Daily Archives: December 18, 2023

2024 wide receiver Braylon Harmon commits to Tennessee

2024 wide receiver prospect Braylon Harmon committed to Tennessee on Monday. “Staying home,” Harmon announced. The 5-foot-9, 177-pound wide receiver is from Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The early signing period for the 2024 recruiting class will take place Wednesday-Friday. The Vols have 20 commitments in the 2024 class: Cornerback Kaleb Beasley, defensive lineman Carson Gentle, athlete Marcus Goree Jr., quarterback Jake Merklinger, offensive tackle Jesse …

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Justin Fields’ questions baffle Bears, who see star franchise QB in making

Justin Fields’ questions baffle Bears, who see star franchise QB in making originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Bears have been fielding questions about quarterback Justi Fields’ future all season. Those questions have ramped up at Halas Hall over recent weeks as the 2024 NFL Draft picture starts to crystalize. Probing about Fields’ future — and …

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Former transfer portal target signs with Syracuse

A former Nebraska target in the transfer portal has committed to play out east in 2024. Quarterback Kyle McCord has committed to play for the Syracuse Orange next season. In 12 games last season, McCord led Ohio State to an 11-1 record. He threw for 3,170 yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. McCord officially entered the transferred portal on …

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Lamar Jackson: We’re just getting started

The Ravens did more than simply secure their 11th win of the season against the Jaguars on Sunday night. Winning 23-7 on the road assured the Ravens of a place in the postseason for the second straight year and the fifth time in six seasons with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Jackson ran for 97 yards and passed for 171 more …

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Tush push? Lumbar lunge? Ban play that dumbs down football.

Call it the “tush push,” the “lumbar lunge,” the “coccyx crush” or the world’s least-musical mosh pit. Call the modern quarterback sneak whatever you want. Then call it off. The “brotherly shove” is not a real football play, dumbs down the sport, erases potentially spectacular plays and forces officials to make difficult game-deciding calls. On Saturday in Cincinnati, the Vikings …

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Baker Mayfield is doing all the right things right now

Baker Mayfield has played for teams of varying quality since entering the NFL of 2018 and he’s turned in performances of varying quality, but Sunday still brought a first in his professional career. Mayfield posted a perfect passer rating of 158.3 for the first time in his career while piloting the Buccaneers to a 34-20 win in Green Bay. Mayfield …

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Hurricanes ‘not done’ in days leading up to Early Signing Period

The Hurricanes had a busy weekend recruiting, hosting numerous prospects for visits and securing commitments from transfers C.J. Clark and Savion Riley as well as 2025 linebacker Elijah Melendez. But Miami coach Mario Cristobal said there is still plenty of work to be done in the next couple of days before the Early Signing Period starts on Wednesday. “It’s not …

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Looking back at Week 15

Yes, it’s already Week 15. Actually, Week 15 is almost over. Most of Week 15 happened on Sunday. As usual, we gathered at the big desk in the big studio to talk about the big moments of the day that was. Join Devin McCourty, Jason Garrett, Matthew Berry, Steve Kornacki, and yours truly for our assessment of the most significant …

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How to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks game tonight

Tonight, Monday Night Football closes out Week 15 of the 2023 season with a can’t-miss matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks. The Eagles (10-3) are currently favored to win over the Seahawks (6-7). Ready to watch some football? Here’s how to watch this week’s Monday Night Football game: Eagles vs. Seahawks, plus our recommendations for the best …

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Trevor Lawrence in concussion protocol

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is in the concussion protocol after Sunday night’s loss to the Ravens. Lawrence suffered an apparent concussion on the Jaguars’ last possession of the game, head coach Doug Pederson said. Players in the concussion protocol have to be cleared by an independent neurologist before they can play. If Lawrence can’t go on Sunday against the Buccaneers, …

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