Patriots-Eagles preview: Outlining a potential Drake Maye gameplan originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots got about 70 plays under their belt on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball in Tuesday’s joint practice with the Eagles. For the decision-makers at One Patriot Place, there was plenty to digest from that one day of work …
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Clemson football’s Dabo Swinney gives update on Shelton Lewis’ injury, other Tigers
CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney announced Thursday cornerback Shelton Lewis suffered a lower-body injury during the team’s first scrimmage on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The sophomore defensive back was among the many players Swinney said got “banged-up” after the scrimmage, but the Tigers coach said he is day to day. Other players that fall into this category are cornerback Jeadyn …
Read More »Fantasy Football 2024: All-Fade team
Sometimes, the best picks of your fantasy football drafts are the ones you never make, and those are the ones we’re here to discuss today. There are a number of reasons you might fade a player, whether you don’t believe they’ll have a pathway to opportunity, projected inconsistencies or, perhaps, you just don’t feel a player will return enough value …
Read More »Sporting News preseason All-American team includes four Alabama players
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Malachi Moore #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a missed field goal during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The last time the Alabama Crimson Tide left the football field was after …
Read More »Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder reportedly let go by ESPN in budget moves
Robert Griffin III at Netflix’s “Receiver” premiere held at the Tudum Theater on July 9, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images) NFL analyst Robert Griffin III and “NFL Countdown” host Sam Ponder have been let go by ESPN, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. The moves are budget-related, per Marchand, with the network …
Read More »Opinion: Why quarterback competitions aren’t competitive in the transfer portal era
Wisconsin officially named veteran Tyler Van Dyke its starting quarterback on Wednesday. Ohio State then followed suit with Kansas State transfer Will Howard on Thursday. Under similar circumstances, both players won their team’s respective ‘quarterback competitions,’ edging out others in the room who lacked college experience. Van Dyke was given the job over redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke, while Howard won …
Read More »AFC breakout candidates: A new potential star for every team
David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider It’s breakout season. Whether you’re hoping to find the deciding factor in the division standings or trying to win your fantasy league, there’s incredible value in finding the next young NFL stars. This week, we’re looking for those guys. Wednesday, we took a look at a breakout candidate for each team in the NFC. Today, …
Read More »Ex-NFL exec states Browns ‘dodged a bullet’ by not trading for Aiyuk
Ex-NFL exec states Browns ‘dodged a bullet’ by not trading for Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Since Brandon Aiyuk requested a trade from the 49ers, a handful of teams with reported interest have been tied to the star wide receiver. One of those teams is the Browns, whom San Francisco had negotiated the framework of trades that …
Read More »USC makes the cut for four-star quarterback Helaman Casuga
. Earlier this week, four-star quarterback Helaman Casuga released his top eight schools. The USC Trojans made the cut alongside Arizona, Auburn, BYU, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Utah, and Washington. As a sophomore Casuga led Timpview High School to a Utah state championship. He threw for 4,135 yards and ran for 389 yards, totaling 34 touchdowns. The four-star quarterback has recently …
Read More »Chiefs, Lions headline Nick Wright’s top NFL rosters for 2024
In an NFL world full of stacked rosters and divisions, which teams have the best rosters? Nick Wright provided his top five on Wednesday’s edition of “First Things First.” 5. Cincinnati BengalsOdds to win Super Bowl: +1500 Nick’s thoughts: “I think Joe Burrow has the exact right disposition to come back from a wildly frustrating and disappointing year. Not being …
Read More »2024 Fantasy football versions of 2023’s biggest surprises
Is there a feeling more satisfying than when your fantasy football leaguemates head to the waiver wire or look to make a lowball offer on a rising player … but they can’t — because you already snagged him and know you’ve got this year’s potential breakout star? Finding those big surprises isn’t an easy task. Each year, we search for …
Read More »Notre Dame left off Jerry Palm’s College Football Playoff projection
Jan 6, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A general view of the National Championship Trophy during media day before the College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at George R Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports All Notre Dame has to do is win the games it’s supposed to win in 2024, and it very …
Read More »Wrigley to host two college hockey doubleheaders after Winter Classic
Aug 15, 2024, 01:16 PM ET CHICAGO — Wrigley Field will host two college hockey doubleheaders in January after the NHL’s Winter Classic is played there, the Big Ten and Chicago Cubs announced Thursday. “The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series” will feature three men’s games and one women’s game. The Chicago Blackhawks will play the St. Louis Blues at …
Read More »Jets Training Camp Quick Hits: Garrett Wilson impressing; Tyler Conklin poised for big season
A few takeaways from the Jets‘ joint practice with the Panthers. Important to note that I watched the offense, not the defense… – This wasn’t the most crisp day for the Jets’ offense. That’s usually the case for the visiting team in a joint practice. I had Aaron Rodgers 15 of 24 with two touchdowns and two interceptions. One of those …
Read More »Florida’s starting quarterback named to Manning Award Watch List
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) calls a play to Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, October 28, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Florida football redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz was awarded a spot on the 2024 Manning Award Preseason Watch List on …
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