Daily Archives: April 1, 2024

NFL should embrace UFL’s officiating innovations and transparency

The UFL has plenty of work to do, especially when it comes to strategic decisions like which weekend in March to debut, and more importantly which weekend in March not to debut. But the UFL has some things that the NFL should be monitoring and exploring. The first-down system, which ditches 10 yards and a cloud of chain for modern …

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Dabo Swinney is on the Mount Rushmore of college football coaches

Dabo Swinney is not only the Clemson football program’s best head coach of all time, but he is also one of college football’s best.  Since Swinney took over the Tigers program, Clemson has had the best run it has ever had, and by a wide margin. Swinney’s presence changed the trajectory of this program and helped develop it into a …

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This Drake Maye pro comparison will make Patriots fans excited

This Drake Maye pro comparison will make Patriots fans excited originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye has been compared to a lot of different pro quarterbacks in the evaluation process leading into the 2024 NFL Draft later this month. He’s been compared to stars such as Justin Herbert and busts including Mitchell Trubisky. One NFL …

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Browns showing interest in big-armed Tennessee QB Joe Milton

As the 2024 NFL draft nears, the Cleveland Browns are expressing interest in the big-armed Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton. Milton, a transfer from Michigan, got another chance to start this season. He threw for 2,800 yards, 20 touchdowns, and five interceptions. The big appeal to Milton is the sheer velocity he can put on a football with other-worldly arm …

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4-star Alabama RB commit Anthony Rogers visits Georgia football

Four-star running back recruit Anthony Rogers has been committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide since June 2023. Rogers originally committed to Alabama over Georgia, Oregon, Florida and Auburn. Rogers is the No. 6 running back in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. The 5-foot-8, 185-pound running back is the No. 74 recruit in the country and the seventh-ranked player in …

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Matt LaFleur admits Packers releasing Aaron Jones ‘caught me off guard’

Getty Images One of the more surprising moves that came out of free agency occurred in Green Bay where the Packers effectively swapped veteran Aaron Jones for former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs. The club went out and signed Jacobs to a four-year, $48 million contract after having failed negotiations with Jones, who was subsequently released.  “It kind of caught …

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2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 6.0: A key position remains a favorite

2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 6.0: A key position remains a favorite originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s finally April, which means it is just about time to give the NFL Draft our full attention. The 2024 draft kicks off on April 25 this year and the Eagles have eight picks, including No. 22 in the first round. Here’s …

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