Monthly Archives: December 2024

Backfield Report: Jahmyr Gibbs enters bell cow territory

Arizona Cardinals James Conner (Week 15: 46 snaps, 21 opportunities, 22 routes, 5 targets) DeeJay Dallas (Week 15: 11 snaps, 4 opportunities, 3 routes, 0 targets) Trey Benson (Week 15: 10 snaps, 5 opportunities, 0 routes, 0 targets) Notes: In the Cardinals’ 30-17 win over the Patriots, James Conner rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries while …

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Mike Matthews’ role detailed for Vols ahead of College Football Playoff

Mike Matthews. Tennessee Volunteers versus Vanderbilt Commodores football on November 30, 2024 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews appeared in 10 games during his freshman regular season in 2024. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound freshman totaled seven receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns. He also recorded 32 yards on one …

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These five SEC teams have lost the most talent in the portal. Where’s LSU rank?

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jordan Allen (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The transfer portal opened over a week ago. An initial wave of players flooded the market, and the chaos continued into week two. Even teams preparing …

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Kellen Moore breaks down situational smorgasbord of the marathon drive

Kellen Moore breaks down situational smorgasbord of the marathon drive originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are always trying to prepare for every aspect of situational football. It’s just rare for all those situations to pop up on one drive. But during the Eagles’ marathon drive to finish off their 27-13 win over the Steelers on Sunday afternoon …

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Jets announce interview with Jon Robinson for G.M.

The Jets have announced the completion of another interview for their General Manager vacancy. Former Titans G.M. Jon Robinson has spoken with the team about the role. Robinson, 48, was Tennessee’s G.M. from 2016-2022, compiling a 66-43 record in that span. He helped pilot the Titans to four postseason trips and two AFC South titles. The club made it to …

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Former Wisconsin running back named head coach at in-state high school

Former Wisconsin star running back Brian Calhoun was named head coach at Oak Creek High School on Tuesday. Calhoun, who graduated from Oak Creek in 2002, will lead his alma mater for the first head coaching responsibility of his coaching career. He takes the reigns after serving on the Oak Creek staff before former head coach Joel Parr’s retirement. Before …

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Dre Greenlaw says knee soreness won’t keep him out this week

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw returned 10 months after tearing his Achilles in the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs in February. He played 30 snaps in the loss to the Rams before leaving with knee soreness last Thursday night. The discomfort should not affect his availability for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins, Greenlaw said. “My knee was a little off, …

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T.J. Watt, George Pickens did not participate on Tuesday

Playing on Saturday, the Steelers have issued their first injury report of the week, and several players were sidelined. While the club held a walk-through, linebacker T.J. Watt (ankle), receiver George Pickens (hamstring), quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal), and cornerback Donte Jackson (back) all did not participate. Linebacker Patrick Queen and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward also did not participate as resting …

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Five Georgia Bulldogs transfer portal WR targets

Nov 5, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) dives past Missouri Tigers defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (14) into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs will have holes to fill at wide receiver with Arian Smith, Dominic …

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Panthers put LBs Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus on IR

The Panthers ended the season for two of their linebackers on Tuesday. They announced that they have placed Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus on injured reserve. With three games left and the Panthers eliminated from playoff contention, there won’t be a chance for either player to return to action. Wallace was a third-round pick this year and he started eight …

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