Edelman, Slater rip ‘The Dynasty’ for Belichick’s portrayal originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Julian Edelman and Matthew Slater joined the growing list of current and former New England Patriots players unhappy with Apple TV+’s docuseries, “The Dynasty.” The Patriots greats shared their gripes with the series on the latest episode of Edelman’s podcast, “Games With Names.” Both Edelman and …
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DL Kelby Collins in non-contact jersey and other takeaways from Florida football practice
Florida football held its sixth practice of the spring on Tuesday at the Sanders Practice Fields. In all, the Florida Gators will hold 15 practices this spring, culminating with the Orange and Blue game on April 13 at The Swamp. Through the early part of spring drills, Florida coach Billy Napier said the new members of the coaching staff are …
Read More »NFL to play two Christmas Day 2024 games — on a Wednesday
Wednesday football is coming to the NFL next season. The NFL will play two more Christmas Day games in 2024, the league announced, despite the holiday falling on a Wednesday this year. Matchups and broadcast details for the games have yet to be determined. The four teams featured in the games will play the previous Saturday in order to have …
Read More »J.K. Dobbins’ surgeon tells teams RB is cleared for football activities, looks ‘outstanding’, per report
USATSI One of the most talented but seemingly snakebitten players in the NFL is back to full health. Former Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins, who has averaged 5.8 yards per carry during his career but has only been able to play nine games in the last three years, is cleared for football activites, according to his surgeon. Dr. Neal …
Read More »Notre Dame football’s social media page hypes up freshman receiver
One of the biggest issues for the Notre Dame offense over the last few years has been the lack of a big-play threat at wide receiver. The Irish have had some solid players at the position, but haven’t really had a game-breaker. That might be changing in the near future as the Notre Dame football official social media handle highlighted …
Read More »Jeff Lurie ‘very optimistic’ Isaiah Rodgers will be cleared soon after year-long suspension
Jeff Lurie ‘very optimistic’ Isaiah Rodgers will be cleared soon after year-long suspension originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jeff Lurie said he’s “very optimistic” the NFL will clear cornerback Isaiah Rodgers to return to the NFL very soon following his year-long suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. The Colts released Rodgers last summer immediately after the league suspended …
Read More »USC transfers look for ways to contribute during spring football
USC transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava sets up to pass while playing for UNLV last season. He’ll battle new Trojans teammate Miller Moss for the starting job this spring. (Andres Leighton / Associated Press) Jaden Richardson didn’t need any promises. The only thing the former Tufts receiver wanted when trying to make the jump from Division III was an opportunity. “Any …
Read More »Colts ‘couldn’t be more excited’ about Year 2 with QB Anthony Richardson
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter A typically reserved Shane Steichen lit up when talking about how Anthony Richardson sees the game. One of the things the Colts coach was most impressed by in Richardson’s abbreviated rookie season was the quarterback’s processing speed. He knew where to go with the ball quickly, even if it wasn’t his first read. Steichen pointed …
Read More »Rams re-sign Michael Hoecht – Yahoo Sports
Linebacker Michael Hoecht is officially back with the Rams. Hoecht was tendered as a restricted free agent earlier this month and the NFL’s daily transaction report brings word that he has re-signed with the team. The Rams used a right of first refusal tender on Hoecht, which meant they would not have been entitled to draft pick compensation if another …
Read More »Washington hires athletic director Pat Chun away from rival Washington State
Washington hired athletic director Pat Chun away from Apple Cup rival Washington State on Tuesday, reaching across the state to fill its AD job about a week after it surprisingly came open. Washington was stung last week when athletic director Troy Dannen left after less than six months on the job to take over at Nebraska. Dannen’s introductory news conference …
Read More »Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Joe Burrow’s recovery from wrist injury is ‘right on schedule’
Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals never really got untracked in 2023, their season seemingly derailed by injuries to key players on their offense. The most damaging of those was a calf injury that Joe Burrow suffered during training camp and lingered into the season; and by the time he got back to full health, it wasn’t long before his season …
Read More »49ers owner on potentially signing Brock Purdy to mega-deal: ‘It’s a good problem’
USATSI Right now, the San Francisco 49ers are in one of the most enviable situations in the league. They have a quarterback on a seventh-round rookie scale contract who has played at an All-Pro level, and his minuscule deal in comparison to other starters has allowed the Niners to build one of the NFL’s best rosters around him. But that …
Read More »Gators looking to coordinate official visit with in-state defensive lineman
The Florida football program is giving its all to stay on top of the 2025 recruiting cycle, already booking a plethora of official visits with local and out-of-state prospects. Now the UF coaching staff is trying to coordinate with four-star defensive lineman Wilnerson Telemaque for a return visit, according to reports from Swamp247. The high school junior just made an …
Read More »NFL history shows drafting QB top three doesn’t lead to instant success
NFL history shows drafting QB top three doesn’t lead to instant success originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots might find their next franchise quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But even if they do and this player isn’t a bust, fans shouldn’t expect an immediate turnaround that leads to the Patriots …
Read More »Washington to hire Pat Chun: Huskies poach Washington State AD for same role ahead of Big Ten move
getty images Washington is set to hire Washington State athletic director Pat Chun to the same position, according to 247Sports. Chun replaces Troy Dannen, who left just months after accepting the job to take the open AD position at Nebraska. It’s a six-year deal for Chun to leave the Cougars for the rival Huskies, according to multiple reports. Chun is …
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