Daily Archives: April 12, 2024

NFL Draft primer: Eagles should hit defense hard, and don’t forget about helping replace a legend

2023 record: 11-6, lost in wild-card round Draft picks per round 1st round: No. 22 2nd round: No. 50 (from Saints)2nd round: No. 534th round: No. 120 (from Rams)5th round: No. 161 (from Buccaneers) 5th round: No. 171 (compensatory) 5th round: No. 172 (compensatory) 6th round: No. 210 (compensatory) (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs Offensive lineLinebackerCornerbackSafety The 2024 offseason marks …

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All eyes on Indiana football quarterback Kurtis Rourke going into spring game

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football’s quarterback competition is progressing at a steady pace this spring with Kurtis Rourke seemingly creating some distance from the rest of the room based on comments coach Curt Cignetti has made over the last two weeks. Cignetti has been reluctant to go in depth about the topic, but he’s praised Rourke every time he’s been at the …

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NFL Draft primer: Commanders’ QB need is clear, but which one will they choose?

2023 record: 4-13, missed playoffs Draft picks per round 1st round: No. 22nd round: No. 362nd round: No. 40 (from Bears)3rd round: No. 673rd round: No. 78 (from Seahawks)3rd round: No. 100 (compensatory pick from 49ers)5th round: No. 1395th round: No. 152 (from Seahawks)7th round: No. 222 (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs QuarterbackTight endEdge rusherOffensive line Quarterback is the most …

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NFL Draft primer: Bears appear set on Caleb Williams, then their intrigue starts

2023 record: 7-10, missed playoffs Draft picks per round 1st round: No. 1 (from Panthers)1st round: No. 93rd round: No. 754th round: No. 122 (from Eagles) (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs QuarterbackEDGECenterDefensive tackle The Bears had a pretty good offseason but there are still holes to fill. Montez Sweat needs a running mate at defensive end. A long-term answer at …

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NFL Draft primer: Packers’ promising young roster still needs reinforcements on offensive line, defense

2023 record: 9-8, lost in divisional round Draft picks per round 1st round: No. 252nd round: No. 41 (from Jets)2nd round: No. 583rd round: No. 883rd round: No. 91 (from Bills)4th round: No. 1265th round: No. 169 (compensatory)6th round: No. 2026th round: No. 219 (compensatory)7th round: No. 2457th round: No. 255 (compensatory) (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs Offensive lineLinebackerCornerback If …

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New Jersey tight end Charlie Wingfield adds an offer from Rutgers football this week

Charlie Wingifield was offered by Rutgers football on Wednesday night. The New Jersey tight end prospect is seeing his recruitment continue to trend up. Rutgers joins a recruitment for Wingfield where the likes of Boston College, Duke, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Stanford, Syracuse, Wake Forest and West Virginia have all offered. His most recent offer came from Princeton. He is a class …

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Why Aaron Donald tabs 49ers as one of his most difficult matchups

Why Aaron Donald tabs 49ers as one of his most difficult matchups originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over the last decade or so, the 49ers have dreaded coming face-to-face with Aaron Donald during his time with the Los Angeles Rams. And apparently, the feeling was mutual — at least during his last couple of NFL seasons. Donald, who …

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The Athletic ranks Florida’s 2025 college football recruiting class

Florida football has been grinding away at the recruiting trail after an embarrassing collapse at the end of the 2024 cycle. Bill Napier and Co. have put a tremendous amount of effort into the upcoming 2025 class and the fruits of their labors are beginning to show. Make no mistake, there is still a long way to go in this …

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NFL Draft primer: Falcons really, really need to address their defense

2023 record: 7-10, missed playoffs Draft picks per round 1st Round: No. 82nd Round: No. 433rd Round: No. 743rd Round: No. 79 (from Jaguars)4th Round: No. 1095th Round: No. 1436th Round: No. 1876th Round: No. 197 (from Browns) (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs EDGECornerbackOffensive lineDefensive lineWide receiver The Falcons’ big move in free agency was signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to …

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How Utah is approaching the spring transfer window

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during game against Colorado Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. The Utes wrap up their spring camp Saturday with their annual spring game. | Rob Gray, Associated Press This article was first published in the Ute Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. Utah concludes …

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NFL Draft primer: Saints have plenty of areas to address, but not much capital for it

2023 record: 9-8, missed playoffs Draft picks per round 1st Round: No. 142nd Round: No. 45 (from Broncos)5th Round: No. 1505th Round: No. 168 (compensatory)5th Round: No. 170 (compensatory)5th Round: No. 175 (compensatory)6th Round: No. 1906th Round: No. 199 (from Eagles)7th Round: No. 239 (from Rams) (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs EDGEOffensive lineDefensive lineCornerback The Saints made some moves on …

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NFL Draft primer: Buccaneers just need to bolster division-winning roster

2023 record: 9-8, won NFC South, lost in divisional round Draft picks per round 1st Round: No. 262nd Round: No. 573rd Round: No. 893rd Round: No. 92 (from Lions)4th Round: No. 1256th Round: No. 220 (compensatory)7th Round: No. 246 (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs CornerbackOffensive lineEDGE The Bucs traded top corner Carlton Davis to the Lions for picks and didn’t …

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