Daily Archives: February 5, 2024

Andy Bischoff leaves Giants for Chargers in lateral move, the eighth coaching change from Brian Daboll’s 2023 staff

An eighth Giants coach is gone from Brian Daboll’s 2023 staff. That makes 12 changes in two years. Tight ends coach Andy Bischoff is leaving the team to become Jim Harbaugh’s tight ends coach/run game coordinator with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to FootballScoop. The Giants, who blocked offensive coordinator Mike Kafka from interviewing for the Seattle Seahawks’ OC job, …

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2024 Super Bowl LVIII odds: Sam Darnold becomes popular longshot MVP pick

No quarterback who entered a Super Bowl as the backup has gone on to become the game’s MVP. However, that hasn’t stopped bettors from putting a sprinkle on a long shot to win the Pete Rozelle Trophy. RELATED: Super Bowl LVIII line tracker: ‘It’s all Chiefs moneyline bets’ The backup QB, after all, is one snap away from being thrust …

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2024 Super Bowl: Under-the-radar moves that got 49ers to NFL’s championship game for second time in five years

The San Francisco 49ers arguably have the most talented roster in the NFL, certainly one of the major reasons why they’re playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. The team has star players across the board (Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave), but it’s the under-the-radar moves that truly has …

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Shanahan confirms talk with Purdy about 49ers’ Brady pursuit

Shanahan confirms talk with Purdy about 49ers’ Brady pursuit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy and Tom Brady have two very different outlooks on the 49ers’ pursuit of the seven-time Super Bowl champion. But 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed to NBC Sports’ Peter King that he did tell Purdy he would be San Francisco’s starter for the …

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Nikhil Jefferson, 2024 defensive lineman, commits to Vanderbilt football

Vanderbilt football landed a commitment Sunday from 3-star defensive lineman Nikhil Jefferson. Jefferson, a 6-foot-2, 300-pounder from Tampa, Florida, also had offers from Louisville, Rutgers and West Virginia. Like many Vanderbilt recruits, Jefferson is a multi-sport athlete who also competed in shot put and discus, according to his 247Sports profile. He is rated the No. 202 defensive lineman nationwide by …

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Super Bowl 2024: How to watch, live stream the Super Bowl 58 pregame show on CBS Sports HQ, specials, more

USATSI What’s Super Bowl Sunday without special pregame coverage? Fortunately, CBS Sports has you covered. With Super Bowl LVIII featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers fast approaching — it’s less than a week away — here’s a look at how you can watch. Before broadcasting the big game on CBS, Paramount+ and Nickelodeon, the network will feature an exclusive residency …

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Celebrate Nick Saban’s epic career at Alabama football with our 192-page commemorative book

Nick Saban’s legendary Alabama football tenure spanned 17 seasons, six national championships and nine SEC titles. And now you can relive Saban’s rise to becoming the greatest college football coach of all-time with an exclusive book from The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. Packed with expert storytelling and stunning action photography, “Nick Saban: A career that changed Alabama football …

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Pros and Cons: Should Giants sign Jon Runyan Jr.?

The Giants’ offensive line was a problem this past season, especially in the first half of the year as they dealt with multiple injuries and lineup changes. They definitely need to upgrade at the guard positions, especially with Ben Bredeson and Justin Pugh both free agents One offensive lineman set to hit the open market is Green Bay Packers guard Jon …

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Florida parts ways with director of player engagement and NIL

The University of Florida’s former director of player engagement and NIL Marcus-Castro Walker is no longer a part of the school’s athletic program, according to a report last week. “Marcus Castro-Walker is not employed by the athletic department,” UF spokesperson Steve McClain said in a statement to Swamp247. Castro-Walker was the focus of the NCAA’s investigation into the football program’s …

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