Daily Archives: April 11, 2024

The significance of Bear Alexander staying at USC is considerable

Georgia Bulldog transfer Bear Alexander, who transferred to USC in the fall of 2023, has been the big story at USC football this week. It was thought by many that he was going to enter the transfer portal before the start of the 2024 season, but after having a conversation with Lincoln Riley and new USC defensive line coach Eric …

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Could Belichick return to NFL in 2024 … as a consultant?

Could Belichick return to NFL in 2024 … as a consultant? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Might a radical change to the NFL’s kickoff rules help Bill Belichick find employment this year? We know Belichick won’t be an NFL head coach in 2024, as multiple teams passed him over after he and the New England Patriots parted ways in …

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Rivals Camp Series Miami: Commitment predictions for top campers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A bunch of the top prospects in the Southeast region came to the Rivals Camp Series stop in South Florida last weekend. Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia takes a shot at making some early predictions on some of them here. ***** MORE FROM MIAMI: LB/DB Rumor Mill | Max Buchanan talks latest | WR vs. …

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Bears select Caleb Williams, trade back from No. 9 twice in latest mock

Bears select Caleb Williams, trade back from No. 9 twice in latest mock originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The 2024 NFL Draft is two weeks away as teams continue to make trades, acquire free-agent talent, and jockey for better draft positioning. Three organizations have two first-round picks (Chicago /Arizona / Minnesota), and depending on how they utilize them, these …

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2024 NFL Draft: How OL guru Bill Callahan could impact Titans’ strategy

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Prior to the NFL Combine, the Titans held what they call “profile tape meetings,” during which the position coaches put together what they’re looking for at their respective positions.  It was a very detailed process. Personnel executives, coaches and scouts gathered in the team meeting room at Saint Thomas Sports Park to get on the …

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8 potential trade partners for Bears’ No. 9 pick in 2024 NFL draft

8 potential trade partners for Bears’ No. 9 pick in 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ decision to select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick feels like a foregone conclusion, even though the draft doesn’t begin for another three weeks. So the attention has largely been turned to what GM Ryan Poles will …

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New Titans OC likes that Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are interchangeable in backfield: ‘We see it 1A, 1B’

The Tennessee Titans underwent some significant changes this offseason. They parted ways with multiple longtime roster stalwarts, such as Derrick Henry, and they also replaced Mike Vrabel as their head coach with former Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan.  Callahan brought in his father, legendary offensive line coach Bill Callahan, to be the team’s line coach. He also hired former Jacksonville …

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Alabama’s biggest spring transfer portal need revealed

The Spring transfer portal window will soon open for all college football programs, and some teams are expected to be very active participants. The Alabama Crimson Tide roster has plenty of strengths, but head coach Kalen DeBoer should pay close attention to the defensive secondary. Alabama is a program to watch when the portal opens. As players come and go …

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NFL Draft primer: Seahawks’ defense will be a focus under Mike Macdonald, but don’t forget the o-line

2023 record: 9-8, missed playoffs Draft picks per round 1st round: No. 163rd round: No. 81 (from Saints)4th round: No. 102 (from Commanders)4th round: No. 1186th round: No. 179 (from Commanders)6th round: No. 1927th round: No. 235 (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs Offensive lineLinebackerSafetyDefensive line Seattle needs help at multiple positions on the offensive line, and it may dip into …

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2024 NFL Draft: Why Iowa’s Cooper DeJean could lead a renaissance at CB

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean, one of the most talented athletes in the 2024 NFL Draft, would provide playmaking ability and swagger for the San Francisco 49ers as they look to return to the Super Bowl.  That’s if he’s still available when they pick at No. 31 overall — the team’s first opportunity to select on …

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