Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the Denver Broncos About the QB The Broncos QB competition has simmered down to rookie Bo Nix vs. Jarrett Stidham. For now, the staff wants Nix to continue to feel the element of competition. But he’s doing what he needs to be the …
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What we learned from Colorado’s first week of fall camp
Sep 9, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Through one full week of preseason camp, the Colorado Buffaloes appear to be well ahead of where they were at this time last year. Yes, there may be some growing pains with …
Read More »Yiadom surprises even himself with Pearsall compliment at 49ers camp
Yiadom surprises even himself with Pearsall compliment at 49ers camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The newest veteran in the 49ers’ secondary doesn’t routinely praise rookie wide receivers, but Ricky Pearsall has made such a good first impression that he’s changing his tune. Cornerback Isaac Yiadom told reporters after Friday’s training camp practice just how impressed he has been …
Read More »What CBS analyst Adam Zucker thinks Michigan could do to repeat as champions
Photo: Isaiah Hole INDIANAPOLIS — In the past five years, we’ve seen some legendary coaches leave their post while the new hotness comes in to fill the void. In some of those cases, the new head coach coming in has had much more hype than their predecessor. When Ryan Day took over for Urban Meyer at Ohio State, he was spoken …
Read More »Tyreek Hill, Dolphins restructure deal to give WR $106.5 million guaranteed over four years
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 01: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) pumps up his fellow receivers during Dolphins Training Camp on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to rework the wide receiver’s deal, which will …
Read More »ESPN projects 30 teams that could make the first 12-team CFP field
Sara Diggins/USA Today Sports via American-Statesman The removal of the BCS system and the introduction of the four-team College Football Playoff is one of the best things to ever happen to the sport. Now, after 10 years with the four-team format, the 2024 season will be the first year with a 12-team field. One of the few downsides to the …
Read More »Saints sign TEs Kevin Rader, Mason Fairchild
The Saints made several moves involving tight ends on Saturday. The team announced that they have signed Kevin Rader and Mason Fairchild to the 90-man roster. They waived Jesper Horsted and placed Tommy Hudson on injured reserve as well. In addition to the tight end moves, the Saints waived wide receiver Jermaine Jackson with an injury designation. Rader has appeared …
Read More »Four-star DL looking at Florida closely after multi-day visit
. Fort Myers defensive lineman [autotag]Kendall Guervil[/autotag] is no stranger to the Swamp. The in-state, four-star recruit has been a frequent visitor to the University of Florida since his freshman year, but his latest trip to Gainesville comes at an important moment on the recruiting calendar. The Grill in the Ville cookout marks the end of the summer recruiting period …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes landing at No. 4 on NFL Top 100 list ignites uproar
The NFL has released its highly anticipated 2024 list of the 100 best players in the league, and social media went wild when the top 10 players — more specifically the top four — were finally revealed Friday. The list, voted on by current players, had Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes at No. 4, behind San Francisco 49ers RB …
Read More »49ers rookie Pearsall ‘excited’ to face veteran corner Ward in camp
49ers rookie Pearsall ‘excited’ to face veteran corner Ward in camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ricky Pearsall had a slow start to training camp, going on the non-football injury list after he injured a hamstring away from the 49ers’ facility. After being activated July 29, the first-round draft pick appears determined to make up for that lost time. A …
Read More »Top 2026 quarterback Faizon Brandon set to commit on Saturday
. LSU already has its potential quarterback of the future committed in 2025’s No. 1 overall prospect [autotag]Bryce Underwood[/autotag], but now, it’s looking to lock up its signal-caller for the 2026 class. On Saturday, five-star quarterback [autotag]Faizon Brandon[/autotag] will announce his decision. The Grimsley (Greensboro, N.C.) prospect ranks as the No. 10 player in the nation according to On3’s industry …
Read More »2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Eli Manning deserving? Marshawn Lynch?
Now that the 2024 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been officially inducted, who’s next in line? First-time players eligible in 2025 include quarterback Eli Manning, running back Marshawn Lynch, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri, offensive lineman Marshal Yanda and edge rusher Terrell Suggs. Those players join an impressive group of 2024 finalists who just missed …
Read More »Yiadom, Shanahan explain why veteran cornerback fits 49ers so well
Yiadom, Shanahan explain why veteran cornerback fits 49ers so well originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Isaac Yiadom prepares for his first 49ers season, the veteran cornerback is making the most out of joining such an elite defense. As Yiadom spoke to reporters after Friday’s training camp practice, he was asked what appealed to him most about signing with …
Read More »Will Michigan football offense in 2024 be explosive and high scoring?
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It may be difficult to envision Michigan football taking a step forward on offense given that J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, the two primary starting wide receivers, and the entire offensive line all moved on to the NFL — and that doesn’t even include head coach Jim Harbaugh also leaving for the pros. But as …
Read More »With door still open to playing again, Tom Brady turns 47
Earlier this year, Tom Brady kicked the door open on possibly returning to the NFL during the 2024 season. He has yet to slam the door shut. And if he ultimately unretires for the second time, he’d be only the third person to play at 47 or older. And he’d be the first quarterback to play at that age. He …
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