Philadelphia made significant changes to the coaching staff following a historic collapse that saw the Eagles lose 6 of their final seven games. The positive vibes are back around the NovaCare Complex following the additions of Vic Fangio (DC) and Kellen Moore (OC). It’s never too early to look ahead at the NFL draft, and with so many holes on …
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Nico Collins: If Texans want to talk about extension, we can
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins had a breakout season in 2023 and it came at a good time on the contract front. Collins was drafted in the third round of the 2021 draft, so he became eligible for a contract extension this offseason. Posting 80 catches for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns is a good argument for a new deal …
Read More »SEC’s Top 10 ‘under-the-radar’ incoming freshmen ahead of the 2024 CFB season
A host of structural changes are coming ahead of the 2024 college football season, including the inaugural campaign for the 12-team playoff structure that will finally provide football parity the CFB landscape has been yearning for over the last decade. Year after year, contending teams, especially in the SEC, are led by at least one freshman stud on offense or …
Read More »Rams roster needs: Players they might target in free agency and the draft?
Coach Sean McVay, congratulating receivers Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell (5), and the Rams have some holes to fill and salary-cap space with which to work. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) No more rebuild, remodel, reframe or however the Rams defined their frugal 2023 spending approach. After achieving an unexpected 10-7 record and earning a playoff appearance, the Rams …
Read More »Breaking down Jackson State football’s 2024 wide receiver recruiting class
Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor will put a lot of focus in the passing offense in 2024. In his first season, the deep pass often was missing. To get back to being an offense as challenging to defend as it was in 2022, when Taylor was the receivers coach and the Tigers won their second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference …
Read More »Another prediction favors the Oklahoma Sooners for five-star defender Jonah Williams
The Oklahoma Sooners pursuit to land another five-star defender for the third recruiting class in a row looks to be on really solid footing. Oklahoma has been the trending favorite to land five-star safety Jonah Williams for some time now, and that doesn’t seem to be slowing down. OU picked up another prediction, this time from Rivals’ Texas Insider Geoff …
Read More »Social media reacts: Georgia hires Georgia Tech’s Josh Crawford as RB coach
The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smart have hired Georgia Tech wide receivers coach Josh Crawford to serve as the running backs coach at Georgia. Crawford replaced Dell McGee, who is now the head coach at Georgia State. Crawford joined Georgia Tech in 2023 after coaching as the Western Kentucky outside receivers coach (2021). Crawford was promoted to be …
Read More »Competition Committee wants ban on hip-drop tackles, still working on precise rule
The NFL is taking steps toward banning hip-drop tackles. As long as the league can figure out how to define what, exactly a hip-drop tackle is. A hip-drop tackle occurs when a tackler pulls down a ball carrier while dropping onto his legs. It has caused several notable injuries, and Judy Battista of NFL Media reports that the Competition Committee …
Read More »Double trouble: Notre Dame coordinator Mike Denbrock has another dual-threat QB in Riley Leonard
SOUTH BEND — Three words came immediately to Mike Denbrock’s mind when the new offensive coordinator for Notre Dame football was asked recently about Duke transfer quarterback Riley Leonard. Competitive. Energetic. Curious. Their highly anticipated collaboration is still in the conceptual stages, but with March 7 and the start of spring practice right around the corner, their fertile football brains …
Read More »Rutgers football recruiting: Ziyare Addison wins an award for his work ethic
Ziyare Addison is pulling in some impressive offers recently, including one from Rutgers football last week. But perhaps what is standing out the most about Addison is not the star rankings and the offer list. It is his character and his work ethic. On Sunday night, Addison was honored by Sumner High School (Riverview, Florida) with the Stingray Award, given …
Read More »Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels reportedly won’t throw at NFL Scouting Combine
A pair of the top quarterback prospects won’t showcase their throwing ability at the NFL Scouting Combine. Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels plan to opt out of participating in the passing drills in Indianapolis, NFL Media reported Sunday. Instead, both quarterbacks will participate in passing drills at their respective schools’ Pro Days at a later date, according to NFL Media. …
Read More »Report: Caleb Williams won’t throw or work out at Scouting Combine
Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams will attend the Scouting Combine. But he won’t be working out. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Williams will defer throwing and other physical activity until his Pro Day workout. It’s a smart move. He has nothing to gain at this point. He’s the presumptive No. 1 overall pick. If he doesn’t go first, he …
Read More »Caleb Williams will not throw at NFL Scouting Combine: report
Caleb Williams will not throw at NFL Scouting Combine: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams, the projected top pick and possible future quarterback of the Chicago Bears, will not throw at the NFL’s Scouting Combine, according to a report from Ian Rapoport. According to the report, Williams will be present at the combine, but won’t throw for …
Read More »FAMU football offensive coordinator Joseph Henry promoted to team’s assistant head coach
Florida A&M football head coach James Colzie III made his first coaching moves, promoting Joseph Henry to assistant head coach. “I’m happy for Coach Henry, who will now get the opportunity to call plays for our nationally-ranked Rattler offense,” said Coach Colzie. “Coach Henry and the staff are working hard to ensure we continue to improve as an offense. I’m …
Read More »USC Pac-12 championship hopes receive fatal blow, but Trojans still 2nd in the conference
The USC Trojans’ Pac-12 women’s basketball championship hopes lasted about 42 hours. From the end of the Colorado game late Friday night to the end of Sunday afternoon’s loss to Utah, USC harbored realistic aspirations of being able to win a share of the last Pac-12 regular season title in women’s hoops. That dream died with the 74-68 defeat dealt …
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