The 2023 NFL season is coming to a close, but several players have raised their profiles heading into the playoffs. Though everyone on this list will not appear in the postseason tournament, their progress as playmakers should help their teams become perennial contenders in future years. Given some time to pick and choose from a talented field of ascending players, …
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After Florida State’s snub bowl comes its legal game that will shake college football
DANIA BEACH — The normal questions came in the normal way. Everyone played their role. Reporters. Bowl officials. And especially Florida State’s third-string quarterback and offensive coordinator, who will work the Orange Bowl without Seminoles players who produced 94.4 percent of their yards this undefeated season. “All we got is all we need,’’ said the freshman quarterback, Brock Glenn, delivering …
Read More »2024 NFL mock draft: Vikings trade for Kyler Murray, Patriots land Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4
… Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-vikings-trade-for-kyler-murray-patriots-land-marvin-harrison-jr-at-no-4/ Author : Chris Trapasso Publish date : 2023-12-27 20:21:27 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Amari Cooper questionable for Thursday night vs. Jets with heel injury
Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper was named the AFC offensive player of the week today, but he may not be able to play tomorrow. Cooper has been listed as questionable for the Thursday night game against the Jets with a heel injury. Joining Cooper as questionable are wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (knee) and safety Juan Thornhill (calf). Punter Corey Bojorquez …
Read More »Brian Kelly says Joe Sloan, Cortez Hankton will be considered for open offensive coordinator position
As LSU prepares for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin, it also has an open staff position to fill. Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock recently departed to take the same role at Notre Dame, and he will not be with the team in Tampa on Jan. 1. In his stead, quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan and receivers coach/passing game coordinator Cortez Hankton will …
Read More »Travis Kelce: Chiefs going through ‘frustrating f—ing experience’
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs endured a miserable Christmas Day loss at home to AFC West rival the Las Vegas Raiders and have now lost five of their last eight games. Will they get out of this rut? Kelce, who labeled the Chiefs’ current play as “a frustrating f—ing experience,” stressed that righting the ship is a combination …
Read More »Agent’s Take: 2024 franchise tag projections and 10 potential candidates who could get designated
The franchise designation has evolved into a powerful management tool that restricts a team’s best free agent in a given year from entering the open market regardless of whether he is a true marquee player. It wasn’t meant to work this way. The franchise tag was originally intended to be a precursor for the indispensable signing long-term contracts. Most players …
Read More »Pistons on pace to give Detroit the worst team in each Big Four sport since 2000
Getty Images The city of Detroit has seen some bad teams in the 21st century, and the Pistons are quickly climbing the list of the worst. The Pistons are on pace for a 6-76 record, which would mean Detroit owns the worst team in each Big Four league since 2000. The Pistons, 2-28 this season, are one loss away from …
Read More »Bosa, Shanahan laud Ravens QB Jackson’s adjustments vs. 49ers’ defense
Bosa, Shanahan laud Ravens QB Jackson’s adjustments vs. 49ers’ defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa believes the 49ers’ defense saw a much different Lamar Jackson on Christmas night. The Ravens quarterback shredded San Francisco for 252 passing yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for a team-high 45 yards on seven carries in Baltimore’s …
Read More »Blue Jackets’ Sean Kuraly has abdominal injury after puck to chest
Dec 27, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly is day-to-day with an abdominal injury and will miss Wednesday night’s game at New Jersey, the team announced.. Kuraly was taken to a local hospital for observation after taking a puck to the chest in the first period of Saturday’s loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was …
Read More »OT Lance Heard did not travel with LSU to ReliaQuest Bowl
LSU made its way down to Tampa on Tuesday for a New Year’s Day matchup against Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl, but it will be without a key reserve on its offensive line. Offensive tackle Lance Heard did not make the trip, according to On3’s Shea Dixon. The reasoning behind it is unclear, especially as coach Brian Kelly said he …
Read More »Packers’ Jaire Alexander suspended one game for coin toss fiasco
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended one game by the team for his actions during the coin toss preceding a 33-30 victory at the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Wednesday that Alexander was being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. The suspension means Alexander won’t play for the Packers (7-8) during …
Read More »Packers suspend Jaire Alexander one game for coin-flip ‘mistake’ vs. Panthers
The Green Bay Packers will be without a significant player when they face the Vikings in Minnesota on Dec. 31. Cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended for one game by the team for conduct detrimental to the team, general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Wednesday. The suspension stems from Alexander’s actions during the coin flip ahead of their Week 16 win …
Read More »Looking at teams who have won a playoff game since 2014
Texas can join elite company with a win on Monday. Seven teams have won a game in the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns will look to become the eighth with a win on New Year’s Day. The Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers have enjoyed the most success in the playoff era. Georgia joins the trio of teams who have …
Read More »PWHL Minnesota adds Ken Klee as coach before inaugural game
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 01:59 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Charlie Burggraf has stepped down as head coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s franchise in Minnesota just one week before the start of its inaugural season. Former NHL defenseman Ken Klee was named the new head coach. Klee previously coached the U.S. Women’s National …
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