All eight of this year’s head-coaching jobs have been filled after the Washington Commanders reached a deal to hire Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Thursday. Quinn’s move registers as a mild surprise, not only because Washington had initially appeared to be eyeing more of an up-and-coming offensive mind, but because of how many other big names the hire leaves without …
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The G.O.A.T. speaks: Adam Korsak weighs in on Flynn Appleby’s first season punting with Rutgers
Adam Korsak saw a lot of growth from Flynn Appleby this past fall, the former Rutgers standout noting that the punter who replaced him put together a strong season. Korsak completed a strong first season in the CFL this summer and fall with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, averaging 47.6 yards per punt. And for Appleby, he certainly faced no easy task this …
Read More »Stay or Go: Should Giants bring Adoree’ Jackson back for 2024 season?
The Giants, coming off a 6-11 season that was largely toast by Week 6, have a ton of decisions to make this offseason. As Joe Schoen & Co. look to rework the roster while creating a team that looks more like the 2022-23 version that many thought had Big Blue on the upswing, here are the two biggest questions they have …
Read More »Jeff Ulbrich leads shorthanded National team to 16-7 Senior Bowl win
Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich can now call himself a winning head coach at the Senior Bowl. Despite being very shorthanded due to juries and players opting out of the game, Ulbrich’s National team still found a way to score a 16-7 victory in Saturday’s 75th Reese’s Senior Bowl. South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler, despite only playing two series, went …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: It’s time that Mike Shanahan got his due in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
By winning Super Bowl LVIII, Mike and Kyle Shanahan would make history by becoming the first father-son duo to win Super Bowls as head coaches. If the San Francisco 49ers do happen to beat the Kansas City Chiefs, Mike and Kyle Shanahan should make more history sometime down the road by becoming the first father-son duo to receive Hall of …
Read More »2024 NFL Honors ballot: CBS Sports experts cast final votes for MVP, Coach of the Year and more top awards
The biggest awards from the 2023 NFL season will soon be revealed, with the “2024 NFL Honors” ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. All the league’s best players, coaches and performances will be honored at the event, which will also be broadcast live at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, NFL Network and …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl props from NFL expert: Coin toss, Usher halftime show, Taylor Swift, National Anthem picks
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl, but you don’t have to have any vested interest in either team to enjoy the Big Game. There are blockbuster commercials, memorable national anthem performances, star-studded halftime shows and many other elements for casual fans to enjoy outside the game. With the boom of …
Read More »Young QB CJ Carr has national championship aspirations for Notre Dame football
SOUTH BEND — Tuning in four weeks ago to watch Michigan win the College Football Playoff, CJ Carr couldn’t help but smile. Already enrolled as Notre Dame football’s quarterback of the future, Carr was back in Saline, Mich., watching at home with his family. “It was cool,” Carr said late last week at Notre Dame’s indoor practice facility. “My grandpa …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon designated to return off injured reserve
USATSI The Kansas City Chiefs may be getting some reinforcements as they make a bid for their third Lombardi Trophy in five seasons. The club designated veteran running back Jerick McKinnon to return off injured reserve on Saturday, according to NFL Media. That means McKinnon can begin practicing with the team and possibly play in Super Bowl LVIII if he …
Read More »Bill Belichick thanks Patriots fans with full-page ad in Boston Globe
More than three weeks ago, the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick parted ways. Today, the first Sunday without NFL football since the Sunday after Labor Day, Belichick issued an official “thank you” to Patriots fans. In a full-page letter appearing on A3 of the Boston Globe, Belichick acknowledged those who supported the team through his 24 years on the job. …
Read More »Where 5-star WR Gatlin Bair ranks amongst Oregon’s highest-rated commits in school history
The Oregon Ducks landed a huge win in the recruiting world on Saturday afternoon with 5-star wide receiver Gatlin Bair announcing his commitment in the 2024 class. This is the second 5-star player that the Ducks added in this class, with the other being EDGE Elijah Rushing. Oregon’s 2024 class was already the highest-rated in school history, and it now …
Read More »Super Bowl 58 player props, odds, Chiefs vs. 49ers SGP: Top anytime touchdown scorer bets revealed
Making 2024 Super Bowl touchdown bets will be popular for many in 49ers vs. Chiefs, but doing so would be a disservice if you don’t do research beforehand. Players like Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel will be highly sought-after, especially among Niners fans for NFL TD bets, but you should be aware of how stingy Kansas City has been versus …
Read More »NFL DFS, 2024 Super Bowl: Optimal Chiefs vs. 49ers DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks, lineups
The NFL season comes to a close with Super Bowl 58 between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, giving NFL DFS players one more chance to compete in NFL DFS contests. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has rushed for at least 90 yards in seven of his last eight games, making him a consistent performer in NFL DFS …
Read More »Shamar Arnoux decommits from Tennessee
2025 cornerback prospect Shamar Arnoux committed to Tennessee on April 7, 2023. Arnoux decommitted from Tennessee on Saturday. He was the first commitment in the Vols’ 2025 recruiting class. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback is from Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia. He previously played at Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. Arnoux visited Georgia on Saturday and was offered a scholarship …
Read More »Jordan Anthony shows why Arkansas wanted him in football…by dominating track
When Jordan Anthony committed to the Arkansas football team out of the transfer portal over the winter, the addition was one that made Razorbacks happy, but also one that had them asking why. Anthony had three catches for 14 yards for Texas A&M last year and would be entering an Arkansas program that ultimately returned its top seven wide receivers …
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