Monthly Archives: July 2024

Brissett eager to compete for starting QB job as Patriots camp begins

Brissett eager to compete for starting QB job as Patriots camp begins originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jacoby Brissett is the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback as training camp begins this week at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. “Coming out of the spring, Jacoby looks like the starting quarterback,” Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters at a press conference …

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Three Wolverines get preseason honors from Big Ten

The 2024 season is kicking off unofficially on Tuesday with the beginning of Big Ten media days in Indianapolis. And with that, the conference is honoring 12 players before the season, and among them are three Michigan football players. It should be no surprise who those three are, given the offseason hype following the national championship year. All three entering …

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Cowboys’ six biggest storylines heading into training camp

David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider Ready or not, it’s time to strap in once again. It’s been a uniquely painful offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. Even a full six months later, last year’s playoff meltdown looms large in the psyche of one of the NFL’s most tortured fan bases. That pain would take a while to heal on its own, …

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Could Maye be Patriots’ Week 1 starter? Here’s what Mayo said at camp

Could Maye be Patriots’ Week 1 starter? Here’s what Mayo said at camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A successful 2024 NFL season for the New England Patriots would include rookie quarterback Drake Maye making meaningful strides in his development. The Patriots have already invested a lot — most notably the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL …

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Six biggest storylines heading into Cowboys training camp

David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider Ready or not, it’s time to strap in once again. It’s been a uniquely painful offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. Even a full six months later, last year’s playoff meltdown looms large in the psyche of one of the NFL’s most tortured fan bases. That pain would take a while to heal on its own, …

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Wisconsin blanked from Big Ten 2024 preseason honors list

The Wisconsin Badgers are scheduled to appear at 2024 Big Ten media days on Tuesday. Head coach Luke Fickell will give his annual press conference before player representatives Jake Chaney, Hunter Wohler and Jack Nelson all meet with the assembled media. Media days continue through Thursday, July 25, with the conference’s 18 members spread out over the three-day event. Related: Where …

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Mayo expects Judon, Godchaux to practice amid contract uncertainty

Mayo expects Judon, Godchaux to practice amid contract uncertainty originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Matthew Judon is present at Patriots training camp. As expected. But he still does not have a new contract, head coach Jerod Mayo indicated Tuesday. Judon’s status with the team — as well as that of defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, who is also …

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Tuesdays with Gorney: Lane Kiffin is having the last laugh

© Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Media days are usually predictable affairs. All the coaches are excited for the season, confident that this is their year or at least say so publicly to put on a good face. They’re tanned and ready to go. The players all come pumped up and ready to hit the field. This is going to be …

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Jacoby Brissett enters training camp as Patriots’ starting QB, but Drake Maye ‘absolutely’ has shot at job

The New England Patriots report for training camp on Tuesday and Jacoby Brissett will be the team’s starting quarterback, according to head coach Jerod Mayo. Mayo, who was named head coach in January after the team parted ways with Bill Belichick, was impressed by Brissett’s work during the Patriots’ offseason program and is confident that the veteran quarterback can handle …

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Another expert confident in Auburn landing 2026 linebacker Shadarius Toodle

. Following his list on top 10 schools in July, 2026 four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle is trending towards landing on the Plains according to experts. On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons is the most recent analyst to log a prediction for the Mobile, AL native. Simmons prediction comes just days after Auburn insider Jeffrey Lee projected Toodle to join the …

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Sabres avert arbitration, sign Beck Malenstyn

Jul 23, 2024, 11:08 AM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. — – The Buffalo Sabres averted salary arbitration by agreeing to sign newly acquired forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year, $2.7 million contract on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Malenstyn was a restricted free agent and had opted for salary arbitration earlier this month. The Sabres acquired the hard-hitting left winger in a trade …

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5 under-the-radar Giants who could make an impact at 2024 NFL training camp

NFL training camp gets underway this week for the Giants. Let’s review five under-the-radar players to watch… Following Saquon Barkley’s departure, the Giants brought in veteran Devin Singletary to be their top running back, but there should be plenty of opportunities for other players to step up and share the load. Tracy was drafted in the fifth round and could …

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