Agents love to make contracts seem to be worth more than they are. Those who don’t warp and twist reality are the rare exception. The end result is that the numbers commonly circulated when it comes to the value of specific deals are much higher than they actually are. While it’s a dynamic that applies to every position, the receiver …
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Nate Roberts is now in Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting class. Here’s what it means
Two hours before Ohio State football’s spring game Saturday, tight ends coach Keenan Bailey added to his 2025 recruiting class. 2025 four-star tight end Nate Roberts joined the Buckeyes’ recruiting class, picking OSU over programs such as Oklahoma and Oregon. And Bailey did not hide his excitement for Roberts’ addition. “ohio staTE,” Bailey posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. …
Read More »Cowboys special teams coordinator would ‘love’ to see Micah Parsons return kickoffs
Micah Parsons has been one of the best defensive players in the NFL essentially since he first stepped into the league in 2021. The star pass rusher has been an All-Pro in each of his first three seasons, and could his impact soon stretch beyond the defensive side of the ball to special teams? Probably not, but we can dream, …
Read More »Bengals’ Joe Burrow gives update on wrist injury, QB confident in work he’s made to ‘make sure I’m healthy’
Getty Images When healthy, Joe Burrow is one of the best quarterbacks that the NFL has to offer. That said, health has been a bigger piece of Burrow’s story than he or the Cincinnati Bengals were hoping for to begin his career. The former No. 1 overall pick had his rookie season in 2020 cut short due to a torn …
Read More »Georgia football updates from G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium
The 2024 Georgia football team will take the field in Sanford Stadium for the first time with fans in the stands Saturday in the annual G-Day game. Kirby Smart, entering his ninth season as Bulldogs coach, is trying to get the Bulldogs back in the College Football Playoff after missing out last season and settling for an Orange Bowl rout …
Read More »Oilers’ Connor McDavid could return Saturday vs. Canucks
Apr 13, 2024, 10:59 AM ET After clinching home ice for at least their first-round series in the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers turn their sights on trying to finish in first place in the Pacific Division when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Edmonton (48-24-6, 102 points) trails Vancouver (48-22-9, 105 points) by three points entering the showdown …
Read More »Hines Ward becomes receivers coach at Arizona State
Former Steelers receiver Hines Ward, the MVP of Super Bowl XL, will continue his coaching career in a new place. Ward will become the receivers coach at Arizona State, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com. Most recently, Ward served as head coach of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. He was not retained following the merger of the XFL …
Read More »DWU football adjusting to coaching change, roster turnover during spring practices
Apr. 13—MITCHELL — There’s a new look to Dakota Wesleyan football this spring. Noticeably absent from the Tigers’ practice fields for the first time in 12 seasons is Ross Cimpl, who left his post as head coach and accepted the role as DWU’s athletic director in February. In his place is Alex Kretzschmar, DWU’s former offensive coordinator who is taking …
Read More »Grading the Giants’ 2024 NFL free agency additions and trades
With the so-called legal tampering period well underway, we’re going to provide some quick analysis and attempt to assign grades to the moves made so far by the Giants. We’ll be updating this post with analysis on any new moves that are reported over the next few days. Things didn’t start well for the Giants on Monday, with the news …
Read More »Fact or Fiction: LSU will contend for a spot in the SEC title game
Rivals national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson is joined by Sam Hubbard of DeathValleyInsider.com, Jason Suchomel of OrangeBloods, and Rivals national analyst Greg Smith to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. ***** MORE FACT OR FICTION: Vols will take the lead for five-star David Sanders CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Giants’ potential target
With the Giants currently holding the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. By The Numbers – Height: 6-foot-2½ – Weight: 219 pounds – 40-Yard Dash: DNP – Short Shuttle: 4.23 – Three-Cone Drill: 6.82 – 2023 Stats (15 games started): 2,991 passing …
Read More »Tennessee football spring game live updates on Nico Iamaleava, newcomers
Only 10,000 fans can attend Tennessee’s Orange and White spring football game because of Neyland Stadium renovations, but Knox News has you covered. The Nico Iamaleava era is underway at quarterback. And some talented transfers and freshmen will make their Vols debut. The spring game starts at 1 p.m., and it will be streamed on SEC Network+. Check here for …
Read More »Could Washington State’s Syrus Webster be the Cougars’ answer at edge?
Apr. 13—Aside from quarterback, the Washington State position group with the biggest question marks heading into spring football camp was the edge spot. The Cougars are hoping fifth-year transfer Syrus Webster can be a major answer at a position that must replace two players who started a combined 83 games since 2019 — Brennan Jackson and RJ Stone. Webster brings …
Read More »Which Texas football defensive player has helmet radio? No clear signal by Steve Sarkisian
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff have spent this spring tweaking their systems on both sides of the ball, incorporating some new faces in key places and getting third-year starting quarterback Quinn Ewers comfortable with the NCAA’s upcoming rule that allows a helmet communication system with the coaches. But what about those communications on the defensive side of …
Read More »Oregon State Beavers football gears up ahead of spring game: ‘We just want to be dominant’
Vice president and director of athletics Scott Barnes introduces Trent Bray as the new head coach for Oregon State Beavers football on Nov. 29, 2023, at Oregon State University in Corvallis. CORVALLIS — Oregon State wrapped up its 10th spring practice Thursday and is inching toward its final week of spring ball under first-year head coach Trent Bray. Following a …
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