The Dolphins have finally gotten some of this year’s draft picks under contract. The team announced the signing of five picks on Tuesday. Two of their seven picks — first-round defensive end Chop Robinson and second-round tackle Patrick Paul — remain unsigned. Fourth-round running back Jaylen Warren was the highest pick to sign on Tuesday. He led FBS players with …
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UCF football recruiting: Tampa-area guard commits as Knights seek 5-star flips, quarterback help
ORLANDO — UCF’s biggest recruiting weekend of the summer paid instant dividends Sunday afternoon when one of the Knights’ prized 2025 offensive line targets verbally committed inside Gus Malzahn’s office. Gavin Blanchard, who recently transferred to Wiregrass Ranch from Tampa Jesuit, told Malzahn, offensive line coach Herb Hand and director of high school relations Jeris McIntyre that he was “all-in, …
Read More »C.J. Stroud rips Aaron Rodgers with these three hot takes: Texans QB clearly not impressed by four-time MVP
The Houston Texans and New York Jets don’t have a rivalry right now, but they might have one going forward after some recent comments that C.J Stroud made about Aaron Rodgers. During a recent interview on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the Texans quarterback mentioned Rodgers multiple times and it wasn’t exactly in a positive manner. At one point …
Read More »Could this be Budda Baker’s last season as a Cardinal? Perennial Pro Bowler addresses his contract situation
This year is particularly important for Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, as he enters the final year of his contract. Baker was looking for a long-term extension last offseason, but the two sides never got there. In an attempt to pressure the Cardinals, Baker did not participate in offseason activities last year and eventually agreed to bonuses and incentives added …
Read More »Urban Meyer, current OSU assistant and 6 former Bengals on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Jun. 4—The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot includes a current Ohio State assistant coach, a former Ohio State head coach and six players who went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals. A pair of former Ohio State assistants who led national championship teams are also on the ballot (Nick Saban and Larry Coker), but Urban Meyer headlines …
Read More »Urban Meyer, current OSU assistant and 6 former Bengals on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Jun. 4—The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot includes a current Ohio State assistant coach, a former Ohio State head coach and six players who went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals. A pair of former Ohio State assistants who led national championship teams are also on the ballot (Nick Saban and Larry Coker), but Urban Meyer headlines …
Read More »Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb skips start of mandatory minicamp amid contract talks, per report
USATSI One day after Justin Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, fellow star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has skipped the start of the Dallas Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp, per NFL Media, with no plans to report. This comes amid Lamb’s own pursuit of a new contract. The 25-year-old Lamb will be subject to fines for his minicamp absence. The …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Fade Marvin Harrison Jr. at your own peril
If ever a receiving prospect appeared to be laboratory-built for success in the NFL, it’s Marvin Harrison Jr. He arrives in the league as an uncommonly polished route-runner coming off consecutive 1,200-yard seasons at Ohio State. This embedded content is not available in your region. Harrison has ideal size (6-foot-3), excellent hands, suddenness and separation ability. He excels in contested …
Read More »More praise for the Texas quarterback room, ranked among the best in the nation
The Texas Longhorns have plenty of talent on the offensive side of the ball led by the quarterbacks. Heading into the 2024 college football season the two-deep depth chart has a pair of former five-star prospects at the top. Quinn Ewers is the returning starter with Arch Manning serving as the backup and future of the program. All eyes seem …
Read More »Stanley Cup Final – Oilers-Panthers odds, spread, MVP favorites
The puck drops on the 2024 Stanley Cup Final this Saturday when the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers clash for the right to have their name engraved on Lord Stanley’s Cup. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is the current Conn Smythe Trophy favorite for playoff MVP, and he leads a skilled offense featuring Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman …
Read More »Kenjon Barner, Haloti Ngata named to 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Earlier this year, Oregon Ducks legend Kenjon Barner was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, an honor he said on the Bleav in Oregon podcast that he never expected, but would cherish for the rest of his life. Now, an even more prestigious accolade could be on the horizon for Barner, who was named to the 2025 College …
Read More »Lions RB coach wants to see Jahmyr Gibbs take the next step as a pass-catcher, do more in the slot
When the Detroit Lions made running back Jahmyr Gibbs the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, there were a lot of questions about positional value. The Lions insisted that Gibbs was not merely a running back, but instead an offensive weapon, and that his skill set and ability to contribute in all aspects of the game justified …
Read More »Auburn’s use of tight ends sparks four-star Emaree Winston’s interest in Auburn
Emaree Winston, a 2025 four-star tight end, visited Auburn last week and left with a good impression. The Texas commit, who hadn’t visited the Plains since middle school, explained his re-kindled relationship with the Auburn staff, including tight ends coach Ben Aigamaua, in an interview with Auburn Undercover. “We had never talked. Now we talk every day. I wake up …
Read More »AFC North burning questions for 2024 NFL season: Is this Bengals’ year? Russell Wilson Steelers’ answer?
It’s hard to argue against the AFC North being pro football’s hardest division. Each of the division’s four teams had a winning record in 2023, with the Steelers, Browns and Ravens qualifying for the playoffs. The Bengals managed to carve out a 9-8 record despite Joe Burrow missing the final seven games with a wrist injury. The AFC North should …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: Can Joe Tippmann step up and help anchor the offensive line?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the offensive line positions… Projected depth chart Starters: Tyron Smith (LT), John Simpson (LG), Joe Tippmann (C), Alijah …
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