Getty Images It was a brief sample size, but Anthony Richardson flashed his sky-high potential during his rookie campaign with the Colts last season. The big question surrounding the former No. 4 overall pick, however, is his availability. Richardson played just four games for Indianapolis in 2023 due to a variety of injuries, including a season-ending shoulder ailment that he …
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LSU legacy CJ Wiley commits to Florida State over Tigers, Georgia in stunner
While it looked like we were shaping up for a two-man race between LSU and Georgia for Tigers legacy and Milton, Georgia, receiver CJ Wiley, the four-star prospect threw everyone a curveball on Tuesday. Wiley, the son of former LSU and NFL defensive end Chuck Wiley, committed to the Florida State Seminoles, the third team in his list of finalists. …
Read More »Biggest red flags for the NFL’s contenders, plus ranking the top 20 WRs and more drama with Brandon Aiyuk
Happy midweek, everyone! John Breech is still resting up for the fast-approaching 2024 season, 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 an …
Read More »Hasselbeck identifies key Purdy trait that makes 49ers QB a ‘baller’
Hasselbeck identifies key Purdy trait that makes 49ers QB a ‘baller’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — If Brock Purdy ever needs someone to stand up for his on-field abilities, NFL alum Matt Hasselbeck clearly has the 49ers star’s back. The longtime NFL signal-caller spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area while attending Tight End University and …
Read More »Florida recruiting just outside top 10 in 2024 blue-chip ratio rankings
The 2024 recruiting class was a dramatic one for the Florida football program, which saw its stock drop precipitously heading into the early signing period. But alas, the Gators were able to recover, and despite being among the top schools heading into the home stretch, still finished No. 15 according to 24Sports. That also landed the Orange and Blue at …
Read More »Forward Liam O’Brien signs 3-year extension with Utah HC
Jun 26, 2024, 12:44 PM ET Utah Hockey Club forward Liam O’Brien signed a three-year contract extension Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, but TSN reported the deal was worth a total of $3 million. He was a pending unrestricted free agent prior to signing the contract. “We are very pleased to sign Liam to a three-year …
Read More »Rams’ Kyren Williams aiming to be Fantasy Football RB1: ‘If you’re not first, you’re last’
Rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua wasn’t the only offensive breakout star for the Los Angeles Rams in 2023. Second-year running back Kyren Williams, a 2022 fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame, became a completely different player with great opportunity, going from 139 rushing yards on 35 carries in 2022 to 1,144 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns on 228 carries …
Read More »USC football lands three-star cornerback from Georgia
USC football has a commitment to announce. Three-star cornerback Shamar Arnoux from Georgia has declared his intent to be a Trojan. We wrote about Arnoux days ago, underscoring the point that he is a high school teammate of Julian Lewis, the elite 2025 quarterback recruit who is still committed to USC. This should relieve pressure on USC in terms of …
Read More »49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk trade destinations; Steelers, Commanders top list
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers are at a crossroads. The disgruntled wide receiver reportedly met with head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch this week. Aiyuk’s representatives and the 49ers appear to be at an impasse as they try to negotiate a long-term contract extension. Aiyuk, 26, is in the final …
Read More »Olsen reveals Griese’s incredible praise of 49ers QB Purdy
Olsen reveals Griese’s incredible praise of 49ers QB Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn., — NFL Alum and FOX analyst Greg Olsen has been watching Brock Purdy since the quarterback’s first professional start and believes the 49ers star doesn’t get enough credit for what he is able to do on the field. The former tight end, …
Read More »Watch the moment Aydan West committed to Michigan State football
Michigan State added to its 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday, picking up the commitment of Maryland DB Aydan West. Another intriguing aspect of West’s commitment, was the nature in which he committed to the Spartans. The DB did a live commitment via Spotlight 39, where he picked the Spartans on YouTube. Watch the live commitment from MSU’s newest recruit: https://x.com/Spotlight39_Pod/status/1805760981542519280 …
Read More »Ranking rookie WRs by who will be the most productive in 2024: Placing Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, more
The value of the wide receiver position in the NFL has been ascending for years now, and recently the college game has sent an epic class to the league seemingly every draft season. We had a loaded wideout class in 2024 that spoke to both of those points — three receivers in the top 10, seven in the first round, …
Read More »Projecting NFL All-Pros at each defensive position: What they look like, where they are picked and who’s next
The 2024 NFL Draft is all about projection, but teams spend a lot of money to take as much guesswork as possible out of the equation. Taking a sample size of the past five years, CBSSports.com was able to provide some insight into the prototypical player at each defensive position, as well as where teams are able to get them on draft …
Read More »The toughest places to play in college football
This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to EA’s Sports recent list of the top 25 toughest places to play in college football ahead of the College Football 25 video game being released next month. They run through the list and share their qualms with the …
Read More »Rivals Five-Star: Gorney’s Media Day takeaways
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There were a lot of impressions coming out of Media Day at the Rivals Five-Star. Here’s the latest from Rivals national director Adam Gorney in this week’s Tuesdays With Gorney: ***** MORE RIVALS FIVE-STAR: LIVE from media day | Inside the Rivals Five-Star | All-Lobby Team | Ranking the strength of commitments | Players predict next commit …
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