New owner Josh Harris is implementing his way of doing things with the Washington Commanders, and that includes a hands-on approach with a monumental decision the franchise faces in the 2024 NFL Draft. Harris has reportedly taken part in all six of Washington’s meetings with quarterback prospects at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. The Commanders have the second overall pick …
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Ravens GM hopeful they can bring back Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins: ‘We need more than two running backs’
Getty Images Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta knows that his team needs to add talent to its running back room this offseason. At the moment, the only backs under contract are Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell, the latter of whom is rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered toward the end of the 2023 regular season. “We need more than …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Draft prospect doesn’t believe birds are real, explains his wild theory
Getty Images The NFL Combine is a great opportunity for front offices, reporters and fans alike to get to know draft prospects. Every year we are exposed to some interesting opinions. For example, Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens doesn’t believe in other planets. We also found a prospect this week who doesn’t believe in birds. Illinois tight end Tip …
Read More »College Basketball Best Bets, Feb. 29: Rutgers vs Michigan, Ohio State vs Nebraska
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best bets in two Big Ten games between Michigan at Rutgers and Ohio State hosting Nebraska. Michigan at Rutgers (-7.5): O/U 138.5 Michigan is at the bottom of the cellar in Big Ten play as they have lost five straight. In the past three road games, Michigan lost by 20, 29, and 14 points. Rutgers …
Read More »Antonio Pierce wants new Raiders GM to draft a quarterback who’s a ‘proven winner’
After taking over as the interim coach following Josh McDaniels’ firing, Antonio Pierce is officially the Las Vegas Raiders head coach. This marks Pierce’s first NFL Combine as a head coach and he is preparing for his first NFL Draft in the role. Tom Telesco is in his first offseason as the team’s general manager and Pierce is hoping the …
Read More »Brian Hoyer reveals which QB in 2024 draft would be best fit for Patriots
Brian Hoyer reveals which QB in 2024 draft would be best fit for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s a lot that goes into playing quarterback for the New England Patriots. Sure, talent is very important. You have to be able to throw accurately and with power. You need to be able to evade the pass rush. You …
Read More »As quarterbacks take center stage at combine, Vikings are paying attention
INDIANAPOLIS — Friday and Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine are all about the quarterbacks. Vikings brass, including general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell, have already held formal, 18-minute meetings with this year’s quarterback prospects inside their team suite at Lucas Oil Stadium. On Friday, they’ll get another chance to hear from Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden …
Read More »Rome Odunze an ideal fit for Cardinals if Marvin Harrison Jr. is off the board
Eric Williams NFC West Writer The Arizona Cardinals once again publicly professed their love for franchise quarterback Kyler Murray at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine. “The way Kyler came back at the end of the year gave us all a lot of confidence,” GM Monti Ossenfort said regarding Murray’s return from his ACL tear. “I think as always we’re going …
Read More »Lions talking contract extension with All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, per report
Getty Images The Detroit Lions are hoping to keep star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown around for a while, and will begin the process of doing so this week. According to The Detroit Free Press, Lions brass will meet with St. Brown’s representatives at the NFL Combine to begin talks on a contract extension. A deal is not yet imminent, per …
Read More »Colorado State football’s 2024 Mountain West schedule announced
The Colorado State football team will play seven home games during the 2024 season. Start planning your fall. The Mountain West released the 2024 football schedule Thursday. A few key notes for Colorado State: The Rams never play back-to-back road games and play five home games before the end of October. CSU has seven home games in total. The Rams …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Illinois TE doesn’t believe birds are real, theorizes power lines could be charging stations
Getty Images The NFL Combine is a great opportunity for front offices, reporters and fans alike to get to know draft prospects. Every year we are exposed to some interesting opinions. For example, Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens doesn’t believe in other planets. We also found a prospect this week who doesn’t believe in birds. Illinois tight end Tip …
Read More »Ryans was distraught over 49ers’ Super Bowl loss, Greenlaw injury
Ryans was distraught over 49ers’ Super Bowl loss, Greenlaw injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — DeMeco Ryans might not be part of the 49ers organization any longer, but the Houston Texans head coach still felt the pain of his former team’s Super Bowl LVIII loss. The former 49ers defensive coordinator spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area …
Read More »Jets reportedly believe Mecole Hardman leaked game plans vs. Eagles, Chiefs
Mecole Hardman’s short-lived New York Jets tenure is back in the spotlight after the wide receiver ripped his former team during a recent podcast appearance, going as far as even claiming that he told members of the Kansas City Chiefs squad he began his career with — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes and general manager Brett Veach — to “come get …
Read More »Cam Hart explains why Notre Dame football prepared him for the NFL
One of the biggest aspects of a high school players decision to go a school it getting to the NFL and for Notre Dame, there is plenty of data to back up getting to the next level. Adding more fuel to the fire was cornerback Cam Hart, as he met with the media during the NFL combine. When asked why …
Read More »What Iowa State corner Tampa learned about Purdy in college
What Iowa State corner Tampa learned about Purdy in college originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — T.J. Tampa was a two-way Florida high school standout before accepting an offer to play collegiately at Iowa State. But rather than catching passes from Brock Purdy in his first two seasons of college, Tampa was moved exclusively to cornerback upon …
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