Purdy reveals why interceptions increase during 49ers training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Training-camp interceptions often invite plenty of overreaction, but there’s a reason for the uptick in mistakes being made as the 49ers gear up for another season. Quarterback Brock Purdy came under scrutiny after he threw four interceptions in team drills during Tuesday’s practice, but …
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Second-year transfer quarterbacks have a history of thriving and morphing into some of the best signal-callers nationally. Examples include Oklahoma‘s Baker Mayfield in 2016, LSU‘s Joe Burrow in 2019 and last season’s top three Heisman Trophy votegetters. That group was Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels of LSU, Michael Penix Jr. of Washington and Bo Nix of Oregon. Heading into the …
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Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald try to understand why the Broncos are all-in on Bo Nix and if the rookie could be the next Drew Brees. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript We all know you guys are …
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WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue football offensive coordinator Graham Harrell went from figuratively trying to get inside Hudson Card’s head to physically being in his quarterback’s ear on every snap. College football’s new NFL-style helmet communication rules allow limited communication between coach and player. Harrell, though, won’t be able to talk Card through every situation. That’s where the second-year starter’s fluency …
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Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit and rules for NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has overturned a jury’s $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled …
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The Cincinnati Bearcat football syllabus was effectively handed out on the last day of July at Nippert Stadium. Coach Scott Satterfield’s second UC squad got in three sessions at Nippert Stadium before week’s end and the Bearcat buses were off to Camp Higher Ground in West Harrison, Indiana for some hot August bonding and football. The Bearcats have been heading …
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NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins inked a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons in March. The following month, the team drafted Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. While almost everyone, including Cousins, was perplexed by the Falcons’ decision at the time, this will not be the first time Cousins has …
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The 2024-25 season will be the Giants’ 100th in franchise history, so owner John Mara wants it to be a successful one. In fact, Mara actually expects the Giants to be better than their disappointing 6-11 campaign a year ago, but it won’t be easy. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll will be without Saquon Barkley for …
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CLEMSON — Clemson football began preseason practice Thursday, 30 days before its Aug. 31 season opener vs. Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This is coach Dabo Swinney’s 16th season as coach, and the Tigers look to return to the College Football Playoff after a three-year absence. The first seven periods of Clemson’s first preseason practice were open for media viewing. Here’s what we observed: Clemson football five-star …
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This embedded content is not available in your region. It’s only August 1st and things are already looking charger-y for the Los Angeles Chargers. Justin Herbert is in a walking boot for the next two weeks, following a plantar fascia diagnosis on Thursday afternoon, so Nate Tice and Charles McDonald kick off the episode with the latest bad omen for …
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Why the ACC needs multiple CFP teams in 2024 | College Football Enquirer<p>Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and Yahoo Sports senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger look ahead to the playoff picture for 2024 – and why the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference may depend on how many bids the league can secure in this year’s field. Hear …
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Takeaways from Maye and Brissett’s performances on Day 7 of camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Thursday marked a step in the right direction for the New England Patriots offense, specifically quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett. While Brissett has stood out as the clearcut starting QB, Maye has experienced growing pains early in camp. On Day 7, however, …
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Rara Thomas is no longer a member of the Georgia football team. Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters Thursday that he had met with Thomas and informed the receiver that he’d be dismissed from the team. Thomas had been suspended from the team after he was arrested on multiple charges, including a felony count of family violence for cruelty to …
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A jury had previously found that the NFL had violated federal antitrust laws with its Sunday Ticket package. (Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) A federal judge overturned the jury verdict in the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple reports. A Los Angeles jury ruled earlier this month that the league had violated antitrust laws by …
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Apr 13, 2024; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Anthony Evans III (5) runs with the ball during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart announced that he dismissed wide receiver Rara Thomas from the Bullldogs’ program following his arrest. Thomas’ dismissal is a significant loss to the …
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