Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua could hardly be expected to play any better in 2024 than he did in 2023, when he was one of the best rookie receivers in NFL history. But he’s doing everything he can to become a better player. That starts with getting in better shape by going to teammate Cooper Kupp’s house for early-morning workouts. …
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Where ESPN ranks Michigan football 2025 recruiting class after Victors Weekend
Michigan football was seen as being dead in the water entering the month of June with just five commitments and ranking around No. 50 nationally. But seven pledges later, suddenly, the Wolverines are cooking with gas. The maize and blue got four four-stars and three three-stars in the month of June, including four-stars S Kainoa Winston, DL Jaylen Williams, RB …
Read More »2017 memo shows NFL explored putting out-of-market games on cable, if it dumped Sunday Ticket
Closing arguments are underway in the Sunday Ticket trial. And the plaintiffs have shown to the jury an interesting document. Via Joe Reedy of the Associated Press, the lawyers have displayed “a 2017 memo from the NFL showing the league was exploring putting out of market games on cable if they decided to get rid of Sunday Ticket.” This shows …
Read More »SEC expansion: Best, worst scenarios for Texas, Oklahoma in first season as league members
The SEC will see its ranks swell for the first time since 2012 and just the second time since the turn of the century as Texas and Oklahoma join the fold. While the Longhorns and Sooners don’t expand the SEC’s geographical footprint too much, they do add to the league’s already significant total of college football blue bloods. But just …
Read More »Have the Jaguars surrounded Trevor Lawrence with enough talent for the career year they need from him?
With OTAs over and training camps still weeks away, plenty of questions are circling the NFL. Charles McDonald is tackling them this summer. Big money comes with big expectations. That’s the world that Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence finds himself in after becoming the highest-paid player in franchise history and one of the highest-paid players in the NFL today. Jacksonville has …
Read More »High school football recruiting: Offers, visits and camp workouts for area players
Jun. 26—With multiple offfers, visits and more camp workouts, this was another busy work in the college football recruiting world. Here is a look back at some of the most note-worthy developments for local prospects: — Wayne senior quarterback Tyrell Lewis verbally committed to Arkansas State on Wednesday. He is the third Warrior to commit to an FBS school from …
Read More »Michigan football target Jordon Davison sets commitment date
Michigan football already has two running backs committed in the 2025 class but it wouldn’t exactly mind if it took a third. The Wolverines got pledges from three-star Jasper Parker and four-star Donovan Johnson within the past week and a half, but their eyes have long been set on Santa Ana (Calif.) four-star Jordon Davison. Davison has had a solid …
Read More »Davon Godchaux hopes for a “fair” contract extension before camp starts
Patriots defensive lineman Davon Godchaux is entering the final year of his contract, set to make $7.15 million in 2024. He wants a contract extension to stay in New England. Godchaux responded to a social media post asking him about a long-term deal. “Hopefully we can get something done that’s fair to me and my team before camp starts!” Godchaux …
Read More »Phil Steele names Miller Moss top-10 QB for 2025 NFL draft
Longtime college football expert Phil Steele recently revealed his annual college football preview ahead of the upcoming season. He also unveiled his rankings for the top 25 quarterback prospects for the 2025 NFL draft. USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss rounds out Steele’s top 10 with far and away the least experience of any quarterback in the top 20, not just the …
Read More »Colts to open 12 training camp practices
The Colts announced their training camp schedule for this summer. They will host 12 open practices. The first practice is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana. This is the sixth summer of Colts Camp at Grand Park, about 15 miles north of Indianapolis. “We are thrilled to be able to kick off our …
Read More »Rivals Five-Star: Prospects that boosted their stock in Jacksonville
Syndication: Gainesville Sun JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Rivals Five-Star, the marquee high school football event of the summer, has come and gone. One hundred of the best prospects in the nation competed at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ facility in one-on-ones and a 7-on-7 tournament. Here are the prospects who boosted their stock the most. ***** RIVALS FIVE-STAR: Live from the Rivals …
Read More »Patriots Mailbag: Who are the 10 best players on the roster?
Patriots Mailbag: Who are the 10 best players on the roster? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are on summer break until training camp begins next month. Rookies are scheduled to report on July 19 with the rest of the team expected to join by July 23. The first practice is set for July 24. We …
Read More »Justin Herbert highlights most likely quarterbacks to take leap with new coach in 2024 NFL season
A few things I enjoy about every NFL season is seeing teams go worst-to-first, from pretenders to contenders, and of course, breakout performances like the quarterback leap. I recently logged every quarterback leap since 2000 to find the most common factors linking them together as we look ahead to project leaps in 2024. The primary factors leading to quarterback leaps …
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