The NFL Combine is this week in Indianapolis. Which players will the Jets have their eyes on? Here are three to watch as the team’s decision-makers depart for Indianapolis… Taliese Fuaga, T (Oregon) The Jets would love for Joe Alt (Notre Dame) or Olu Fashanu (Penn State) to fall to them at No. 10. That seems a bit unlikely unless …
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NHL trade deadline 2024: Deals we want to see before March 8
The 2023-24 NHL trade season is well underway, kicked off by the Elias Lindholm trade on the eve of All-Star Weekend. So who gets moved next, ahead of the March 8 deadline? The Stanley Cup won’t be won at the deadline, but there are some gaps contending teams must fill. We’ve tapped ESPN reporters Ryan S. Clark, Kristen Shilton and …
Read More »Saints restructure Carl Granderson’s contract, move more cap charges to future seasons
The Saints are continuing to work on getting under the 2024 salary cap, while putting themselves even further over the 2025 salary cap. The latest move is to convert some of edge rusher Carl Granderson’s 2024 base salary into a signing bonus that can be spread over the remaining three seasons of Granderson’s contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL …
Read More »3 draft targets Giants should watch at NFL Combine, including Malik Nabers
The NFL Combine is this week in Indianapolis. Which players will the Giants have their eyes on? Here’s three to watch as the team’s decision makers depart for Indianapolis… The Giants haven’t hid their interest in adding a quarterback this offseason, specifically in the NFL Draft. They paid Daniel Jones last offseason, yes, but the player they’re looking at now is …
Read More »Why you shouldn’t measure Tennessee football fans solely by their donations | Adams
I will be on vacation when Tennessee football plays its spring game on April 13. The timing isn’t coincidental. A college spring football game is one of the most meaningless events in sports. It’s so meaningless I once served as a “coach” in one. It’s less significant than an NFL preseason game. At least, you can guess which players might …
Read More »2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 3.0: Pre-Combine edition
2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 3.0: Pre-Combine edition originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s NFL Combine week so mock draft season is about to hit a new gear. And plenty of things will change over the coming weeks as we see how the 300+ invited players perform this week in Indianapolis. But let’s take a look across the internet …
Read More »Dear NFL, it’s time to fly prospects to the Scouting Combine prospects in first class
Fat guy in a little coat. Fat guy in a little coooooat. It’s bad for the guy. It’s worse for the coat. And that classic moment from Chris Farley in Tommy Boy came to mind this morning after someone pointed out the flight accommodations for the large humans who are heading to Indianapolis. The NFL flies prospects to the Scouting …
Read More »Notre Dame football sends eight to NFL Scouting Combine
SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football will be well-represented when the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine takes place this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Eight former Irish players will be in attendance for the pre-draft event, which opens Tuesday and runs through Sunday. That’s nearly as many invitees as Notre Dame had the past two cycles combined. National …
Read More »Bears hire Matt Pees as defensive analyst
The Bears have added another coach to Matt Eberflus’ staff. The team announced the hiring of Matt Pees on Monday. Pees will be a defensive analyst for the 2024 season. Pees was a defensive assistant with the Falcons for the last three seasons. He was also a quality control coach for the Titans in 2018 and 2019. Pees’ father Dean …
Read More »Florida football will continue its youth movement this spring. Here’s 5 early enrollees to watch
Florida football will begin spring practice on March 7 eager to begin the process of building for a more successful 2024 season. Of the 19 incoming 2024 freshmen for the Florida Gators, 16 enrolled early, looking to jump start their college careers and contribute on the field this fall. By enrolling early, all 16 players will get reps in spring …
Read More »Bengals officially use franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins
Tee Higgins is an elite No. 2 wide receiver for the Bengals. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Tee Higgins is coming back to the Cincinnati Bengals, one way or another. The Bengals announced on Monday that they have designated the standout wide receiver as their franchise player, several days after reportedly informing him of their decision. Instead …
Read More »Edwardsburg’s Josh Priebe finds new home for final college football season. See where
Josh Priebe wants to put everything he has into making his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL a reality. He believes he has found the right home for his final collegiate season to make that happen. Priebe, the former Edwardsburg High School star, now calls Ann Arbor, Michigan home. The 6-5, 310-pound offensive lineman transferred to the University of …
Read More »Vikings’ big offseason thing: Keep Kirk Cousins or move on?
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Minnesota’s offseason – re-sign their veteran quarterback coming off an Achilles tear or find his replacement in the NFL Draft? Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It’s time to take a look at one big thing facing the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. That big thing is something they’re not used to …
Read More »Who is Ryan Stanchek? La Salle HS grad is UTEP’s new co-offensive coordinator, per report
Ryan Stanchek, a former La Salle High School Lancers football standout, is the new co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at the University of Texas at El Paso, according to a report from ESPN college football writer Pete Thamel. Stanchek spent one season as the offensive line coach for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Stanchek was hired at Tulsa in January …
Read More »Jets’ big offseason thing: The healthy return of Aaron Rodgers
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for New York’s offseason – get and keep their franchise quarterback healthy and on the field. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It’s time to look ahead at one big thing facing the New York Jets this off season. Do I have to say it? Is it like “Voldemort”? Are we allowed …
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