The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is underway, and prospects across the country are looking to turn heads and enhance their draft stock. And there are two big-name players, in particular, who RJ Young thinks have a chance to do exactly that: Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze. On the latest edition of “The No. 1 College …
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BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick previews spring camp, dishes on QB situation, transfer portal needs
BYU Cougars quarterbacks coach Aaron Roderick watches from he sidelines as Jake Retzlaff works with the offense as BYU’s football team practices in Provo on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The Cougars open spring camp Thursday, which is when the battle for QB1 officially begins. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Get ready for what is arguably going to be the …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Ranking top 10 available edge pass rushers, projected contracts, best team fits
We’re getting closer and closer to the official start of the 2024 NFL season. The new league year is a mere two weeks away, and when it rolls around, teams will get their chance to start gearing up to dethrone the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. As we get ready for free agency, we are taking a …
Read More »2024 NFL 2-Round Mock Draft: Former NFL GM has Patriots overhauling offense; Browns, Panthers go WR in Round 2
The NFL Combine has arrived! A total of 321 prospects will descend upon Indianapolis to go through interviews, measurements, medical evaluations and on-field drills with the hopes of wowing at least one of the 32 NFL teams. With the combine kicking off this week, CBS Sports NFL Draft insider Ryan Wilson and former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman concocted a two-round mock …
Read More »Noble Johnson to miss Clemson spring practice with injury in accident that led to reckless driving charge
CLEMSON – Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney announced Wednesday that wide receiver Noble Johnson will be out for spring practice due to an injury related to his car accident earlier this month that led to him being charged with reckless driving. According to the Clemson University Police Department incident report, Johnson was driving around 71 mph in a 35-mph zone near Clemson’s campus …
Read More »Report: Lions won’t tender Khalil Dorsey as an exclusive rights free agent
Defensive back Khalil Dorsey is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Lions are not going to tender Dorsey a contract as an exclusive rights free agent. Doing so would keep Dorsey from negotiating with other clubs, but he will now be free to find a new home elsewhere in the …
Read More »Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ pleads guilty to bank robbery charges
A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” pleaded guilty Wednesday to a string of robberies and attempted robberies of banks and credit unions in multiple states. Xaviar Michael Babudar, 29, pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City, Missouri, to one count each of money laundering, transporting stolen property across state lines, and bank robbery. Sentencing was scheduled for …
Read More »SEC football championship odds 2024: Georgia, Texas favored to win conference
SEC championship odds for 2024 have been released by FanDuel Sportsbook, and a new member of the conference is among the favorites to win the SEC Championship Game this upcoming season. The Texas Longhorns sit at +300 to win the SEC next season, only behind the Georgia Bulldogs, who are at +185. Texas is joining the SEC next season along …
Read More »New York GM Joe Douglas responds to Super Bowl hero Mecole Hardman admitting he was ‘checked out’ with Jets
Before he caught the game-winning touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, wide receiver Mecole Hardman was a New York Jet. After spending the first four years of his career in Kansas City, Hardman signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Jets last offseason, signing on to be one of the top passing-game options for Aaron …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft consensus top 25 prospect rankings: Four QBs make the cut; offensive prospects dominate top 10
INDIANAPOLIS — The future of the NFL is in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Combine, where more than 300 players are aiming to impress at least one of the 32 clubs across the league. A few, however, stand out among the rest — especially at quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line. That’s why it’s no surprise that those positions …
Read More »Rattler Nation rallies behind new FAMU football coach James Colzie III at 2024’s first 220 Club
On Wednesday, the Old West Florida Enrichment Center was filled with people outfitted in Orange and Green. Those were Florida A&M fans and supporters who excitedly awaited the arrival of new Rattlers head football coach James Colzie III to the first 220 Quarterback Club luncheon of 2024. Colzie was the 220’s keynote speaker ― his first as FAMU’s 19th full-time head coach. The newly hired Colzie formally introduced …
Read More »Chiefs reportedly give L’Jarius Sneed permission to seek trade ahead of possible tag
The Kansas City Chiefs are bracing for the possibility that they could lose one of their best defensive players this offseason. L’Jarius Sneed has received permission from the team to seek a trade ahead of free agency, NFL Media reported Wednesday. While Sneed is scheduled to become a free agent in March, it’s possible the Chiefs could place the franchise …
Read More »ESPN’s Mel Kiper uses both Bears’ first-round picks in most recent mock draft
ESPN’s Mel Kiper uses both Bears’ first-round picks in most recent mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ESPN’s Mel Kiper selected USC’s Caleb Williams as the No. 1 pick from the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL draft with his first edition mock draft of the offseason. That didn’t change in his second edition. “As we approach the …
Read More »Commanders GM Adam Peters discusses team’s future at QB: ‘We still have a lot of work to do’
The Washington Commanders have struggled to select a consistent quarterback and just like in many year’s past, this offseason they are back at the drawing board to decide who will be their offensive leader for the future. Adam Peters is entering his first year as the Commanders general manager and will have a major role in choosing who they will …
Read More »Harry Bailey named head coach of Addison football
ADDISON — There’s been some changes at Addison since the football season came to a close. The 2023 co-Lenawee County Football Coach of the Year, Josh Lindeman, stepped down as head coach, athletic director and assistant principal after a dispute with administration. Replacing Lindeman is no small task. He led the Panthers to a record of 57-38 in 10 seasons …
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