Should Patriots fast-track Drake Maye if he develops faster than expected? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – I like Drake Maye. He won’t shortchange the Patriots on toughness, effort, durability, enthusiasm, fearlessness or arm strength. He also appears to be kind, trustworthy and brave. Terrific. Nobody cares. He’s not our neighbor. He’s not our cousin. It’s great that …

When James Franklin began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Kutztown University in 1995, college football – and athletics in general – looked very different. Players who chose to transfer had to sit out one season. Recruiting was more seasonal than a year-round endeavor. No one had heard of Name, Image and Likeness. If college athletes were paid, …

The Seahawks are adding a quarterback to the roster ahead of next week’s mandatory minicamp. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they will sign P.J. Walker to their 90-man roster. Geno Smith and Sam Howell are the only quarterbacks currently under contract in Seattle and Walker’s signing suggests they want to, at the very least, spread out the workload …

The 2024 season is on the horizon, and Hurricanes fans hope to see a major step forward in Year 3 of the Mario Cristobal era. As Miami keeps adding talent through high school and transfer portal recruiting, UM appears poised to be a major contender in the ACC this season. This summer, we will take a look at a different …

Seventeen of the 32 first-round picks have signed their four-year rookie contracts. Two of those who haven’t — Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze — are Chicago’s first-rounders. Williams doesn’t have an NFLPA-certified agent representing him, but he does have a trusted group of advisors. So, Williams said Thursday that he is focused only on football. “I’ve been focused on these …

CLEMSON — Clemson football added its third offensive lineman in the 2025 class with the commitment of three-star tackle Rowan Byrne on Thursday. The 6-foot-6, 297-pounder from Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, New York, is rated as the No. 39 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 3 prospect in New York by the 247Sports Composite. Byrne becomes the 13th …

Kyler Gordon sidelined as Bears continue precautionary approach to summer workouts originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The number of Bears standing along the sidelines grew on Thursday, as the team continues to hold out players with little nicks and nags. As the team wrapped up mandatory minicamp, the latest player to be marked absent was …

The 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl will be held Dec. 30 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, the bowl game announced Thursday in conjunction with the release of the full 2024-25 bowl schedule. The game is set for 1:30 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPN. It is the only bowl game scheduled for that day. Maryland pummeled Auburn 31-13 …

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson did not participate in Thursday’s final offseason practice due to soreness in his right shoulder. Richardson, who missed most of last season with an AC joint sprain, insisted that holding out of the practice was done only as a precaution. Richardson was seen working with trainers during Wednesday’s practice, when he eventually stopped early and …

A bit of John Wilkinson, a bit of Derek Smith, a bit of Wayne Younger. There’s more, of course, but new Rockledge High head coach Tyrone Giscombe gave those coaches he’s worked and played for specific credit for how he’s been shaped in the profession. Wilkinson coached the Cocoa Tigers to four state titles. Derek Smith was part of a …

NFL teams have shifted their running back strategy in recent years. Teams are less interested in drafting them early — with rare exceptions — and most NFL offenses employ some kind of backfield platoon. The days of dominating your fantasy draft with a slew of early running back picks are long over. But rookie production at this position has been …

Notre Dame football has made huge leaps in its program since Marcus Freeman took over. The Irish have changed multiple aspects of how they operate and on Wednesday they announced a new one: TransceND. The goal is player development which hopefully will help the individuals reach their full potential. In a post by Notre Dame’s X account, the website formerly …

The Colts have signed all of their draft picks. Work on that front concluded on Thursday when they signed wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. The second-round pick was the ninth and final member of the class to sign their four-year rookie deals with the AFC South club. Mitchell caught 93 passes for 1,405 yards and 18 touchdowns in 35 games at …

Rebuilding the defensive tackle room is a top priority for LSU head coach Brian Kelly and defensive line coach Bo Davis. Kelly has stressed the Tigers’ need at interior defensive line on multiple occasions. LSU signed a good high school class and brought in a couple of transfers, but Jacobian Guillory is the lone returner with significant experience. As LSU …

Randy Gregory wants the NFL to change its marijuana policies again. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Randy Gregory reportedly wants to take the NFL and his former team, the Denver Broncos, to court over a half-million dollars in fines. The pass rusher filed a lawsuit in Arapahoe County District Court on Wednesday claiming discrimination for …