Various outlets are reporting that Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor, a freshman, is entering the transfer portal after Nick Saban retired as Bama head coach. When a coaching job changes hands, a provisional 30-day transfer portal window opens. We are in the midst of that 30-day window for Alabama players choosing to enter the portal. Proctor is quite …
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Seahawks GM John Schneider running the show in Seattle
Eric Williams NFC West Writer During his 14 years as the top personnel man for the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider collaborated with head coach Pete Carroll on several roster-building and big-picture moves that led to championship-caliber teams, including the drafting of Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor, and trading for Marshawn Lynch. However, with Carroll holding the title of …
Read More »Chiefs designate Skyy Moore to return from IR
Skyy Moore will be back on the practice field for the Chiefs as they prepare for their divisional-round matchup with the Bills. Kansas City has designated Moore to return from injured reserve and his 21-day practice window will begin on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his Wednesday press conference. Moore has not played since the Week 15 …
Read More »Michigan coaching candidates: Sherrone Moore, Brian Kelly among top options if Jim Harbaugh leaves for NFL
Michigan intends to cast a wide net in its search to replace Jim Harbaugh … if it ultimately needs to replace Jim Harbaugh. Perhaps, though, that net will need not extend much further than then end of Schembechler Hall. Who are we kidding? If Harbaugh heads to the NFL — given his numerous interviews, it appears as if that might …
Read More »Assessing QB situations from NFL Wild Card Weekend: Packers in great hands; time for total Steelers makeover?
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend is in the books, with six different teams advancing on Saturday and Sunday, including the upstart Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. Whether close games or blowouts, each contest added some important context to quarterback situations around the league. Who’s upped their stock? Whose future is muddier than before? Here’s our instant assessment of each …
Read More »Eagles’ Jason Kelce won’t commit to retirement despite report he told teammates following playoff loss to Bucs
Jason Kelce is going to go down as one of the greatest Philadelphia Eagles players of all time, and arguably the greatest player at his position in NFL history. He also isn’t ready to commit to retirement just yet. Despite an ESPN report — that the 36-year-old center told Eagles teammates in the locker room that he is retiring following …
Read More »San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers divisional round: Prediction, odds, picks
The San Francisco 49ers are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -9.5), in their NFC Playoffs matchup versus the Green Bay Packers. The total for this one is set at 50.5 points. The 49ers ended the season on a hot streak, winning six of their last eight en route to capturing the No. 1 seed …
Read More »In-state 2026 DB recruit strongly favors Florida after recent visit
Billy Napier and Co. were busy last weekend for the opening of the college football recruiting contact period. The first junior day of the calendar year was an important one for Florida as the program continues to search for the best prop prospects to fit in the Swamp’s scheme – even when the recruit is in a different class. One …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh interviews with Falcons: Why Michigan coach could be the perfect fit for Atlanta in 2024
The Falcons haven’t shied away from blockbuster names in their latest head coaching search, first meeting with longtime Patriots coach Bill Belichick, then hosting the University of Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh on Tuesday. It’s clear the latter is prepared for a return to the NFL, also meeting with the Chargers and drawing public praise from his brother, John, as “the best …
Read More »Buying or selling strong finishes when it comes to 2024 drafts
Everything appears to be pointing upward for Jordan Love, who broke out with a great 2023 season that has fantasy football managers excited about where to select him in 2024 drafts. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) Dalton Del Don runs through several players who had hot finishes to the 2023 season, and whether he’s committing to the player for next …
Read More »Harvard’s Tim Murphy retires: Winningest coach in school, Ivy League history took home 10 conference titles
After 30 years of leading Harvard and reaching heights as both the winningest coach in school and Ivy League history, Tim Murphy announced his retirement on Wednesday. Murphy, 67, took over the Crimson football program prior to the 1994 season at a time when Harvard had not won more than eight games in a season since 1919. That changed in …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Can Buccaneers keep underdog hot streak going vs. Lions?
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the midst of a unique streak heading into Sunday’s NFC divisional game at Detroit. Although the Buccaneers are 6.5-point underdogs, it likely won’t faze them, considering Tampa has won four games in a row straight up (SU) as the underdog, including Monday’s 32-9 wild-card win at Philadelphia. Can Tampa Bay make …
Read More »Commanders introduce new GM: Adam Peters talks HC hiring process, building through draft, plus other takeaways
The Washington Commanders found new ownership last offseason. After parting ways with head coach Ron Rivera after a 4-13 season, the team found its new general manager. The Commanders hired former San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters to take over as the front-office role. Peters spent seven seasons with the 49ers as vice president of player personnel first, and …
Read More »UCF hires Ted Roof as defensive coordinator, Addison Williams stays on staff
Oklahoma defensive coordinator Ted Roof before the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Oklahoma won 34-30. UCF hired veteran college assistant Ted Roof as its defensive coordinator, head coach Gus Malzahn announced Wednesday. In a corresponding …
Read More »Titans’ Derrick Henry reveals he was ‘close’ to being traded to a playoff team this season
The Tennessee Titans made the surprising decision to fire head coach Mike Vrabel following his second straight losing season in Nashville, as they prepare for a rebuild. That rebuild may include parting ways with a franchise icon in running back Derrick Henry. Henry, who just turned 30, is now a free agent. In 2023, the two-time NFL rushing yards leader …
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