The Atlanta Falcons had quite possibly the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback and four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal ($100 million guaranteed) and also drafting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Team owner Arthur Blank made the case for why the Falcons, whom he …
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Will Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava speed up college football’s fastest-paced offense with new helmet radio?
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava will be able to hear Tennessee football coaches talk to him through a helmet earpiece this season. Coach Josh Heupel developed UT’s offense, and offensive coordinator Joey Halzle helps operate it. They share play-calling duties. So that raises an obvious question: Which coach will talk to Iamaleava? “Offensively, Joey (Halzle) and myself,” Heupel said after UT’s first …
Read More »The Drake Maye Report: Rookie QB isn’t lighting it up, and that’s OK
The Drake Maye Report: Rookie QB isn’t lighting it up, and that’s OK originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Things looked like they were speeding up on Drake Maye and the Patriots offense. One throw went into traffic and fell incomplete. Then came a bad snap, an immediate pressure, and another miss. Then came a fumbled handoff. Then …
Read More »Penn State’s Danny O’Brien seeks to prove himself in 1st season as QB coach
Thoughts of becoming a coach crossed Danny O’Brien’s mind periodically while he was playing hockey, basketball and football at the youth level, first in Minnesota and then in North Carolina. But O’Brien didn’t seriously consider coaching as a profession until after he had committed to Maryland 15 years ago. “I’ll never forget it,” O’Brien said. “I got my first playbook. …
Read More »Kuznetsov signs with Russian team after mutual split with Hurricanes
Jul 31, 2024, 12:47 PM ET Former Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov will return to Russia to continue his career, signing a four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg, the Kontinental Hockey League announced Wednesday. Kuznetsov’s contract with the Hurricanes was terminated two weeks ago by mutual agreement after he cleared unconditional waivers. Kuznetsov walked away from the $6 million salary …
Read More »Steelers sign WR Tarik Black
The Steelers have added a receiver as they continue training camp. Pittsburgh announced on Wednesday that the club has signed Tarik Black. Black, 26, entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2021. He has spent time with the Colts, Jets, and Ravens over the last three seasons. He’s appeared in just one career regular-season game …
Read More »What should Michigan’s punishment be for sign stealing? | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss the appropriate punishment for Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal and what the school would prefer. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript …
Read More »Bill Belichick to break down NFL film, decisions on new show this fall
Bill Belichick won’t be coaching in the NFL this year, but he won’t be a stranger to fans who are watching the 2024 season unfold. Underdog Fantasy announced on Wednesday that Belichick has partnered with them to create a show called Coach with Bill Belichick that will premiere during the season. In a video discussing his involvement with the show, …
Read More »NFL moving closer to replacing chain gang with new technology
The NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain. NFL executive Gary Brantley told The Associated Press the league will test Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology during some preseason games. The system most likely wouldn’t be ready for full implementation until next season, though it could happen sooner. “We’re in the installation phase …
Read More »Holy Cross football begins a new era: 5 questions as the Crusaders start training camp
The Holy Cross football team opens training camp Thursday, and the Crusaders will usher in a new era under first-year HC coach Dan Curran. Holy Cross hired Curran, who spent the last 11 seasons as the coach at Merrimack, to succeed Bob Chesney in December. In six seasons at Holy Cross, Chesney guided the Crusaders to five straight Patriot League …
Read More »2024 Washington Commanders Fantasy Preview
2023 Stats Points per game: 19.4 (24th)Total yards per game: 312.8 (24th)Plays per game: 62.4 (19th)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 41.2 (1st)Dropback EPA per play: -0.07 (26th)Rush attempts per game: 21.1 (32nd)Rush EPA per play: -0.12 (20th) Coaching Staff Ron Rivera finally received his walking papers from the Commanders after bottoming out with a 4-13 record last season. His …
Read More »Ranking UCF football’s 10 most important additions from the NCAA transfer portal
ORLANDO — UCF generated plenty of buzz, and plenty of praise, for its work in the transfer portal this offseason. Chris Hummer (247Sports) and Pete Nakos (On3 Sports) each declared the Knights a winner for their efforts to patch short-term holes and acquire young talent to build a roster that can realistically contend in the Big 12. Head coach Gus …
Read More »South Dakota State’s Adam Bock named to 2024 Buck Buchanan Award preseason watch list
South Dakota State’s Adam Bock yells in victory after the team’s win in the FCS semifinals against Delaware on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse stadium in Brookings. South Dakota State linebacker Adam Bock was named to the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List Wednesday morning. Bock was a finalist for the Buchanan Award in 2021 and …
Read More »Russell Wilson on track to be Steelers’ QB1, but Justin Fields ready for his shot
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Back in March, with two new quarterbacks who have both been NFL starters, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin used the phrase “pole position” to describe veteran Russell Wilson’s status ahead of fellow newcomer Justin Fields. Wilson’s experience in leading a team year-round gave him that offseason edge, Tomlin explained, while also making it clear that the …
Read More »Quinyon Mitchell embracing battles with A.J. Brown, learning a new position
Quinyon Mitchell embracing battles with A.J. Brown, learning a new position originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It might sound daunting for a rookie in his first training camp to line up across from A.J. Brown in a 1-on-1 situation. Nah. Eagles first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell is relishing every rep against the Eagles’ resident Pro Bowl receiver. “Yeah, just every …
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