Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (22) breaks free of Alabama Crimson Tide defenders during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Auburn’s football team may have a revamped offense heading into this fall, but oddsmakers don’t seem too keen on Cam Coleman and company providing the Tigers with …
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Cardinals’ James Conner says career-high rushing year was his ‘floor’ not his ‘ceiling,’ predicts more in 2024
Running back James Conner has played in the NFL since 2017, playing for two teams and earning two Pro Bowl honors in that time. Last season, in his third year with the Arizona Cardinals, he had a career year. The 29-year-old rushed for 1,040 yards and averaged 5.0 yards per attempt, both career highs. The Cardinals may have struggled, finishing …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 15 Pittsburgh Steelers hope Russell Wilson or Justin Fields shines
T.J. Watt is coming off another NFL sack title. (Yahoo Sports/Bruno Rouby) Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. Jaguars | 18. Falcons …
Read More »What Big Ten football players are going to 2024 Big Ten Media Days? Here’s a full list of who will be speaking
The final countdown towards the 2024 College Football season is on with just a little over a month away until the first kickoff of the year. And that means media days within the Power 5 conferences are right around the corner, including the Big Ten. On Thursday, the Big Ten Conference announced the full slate of student-athletes across its newly …
Read More »Ex-Steelers QB Kenny Pickett embracing his new opportunity with the Eagles: ‘Change is a great thing’
Change can be hard for anyone, let alone a former first-round pick who is still trying to get his career off the ground. But instead of letting it hinder his growth, Kenny Pickett is embracing the changes associated with being traded from the Steelers to the Eagles ahead of his third NFL season. “Change is a great thing,” Pickett recently …
Read More »Chiefs training camp preview: How will Patrick Mahomes utilize his new weapons?
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It’s every team’s goal to win a Super Bowl every year. But it’s actually a realistic goal for the Kansas City Chiefs to win a Super Bowl every year. Why not another? Why not back-to-back-to-back? Tom Brady breaks down the Chiefs’ odds of a Super Bowl three-peat The Chiefs have set that standard for themselves …
Read More »Georgia LB Smael Mondon arrested on charges of racing and reckless driving
Smael Mondon has been a key contributor for Georgia’s defense during his career. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested Wednesday night on charges of racing and reckless driving. Mondon’s arrest came just days after redshirt freshman offensive lineman Bo Hughley was arrested by university police for reckless driving. Both players were released after …
Read More »Caleb Williams gets unique Brett Favre comp in newest episode of ‘Hard Knocks’
Caleb Williams gets unique Brett Favre comp in newest episode of ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the most popular pro comparisons for Caleb Williams is Aaron Rodgers, but could he have shades of Brett Favre in his game too? That’s what Giants head coach Brian Daboll insinuated on the most recent episode of “Hard Knocks.” …
Read More »NFL head coach rankings for 2024, Titans add three-time Pro Bowl safety plus how a QB salary cap could look
Happy Thursday, 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 head coach …
Read More »Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark seems to take a shot at the ACC
Did Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormak take a shot at the ACC? Well, it sure seems so! Big 12 media day recently kicked off with the conference’s commissioner speaking to the media about the conference and the upcoming 2024 season. College football has changed a lot over the past half-decade, and this season, we’ll see some of those biggest changes. …
Read More »Titans sign three-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams after release from Seahawks
The Tennessee Titans signed three-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams on Thursday. The 28-year-old was the sixth pick overall in 2017 by the New York Jets and was an All-Pro in 2019. Adams was traded to the Seattle Seahawks three years later. He was released by the team in March. Seattle felt Adams was the missing piece when it sent …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers after Davante Adams says QB is recruiting him to Jets: ‘I can’t wait to play with him again’
USATSI Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams reached tremendous heights and were arguably the top quarterback-receiver duo in the NFL during their shared time with the Green Bay Packers. In more recent years, however, their paths have diverged. Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders back in the spring of 2022 and Rodgers was shipped to the New York Jets …
Read More »A crazy rumor has circulated social media with Notre Dame joining a conference
Independence is part of Notre Dame’s lure, and as other conferences have been adding teams, the Irish have continued to say on their own path. A very interesting rumor has circulated social media, one that most likely doesn’t hold much water, but still caught plenty of eyes. The gossip wasn’t just about the Irish, but also Florida State, Clemson, and …
Read More »Bill Belichick adds ‘Inside the NFL’ to growing list of 2024 media responsibilities
Bill Belichick may not be a head coach with the 2024 NFL season approaching, but the eight-time Super Bowl winner is keeping busy as part of the football media. Belichick is adding to his schedule by joining “Inside the NFL” this season along with host Ryan Clark and two of his former players with the New England Patriots — Chris …
Read More »College football coaches entering Year 2 who are facing defining campaigns in 2024 season
College football seems to be getting less patient every year, and what used to be a long runway for coaches at the top programs in the country has been shortened to a launch pad. If you don’t have the program meeting expectations within a couple of years, the pressure will mount quickly. Consider that the CBS Sports Hot Seat Rankings …
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