Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Denver’s offseason – with Russell Wilson’s release looming, it’s imperative that head coach Sean Payton find his next franchise quarterback. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It’s time to take a look at one big thing facing the Denver Broncos this offseason. I think we all know what it is, right? …
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Panthers’ big offseason thing: Build around QB Bryce Young
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Carolina’s offseason – surround their young quarterback with talent to help him grow. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It’s time to take a look at one big thing facing the Carolina Panthers this offseason. And that big thing is a little man– Bryce Young. Obviously, we know that everything fell …
Read More »Report: Broncos won’t tag Wil Lutz but sides have mutual interest in new deal
The Broncos moved on from long-time kicker Brandon McManus a year ago. They traded a seventh-round pick to the Saints for Wil Lutz as his replacement. Now, Lutz is scheduled for free agency. The Broncos are not expected to use the franchise tag on Lutz, but Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports the sides have mutual interest in a …
Read More »NFL combine primer: Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy and more names to watch at every position
The 2024 NFL scouting combine starts next week. Here are the top storylines to watch. (Mallory Bielecki/Yahoo Sports) The 2023 season and Super Bowl are in the rearview mirror, but the NFL calendar never, ever, ever stops. As the Eye of Sauron of the general NFL fan moves its gaze from Usher and Mecole Hardman’s touchdown in Las Vegas to …
Read More »Why Caleb Williams not throwing at combine won’t impact Bears’ QB evaluation
Why Caleb Williams not throwing at combine won’t impact Bears’ QB evaluation originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams won’t throw or workout this week at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, but that’s unlikely to move the needle one way or the other for general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears. Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy Winner and presumptive …
Read More »Colts announce addition of four new assistant coaches
The Colts have four new assistant coaches for the 2024 season. The team announced their complete staff on Monday and it includes defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, assistant defensive backs coach Justin Hamilton, director of sports performance Mike Minnis, and offensive pass game coordinator Alex Tanney. Partridge was the assistant head coach and defensive line coach at the University of …
Read More »Peter King drops Bears draft bombshell in final career column
Peter King drops Bears draft bombshell in final career column originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Peter King is going out with a bang. The longtime NFL reporter announced his retirement in Monday’s edition of his Football Morning in America column with NBC Sports. After reflecting on his legendary, 44-year career in sports media, King left readers with some final nuggets …
Read More »Why the NFL Combine is so important for the Bears’ Caleb Williams decision
Why the NFL Combine is so important for the Bears’ Caleb Williams decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are about to embark on what could be the most important week of their offseason when they descend on Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Combine. But it might not be important for the reasons you imagine. The Combine, which …
Read More »Report: Dave Ziegler working with Saints as advisor through the draft
Former Raiders General Manager Dave Ziegler has reportedly found a role with another team for the next couple of months. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that Ziegler is working with the Saints in an advisory role. He is expected to remain in that role through next month’s draft. Ziegler was hired as the Raiders G.M. in January 2022 after …
Read More »Report: Jets to cut Laken Tomlinson
The Jets are making offensive guard Laken Tomlinson a salary-cap casualty. The team is cutting Tomlinson after two seasons, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The move will save the Jets $8 million in cap space, giving them $24.7 million in salary cap room. It also leaves the Jets looking for three starting offensive linemen. Tomlinson, 32, signed a three-year, $40 …
Read More »UMass expected to return to MAC for all sports beginning in 2025 after 10-year absence, per reports
Getty Images UMass is expected to join the MAC in all sports starting in the 2025-26 academic year, according to multiple reports. This marks a return to the MAC for UMass’ football program, which competed in the league from 2012-15 after making the jump from the Football Championship Subdivision. UMass’ other sports currently compete in the Atlantic 10. UMass football …
Read More »Raiders’ big offseason thing: Stop wasting top talent
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Las Vegas’s offseason – a need for a consistent starting quarterback so the team can capitalize on two top playmakers in Josh Jacobs and Davante Adams. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: The Super Bowl is in the rear view mirror. That means it’s time to take a look at one …
Read More »DJ Moore: None of the QB prospects compare to Justin Fields right now
The Bears have a decision to make. Do they use the No. 1 overall pick on a quarterback or do they trade it or use it to build around Justin Fields? Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has been consistent in his take on what he wants the team to do: Pass on Caleb Williams and all the other quarterback prospects. …
Read More »Shanahan says 49ers interviewed Staley, Sorensen for DC job
Shanahan says 49ers interviewed Staley, Sorensen for DC job originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Coach Kyle Shanahan has completed two official interviews for the 49ers’ defensive coordinator position and “should finish it all up this week,” he told NBC Sports Bay Area via text message Monday. The 49ers have completed interviews with former Los Angeles Chargers head coach …
Read More »49ers interview Brandon Staley, Nick Sorensen for defensive coordinator
The last remaining coordinator job in the NFL is close to being filled. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area that he “should finish it all up this week” in hiring a defensive coordinator. The 49ers have completed interviews with former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and 49ers defensive passing game specialist Nick Sorensen, Shanahan …
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