The offseason in college football is basically the Wild West these days. If there’s no news, fans from every team do as much as they can to create some. The latest came when Michigan football star cornerback Will Johnson, a legacy player in Ann Arbor whose father Deon was a star defensive back for the Wolverines, posted an eyeball emoji …
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Dan Marino reveals QB Mt. Rushmore, thinks Patrick Mahomes ‘one of the best ever’
It can be difficult to form a Mount Rushmore for NFL quarterbacks, but one of the players who’s a candidate to be held in that esteem, Dan Marino, has a shortlist of players who stand out to him — including two signal-callers from the current generation. “I gotta go back to the guys I played against, I always loved Joe …
Read More »ESPN’s Graziano believes Aiyuk trade ‘most likely’ outcome for 49ers
ESPN’s Graziano believes Aiyuk trade ‘most likely’ outcome for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are headed for a salary cap conundrum, but it’s nothing the reigning NFC champions haven’t figured out before. And while contract restructuring has worked in the past for San Francisco, ESPN’s Dan Graziano doesn’t see it playing out that way this …
Read More »Kansas State football creates new position to help navigate roster management challenges
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has often spoken the last couple of years about the challenges in staying on top of college football roster machinations in the modern era of transfers and name image and likeness, not to mention the lingering fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Enter Clint Brown, a veteran college football assistant and for the past two …
Read More »Saints announce six new coaches
The Saints announced six new assistant coaches for Dennis Allen’s staff for 2024. They have hired John Benton as offensive line coach, Rick Dennison as senior offensive assistant, Derrick Foster as running backs coach, Andrew Janocko as quarterbacks coach, DeNarius McGhee as assistant wide receivers coach and Keith Williams as wide receivers coach. Benton has 33 years of coaching experience, …
Read More »Longtime Alabama broadcaster Eli Gold will not return as voice of Crimson Tide football in 2024 season
USATSI Longtime Alabama football play-by-play announcer Eli Gold will not return to the booth in 2024, the university announced Wednesday. The 70-year-old Gold, who just finished his 35th year as an iconic voice of the Crimson Tide, will be replaced by Chris Stewart. Stewart handles play-by-play duties for Alabama’s men’s basketball games. He also called the Tide’s away and postseason …
Read More »Cowboys add former Boston College offensive coordinator Steve Shimko to coaching staff, per report
Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have hired former Boston College offensive coordinator Steve Shimko to be the team’s new offensive assistant, according to ESPN. Shimko will replace Will Harriger, who left to become the Carolina Panthers’ new quarterbacks coach. Shimko will reunite in Dallas with Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottheimer. The two were together on the Seattle Seahawks’ coaching staff …
Read More »Mike Tannenbaum suggests Bears trade Tyrique Stevenson for Stefon Diggs
Mike Tannenbaum suggests Bears trade Tyrique Stevenson for Stefon Diggs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A significant faction of the Bears’ offseason to-do list is finding a solid second option to catch footballs opposite of DJ Moore. On ESPN’s “Get Up!” former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum suggested the Bears trade one of their top rookies, Tyrique Stevenson, for …
Read More »Johnny Manziel says Kevin Sumlin turned down $3 million for him to return to Texas A&M
If you thought that the Johnny Manziel saga was over after the documentary on him came out, then the former Texas A&M quarterback has a surprise for you. Manziel, who was a guest on former NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe’s podcast “Club Shay Shay,” revealed that there was a timeline where he would have returned to College Station instead of …
Read More »Dolphins legend Dan Marino lists his greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time; one surprising name makes the cut
NFL legend Dan Marino recently offered his own list of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Marino, a regular on any list that includes the best to ever play at his position, didn’t include himself though added a name that might come as a surprise. Marino was specifically asked to name his Quarterback Mount Rushmore, but the former Miami Dolphins …
Read More »Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham sounds off on ‘complaining’ college football coaches
Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham is passionate about his job and he loves what he does. Want proof? Check out the comments he gave with Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s Bickley & Marotta on Wednesday, where he addressed the “negative” aspects of the job in the NIL era and college football coaches who “complain” amid the hardships of the coaching …
Read More »Bills’ top receivers Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis facing uncertain futures
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It has been hard to make sense of what is coming next for the Buffalo Bills’ receivers. Change is on the horizon, without a doubt. The Bills have pending free agents in Gabe Davis and Trent Sherfield. Deonte Harty could be a salary cap casualty, potentially freeing up $4.2 million with his release. And then …
Read More »Rams release veteran center Brian Allen as roster overhaul begins
Rams center Brian Allen reacts after the team scored a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 8, 2022. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) The Rams began their roster overhaul on Wednesday by releasing veteran center Brian Allen. Allen, 28, signed an extension after the 2021 season and was due to carry a salary-cap number of about $8 million …
Read More »Cam Coleman poised to make an immediate impact at Auburn
Auburn football hopes to make great offensive strides in 2024, and true freshman Cam Coleman could be a main component in its progression. Writers at The Athletic recently shared their thoughts on the 2024 SEC recruiting haul, and which players could turn heads quickly. When asked to reveal his pick for the player who could make the biggest impact, Manny …
Read More »Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison headline RJ Young’s top 10 NFL Draft prospects
It’s officially NFL Draft season, and it’s safe to expect many teams to draft based on need. But who are the best players — regardless of fit — in the 2024 draft class? On the latest edition of “The No. 1 College Football Show with RJ Young,” host RJ Young provided his top 10 prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. …
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