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Daily Archives: January 31, 2024

Kentucky O-line coach Zach Yenser a ‘little surprised’ to be replaced by Eric Wolford

A day after Kentucky football announced Eric Wolford as the Wildcats’ offensive line coach, the Wildcats’ former O-line coach, Zach Yenser, spoke out about his unexpected exit. Yenser, who signed a contract extension in December, was effectively replaced in favor of Wolford, who was Alabama’s offensive line coach in the 2022 and 2023 college football seasons. Wolford previously served on …

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Commanders still set for second interview with Aaron Glenn Tuesday

According to multiple reports, members of the Commanders organization were in the air on their way to Detroit Tuesday when they got word that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would not be going through with a second interview for the team’s head coaching position. The plane did not turn around to return to Washington, however. Per those reports, the Commanders …

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NFL is investigating Kayshon Boutte gambling allegations

Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte recently was charged with multiple counts arising from gambling while under the age of 21. Although the alleged conduct happened before Boutte entered the NFL, the NFL still might take action against him. During a Tuesday conference call regarding sports wagering generally, NFL executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy Jeff Miller said that …

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2024 Senior Bowl: Highlights from Day 1 of practice

The 2024 Senior Bowl takes place on Saturday, February 3, but the majority of scouting is done during the week of practice leading up to the game. Over 120 NFL prospects showed up in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl and practice officially kicked off on Tuesday. Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu and USC wide receiver …

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Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Nick Bellore named to NFC Pro Bowl roster

The Seahawks have three more Pro Bowlers. The team announced that quarterback Geno Smith, wide receiver DK Metcalf, and special teamer Nick Bellore will take part in this week’s activities in Orlando. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Mike Evans, and Lions special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin all pulled out due to injuries. Smith is a Pro Bowler for the second …

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C.J. Stroud named to AFC Pro Bowl roster

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is expected to be named the AFC offensive rookie of the year in Las Vegas next week and he’ll be spending some time in Orlando before that award is handed out. The team announced that Stroud has been added to the AFC roster for this week’s Pro Bowl activities. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was one of …

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Deion Sanders still looking for ‘one or two’ more transfer portal linebackers

While head coach Deion Sanders appears content with Colorado football’s improved offensive and defensive lines, he’s still looking for more bodies at the linebacker position. On Tuesday, coach Prime appeared on FS1’s “Undisputed” and shared that the Buffaloes are eying “one or two” more linebackers from the transfer portal. “We gotta step it up with the linebackers,” Sanders said on …

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Demario Davis replaces Fred Warner in Pro Bowl

The Saints announced Tuesday that linebacker Demario Davis was named a Pro Bowl Games replacement. Davis will fill in for 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. It marks Davis’ second consecutive Pro Bowl, the team’s first linebacker to be named in two consecutive campaigns since Jonathan Vilma (2009-10). In 2023, Davis started all 17 games and totaled a team-leading 121 tackles with …

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Tom Brady: I think Jerod Mayo will do a great job

When the Patriots drafted Jerod Mayo in 2008, Tom Brady was the team’s starting quarterback. When Mayo joined New England’s coaching staff in 2019, Brady was still the team’s quarterback. Brady left in free agency after that season, but he said in an interview with ESPN on Tuesday that he still has a particularly positive impression of Mayo, who was …

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Breaking down the 2024 Oklahoma State football schedule

Jan. 30—The Oklahoma State University Athletic Department and the Big 12 Conference jointly announced Tuesday the football schedule for the 2024 season. The Cowboys will face three new conference members, hosting Utah and Arizona State and traveling to Colorado. Coach Mike Gundy’s 20th season will open with four home games in the first six weeks. Only two home games are …

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Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring

Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Less than one month after firing offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert and running backs coach Omar Young, the Bears offensive coaching staff is nearly filled out again. A source has confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago on Tuesday …

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