This year, NFL players are permitted for the first time to wear Guardian Caps during games. Through the first three games of the 2024 preseason, no Guardian Caps were spotted. On Friday night, a member of the Steelers came out of the tunnel with the external padding on his helmet. Here’s the video of Daniels entering the field, via SteelersDepot.com. …
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All-Americans Named to John Mackey Award Watch List
Tight end Oscar Delp (Cumming, Georgia/West Forsyth H.S.), the four-star prospect, was officially today as a 2022 All-American. Friday afternoon the 2024 John Mackey Award watch list was released. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. Four former All-American Bowl athletes were named to the watch list. · Jalin Conyers (Texas Tech) · Oscar …
Read More »Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. makes preseason debut, mixes good and bad plays
After one preseason game the Atlanta Falcons aren’t taking any victory laps on their controversial Michael Penix Jr. draft pick. But they’re also not having any buyer’s remorse. Penix was up and down in his first NFL preseason action. He had some nice plays like a deep pass that went for 41 yards. He also missed a few throws he …
Read More »‘A big deal’: BYU football coaches say Saturday’s scrimmage will be important for starting QB battle, depth chart positioning
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake talks with media members after the Cougars held their first fall football practice in Provo on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Saturday’s closed-to-the-media scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium will be the first of several for BYU’s football team during 2024 preseason training camp, but coaches are not hiding the fact …
Read More »After drafting Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener a year apart, who holds upper hand in Saints’ QB battle of the future?
IRVINE, Calif. — Andrew Janocko was a little disappointed. The New Orleans Saints quarterback coach believed he had the perfect imagery to describe Thursday’s practice approach. He was excited to set the tone for a practice heavy on situational work, challenging his quarterbacks in red-zone and two-minute scenarios before they hit the preseason field days later. So Janocko told 2014 …
Read More »Notable quotes from Deion Sanders’ first fall camp press conference
Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The University of Colorado held its annual fall sports media day on Friday with representatives from CU’s soccer, volleyball, cross country …
Read More »Justin Fields has some things to clean up after first preseason game with Steelers
Justin Fields had some nice plays in his first preseason action for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it’s hard to say his outing will cause the Steelers to change their depth chart at quarterback. Fields got the chance to start with Russell Wilson nursing an injury, and some of his better plays were overshadowed by mistakes. There were two fumbles on …
Read More »Is Rahsul Faison going to be Utah State’s next star running back?
Utah State running back Rahsul Faison (3) runs with the ball against Georgia State in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Georgia State won 45-22. | Steve Conner It didn’t take long for Rahsul Faison to etch himself — his name, his ability, even his flowing …
Read More »Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and more not playing in preseason opener
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and more not playing in preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia BALTIMORE — So much for playing the starters. Despite a couple reports that the Eagles were going to play their starters, several stars are not playing against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Among the group not playing: Jalen Hurts, Jordan Mailata, …
Read More »Micah Parsons played RB at Cowboys’ camp, and this experiment must continue
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter If there’s one player you should take with the final pick of your fantasy football draft, please, consider Micah Parsons. I’m only kind of kidding. During Dallas Cowboys’ training camp practice on Friday, the star pass-rusher spent a few snaps working as a running back, taking at least two carries in a walkthrough. There is …
Read More »Missouri football’s Friday practice offers potential depth chart clues
It’s speculating season. Missouri football held its 10th practice of fall camp on Friday, when the countdown to the 2024 season moved to just 20 days. Local media was invited to observe the opening eight periods — each lasting approximately five minutes — of practice. Most drills send the Tigers’ position groups off to their own corner of the MATC practice …
Read More »Aiyuk shares blunt response to latest 49ers contract report
Aiyuk shares blunt response to latest 49ers contract report originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like many NFL fans, Brandon Aiyuk is fed up with the constantly changing reports surrounding himself and the 49ers this offseason. After several reports Friday indicated that the star wide receiver and San Francisco restarted negotiations on a long-term contract, Aiyuk shared a blunt …
Read More »How big transfers, graduations and coaching changes reach some small school football teams
A new season of high school football begins in the coming weeks and practices and scrimmages have been helping teams get ready for the 2024 year. Some teams are rolling with new coaches, some with key departures from graduation, some with transfers into starting roles and some with former impact starters transferring out of the school. Before the season gets …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Top targets at ADP for QB, RB, WR and TE
For all the time fantasy managers spend scouting players and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, leveraging the fantasy market might be more important to your ultimate success. Today, I’m going to give you a peek at my shopping list, presenting four players I am trying to target at their current Yahoo ADPs. Quarterback: Kyler Murray, Cardinals To be fair, there’s …
Read More »Despite NCAA sanctions, Michigan to honor Jim Harbaugh at 2024 home opener
Michigan is not deterred by the sanctions the NCAA placed on Jim Harbaugh this week. Athletic director Warde Manuel told the 1 Star Recruits podcast this week that Harbaugh would be an honorary captain for the school’s home opener against Fresno State. Harbaugh will be officially honored by Michigan less than a month after the NCAA gave him a one-year …
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