It’s time to rethink what it means to win the turnover battle. It’s a cliche uttered by everybody in football — coaches, players and media alike. Early in every television broadcast, an analyst presents the “keys to the game,” and almost without fail, one of them is to “win the turnover battle.” It isn’t a brilliant observation to say taking …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter During the pre-draft process, Texans general manager Nick Caserio proclaimed that it would be difficult for an incoming rookie to make a “significant impact” for Houston in 2024.  It was a reasonable statement, considering the team’s construction. The high-profile additions the franchise has made — wide receiver Stefon Diggs, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, running back …

The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …

When Nick Saban abruptly announced his retirement following the 2023 season, many wondered how the Alabama Crimson Tide football program would move forward after 17 years of dominance under the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). A few days later, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne announced the hiring of Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer. A new era of Crimson Tide …

When Joe Burrow starts 11-plus games in a season, the Cincinnati Bengals reach the AFC Championship game. Unfortunately, this has only happened twice in Burrow’s four seasons as the team’s franchise quarterback.  Injuries have played a critical part in Burrow’s career, as he’s missed at least six games twice in four seasons. Burrow has also been affected by injuries in …

The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab unpack one big question for every AFC team heading into the 2024 NFL season. From sophomore quarterbacks stepping up to defensive lines dominating, they discuss what is the one big thing you need to know before the offseason is …

This is a continuing series with The Republic examining each position leading up to the 2024 Arizona high school football season. We’ve ranked the top 10 quarterbacks and running backs. Today, we examine the top 10 wide receivers. This is a stacked group with so many air-raid offenses taking over the high school landscape. As much as Arizona has become …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears.  The Green Bay Packers. Founding franchises. Bitter rivals. About as opposite as they come. That especially rings true with their offensive team-building strategies. One team has a plethora of high-priced talent. The other has the plethora of talent, but is paying pennies on the dollar for said talent. And it might all …

NFL mandatory minicamp season is in full swing, with 22 of the 32 teams having the conclusion of Phase Three of their offseason programs this week. The other teams ended their spring season last week, getting an early start on summer. With mandatory minicamps across the league in full force, plenty of storylines headline the NFL in mid-June. Which storylines …

Michigan State’s Jalen Thompson, left, and Khris Bogle work out in a drill during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. 1. MSU football fans may never again feel alive about recruiting the way they did just two years ago In Michigan State football years, two years seems like just about forever. Two …

USATSI Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Randy Gregory did not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday, via the Tampa Bay Times. Gregory’s unexcused absence means he is now subject to a fine, and if he misses all three days he could face over $100,000 in fines. When discussing the absence, head coach Todd …

A pair of former first-round picks worked out for the Cowboys on Tuesday. Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports that cornerbacks Gareon Conley and Deandre Baker tried out for the team. They also worked out linebackers Willie Harvey Jr. — as previously reported — and Noah Dawkins. Conley played for the D.C. Defenders in the UFL this year and …

Florida football hosted four-star tight end Andrew Olesh out of Center Valley (Pennsylvania) Southern Lehigh in the 2025 cycle last weekend on an official visit and the rising high school senior seemingly had a positive experience in Gainesville. “Just the people there and the environment. I can relate,” Olesh told 247Sports. “Coach (Russ) Callaway, he is one of my favorite …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 11, 2024, 03:43 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl avoided suspension for his illegal hit that took Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov out of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. The NHL Department of Player Safety ruled on Tuesday that Draisaitl will neither be fined nor suspended for …