The Los Angeles Chargers offense saw some changes this offseason, including the loss of wide receiver Keenan Allen via trade and running back Austin Ekeler going elsewhere in free agency. One reason Ekeler wanted to find a new home is because his vision for how he wants to play did not line up with what the Chargers wanted from him. …
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College Football 25 offense rankings: Georgia, Oregon get highest ratings, Colorado sneaks into top 10
Getty Images EA Sports unveiled its top-rated offenses for the upcoming “College Football 25” video game with a list sure that is sure to spark debate among college football fans. Topping the chart is Georgia’s unit — led by quarterback Carson Beck — that came in with a 94 rating. Also scoring a 94 is the Oregon offense that will …
Read More »Oilers, Hall of Fame GM Ken Holland agree to part ways
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 27, 2024, 12:48 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Ken Holland’s time as the general manager for the Edmonton Oilers is over. Three days after losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers confirmed the long-standing belief that they would not renew the Hall of Fame executive’s contract, …
Read More »2024 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tiered look at tight end draft landscape
We’ve finally made it to the Shuffle Up series for the new fantasy football draft season. The dollar values you’ll see below are unscientific in nature but reflect how I see the clusters of talent at the tight end position. Use these tiers however you like. The other main positions (quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers) will be shuffled in the …
Read More »Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin land DL Corey Adams Jr. over LSU, Texas A&M, others
OXFORD — Ole Miss football took a step toward replenishing its 2025 recruiting class with the addition of defensive lineman Corey Adams Jr. Adams, who plays his high school football for Edna Karr in New Orleans, is rated by the 247Sports Composite as a three-star prospect. He is the No. 737 ranked overall player in the cycle, the No. 76 …
Read More »Agent’s Take: How Dolphins can effectively compensate Tyreek Hill with a market-value contract
The Miami Dolphins’ most critical outstanding financial matter is a resolution with Tua Tagovailoa’s contract. The Pro Bowl quarterback is in a contract year. However, there is another financial issue that should be addressed before the 2024 regular season starts. It’s Tyreek Hill’s contract situation. Hill reportedly has been looking for a new contract since the 2023 season ended. The …
Read More »Bears to consider copying Chiefs’ kickoff strategy with new rules set for 2024 season
Getty Images The 2024 NFL season will include an entirely new kickoff format, which resembles what the XFL utilized. The kicker will be by himself at his own 35-yard line, and is required to kick the ball into the landing zone, which begins at the opposite 20-yard line, while every other player lines up between the opposing 40-yard line, and …
Read More »Three-star athlete commits to UNC football program
It didn’t take long for three-star athlete Julien Horton to make a decision after his commitment. And he’s now a Tar Heel. Horton de-committed from Maryland on Sunday after visiting North Carolina, signaling that a commitment could be looming. On Thursday, Horton officially made the flip as he committed to North Carolina, giving Mack Brown and his staff another commitment …
Read More »Why former NFL star Olsen believes NFC still runs through 49ers
Why former NFL star Olsen believes NFC still runs through 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 49ers have played in the NFC Championship Game four out of the past five seasons and NFL analyst Greg Olsen believes that trend will continue. The NFL on FOX analyst shared his thoughts on the 49ers’ future while …
Read More »Michigan State and Notre Dame football announce home-and-home series
The Megaphone Trophy will once again be up for grabs. Michigan State and Notre Dame football will renew their rivalry in 2026 and 2027, the programs announced Thursday morning with a home-and-home series. The Spartans will travel to Notre Dame Stadium to face the Fighting Irish on on Sept. 19, 2026, and will host the return game in East Lansing …
Read More »Randall Cobb and family ‘lucky to be alive’ after fire causes serious damage to Nashville home
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 28: Randall Cobb #18 of the New York Jets looks on on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his wife, Aiyda, posted on Instagram Wednesday that “we …
Read More »EA Sports College Football 25 ranks Oregon Ducks offense among top in nation
If there’s one thing we know for sure about the Oregon Ducks, it’s that they’ve become synonymous with explosive offense over the past decade-plus. Dating back to the Chip Kelly era and continuing through Mark Helfrich and Dan Lanning, the Ducks have always been able to virtually score the ball at will. That’s now being reflected in EA Sports’ College …
Read More »EA Sports College Football 25 offense rankings: Check out ratings for top 25 teams
Offense reigns supreme in college football. But which one is the best in EA Sports College Football 25? As part of “rankings week,” EA Sports is revealing the best units in the upcoming video game before announcing the full team rankings Friday. Factors that determined offensive ratings included the players on the rosters, years of game film analysis and stats. …
Read More »Notre Dame in-state 2025 wide receiver target sets commitment date
Notre Dame football made an offer to in-state 2025 wide receiver JonAnthony Hall at the end of May. That prompted an official visit a few weeks later and now the 6-foot, 1-inch and 170-pound pass catcher is ready to make his decision. The nation’s No. 307 overall prospect and 39th wide receiver according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings will announce …
Read More »2024 Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Preview
2023 Stats Points per game: 29.9 (1st)Total yards per game: 371.6 (5th)Plays per game: 66.0 (3rd)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 38.5 (9th)Dropback EPA per play: (0.23 (2nd)Rush attempts per game: (27.5 (14th)Rush EPA per play: -0.06 (11th) Coaching Staff After spending much of the 2023 offseason touting a more run-heavy approach than they had in 2022, Cowboys head coach …
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