Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald and NFL analyst Nate Tice discuss whether new Panthers HC Dave Canales can get Bryce Young on the right track after doing so with QBs such as Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on …
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Edgewater’s do-it-all star Semaj Fleming commits to Boston College
Edgewater wide receiver, running back, defensive back, kick returner Semaj Fleming, Mr. Everything for the Eagles, will still be an Eagle in college as he has committed to Boston College. Fleming, the No. 3-ranked player in the Sentinel’s 2025 Central Florida Super60, picked Boston College over 18 other Football Bowl Subdivision offers, including UCF, Georgia, Missouri and Arkansas. He literally …
Read More »49ers’ Christian McCaffrey unfazed by ‘Madden NFL’ cover curse: ‘I think that stuff is kind of a myth’
Getty Images Christian McCaffrey will grace the cover of EA Sports’ “Madden NFL 25” as the first San Francisco 49ers player to earn that distinction. While being on the cover of the popular NFL game is an honor, it also comes with the shadow of the fabled “Madden Curse.” However, McCaffrey isn’t putting any stock into that. McCaffrey spoke with the …
Read More »Why the NCAA fears athlete employment | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the complexities surrounding the potential employment status of NCAA athletes. Key issues include the resistance from the NCAA, commissioners, and lobbyists against making athletes employees, and the potential consequences of such a shift. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” …
Read More »How Kittle hilariously hazed Purdy when 49ers QB was a rookie
How Kittle hilariously hazed Purdy when 49ers QB was a rookie originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy can’t catch a break. The 24-year-old quarterback threw a subpar first pitch at a recent San Francisco Giants game, butchered essential Bay Area slang and now the story of his 49ers hazing has resurfaced. San Francisco tight end George Kittle …
Read More »CBS Sports ranks Michigan football low in Big Ten portal rankings
One thing Michigan football fans have learned not to do is star gaze, whether it be in recruiting or via the transfer portal. While recruiting certainly requires talent, there’s usually a better idea of what a team is getting when it comes to the transfer portal, as players have already somewhat developed. In our eyes, the Wolverines have had a …
Read More »Under-the-radar NFC breakout players, top 10 backup QB situations and Travis Kelce retirement speculation
Happy midweek, everyone! John Breech is busy raising up his Bengals-loving family, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL, right here in the Pick Six newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from minicamp news, …
Read More »Can Auburn pull off the flip of five-star DL Isaiah Gibson?
Auburn football is no stranger to taking away commits from Power programs. Currently, USC is Hugh Freeze’s top target for poaching talent. Auburn will welcome two Trojan pledges to campus this weekend for official visits: five-star QB Julian Lewis and three-star RB Daune Morris. Lewis and Morris will be the second and third USC commits to officially visit Auburn this …
Read More »Fantasy Football Take-Shopping: Nico Collins leads an elite Texans’ WR trio — but is that puzzle unsolvable?
C.J. Stroud is the rising fantasy football tide that lifts all boats — but will he do it for ALL the Texans receivers in 2024? (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) It’s June. No one has nor does anyone need “the answers to the test” yet — to use a silly analogy that somehow makes the very unserious pursuit of understanding …
Read More »Michigan State football makes top four of 4-star IOL Darius Afalava
The Spartans hosted Darius Afalava on an official visit and have made the offensive lineman feel like a top priority ever since the staff arrived on campus. Those efforts have seemed to pay off as Michigan State has been featured in his top four, with a commitment looming. The Spartans stand alongside Oklahoma, Utah and Washington in the final four. …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Round 2-3 running backs to target and avoid in your drafts from James Cook to Derrick Henry
One of my favorite aspects of working with Fantasy Football Today is how often and early we get both the mock drafts and real drafts rolling prior to the start of a Fantasy Football (and NFL season). We’ve had mocks running from before and after the 2024 NFL Draft and now we’re starting to accrue some data on ADP (average …
Read More »Jimmy Graham says he’ll reach out to Saints before making retirement decision
Getty Images Jimmy Graham’s future in the NFL is still up in the air. The veteran tight end is still mulling whether or not he’ll suit up during the 2024 campaign. When asked about playing this season, the 37-year-old told ESPN that he’s “not sure yet” but relayed that he will reach out to the New Orleans Saints before making …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Player outlooks for every seventh-round draft pick by consensus PPR rankings
The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …
Read More »Michigan commit confirms Michigan State football official visit, according to reports
Michigan State football is set to host another big weekend of official visits this upcoming weekend, and included in that list is a recruit committed to Michigan. Howell defensive lineman Bobby Kanka is a 4-star prospect, currently committed to the University of Michigan. Although committed to the rivals, the Spartans have made a strong push to try and flip the …
Read More »What Kittle texted Aiyuk amid 49ers receiver’s contract situation
What Kittle texted Aiyuk amid 49ers receiver’s contract situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle is one of the more personable players on the 49ers, but San Francisco’s star tight end doesn’t like to get involved with any of his teammates’ contract negotiations. And while that’s also the case for Brandon Aiyuk’s ongoing contract saga, Kittle recently …
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