Here is a look at a handful of defensive players who have seen their NFL draft stocks rise and fall while I’ve been at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, including NC State LB Payton Wilson, Penn State EDGE Chop Robinson, Clemson CB Nate Wiggins, and Washington EDGE Bralen Trice. Stock Rising Payton Wilson, LB, NC State It is hard to …
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Shore football coaching great has died after marking 50th year on sidelines
Jerry Schulte, a member of the Shore Football Coaches Foundation Hall of Fame who was a mainstay during a run of championship-winning teams at Rumson-Fair Haven High School, died Friday night, his famiy announced. He was 72. Schulte resigned as Rumson’s head coach in 2022 after six seasons but stayed on as defensive coordinator under his son, Jeremy. His final …
Read More »Niners promote Nick Sorensen to DC, hire Brandon Staley as assistant HC
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly promoting Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator, and are expected to hire former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley as assistant head coach, per ESPN. At the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this week, 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team was in “no rush” to hire a coordinator, per ESPN, but echoed what head …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Ranking available salary cap space for all 32 teams; Patriots now have most cash
Getty Images The NFL offseason is officially underway, as the combine takes place this week, while free agency begins in two weeks. Recently, the NFL announced that the official salary cap figure for 2024 would be $255.4 million — which is up from $224.8 million. The $30.6 million increase is the largest in free agency history. The “football business” is …
Read More »Johnny Manziel to boycott Heisman Trophy ceremony until Reggie Bush’s award is restored
USATSI Former Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel announced Saturday that he is boycotting the Heisman Trophy ceremony until Reggie Bush’s award is restored. Manziel, who won the Heisman in 2012, implored the NCAA to “do the RIGHT thing” with respect to Bush, who won the award in 2005. “Doesn’t sit right with my morals and values that he can’t be …
Read More »LSU QB Jayden Daniels and WR Malik Nabers declined to get measured at Scouting Combine
LSU has two big-time prospects in the 2024 NFL draft, but teams aren’t going to find out exactly how big they are at the Scouting Combine. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Malik Nabers chose not to take part in the measurements portion of the Combine, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Both are expected to get measured at …
Read More »Ranking the Big 12’s best football head coaches going into the 2024 season
As we approach milestones on the football calendar, such as the NFL draft and spring practices beginning, this is the time of the year for rankings. College football fans are currently trying to predict what the new-look Big 12 Conference will look like in 2024. Four new teams, including the Colorado Buffaloes, will join Big 12 next season, pushing the …
Read More »Tyron Smith unlikely to return to Cowboys, per report: Landing spots for All-Pro left tackle
The Dallas Cowboys have several big-name free agents the franchise will have to make decisions on, but no name is bigger than left tackle Tyron Smith. The 33-year-old would attract interest on the open market, and it does appear he will be playing elsewhere for the first time in his NFL career. According to NFL Media, Smith is unlikely to …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Caleb Williams believed to be first invitee to decline medical exams, still attend event
INDIANAPOLIS – Caleb Williams, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, is attending the NFL Combine without doing medical examinations with teams, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. One league source believes Williams is the first combine invitee to attend the event after declining the medical exams, which are typically considered to be one of the most essential …
Read More »Report: LSU hiring veteran offensive assistant to analyst role
LSU will have a pair of new offensive play-callers in up-and-coming staffers Joe Sloan and Cortez Hankton. To help out that group, it seems Brian Kelly is bringing in an industry veteran. The Tigers are reportedly set to hire Ohio State offensive analyst Todd Fitch to the same position, where he’ll work with LSU’s quarterback room. The news was first …
Read More »Cowboys All-Pro tackle Tyron Smith to become free agent, unlikely to return to Dallas
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith will become a free agent and is unlikely to return to Dallas next season, according to an NFL Media report on Saturday. Smith, a two-time All-Pro player and eight-time Pro Bowler, has proved to be one of the league’s best blindside protectors throughout his 13-year tenure in Dallas. He will likely be highly …
Read More »2024 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: J.J. McCarthy lands in top 15; Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix taken in Round 2
The NFL takes another step toward to the 2024 NFL Draft with the combine playing out in Indianapolis. The decisions made on draft night will be informed by the athletic testing, in-person interviews, on-field drills and detailed medical examinations occurring this week. Over the next week, fans will be learning a lot more about the players expected to hear their …
Read More »Cowboys OT Tyron Smith reportedly unlikely to return in free agency
The Dallas Cowboys appear to be moving on from Tyron Smith after 13 seasons. The 33-year-old is “unlikely” to return to his longtime team once free agency starts, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday. Smith will reportedly be “highly coveted” by teams in the market for an offensive tackle. Smith is the Cowboys’ longest tenured player. The news of …
Read More »Jets 2024 Mock Draft Roundup: Penn State OT becoming favorite among experts
After a disappointing, injury-riddled season, the Jets are in a great position to grab an impact player for the 2024 season with the No. 10 overall pick. General manager Joe Douglas could look to improve the protection around 40-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers, or could decide to draft a playmaker to give the QB another weapon on offense. Here’s who the experts believe the Jets …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft rumors: Giants willing to trade up to replace QB Daniel Jones; here’s why it may be difficult
Getty Images The New York Giants’ quarterback situation is anything but settled. While we know Daniel Jones is still on the roster, Big Blue is willing to trade up in the first round to draft his possible successor, according to SNYtv. While they may want a quarterback who could possibly be Daniel Jones’ successor, acquiring one of the top ones …
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