Bears expected to have interest in Eric Bieniemy if head coach position opens: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are again enduring another disappointing season, standing 4-8 and nearly locking in two first-round picks in the top 10 of the 2024 NFL draft. If the Bears move on from head coach Matt Eberflus, ESPN’s Josina Anderson reports …
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How Rams have quickly rebuilt into an NFC playoff contender
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Winners of three straight, the Los Angeles Rams have quickly rebounded from an embarrassing 5-12 season to a potential path to the NFC playoffs with five games left this year. Sean McVay is doing one of his best coaching jobs in his seven years in charge in L.A. So, how has he done it? McVay …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Penn State star Chop Robinson declares, will skip Peach Bowl to prepare
Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft and will skip the No. 10 Nittany Lions’ upcoming Peach Bowl showdown against No. 11 Ole Miss. The two-year star for the Nittany Lions announced his intentions on social media following an injury-hampered season that still ended in exactly half of his 15 total tackles going for negative yardage. …
Read More »Jets to release QB Tim Boyle after two starts, sign Brett Rypien off Seahawks practice squad
Getty Images The New York Jets are once again making changes to their quarterback room. According to CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Jets are set to release Tim Boyle and sign Brett Rypien off the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. Boyle was elevated to the starting lineup for the Jets’ two most recent games, replacing the deposed …
Read More »One thing we learned about each team in Week 13
The playoff races are starting to heat up in the NFL, as four teams are tied for the No. 5 seed in the AFC and four more are tied for the No. 6 spot in the NFC. The San Francisco 49ers closed within a game of the Philadelphia Eagles for the top spot in the NFC, while the Dallas Cowboys …
Read More »With Dillon Gabriel in the portal, could USC get another Oklahoma transfer QB?
Stop and imagine the wildest transfer portal story you can think of. Just think of something really crazy and massive. Think of something which would cause social media to absolutely melt down. Think of something which would make everyone go nuts. Arch Manning transferring out of Texas to another high-profile program would be one such story. An elite transfer quarterback …
Read More »Filip Forsberg Q&A: Messi, NHL All-Star draft, hot chicken
Filip Forsberg has been a huge reason why the Nashville Predators are knocking on the door for a playoff spot this season under first-year coach Andrew Brunette. The 29-year-old center has 28 points in 24 games, including a team-leading 13 goals. New general manager Barry Trotz indicated that the Predators were going to be an offensive-oriented team when he hired …
Read More »Patriots-Steelers has lowest over/under points total in 30 years
Patriots-Steelers has lowest over/under points total in 30 years originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Last week’s “Thursday Night Football” game was awesome. There were touchdowns galore as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 in a shootout. This week’s Thursday night matchup, when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New England Patriots, is expected to be the total opposite. …
Read More »Iowa QB Joe Labas enters NCAA transfer portal
Per a number of reports Tuesday morning, Iowa redshirt sophomore quarterback Joe Labas is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Labas exits Iowa City after appearing in one game during his career with the Hawkeyes. That lone appearance came in last season’s TransPerfect Music City bowl where Labas started under center for the Hawkeyes and led Iowa to a 21-0 shutout …
Read More »Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence suffers high-ankle sprain, status unclear for Week 14 vs. Browns
Getty Images The Jaguars faced unexpectedly steep competition from the Bengals on Monday night, with fill-in quarterback Jake Browning dicing up Jacksonville’s defense. They also suffered a critical loss at quarterback, with Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter after suffering a right ankle injury. A visibly frustrated Lawrence required the help of two trainers to reach the locker room. …
Read More »Bears expected to pursue Commanders’ Eric Bieniemy for potential head coaching vacancy after 2023 season
USATSI Matt Eberflus remains the Bears head coach, and in fact has led Chicago to two wins in his last three games on the job. But that’s not stopping the team from exploring potential replacements, including Commanders assistant Eric Bieniemy. The Bears are expected to have interest in Bieniemy as a possible head coach this offseason, according to CBS Sports HQ …
Read More »Fantasy hockey defenseman rankings – Six players expected to rise
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comDec 5, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. After an exercise exploring the fantasy defense rankings very early this season, I promised we’d come back to the concept at the …
Read More »Former LSU receiver commits to rival Ole Miss
A former LSU receiver finally found a new home on Monday. Deion Smith, a former four-star recruit, committed to Ole Miss. Smith began his career at LSU in 2021 before transferring and spending the next two years at the JUCO level. Smith was a member of LSU’s deep receiver class in 2021, that also included Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., …
Read More »Bucs WR Mike Evans adding to strong case for Hall of Fame
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Sunday was a good day for Mike Evans, who caught the longest touchdown of his NFL career for the go-ahead score as he went 75 yards in the Bucs’ much-needed win against the Panthers. Moments after the touchdown, he also reached what has become an annual celebration for Bucs fans: Mike Evans reaching 1,000 receiving …
Read More »Players to consider dropping for your Week 14 waiver wire pickups
Special to Yahoo Sports It’s eradication time for your fantasy football rosters, as we’re one week from all systems go for the postseason. Our squads need to be trimmed of all the fat and what-ifs so they are streamlined for success. Below is a look at a handful of players who are drop-zone-worthy as we head down the stretch of …
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