If the Super Bowl was being played today and the Atlanta Falcons were playing in the big game, quarterback Kirk Cousins says he would be ready to go, despite still recovering from an Achilles injury he suffered last season. These are a lot of hypotheticals not close to happening right now, but they do give some insight into Cousins’ health …
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Where LSU stands in ESPN’s updated post-spring college football top 25
It can be tough to make evaluations this far ahead of time in college football these days, especially with the roster volatility that the transfer portal brings. But with the second transfer portal window mostly slowing down, we now have a pretty clear picture of how rosters will look this coming fall. With that in mind, ESPN’s Mark Schlabach updated …
Read More »Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is a filthy steal in early fantasy football drafts
Stylistically, Isiah Pacheco is an almost perfect football player. Very few running backs in today’s NFL offer his particular blend of reckless brutality and breathtaking elusiveness. If you don’t enjoy watching this gentleman run the ball, then the game itself probably isn’t for you: Last year, Pacheco averaged 84.2 scrimmage yards per week and 5.0 yards per touch while reaching …
Read More »Former Florida commit Jaden Rashada suing Billy Napier, booster over NIL deal | Report
Former Florida football commit Jaden Rashada is reportedly suing coach Billy Napier, Marcus Castro-Walker (former Florida director of NIL and player engagement) and booster Hugh Hathcock over the program’s botched NIL deal to sign the Pittsburg, California, native. The suit — filed in the Northern District of Florida — lists Napier, Castro-Walker, Hathcock and Hathcock’s company, Velocity Automotive, as defendants. …
Read More »Titans’ Brian Callahan on QB Will Levis: He ‘wants to do whatever it takes to be a great player’
If we learned one thing about the Tennessee Titans this offseason, it’s that they’re invested in quarterback Will Levis’ development. Tennessee may be entering a new era with a new head coach, and the Titans are expected by sportsbooks to be the worst team in the AFC South, but this front office didn’t operate like that this offseason. Tennessee handed …
Read More »Can Jets’ revamped O-line protect Aaron Rodgers? Why veteran QB is in position to thrive behind upgraded unit
What a difference a year makes. At this time last offseason we were talking about the Jets’ Super Bowl expectations with Aaron Rodgers. After he tore his Achilles on the fourth play of the 2023 NFL season, the conversation is more like: Can Rodgers even stay on the field in 2024? The Jets’ overhauled offensive line will play a large …
Read More »Georgia QB Jaden Rashada sues Florida coach Billy Napier, among others, over botched $13.85M NIL deal
Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada has sued Florida coach Billy Napier, top Gators booster Hugh Hathcock and former football staffer Marcus Castro-Walker over a failed name, image and likeness deal that would have paid the quarterback $13.85 million, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday. The bombshell lawsuit, which features the unprecedented action of an active SEC quarterback …
Read More »Cowboys expect big jump from Jalen Tolbert
The Cowboys aren’t expecting CeeDee Lamb at their organized team activities and that will give more time for the team’s other receivers to make an impression on the coaching staff. One player who will be watched closely is Jalen Tolbert. The Cowboys have not made any veteran additions to the group after the departure of Michael Gallup, which leaves Tolbert …
Read More »Patriots’ Cole Strange expected to miss start of 2024 season due to knee injury, per report
The New England Patriots will likely be without a key member of their offensive line to start the 2024 NFL season. Starting guard Cole Strange is expected to miss time at the beginning of the year due to a knee injury he suffered last season, according to NFL Network. Just how long he will be sidelined is not yet known, …
Read More »CFB analyst puts a number on Kalen DeBoer’s chance to win a national championship
Winning a national title in college football is hard, just ask the Tennessee Volunteers, they haven’t done it this century. However, the expectations are quite different in Tuscaloosa, Alabama as anything short of an SEC Championship and national title berth tends to be considered a disappointing season. Despite the lofty expectations and the intimidation of replacing the greatest of all …
Read More »Giants rookie Malik Nabers not a big fan of new throwback uniforms: ‘It’s gonna be hard to swag it out’
Getty Images Last week, the New York Giants announced throwback uniforms for their 100th season. The Giants revealed a “Century Red” throwback that will be worn this season, and they are polarizing to say the least. The new threads are highlighted by a red jersey that is divided by a thick blue stripe, which includes the white jersey number. It comes with …
Read More »2024 NFL win totals, AFC North: Browns could take step back, Steelers and Bengals have major QB questions
NFL season win totals are some of the most fun action to wager on — it’s a season-long gambit with week-to-week intensity because of how much every game matters for the final season record. With the explosion of legalized sports gambling, win totals have been out for a while now, but we can’t really get crystallized and concrete numbers until the NFL …
Read More »Longest Field Goals in NFL History
Throughout the NFL’s 104-year history, placekickers have only improved their accuracy from farther and farther distances. Over these years, only 11 players have made field goals from 62 yards out or longer during an official game. Here’s a list of the longest field goals ever made, showcasing the impressive power and accuracy of these NFL kickers: Longest Field Goals in …
Read More »Georgia QB Jaden Rashada sues Florida coach Billy Napier and booster over NIL deal that fell apart in 2022
Jaden Rashada transferred from Arizona State to Georgia this offseason after originally signing with Florida ahead of the 2023 season. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) New Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada has filed a lawsuit against Florida coach Billy Napier and a Gators booster over the dissolution of an NIL deal that led to his decommitment from the school. Rashada, who …
Read More »Cole Strange could miss multiple games with knee injury: Report
Cole Strange could miss multiple games with knee injury: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will need to find a new starting left guard to begin the 2024 season. Offensive lineman Cole Strange is expected to miss the start of the 2024 NFL season and “may be out until the middle of the season” as …
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