Training camp stock watch: Rookie TE flashes good hands in red zone originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots were back in pads for Day 11 of training camp, taking the soggy fields behind Gillette Stadium for their last competitive workout before their preseason opener. While Jerod Mayo’s pre-practice press conference was loaded with questions about Brandon …
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Daniel Jones’ much-ridiculed $160M contract might be a Giant bargain
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — John Mara insisted last week that he’s “still happy” the New York Giants signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract last March. Sometimes it seems like he’s the only one. He really shouldn’t be alone on that, though. That contract, which was ridiculed as too rich for a …
Read More »Bleacher Report lists Auburn as an “under-the-radar” team in 2024
Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze talks with offensive coordinator Derrick Nix during practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Much of the hype around Auburn’s football program has come by way of the recruiting train this summer, as the Tigers have compiled themselves a top 6 2025 recruiting class to go along …
Read More »Paying big for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk — whether it’s the Browns, Patriots or Steelers — is worth it
The NFL appears to be on the precipice of a monster trade that has the potential to shift the league’s power dynamics. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has made it clear all offseason that he wants a new deal that will make him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. From posting Jayden Daniels clips to obscure …
Read More »Watch this Navy football player find out that his sister won Olympic gold
A routine football practice turned into a golden memory for a college football player. Chreign LaFond was grinding through day four of training camp with Navy while his sister, Thea LaFond, was thousands of miles away competing in the triple jump at the Paris Olympics. Chreign was always confident his sister would rise to the occasion but hoped only for …
Read More »All possible Aiyuk scenarios still on table for 49ers coach Shanahan
All possible Aiyuk scenarios still on table for 49ers coach Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk’s status remains in limbo, but it was business — or lack thereof — as usual for the fifth-year pro. The wide receiver reported to the 49ers’ practice facility Tuesday morning, just as he has done on every …
Read More »LSU football TE Mac Markway ‘no longer playing at LSU,’ Brian Kelly says
BATON ROUGE – LSU football coach Brian Kelly told reporters Tuesday that sophomore tight end Mac Markway is no longer with the team. Following the team’s fifth preseason practice, Kelly said that Markway informed the LSU coaching staff Monday night that “he was no longer going to play football at LSU.” Kelly said he’s unsure of what Markway’s plans are …
Read More »CMC out a few weeks with calf injury, will miss 49ers’ preseason games
CMC out a few weeks with calf injury, will miss 49ers’ preseason games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers will be without their star running back for the next few weeks, including the 2024 NFL preseason. Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a calf strain and likely will miss San Francisco’s trio of preseason games, coach Kyle Shanahan …
Read More »My preseason college football predictions
Aug. 6—The college football regular season is just a couple weeks away with Florida State taking on Georgia Tech in Dublin Aug. 24. I thought I would give my preseason predictions for conference champions, that is if I can keep straight what schools are now in which conference. Big Ten The Big Ten now is comprised of 18 teams. If …
Read More »Report: 49ers, Steelers re-engaged in Aiyuk trade conversations
Report: 49ers, Steelers re-engaged in Aiyuk trade conversations originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers re-engaged in Brandon Aiyuk trade talks on Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing league sources. A source told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco on Monday that the 49ers gave Aiyuk and his agent permission to negotiate a potential contract …
Read More »Signed commits USC can still flip in Class of 2025
. It is common for some recruits to change their minds during official visits to college programs, especially early in recruiting cycles. Young people tend to be indecisive, and recency bias is real. USC recently flipped Georgia commit Jadon Perlotte, a four-star linebacker, but on the other side lost Isaiah Gibson and Justus Terry to Georgia. Commitments are only verbal in …
Read More »Happy birthday Jalen Hurts! Breaking down the superstar’s best career moments
As the NFL season approaches with training camp in full swing for every team, Jalen Hurts celebrated his 26th birthday on August 7th. Coming off a season where he set career-highs in passing yards (3,858) and passing touchdowns (23) en route to leading the Eagles to a third straight playoff appearance, Hurts will look to make his third career Pro …
Read More »NFL rumors: This Patriots rival still in mix for Brandon Aiyuk trade
NFL rumors: This Patriots rival still in mix for Brandon Aiyuk trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns reportedly have the framework of a deal in place for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, but they aren’t the only teams potentially in the mix to trade for the 26-year-old star. It might …
Read More »Tide running back duo named to Doak Walker Award watch list
Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) breaks away from tacklers during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports The preseason accolades continued to roll in for the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday, as a pair of running backs – Jam Miller and Justice Haynes – were named to …
Read More »Want to trade for a star WR? How 11 recent trades worked out for NFL teams
There have been a plethora of blockbuster trades in the NFL of late involving star wide receivers. Furthermore, there might be another premier wideout on the move, as Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers is reportedly discussing potential extensions with other teams in the scenario that he’s traded. On that note, how have trades for Pro Bowl-caliber wideouts panned …
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