The NFL isn’t providing answers. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin claims he doesn’t have them. The league and the union apparently will be getting them. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the NFL and NFL Players Association have been conducing a joint review as to “how and when” Watt entered the concussion protocol. “This is standard any time a player …
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Former Michigan State football OL coach Chris Kapilovic joining Baylor staff
According to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, former Michigan State football offensive line fcoach Chris Kapilovic is joining the Baylor staff as their new offensive line coach. Kapilovic followed Mel Tucker over from Colorado back in 2020. Before that, he had mostly been in the South, and now he will head to Texas to coach with Baylor. SOURCE: Chris Kapilovic, …
Read More »Tyreek Hill (ankle) day-to-day; Dolphins C Connor Williams out for year
Star Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in Miami’s loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night, head coach Mike McDaniel said. Hill left the game late in the first quarter after twisting his ankle in a tackle by Titans wide receiver Sean Murphy-Bunting. He eventually reentered in the second half but did not …
Read More »Jonathan Taylor injury update: Colts coach Shane Steichen says plan is for RB to return this season
Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts have had to play much of this season without their star running back, Jonathan Taylor. They’ve been without him for each of their two most recent games after Taylor underwent thumb surgery, but on Tuesday Colts coach Shane Steichen told assembled media members that the plan remains for Taylor to return at some point this …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Texas A&M star LB Edgerrin Cooper declares as potential first-round pick
Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. The standout defender will skip the Aggies’ Texas Bowl showdown against No. 20 Oklahoma State to begin preparation for the draft process. Cooper announced his intentions via social media. He earned CBS Sports All-American honors 2023 after racking up a team-high 17 tackles for a loss and eight sacks. Cooper …
Read More »Power play puck luck – Expect more points from these eight players
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comDec 12, 2023, 04:00 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. One of the issues with using power-play time as a “positive” indicator for fantasy assessment is that more of it doesn’t always …
Read More »Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks
Brock Purdy has delivered some dominant performances of late. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Should Brock Purdy be the frontrunner for the NFL MVP race? He’s been excellent in fantasy of late, that’s for sure. Outside of a sub-15-point performance in Week 12, Purdy has delivered 20+ point performances every week since Week 8. Purdy will get another chance to …
Read More »What young Packers can take away from upset loss to Giants
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Well, at least there don’t appear to be any significant injuries due to the MetLife Stadium turf following Monday night’s game. The Green Bay Packers’ three-game win streak, as well as coach Matt LaFleur’s unbeaten record in December, came to an end in their 24-22 loss to the New York Giants. The Packers are finding …
Read More »Here’s who is skipping bowl games to prepare for NFL draft
It’s college football bowl season – or in some cases, get ready for the NFL draft season. With 40 bowl games taking place outside of the College Football Playoff and the national championship game, players not playing for a title and expecting to begin their NFL careers next season will skip out on their team’s final game of the season …
Read More »NFL DFS, Raiders vs. Chargers: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks for Thursday Night Football
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fractured ring finger on his throwing hand last week and reports indicate the Chargers’ big-armed quarterback will likely sit as the Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football. This will drastically alter the appeal of popular NFL DFS picks such as Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen. How confident can daily …
Read More »Who is Tommy DeVito? What you need to know about Giants’ quarterback sensation
There’s a new boss in New Jersey. After just four starts, quarterback Tommy DeVito has become an instant fan favorite among New York Giants fans. Shoot, his father and agent have become stars when the two exchanged kisses while mimicking DeVito’s unique celebration during Monday’s come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers. DeVito’s rise is more than just a good …
Read More »Ohio State players seem to know who the starting quarterback will be in the Cotton Bowl
After Ohio State football quarterback Kyle McCord entered the transfer portal, leaving QB1 vacant for the Buckeyes, many wondered who was going to be head coach Ryan Day’s guy. Although there was no official announcement, when Devin Brown spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon, he may have tipped Day’s hand, saying that he was excited to get the opportunity …
Read More »Tyreek Hill injury update: Dolphins star WR considered day-to-day after hurting ankle vs. Titans Monday night
USATSI Miami Dolphins wide receiverTyreek Hill has been labeled as day-to-day by coach Mike McDaniel after the star injured his ankle during Monday night’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Hill suffered the injury late in the the first quarter and didn’t return until the third quarter, but was limited and struggled to stay on the field because of his ailing ankle. The …
Read More »Texas A&M LB Edgerrin Cooper declares for the NFL draft
Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper announced Tuesday that he is entering the 2024 NFL draft. He will not play in the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State. “Like many in my position, my goal has always been to achieve the professional level of football,” Cooper wote on social media. “I’ve spent much of my college career perfecting my craft and bettering …
Read More »Myles Harper is the 2023 football MVP; Aaron Ramirez and Braden Cervello are offensive and defensive players of the year
A composite image shows (from left to right) The Desert Sun’s picks for 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Braden Cervello of Xavier Prep, 2023 Most Valuable Player Myles Harper of Yucca Valley and 2023 Offensive Player of the Year Aaron Ramirez of Coachella Valley. Back in September, the Yucca Valley High School football team took the field on a …
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