Taking a closer look at Eagles’ CB competition in 2024 training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia We’re getting close to Eagles training camp 2024 so we’re taking a look at some notable camp competitions. We know that Darius Slay is going to be a starting cornerback in 2024 but the other outside job and the nickel corner position …
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Mike Gundy tried to make a point in his latest foot-in-mouth fiasco. He missed the mark on that too.
Mike Gundy’s comments concerning Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon’s arrest on suspicion of DUI had to be some of the dumbest ever issued by a major college football coach. And this is a competitive category. That doesn’t mean he wasn’t trying to raise an interesting argument about the responsibility of college head coaches these days, it’s just when you …
Read More »New EA college football game will have NFL players, too
EA is finally paying college football players to be in its new college football video games. It’s paying NFL Players, too. Via Jordan Mendoza of USA Today, EA has struck a deal with the NFL Players Association to allow current NFL players to be included in the game. Current NFL players, like former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will be …
Read More »UCF football adds commitment from 6-foot-8, four-star Georgia offensive tackle
Chastan Brown answered the call Thursday afternoon — on stage, in front of friends, family and coaches in attendance and a large live audience over Instagram. Asked over the phone if he was ready to become a Knight, the 6-foot-8, 260-pound offensive tackle stood proudly and responded, “You know it.” Brown, a rising senior at Northside High in Warner Robins, …
Read More »Jaylon Johnson: Caleb Williams fits in perfectly with Bears and Chicago
Back in March before the Bears made their selection of Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall official, Chicago cornerback Jaylon Johnson made a comment in an interview about the quarterback’s “Hollywood stuff” not mattering in the NFL. Johnson has since noted that he and Williams “cleared the air” about that comment, with Williams noting that he just wants to win. …
Read More »Early look at Florida State football’s Week 3 opponent Memphis
Week 3 of Florida State football’s 2024 season will be a blast from the past for Mike Norvell. The Seminoles play his former team, the Memphis Tigers. This non-conference matchup will be a noon game at Doak Campbell Stadium. It will be televised on ESPN. With an open spot available when making the schedule at the time, why not go …
Read More »We feel strongly about our position
It’s the annual gathering of the muckety-mucks and oligarchs in Sun Valley. As he does almost every year, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sat for an interview with CNBC. Goodell was asked about, among other things, the recent Sunday Ticket verdict. You know, the one that came in north of $4.7 billion and that, if/when it becomes an official judgment, will …
Read More »Former Florida Atlantic football coach Monte Kiffin dies at 84
Former Florida Atlantic football defensive assistant Monte Kiffin died Thursday according to a media release from the University of Mississippi. Kiffin, 84, died surrounded by family in Oxford, Mississippi according to a social media post from the official Ole Miss football social media account. “As his grandson Knox said, he’s free of pain and smiling down on us from above,” …
Read More »Christian Harris: Texans have something crazy in the works with me, Azeez Al-Shaiir
The Texans grabbed a lot of headlines with their offseason moves, but the signing of linebacker Azeez Al-Shaiir was a bit more under the radar than other acquisitions. Al-Shaiir had 163 tackles for the Titans last season and played for Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans when both men were in the 49ers organization prior to the 2023 season, so he’s …
Read More »What Utah State interim head coach Nate Dreiling said about the 2024 Aggies
Utah State football interim head coach Nate Dreiling smiles during an interview on the Mountain West Network during conference media days. | Utah State Athletics Nate Dreiling stood out at Mountain West Conference football media days. In his blue suit with an accompanying blue tie — he was the only one of the conference’s 12 coaches who elected to wear …
Read More »Matthew Judon reportedly ‘not close’ to signing Patriots’ latest offer
Patriots linebacker Matt Judon wants a new contract, but he doesn’t like what the team is offering him. The Patriots have made an offer but the two sides are not close to an agreement, according to Henry McKenna of FoxSports.com. Judon skipped most of the Patriots’ voluntary offseason work but attended mandatory minicamp and indicated he’s willing to do what’s …
Read More »The Oklahoman sports columnist questions if Deion Sanders’ Buffs are ready for Big 12
Head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes have heard it all this offseason with many wondering how a 4-8 team prepares for a jump to the Big 12 Conference. Coach Prime will tell you Colorado is more than ready to make the leap, pointing to the Buffs’ whirlwind offseason strategy that was aimed at fixing their issues from last …
Read More »Roger Goodell doesn’t dismiss possibility of opening CBS rights deal after ownership change
Paramount is merging with Skydance. This means that CBS will change hands. Which apparently means that the NFL could open its current deal with CBS. Which the Commissioner didn’t rule out on Thursday. Appearing on CNBC, Goodell was asked about the possibility that a CBS ownership change will allow the NFL to renegotiate the CBS contract. “Do you plan to?” …
Read More »Big 12 football coaches, players impressed by atmosphere at Provo, say it will take time for BYU to flourish in new league
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders talks with media during Big 12 media days in Las Vegas, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Coach Prime had very complimentary things to say about BYU head coach Kalani Sitake. | Lucas Peltier, Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Coach Prime made his first-ever appearance at the Big 12 football media days on Wednesday, so naturally the …
Read More »Rice shares what Aiyuk’s priority should be amid 49ers contract talks
Rice shares what Aiyuk’s priority should be amid 49ers contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area STATELINE, Nev. — Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk still does not have his contract extension with the days counting down before the opening of 49ers training camp. While Aiyuk’s uncertain contract situation has been a major topic during the offseason, the greatest receiver …
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