Monthly Archives: April 2024

Derrick Henry: Ravens were always No. 1 choice

When running back Derrick Henry signed with the Ravens as a free agent last month, he said at a press conference that Baltimore “is where I knew I wanted to be” but other comments he’s made about the Cowboys suggested he might have had his eye on Dallas as well. Henry spends time in Dallas during the offseason and the …

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Saguaro football fallout continues with 4 assistants joining Brophy Prep staff

There has been considerable fallout in the Scottsdale Saguaro football program since capturing the 6A championship last season. Coach Zak Hill left. Several players, including one of the state’s best safeties in Zeth Thues, transferred out. And now four assistant coaches have left to join Phoenix Brophy Prep’s football coaching staff. Brophy head coach Jason Jewell told The Arizona Republic …

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Bears don’t see Caleb Williams as a ‘diva’ but rather ‘over-the-top impressive’: report

Bears don’t see Caleb Williams as a ‘diva’ but rather ‘over-the-top impressive’: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the few drawbacks of making USC’s Caleb Williams your quarterback — prognosticated only by some — is his behavior and leadership. During most of the offseason, some have gripped onto several instances of Williams’ persona that don’t resonate with …

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Seahawks sign T Max Pircher, place RB Bryant Koback on reserve/retired list

The Seahawks announced a couple of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon. They have signed tackle Max Pircher and placed running back Bryant Koback on their reserve/retired list. Pircher was born in Italy and began playing football in Austria. He joined the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program and signed with the Rams in 2021. He remained with the team through the …

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Fletcher Cox hoping selectors see him as a Hall of Famer

Fletcher Cox announced his retirement last month before free agency began. The former Eagles defensive tackle held a news conference Tuesday to officially end his time in the NFL. “I know this is April, and I wish this was an April Fool’s joke, but it’s not,” Cox said, via Chris Franklin of NJ.com. “It’s real.” Cox, 33, spent 12 seasons …

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Hunter Henry reveals why he re-signed with Patriots in NFL free agency

Hunter Henry reveals why he re-signed with Patriots in NFL free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Hunter Henry was arguably the best tight end who could have entered NFL free agency last month, but instead of hitting the open market and chasing a major payday, the 29-year-old veteran decided to remain with the New England Patriots. Henry signed …

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What’s next for Texas Tech football’s Amier Washington after breakout bowl game?

When Texas Tech football coaches moved Amier Washington from defensive tackle to defensive edge late last season, Washington could have told them how much he appreciated the position switch. Instead, he showed them. As a previously little-used true freshman, Washington wreaked havoc in Tech’s 34-14 conquest of California in the Independence Bowl. He was credited with four tackles for loss, …

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Jared Verse set to visit Seahawks, Broncos

Edge rusher Jared Verse is generally projected to be a first-round pick in this month’s draft and he’s visiting with teams who could make that projection a reality. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Verse is set to visit with the Seahawks on Tuesday night and Wednesday. He is also scheduled for a meeting with the Broncos and has …

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Laviolette calls out ‘vicious’ hits after Rangers’ loss

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNApr 9, 2024, 11:36 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers coach Peter Laviolette called two hits by New York Islanders players “vicious” after an intense 4-2 loss at UBS Arena on Tuesday night. With 11:09 left in the third period, Rangers center Mika Zibanejad skated into the shoulder of Islanders defenseman Adam …

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Report: Troy Brown a candidate to leave Patriots for ASU job

Report: Troy Brown a candidate to leave Patriots for ASU job originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Troy Brown may not be staying in New England, after all. The former Patriots wide receiver and current assistant coach is a candidate to become Arizona State’s new wide receivers coach, 247 Sports’ Noah Furtado reports. Brown was spotted on ASU’s campus Monday, …

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