation protocols, experts generally &lt;strong&gt;recommend waiting at least 9 months&lt;/strong&gt; to ensure biological graft maturity and to minimize the high risk of reinjury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Time to reset for the San Francisco 49ers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Heading into the 2026 season, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt; are laser-focused on durability &lt;strong&gt;after an injury-plagued campaign that sidelined cornerstone players. &lt;/strong&gt;The team’s primary goal is to ensure that stars such as Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa or George Kittle can maintain their health throughout the year. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Alongside this rehabilitation effort, &lt;strong&gt;the front office is shifting its attention to the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, where the Niners hold the 27th overall pick. With a roster that remains championship-caliber when healthy, the 49ers aim to use the draft to bolster their depth, particularly on the offensive line and in the pass rush, to better protect their stars and build a more resilient squad for another Super Bowl run.&lt;/p&gt;

George Kittle reveals significant injury update ahead of 49ers’ next NFL season

George Kittle reveals significant injury update ahead of 49ers’ next NFL season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; believed they were closing in on one of the most significant free-agent additions of the offseason when talks with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; reached a critical stage. Momentum had quietly built inside the organization, and optimism followed a strong long-term offer that appeared to align with the club’s vision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That confidence unraveled quickly when Bichette chose the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, opting for a shorter contract with a higher annual value rather than Philadelphia’s seven-year proposal. The sudden pivot caught the &lt;strong&gt;Phillies off guard and triggered frustration&lt;/strong&gt; at the highest levels of the front office.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What followed was not merely disappointment, but a sense that negotiations had &lt;strong&gt;taken an unexpected turn at the final moment&lt;/strong&gt;, reshaping how the organization viewed the entire process.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Phillies’ reaction&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Todd Zolecki on &lt;em&gt;The Phillies Show&lt;/em&gt; podcast, the internal reaction was intense once word surfaced that Bichette would not be heading to Philadelphia. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The word livid was used in terms of the reaction to the news that Bo did not end up coming to the Phillies and went to the Mets&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Zolecki explained.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/20081650/bichette-5-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565520&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette reacts after a plate appearance. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Did the Phillies believe the deal was already in place?&lt;/h2&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-yankees-reportedly-willing-to-offer-cody-bellinger-something-extra-beyond-two-opt-out-clauses&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Jim Salisbury, speaking on the same podcast, reinforced that sense of expectation inside the organization. &lt;em&gt;“I sense legit, real confidence that the Phillies thought they were in a good place and were going to bring this thing home,”&lt;/em&gt; Salisbury said, adding that the eventual outcome left &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;great disappointment within the front office&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696f818e3a480cbb48618518&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Phillies have altered their offer to keep Bo Bichette from the Mets?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

MLB Rumors: Phillies front office reacts sharply to Bo Bichette’s NY Mets decision

MLB Rumors: Phillies front office reacts sharply to Bo Bichette's NY Mets decision - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Framber Valdez&lt;/strong&gt; is a name gaining significant attention in free agency, with numerous teams reportedly expressing interest. Notably, two of MLB’s powerhouse franchises, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;, have identified Valdez as a viable addition to their rotations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aside from the lucrative contracts Valdez might command, there are reports concerning what teams should offer his current team in potential transactions. According to MLB.com, &lt;strong&gt;to acquire Valdez, interested parties like the New York clubs would likely need to consider draft pick compensation&lt;/strong&gt; to the Houston Astros.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The outcome of negotiations with Valdez will influence the level of draft pick compensation required by the Astros. Consequently, &lt;strong&gt;the Yankees and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; will need to deliberate on the pick they deem appropriate to secure Valdez &lt;/strong&gt;for their rosters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Valdez has been a cornerstone for the Astros over the past seven years, and with his impending free agency in 2026, &lt;strong&gt;there’s substantial speculation and anticipation surrounding his future&lt;/strong&gt;, something the MLB community is eager to witness unfold in the coming weeks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;715&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/28105411/Framber-1280x715.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Valdez is seeked by the Orioles.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-39715&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Valdez is seeked by the Orioles.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Potential MLB suitors for Valdez&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-warned-about-risky-stance-on-cody-bellinger-with-ny-mets-still-interested&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Yankees and Mets, both of whom are also awaiting Cody Bellinger’s decision&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, several other franchises have emerged as potential suitors for Valdez next season, sparking various rumors regarding their chances of landing the talented pitcher.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-yankees-potential-offer-to-cody-bellinger-could-poses-significant-threat-to-blue-jays-and-mets&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The following teams have reportedly shown interest in Valdez:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Baltimore Orioles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;San Francisco Giants&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this landscape taking shape, it’s only a matter of time before Valdez finds the optimal fit, promising &lt;strong&gt;to continue showcasing the stellar performances he’s become known for in the upcoming season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696f853a3a480cbb48618519&quot; data-title=&quot;Could any of the New York teams secure Valdez for the upcoming season?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Framber Valdez’s prospective deal spurs NY Mets, NY Yankees, and other teams to enhance offers beyond cash

Framber Valdez's prospective deal spurs NY Mets, NY Yankees, and other teams to enhance offers beyond cash - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have already reshaped the offseason landscape by securing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, but league insiders believe the front office is far from finished. With defensive gaps still evident in the outfield and October expectations firmly in place, attention inside the organization has shifted toward another high-impact solution.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the center of those discussions is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the most accomplished position player still available in free agency. His name continues to surface as the Mets evaluate how aggressive they should be after a winter defined by bold spending and calculated flexibility.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Complicating the picture is the presence of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who remain active suitors. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-news-the-cody-bellinger-saga-takes-a-turn-as-the-mets-loom-large&quot;&gt;The Cody Bellinger saga took a turn as the Mets loom large&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, with their financial creativity and desire for short‑term control potentially positioning them as a serious threat in what is shaping up to be one of the offseason’s most strategic pursuits.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Can the Mets beat the Yankees for Cody Bellinger?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets are exploring a short-term deal with a high average annual value for Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;, mirroring the structure used to land Bichette. That approach allows ownership to remain aggressive without committing to another long-term contract that could limit roster flexibility.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20122115/Cody-Bellinger-looks-on-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-530863&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees reacts. Ishika Samant/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“In the wake of their splashiest move of the offseason, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets are eyeing a versatile outfielder who can handle center field and support the corner spots&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; wrote Will Sammon, citing people familiar with the team’s plans. The same report notes that while the Yankees have offered more years, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets are willing to exceed $30 million annually on a shorter term&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-network-analyst-floats-a-risky-trade-scenario-that-could-send-jonah-tong-out-of-the-ny-mets&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Why Bellinger fits the Mets’ current roster vision&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Defensive improvement has been a clear priority &lt;/strong&gt;after offseason departures reshaped the outfield. Bellinger’s ability to play center field, slide into a corner spot, or even cover first base gives the Mets options without sacrificing lineup balance.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696f58993a480cbb48618515&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Mets prioritize Cody Bellinger over long-term flexibility?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;As the offseason enters its final phase, &lt;strong&gt;the possibility of pairing Bichette with Bellinger stands out as a key move&lt;/strong&gt;—one that could further shift the balance of power in New York baseball.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

NY Mets target 2-time All-Star, after signing Bo Bichette and amid efforts to land Cody Bellinger

MLB Rumors: NY Mets eye bold Cody Bellinger push after Bo Bichette signing amid NY Yankees rivalry - Bolavip US

NY Mets eye bold Bellinger push after Bichette signing amid NY Yankees rivalry

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; once again surfaced in a report tied to the ongoing &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; saga. This time, it was Jim Bowden who revealed that the Bombers would be willing&lt;strong&gt; to include a significant signing bonus in the deal,&lt;/strong&gt; on top of the two opt-out clauses that have already been reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I still think it’s likely that Bellinger goes back. My understanding is that they’re willing &lt;strong&gt;to give him a huge signing bonus as well,&lt;/strong&gt;” &lt;/em&gt;Bowden said during a segment on Foul Territory, adding that the Yankees’&lt;strong&gt; offer should be more than sufficient&lt;/strong&gt; when considering &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;’s production over the past six seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bowden emphasized that the Yankees’ offer could be more than enough, largely because of &lt;strong&gt;the inconsistency Bellinger has shown&lt;/strong&gt; throughout his career. &lt;em&gt;“He’s had good years, he’s had bad years,” &lt;/em&gt;Bowden said, adding that he doesn’t believe any MLB team is willing to give Bellinger the seven-year deal he and Scott Boras are seeking.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What is the largest signing bonus Bellinger has ever received?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Over the course of his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; career, &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger has never received a signing bonus&lt;/strong&gt;, at least according to Spotrac. His first contract came in 2013 and did not include a bonus, nor did the three-year, $80 million deal he later signed with the Cubs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;The Yankees don&apos;t have a panic pivot if they fail to re-sign Cody Bellinger, says &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/JimBowdenGM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@JimBowdenGM&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&quot;I still think it&apos;s likely that Bellinger goes back. My understanding is that they&apos;re willing to give him a huge signing bonus as well.&quot; 👀 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/8isnTQ8MpH&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/8isnTQ8MpH&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/2013320553147572721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 19, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;It remains unclear how much the Yankees would be willing to offer Bellinger as a signing bonus. As of now, according to Baseball Almanac, the largest&lt;strong&gt; signing bonus in MLB history belongs to Yoshinobu Yamamoto,&lt;/strong&gt; who received $50 million from the Dodgers in 2023.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-yankees-news-the-cody-bellinger-saga-takes-a-turn-as-the-mets-loom-large&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;So far, no other teams have revealed their offers for Bellinger, if any have been made. In a separate report, Bowden noted that the&lt;strong&gt; Blue Jays have not been heavily involved&lt;/strong&gt; in the pursuit due to concerns about the slugger’s age. &lt;em&gt;“I think it’s the risk with how he’s going to age with the swing,”&lt;/em&gt; Bowden said.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees reportedly willing to offer Cody Bellinger something extra beyond two opt-out clauses

NY Yankees reportedly willing to offer Cody Bellinger something extra beyond two opt-out clauses - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot;&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/a&gt; recently announced a list of 12 players signed to reserve/future contracts, &lt;strong&gt;a group that includes Mecole Hardman Jr.&lt;/strong&gt;, who won three &lt;strong&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/strong&gt; rings alongside &lt;strong&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/strong&gt; during his five years with the&lt;strong&gt; Kansas City Chiefs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Hardman already spent time with the Bills during the 2025 season, appearing in a couple of games, so he has some familiarity with how the team operates. In 2024, his final season playing with Mahomes, &lt;strong&gt;he appeared in 12 games for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/strong&gt;He has shown steady availability since 2023, when he split time between the New York Jets and the Chiefs, playing in 11 games that year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last season, Hardman didn’t make much of an impact for Buffalo during the regular season, but he did appear in a playoff game, catching one pass that went for a touchdown. Overall,&lt;strong&gt; he now has 15 playoff appearances across six postseason trips&lt;/strong&gt;. That game with the Bills marked the first time he played in a playoff game with a team other than the Chiefs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What does a player like Hardman Jr. cost?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last season, &lt;strong&gt;the Bills signed Hardman to a $1.17 million contract (Spotrac),&lt;/strong&gt; a relatively low price for a veteran player. The largest deal of his career came during his rookie contract from 2019–2022, when he signed a four-year, $4.9 million deal.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Hardman’s exit from the Bills &lt;strong&gt;came after he was released. &lt;/strong&gt;He joined the team midway through the season and flashed briefly in limited opportunities, enough to catch the coaches’ attention,&lt;strong&gt; but he suffered an injury &lt;/strong&gt;that slowed his momentum.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/sean-mcdermott-reportedly-makes-decision-about-2026-after-bills-firing&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Hardman first appeared for Buffalo in Week 11 on Nov. 16, when his initial touch went for a 61-yard kickoff return. In the third quarter,&lt;strong&gt; he lost a fumble on a punt return and suffered the calf injury &lt;/strong&gt;that sidelined him for more than a month,” wrote Ryan Miller for the Democrat &amp;amp; Chronicle.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Bills secure 3x Super Bowl champion with Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs for 2026 to continue helping Josh Allen

Bills secure 3x Super Bowl champion with Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs for 2026 to continue helping Josh Allen - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot;&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; saw their &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;season come to an end after a heartbreaking 33–30 loss to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, a defeat that ended what many believed was a clear opportunity for a Super Bowl. In the aftermath of that elimination, the Bills made the stunning decision to part ways with head coach &lt;strong&gt;Sean McDermott&lt;/strong&gt;, closing a chapter that had defined the franchise for several seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The move sent shockwaves throughout the league and across the NFL landscape. &lt;strong&gt;McDermott responded shortly after with an emotional farewell letter.&lt;/strong&gt; In the message, the longtime head coach expressed gratitude to the organization, the city of Buffalo, and especially the fan base that supported him throughout his tenure.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“We love you. We will miss Buffalo. Bills Mafia, you are one of one,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcdermott&quot;&gt;McDermott&lt;/a&gt; wrote, in excerpts that quickly circulated the league. While the message struck an emotional chord, many around the NFL believed the dismissal was rooted in postseason frustration. The Bills appeared to have the ideal conditions for a deep playoff run and ultimately fell short once again.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Buffalo entered an AFC playoff bracket &lt;strong&gt;without Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, or Joe Burrow, and even Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt; were eliminated early. With the path seemingly open, the loss to Denver only intensified the sense that a major opportunity had slipped away, prompting organizational change.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;“We Love You!  We will miss Buffalo. Bills Mafia, you are one of one!”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A classy statement from Sean McDermott following his surprising exit from Buffalo: &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/teRqQpmDE1&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/teRqQpmDE1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/2013379534112866674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 19, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Possible replacements for McDermott&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Several candidates have already emerged as potential replacements. According to ESPN’s Peter Schrager, &lt;strong&gt;former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and current offensive coordinator Joe Brady&lt;/strong&gt; are both under consideration, but a third name has also gained traction around the league.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/why-did-the-bills-fire-sean-mcdermott-buffalo-also-makes-final-decision-on-gm-brandon-beane&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        


&lt;p&gt;That name is Davis Webb, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/josh-allens-former-bills-teammate-emerges-as-potential-candidate-to-replace-sean-mcdermott&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;a former Bills quarterback who spent three seasons in Buffalo alongside Josh Allen&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and is currently on Sean Payton’s staff in Denver. Webb has already interviewed with Las Vegas and Baltimore, signaling that his profile is rising quickly in coaching circles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, league rules limit Buffalo’s ability to move quickly. The &lt;strong&gt;Bills cannot formally interview candidates who are part of active &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; playoff teams&lt;/strong&gt;, meaning they would need to wait until the Broncos are eliminated. If Denver reaches the Super Bowl, Buffalo would be forced to delay the process until after February 8, potentially extending an already pivotal offseason for the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;

Sean McDermott breaks silence with message to the Buffalo Bills after being fired

Bills’ first HC candidate to replace Sean McDermott emerges, and Josh Allen will probably like it

Sean McDermott reportedly makes decision about 2026 after Bills firing

Sean McDermott breaks silence with message to the Buffalo Bills after being fired - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Overlooked and underrated for a very long time, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fernando-mendoza&quot;&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has now silenced all the critics. After a sensational year, Mendoza has helped the &lt;strong&gt;Indiana Hoosiers&lt;/strong&gt; hoist their first &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoff National Championship&lt;/strong&gt; in school history. After the game, the star quarterback delivered a clear message for the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Hurricanes&lt;/strong&gt;, the team he grew up rooting for.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mendoza and the Hoosiers faced their biggest competition of the year against the Hurricanes in the National Championship Game. Nobody said it would be easy, and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt; wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. At the end of the day, the Hoosiers are the best program in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and Mendoza could only reminisce about the journey he went through to get here.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Shoutout to Miami defense&lt;/strong&gt;. It was going to be a physical game, we had to play physical, and we did. We elevated it. This victory is so sweet for everybody, for the entire Hoosiers nation, but &lt;strong&gt;it’s also super sweet for myself,&lt;/strong&gt;” &lt;/em&gt;Mendoza said after the game.&lt;em&gt; “I was a two-star coming out of high school,&lt;strong&gt; I got declined a walk-on offer to the University of Miami&lt;/strong&gt;. Full circle moment here, playing in Miami.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mendoza’s stats &lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the biggest game of the year, Mendoza didn’t put up the outstanding numbers he had previously yielded in the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl against Alabama and Oregon, respectively. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/19205902/fernando-mendoza-1-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Fernando Mendoza&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565469&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Fernando Mendoza at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, Mendoza did everything Curt Cignetti and his team asked—and more. As the game to a close, Mendoza finished the night &lt;strong&gt;16/27 for 186 passing yards, and a rushing touchdown&lt;/strong&gt; on a fourth-down play that proved the difference.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As a result, Mendoza put the cherry on top on a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt; season for the ages. The California transfer is now on track to join a select group of players to be &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/fernando-mendoza-leads-indiana-to-national-title-how-many-heisman-winners-and-cfp-champions-became-no-1-pick-in-nfl-draft&quot;&gt;Heisman trophy winners, national champions, and become the No. 1 pick&lt;/a&gt; in the NFL Draft.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Perfect ending for Mendoza and Indiana&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;They say reality often outperforms fiction, and Indiana is a testament to that. Who would’ve guessed the Cinderella story in Bloomington would lead to a national title in less than two years? An overlooked kid out of Miami, FL took the &lt;strong&gt;school that once registered the most losses in college football history&lt;/strong&gt; and placed it at the top of the hill. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As if it wasn’t a perfect enough ending, Mendoza did it in front of his family and friends, alongside his younger brother, in the city that saw him grow—&lt;strong&gt;and against the school that once shut the door in his face&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, Mendoza and the Hoosiers are hoisting the most coveted trophy in the Hurricanes’ backyard.&lt;/p&gt;

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza sends clear message to Miami after National Championship win

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza sends clear message to Miami after National Championship win - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fernando-mendoza&quot;&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; completed the gauntlet during the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season. Following the &lt;strong&gt;Indiana Hoosiers&lt;/strong&gt;’ crowning in the &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoff National Championship&lt;/strong&gt; and Mendoza’s Heisman trophy, the star quarterback is now one step away from joining an elite club in &lt;strong&gt;college football&lt;/strong&gt;. All that is left is for him to be selected with the first overall pick in the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Only a handful of players have ever completed this trifecta&lt;/strong&gt;. After his sensational year with the Hoosiers, Mendoza is now well on track to etch his name onto the selected group. Following &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt;’s victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the National Championship, we take a look at the five players who have won the Heisman, a natty, and went on to be drafted with the No. 1 pick.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The list consists of the following &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt; stars: &lt;strong&gt;Angelo Bertelli (Notre Dame), Leon Hart (Notre Dame), Cam Newton (Auburn), Jameis Winston (Florida State), and Joe Burrow (LSU)&lt;/strong&gt;. If Mendoza is indeed drafted with the first overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the quarterback out of Miami, FL will be the latest talent to add his name onto the mix.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who owns the No. 1 pick in the Draft?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After Mendoza and the Hoosiers finished the job with their dominant victory over the Hurricanes, the &lt;strong&gt;ball is now in the Las Vegas Raiders’ court&lt;/strong&gt;. The organization in Sin City finished the 2025 NFL season with the league’s worst record (3–14) and was awarded the first overall pick in the upcoming draft because of it. There are no doubts that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/are-fernando-mendoza-and-carson-beck-declaring-for-nfl-draft-after-2026-cfp-national-championship&quot;&gt;Mendoza will be declaring for the NFL Draft&lt;/a&gt;, as he has ran out of years of eligibility.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Since then, the Raiders have been heavily linked to Mendoza. And for good reason. The selection makes too much sense, as &lt;strong&gt;Las Vegas has long been in need of a franchise quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; after severely underwhelming stints with Jimmy Garoppolo, Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, Geno Smith, and others attempted as the No. 1 quarterback. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;None worked out, and Mendoza presents a skill set the Raiders haven’t come across in a very long time. &lt;strong&gt;All signs indicate Mendoza will be selected first overall&lt;/strong&gt; by the Raiders, but anything can happen. Once in a blue moon, the house sometimes loses—even in Las Vegas—and no one really knows for certain what the Raiders’ next move will be.&lt;/p&gt;

Fernando Mendoza leads Indiana to national title: How many Heisman winners and CFP champions became No. 1 pick in NFL Draft?

Fernando Mendoza leads Indiana to national title: How many Heisman winners and CFP champions became No. 1 pick in NFL Draft? - Bolavip US

Mendoza leads Indiana to national title: How many Heisman winners and CFP champions became No. 1 pick in NFL Draft?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt; didn’t just draw attention during the 2026 CFP game against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami&quot;&gt;Miami&lt;/a&gt; for his sharp throws and how challenging it was to operate against the Hurricanes’ defense. He also caught the eye of viewers&lt;strong&gt; because his palms appeared completely white&lt;/strong&gt;, covered in what looked like a powdery substance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In reality, Mendoza had what are known as&lt;strong&gt; “chalked hands,”&lt;/strong&gt; something some quarterbacks use from time to time. The substance&lt;strong&gt; is typically rosin or liquid chalk&lt;/strong&gt;, which helps improve grip on the football. Its use&lt;strong&gt; is not illegal&lt;/strong&gt; in the CFP or under NCAA rules.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The substance Mendoza used during the CFP game against Miami &lt;strong&gt;costs between $9.99 and $30.99.&lt;/strong&gt; It’s not only used by quarterbacks, but also by weightlifters to improve grip on the bar.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mendoza has not commented on his chalked hands&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;So far, Mendoza has not addressed his use of liquid chalk during the 2025–26 season. It’s unclear whether&lt;strong&gt; it helped him post 41 regular-season touchdown passes&lt;/strong&gt; and deliver his playoff and CFP performances, but it appears to work better than wearing gloves.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Looking back at Mendoza’s time at California (2023–2024), there is no information indicating that he used liquid chalk or any other substance. During those two seasons, &lt;strong&gt;he threw for more than 4,100 passing yards with 30 total touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;, making the jump in production in 2025 a significant one.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NCAA is clear that adhesive substances are prohibited. &lt;strong&gt;Liquid chalk is not specifically mentioned in the rules&lt;/strong&gt;, but if a referee discovers a quarterback or any other player using a sticky substance, it must result in an immediate unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.&lt;/p&gt;

What is the white substance on Fernando Mendoza’s hands during the 2026 CFP?

What is the white substance on Fernando Mendoza’s hands during the 2026 CFP? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks&quot;&gt;Dallas Mavericks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have experienced an up-and-down &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;season due to several factors, but injuries have been among the most damaging. One of the most significant setbacks came with the injury to star guard &lt;strong&gt;Kyrie Irving&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the franchise is now receiving encouraging news regarding his recovery.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to former NBA player and current TNT analyst Reggie Miller,&lt;strong&gt; Irving is targeting a return in mid-February&lt;/strong&gt;. That update suggests his rehabilitation is progressing well and provides optimism that he could be back on NBA courts sooner rather than later.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Irving suffered a serious ACL injury on March 3, 2025, which required a cautious and methodical recovery process. The Mavericks’ &lt;strong&gt;first game after the All-Star break is scheduled for February 20, 2026, against the Minnesota Timberwolves&lt;/strong&gt;, a date that aligns closely with the commonly recommended 12-month recovery timeline for such an injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While this does not represent a definitive return date, it offers a reasonable benchmark. Since Irving went down, the &lt;strong&gt;Mavericks have struggled, posting a 21-38 record without him&lt;/strong&gt;. At present, Dallas sits at 14-25 and 12th in the Western Conference, underscoring the impact of his absence.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;How Kyrie Irving views his recovery&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving&quot;&gt;Irving&lt;/a&gt; has consistently emphasized a thoughtful and patient approach to his rehabilitation. He has made it clear that he is not rushing the process and is focused on steady progress rather than external timelines. During Media Day in September, he said, &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“There is consistency. I’m right on time,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; reflecting a calm and measured mindset.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;That mentality has shaped how the Mavericks &lt;strong&gt;have handled his rehab, prioritizing long-term health over short-term gains&lt;/strong&gt;. Irving has also encouraged other players to embrace the recovery process rather than fixating on a specific return date.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ongoing injury concerns for the Mavericks&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Irving is not the only health concern for Dallas. &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Davis remains a question mark &lt;/strong&gt;as he evaluates options to address ligament issues in his left hand, creating additional uncertainty for the roster in the current &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the injury, Davis has been productive when available, averaging &lt;strong&gt;20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 20 games&lt;/strong&gt;. Still, the Mavericks have clearly struggled without him, highlighting how crucial his health is to the team’s overall performance as the season progresses.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Andrew McCutchen&lt;/strong&gt; finished last season with a .239 batting average and spent most of the year serving as the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-pirates&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Pirates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’ designated hitter, a role that sparked criticism suggesting he can no longer play defense. McCutchen recently pushed back on that narrative in a lengthy message, &lt;strong&gt;telling critics to find something better to do with their time&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It is really funny how so many ppl say I ‘can’t (key word) play defense.’ I haven’t played much defense &lt;strong&gt;because they haven’t asked that of me.&lt;/strong&gt; The only reason I played a few games last year is because Reynolds needed rest from a minor injury and I ASKED to play defense to get in the lineup,”&lt;/em&gt; McCutchen wrote on X (@thecutch22).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 39-year-old continued by making it clear he still believes &lt;strong&gt;he has what it takes defensively&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“No one said anything then? Bottom line is if it is needed, I can not only do it, but do it like I’ve been out there all year.&lt;strong&gt; So stop creating false narratives &lt;/strong&gt;and take your wives or GFs out to dinner and get off the coattails of other men. That’s weird energy.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;McCutchen’s 2025 season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it’s true McCutchen saw very little time on defense during the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season, it was still one of his better offensive years in recent memory.&lt;strong&gt; It ranked as his second-best season over the past six years&lt;/strong&gt; in terms of a .239 batting average, with just 118 strikeouts, 114 hits (122 in 2022), and scored 51 runs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;zxx&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/YlJlyWtJCL&quot;&gt;https://t.co/YlJlyWtJCL&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/kgkLmXeqgI&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/kgkLmXeqgI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Platinum Key (@PlatinumKey13) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/PlatinumKey13/status/2013376349214318880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 19, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Always thought that to be the case. Hated seeing Canario in the lineup when we had you available. &lt;strong&gt;Is this something the nerds upstairs came up with?&lt;/strong&gt; Because three years ago I remember them saying you had an elbow issue — but that was three years ago. You must be healthy by now,” &lt;/em&gt;Luisma Pavia commented on McCutchen’s post, showing clear support for the veteran.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;McCutchen’s future with the Pirates remains uncertain. Now a free agent, he recently hinted on X that&lt;strong&gt; he is waiting for a call from the club about a possible return&lt;/strong&gt; for at least one more season. Last year, McCutchen signed a one-year deal worth $5 million.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Immediately upon arrival, &lt;strong&gt;Jeff Hafley&lt;/strong&gt; will have to answer the multi-million dollar question around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tua-tagovailoa&quot;&gt;Tua Tagovailoa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and his future with the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/strong&gt;. That decision may be made clear with a quarterback signing in the &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;free agency. On that note, there is one name that is impossible to overlook.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After pulling the plug on Mike McDaniel’s tenure in Miami Gardens, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot;&gt;Dolphins&lt;/a&gt; have taken a complete turn in direction. Rather than building a West Coast–style offense, Miami is now &lt;strong&gt;modeling itself after the Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt; of recent NFL seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Dolphins have named &lt;strong&gt;Jon-Eric Sullivan&lt;/strong&gt; as general manager and Jeff Hafley as head coach ahead of the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; campaign. In many ways, the Phins are starting to look a lot like the Packs. However, one quarterback signing could make it official. According to multiple reports around the league, it seems imminent that the Dolphins will either sign—or at least enter a bidding war for—&lt;strong&gt;Packers quarterback Malik Willis, who is set to become a free agent.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Dolphins hired a GM from Green Bay and a HC from Green Bay. &lt;strong&gt;There’s a QB from Green Bay who will be a free agent&lt;/strong&gt; this offseason,” &lt;/em&gt;insider Jordan Schultz hinted about Malik Willis’ future in the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/19192411/malik-willis-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-565421&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Malik Willis rushing in for a touchdown&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Willis’ stats in 2025&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Willis threw for 422 passing yards and three touchdowns during the 2025 NFL campaign. Though he didn’t the see field too often, he made the most out of his opportunities. His best game of the year was during the 41-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, as he passed for 288 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 60 yards and two scores.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Willis’ journey&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A third-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, Willis was never truly given a chance to become the Tennessee Titans’ starting quarterback. After being traded to the Packers, he showed that he has what it takes to be a QB1 in the league. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Green Bay finding its &lt;strong&gt;franchise quarterback in Jordan Love&lt;/strong&gt;, Willis is likely headed to the open market. There, a team like Miami—looking for strong competition at the position between Willis, Tagovailoa, and Quinn Ewers—emerges as a clear favorite.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are in a complicated position this &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;season, coming off several losses marked by inconsistency and defensive breakdowns. Those struggles are increasing internal pressure to explore potential moves ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, and while one name consistently surfaces in trade speculation, moving &lt;strong&gt;Austin Reaves&lt;/strong&gt; remains highly unlikely.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Austin Reaves was once viewed as a short-term surprise, but he has firmly established himself as a core piece for the Lakers. His development has been so significant that Lakers &lt;strong&gt;general manager Rob Pelinka has fielded numerous trade inquiries for the guard over the past year&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;NBA analyst Jason McIntyre recently reported on The Herd that the Lakers &lt;strong&gt;have rejected 20 trade offers involving Reaves during that span&lt;/strong&gt;. According to the report, Los Angeles would only consider moving him in a blockbuster deal that returns two &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; superstars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“There are reports out there that the Lakers have turned down, wait for it, 20 offers in the last year for Austin Reaves,”&lt;/em&gt; McIntyre said. &lt;em&gt;“The report goes on to say Pelinka&lt;strong&gt; is only interested in dealing Reaves in a package for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic&lt;/strong&gt;. I did laugh when I first heard that.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;The Lakers and the value placed on Reaves&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the asking price may seem unrealistic, it reflects how highly the Lakers value &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves&quot;&gt;Reaves&lt;/a&gt; internally. The 27-year-old is averaging &lt;strong&gt;26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game during the 2025–26 season&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting 50.7 percent from the field, making this the most productive year of his career.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Reaves has become far more than a complementary player, emerging as a reliable offensive option and a consistent presence alongside the team’s stars. His performance &lt;strong&gt;places him firmly in the conversation for a potential first All-Star selection in 2026.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The chances of such a trade happening&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo&quot;&gt;Antetokounmpo&lt;/a&gt;’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains uncertain. &lt;strong&gt;Milwaukee currently sits 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 17–24 record&lt;/strong&gt;, fueling speculation about whether the two-time MVP could request a move before the deadline or during the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Antetokounmpo, &lt;strong&gt;who is averaging 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt;, becomes available, any Lakers offer would almost certainly include Reaves. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic&quot;&gt;Nikola Jokic&lt;/a&gt; is not viewed as a realistic target. The Denver Nuggets &lt;strong&gt;are third in the Western Conference at 29–14, and there has been no indication that the Serbian star is interested in leaving&lt;/strong&gt; a roster that continues to win even in his absence.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MLB Network&lt;/strong&gt; is constantly discussing the state of the market, and a proposed trade involving the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt; recently surfaced in which they would send Jonah Tong and two other young players to Milwaukee in exchange for Freddy Peralta, a sizable package for the Brewers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The proposal came from Cliff Floyd, who was addressing what could be next for the Mets following the addition of Bo Bichette. &lt;em&gt;“Mets receive: Freddy Peralta. Brewers receive:&lt;strong&gt; Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, Jonah Tong,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; Network posted on X.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“These are players that fit the Brewers,&lt;strong&gt; they fit the dynamics&lt;/strong&gt; and how they do business,” &lt;/em&gt;Floyd said while explaining the proposal. He also noted that Mauricio, coming off a knee injury,&lt;strong&gt; needs consistent playing time.&lt;/strong&gt; Floyd added that Milwaukee would have the financial flexibility to allow these young players to develop.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The situation with Tong, Mauricio and Baty&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;All three players included in Floyd’s proposed trade are relatively inexpensive. Tong is projected to earn &lt;strong&gt;$820,000 next season, &lt;/strong&gt;and Mauricio is expected to make a similar amount, according to Spotrac estimates for the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Who says no to Cliff Floyd&apos;s trade proposal? ⬇️&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Mets receive: Freddy Peralta&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Brewers receive: Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, Jonah Tong &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/zNnIAbs2Fa&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/zNnIAbs2Fa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/2013382712632148308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 19, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Baty is the most “veteran” of the group, having spent four years in the majors in various roles with the Mets. During the 2025 season,&lt;strong&gt; he appeared in 130 games and finished the year with a .254 batting average. &lt;/strong&gt;Like the other two, Baty is also projected to earn $820,000 for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Mets are known to have interest in Peralta, &lt;strong&gt;as do several other teams&lt;/strong&gt; in need of an experienced pitcher for 2026. However, Floyd’s proposal, and similar ideas floated by other analysts who believe the Mets could put together an attractive offer,&lt;strong&gt; remains unofficial&lt;/strong&gt; and should be viewed as speculation rather than anything concrete.&lt;/p&gt;

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