49ers quarterback Brock Purdy set a franchise record with 4,280 passing yards last season. He rushed for only 144 yards with two touchdowns on 39 carries. But Purdy, who ran for only 13 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries as a rookie, rushed for 48 yards on five carries in the comeback victory over the Lions in the NFC …
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Report: Oregon is a leading candidate for Texas A&M transfer safety Jacoby Mathews
At 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16th, the spring transfer portal window opened, which means madness across the college football world is about to ensue. For the Oregon Ducks, there are already some storylines to follow. First, Andrew Paul — a Georgia Bulldogs running back — hit the portal, and the Ducks are on the early shortlist of candidates to …
Read More »With the First Pick: 2024 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board, plus latest mock sees Raiders make deal for QB
We have reached a single-digit amount of days until the 2024 NFL Draft, and this is when the days seemingly stretch forever in anticipation of those glorious three days in late April every year. To pass the time, some suggestions — with the weather starting to cooperate, a walk can be nice. Start that book you’ve been meaning to get …
Read More »Chris Grier: Drafting QB in first round not something we’re looking at
The Dolphins are trying to work out a contract extension with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa before the start of the 2024 season and the structure of such a deal has been the topic of much conversation this offseason. Tagovailoa led the league in passing yards last season and remained healthy for an entire year for the first time, but the team …
Read More »Auburn among teams interested in Penn State transfer WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Auburn has reportedly been in contact with wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith following his decision to enter the transfer portal on Monday. The fifth-year senior is coming off a year in which he led the 10-3 Penn State Nittany Lions in receiving with 673 yards and 4 touchdowns. Despite the success with five-star freshman quarterback Drew Allar, Lambert-Smith is now seeking …
Read More »49ers’ Brock Purdy shares story of saving San Francisco news anchor and dog from coyote
Getty Images When he isn’t leading the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl, quarterback Brock Purdy is saving people and dogs from coyote attacks. Purdy apparently became a hero while filming a John Deere ad in San Francisco back in February. On Tuesday, Purdy joined “The Pat McAfee Show” and recounted the incident. While filming a commercial involving a …
Read More »Ranking 49ers’ top six position needs to address in 2024 NFL Draft
Ranking 49ers’ top six position needs to address in 2024 NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers had an active month of NFL free agency. Now, it’s NFL draft season. Thirteen of the 49ers’ players from the end of last season found new NFL teams. San Francisco acquired 13 players in return. The most turnover came …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Commanders reportedly hosting four top QB prospects at same time
A handful of the top quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft are set to gather just outside the nation’s capital in an unusual meeting. The Washington Commanders are hosting North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. at the same time as part of their top 30 visits on Tuesday and Wednesday, …
Read More »Coaches and friends Steve Casula and Lou Esposito reunite at Michigan football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — For the third times in their careers, Lou Esposito and Steve Casula have found themselves roaming the same sideline but in a different uniform. From their shared tenures at Western Michigan, Davenport, and now Michigan football, the duo have always seemed to find each other. And in the latest case, it wasn’t even close to expected. While …
Read More »Dolphins’ GM says team will pick up fifth-year options on these two stars from 2021 NFL Draft
The Miami Dolphins made two first-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, and it’s fair to say they hit on both with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle at No. 6 overall, and pass rusher Jaelan Phillips at No. 18 overall. Miami would like to keep both players on roster for years to come, and general manager Chris Grier told reporters on …
Read More »Chiefs’ Andy Reid addresses Kadarius Toney’s future: ‘One of the most talented guys we have on the team’
Getty Images Two months after he was a healthy scratch for Super Bowl LVIII, Kadarius Toney has drawn a ringing endorsement from Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, signaling the wide receiver still has a future with the reigning champions. “Kadarius is arguably one of the most talented guys we have on the team,” Reid told reporters Monday, per …
Read More »Michigan recruiting violations, explained: Wolverines punished by NCAA for recruiting infractions
Michigan football reached an agreement with the NCAA on Tuesday regarding the Wolverines’ recruiting infractions committed during a COVID-19 recruiting dead period under former coach Jim Harbaugh. Michigan will be under probation for three years due to the violations, including a fine and other recruiting penalties. The deal was agreed upon by Michigan and five staff members who previously worked …
Read More »Panthers F Carter Verhaeghe back for regular-season finale
Apr 16, 2024, 02:46 PM ET Pursuing the Atlantic Division title, the Florida Panthers received an unexpected boost with the return of forward Carter Verhaeghe for Tuesday night’s regular-season finale against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs. Verhaeghe, 28, wasn’t expected back until Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering an upper-body injury April 1 …
Read More »Stephen Jones: We’re all in, but have to hold money back to sign our guys
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ vow to be “all in” on the 2024 season has been a frequent talking point in recent weeks because of how the team has handled free agency. The Cowboys have largely sat out the process, which has led some to question just how “all in” they are on trying to win a Super Bowl this season. …
Read More »Will Howard doesn’t deliver a dominant spring game for Ohio State
USC football is preparing for its own spring game this Saturday. However, the Trojans are also keeping an eye on the competition in the Big Ten. At Ohio State, Will Howard — who was a USC transfer portal target for a few weeks before Miller Moss changed everything at the Holiday Bowl — is trying to lock down the starting …
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