Monthly Archives: February 2024

Is Justin Fields an upgrade at QB over the Steelers’ Kenny Pickett & Mason Rudolph? | Yahoo Fantasy Football Show

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don discuss the Steelers’ current QB room, advocating a trade for Chicago’s Justin Fields. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] MATT HARMON: Pittsburgh Steelers, big question for them, do they have …

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UF O-line assistant Darnell Stapleton leaves Gators for NFL’s Washington Commanders

GAINESVILLE — Florida offensive line assistant coach Darnell Stapleton is heading to the NFL, leaving coach Billy Napier to make another key offseason hire as spring practices approach. Stapleton’s departure to join the Washington Commanders, who announced his hiring Thursday, gives Napier options with his on-field offensive staff. Stapleton joins Dan Quinn, the Gators’ defensive coordinator in 2011-12. Napier opted …

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Jim Harbaugh opens as favorite for coach of the year

In his first year with the 49ers, Jim Harbaugh won the AP coach of the year award. He’s favored to do it again in his first year with the Chargers. Via Dylan Svoboda of the New York Post, Harbaugh is the early favorite to win the award on DraftKings sportsbook. Harbaugh’s odds are +550. Next on the list is Packers …

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Bears legend Steve McMichael goes to ER with suspected pneumonia after Hall of Fame announcement

Steve McMichael is a Hall of Famer. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael was sent to the emergency room Thursday with suspected pneumonia, according to a statement from his publicist. McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in 2021 and was previously hospitalized in 2023 with sepsis and pneumonia. McMichael’s latest trip to the hospital comes only seven …

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WSU offensive line coach Clay McGuire leaving for same job at Texas Tech

Feb. 15—PULLMAN — Washington State will need to look for a new offensive line coach. Clay McGuire, who manned the unit the past two seasons, is taking the same job at his alma mater of Texas Tech, according to the Athletic and confirmed to The Spokesman-Review by a source with direct knowledge of the situation. It was the second stint …

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Dre Greenlaw undergoes surgery to repair Achilles

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw underwent surgery to repair his torn left Achilles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Greenlaw fully tore the Achilles while jogging from the sideline onto the field on a change of possession in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII. He could miss the start of the 2024 season. Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on the …

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SJCS announces new head football coach

Feb. 15—St. Joseph Christian has handed the keys over to Dr. James Schoonover to lead the school’s football program next season. Schoonover takes over for Troy Schenk, who helped lead the Lions to a 7-4 record this past season, as well as their first district win that didn’t come from forfeit since 2017. The new Christian head coach played football …

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NFL free agency – Top storylines to watch

Now that the NFL offseason is officially here, Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz runs through the three stories he’s keeping a close eye on as we approach free agency in March. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JASON FITZ: The NFL season has come to an end, which means it’s the beginning of the NFL offseason, or as I like to call it, …

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Ohio State Buckeyes: James Laurinaitis promoted to full-time coaching staff

Feb. 15—Ohio State football coach Ryan Day completed his 2024 coaching staff Thursday with the promotion of James Laurinaitis to linebackers coach. Laurinaitis, a three-time All-American at the position for the Buckeyes, was a graduate assistant last season. In that role, he worked with the team’s linebackers alongside defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. With his elevation, Laurinaitis will be allowed to …

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32 offseason fantasy questions for all 32 teams

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show This embedded content is not available in your region. The offseason primer you’ve been looking for. Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don share 32 offseason fantasy questions, one for each of the 32 teams. Everything you need to know, or ask, heading into free agency and draft season: 8:33 – Carolina Panthers: Is …

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Raiders mock draft roundup: Post Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is behind us. As is the Senior Bowl. Which means not only do we have the first full first round draft orders, but all the games to showcase draft talent are done, putting draft season into overdrive. With that, we present the first Raiders mock draft database, with 17 different mock draft picks for the Raiders. 2/14 …

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Jaquan Brisker is ‘hurt’ to see Eddie Jackson go

Jaquan Brisker is ‘hurt’ to see Eddie Jackson go originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Safety Jaquan Brisker posted a somber message to social media after his teammate Eddie Jackson was released by the Chicago Bears on Thursday. The Bears announced they were cutting ties with Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair, making both players free agents. Jackson, who played …

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James Laurinaitis promoted to linebacker coach

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind when talking about Ohio State football coaches coming and going and the most recent change has been announced. James Laurinaitis has officially been promoted to become the linebackers coach for the Buckeyes. Laurinaitis spent this last season as a graduate assistant and it was also his first season in Columbus, Ohio, in …

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