As the 2024 college football season approaches, there are a few notable teams still trying to figure out who their starting quarterbacks will be. And no, Texas is not one of those teams. Quinn Ewers is back after a stellar 2023 season and he’ll be backed up by Arch Manning. The former five-star recruit spent much of his freshman season …
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Eagles’ new quick-strike, motion-heavy offense puts Jalen Hurts ‘in control’
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Every pass Jalen Hurts threw in the first few days of training camp in Philadelphia looked quick and crisp. He ran the plays fast, didn’t hesitate to find his receivers, and almost every throw was right on target. New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore said his quarterback looked “smooth.” “You can just tell he’s in command,” …
Read More »Micah Parsons: Mike Zimmer is expanding my versatility
Most of the discussion concerning Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons this offseason has dealt with his contract, but there’s on-field issues to sort out as well. Parsons is set to play in defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s scheme for the first time and he shared some of what that will look like while talking to reporters on Thursday. He said that …
Read More »Defensive back Issac Gifford named to 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Isaac Gifford speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports Another Husker football player enters the 2024 season on an award watchlist. Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford was named to the 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List on …
Read More »Bears KR Tyler Scott: New kickoff rules will work out pretty good
The NFL’s new kickoff rules made their debut in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night. The game started with Texans returner Steven Sims taking a kick 21 yards to the team’s 26-yard-line and Tyler Scott of the Bears had a return of the same length after a Houston touchdown. Scott returned another kick 19 yards later in the …
Read More »Special attention for special teams at Vandal fall camp
Aug. 2—Having done the hard work of drawing a massive recruiting class to replace the slew of headliners it lost after a historic 2023 football season, the University of Idaho coaching staff is now getting its first chance to bring the entire new roster together and sort things out. Toward that end, the East Practice Field was bustling on Tuesday …
Read More »Jerry Jeudy practices for first time at training camp
Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy moved from observer to participant at training camp on Thursday. Jeudy took part in individual drills with the team for the first time this summer. Jeudy has been dealing with a leg issue, but was not on any injury list so he did not need to be formally activated in order to get on the …
Read More »SEC Analyst predicts Texas A&M Football’s 2024 record
Oct 7, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M’s 2024 season will be heavily scrutinized if the Aggies come out of the gates looking predictable on offense, shaky on …
Read More »Zac Taylor: I’m targeting first preseason game for starters to play
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s return to game action is likely to come next week. The Bengals open up the preseason at home against the Buccaneers on August 10 and head coach Zac Taylor said that the current plan is for Burrow and other starters to see action in that contest. “The first game — I’ve got targeted the first game,” …
Read More »Wisconsin top class of 2025 recruit invited to All-American Bowl
Wisconsin top class of 2025 commit four-star linebacker Mason Posa received an invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl on Thursday. The event will take place in January ahead of Posa joining the Badgers. Posa committed to Wisconsin on June 13, becoming the highest-rated recruit to pick Luke Fickell’s squad in 2025 to this point. The New Mexico native compiled 99 …
Read More »Patriots to sign DT Mike Purcell
New England is adding a veteran defensive lineman. Mike Purcell is signing with the Patriots, per agency Equity Sports. Purcell, 33, had been with the Broncos since 2019. In 2023, he registered 25 total tackles with five QB hits and three passes defensed in 16 games. After entering the league in 2013 as an undrafted free agent, Purcell has appeared …
Read More »Ranking Oklahoma high school football’s best wide receivers in 2024 season
Some of the top prospects in Oklahoma high school football play the wide receiver position. There are high expectations for a lot of those players following big seasons, and it won’t be long until they can go out and try to replicate that kind of success. Here’s The Oklahoman‘s ranking of the state’s best running backs, from 10 to 1: …
Read More »Why A.J. Brown likes facing off against Quinyon Mitchell so much
Why A.J. Brown likes facing off against Quinyon Mitchell so much originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It would make sense for the Eagles to give first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell an opportunity to cover their resident Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown in 1-on-1s at training camp. But that hasn’t been a directive from the team. It has actually been Brown’s …
Read More »How Bryan Longwell plans to have bigger impact on Vanderbilt football in 2024
There was a moment last season when Bryan Longwell realized he wasn’t ready for SEC play. He was in his freshman season at Vanderbilt, a year when he played in all 12 games for the Commodores. “Playing against Georgia made me realize that I couldn’t get away with some of the things that I used to,” Longwell said. “I have …
Read More »Justin Herbert sidelined by foot injury, but should return for Week 1
The Chargers quarterback has an injury that will keep him out of practice for a while, but he should be OK for the start of the season. Los Angeles announced on Thursday that Justin Herbert has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. Per doctors’ recommendation, Herbert will spend about two weeks in a …
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