The Oklahoma Sooners’ full 2024 schedule has now been released by the SEC. Time to make those travel arrangements for a full slate of destination games in OU’s first season in the SEC. In what had been a glaring issue in their final years in the Big 12, the Oklahoma Sooners only have two games scheduled for the early television …
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Former Patriots receiver says this QB had more talent than Tom Brady: ‘He was amazing’
With seven Super Bowl wins under his belt, Tom Brady is definitely the most successful quarterback in NFL history, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s the most talented. During a recent interview on “The Money Down Podcast,” former Patriots receiver Phillip Dorsett said he played with at least one quarterback who had more natural talent than Brady and that QB …
Read More »Jets All-Pro Haason Reddick holding out of mandatory minicamp: Explaining star pass rusher’s continued absence
Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused absence made headlines at the start of the New York Jets’ mandatory minicamp this week. But he wasn’t the only big name to no-show the final round of spring workouts. The Jets were also without pass rusher Haason Reddick, the former Philadelphia Eagles star who also skipped this year’s voluntary practices. Why has Reddick, a seemingly prized …
Read More »Oregon edges Ohio State for best college football receiver room entering 2024 season
College football’s offseason has transformed into a veritable arms race with the advent of the transfer portal and recent legislation that essentially bars the NCAA from enforcing its own transfer regulations. Chief among the most coveted acquisitions, given the proliferation of pass-heavy offenses on a national scale, are players to catch those passes. Wide receivers and tight ends have seen …
Read More »One of Bengals’ star wide receivers showed up for mandatory minicamp, but the other remains absent
Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals offense has, for the last few years, been built around star quarterback Joe Burrow throwing the ball to his two star wide receivers: Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. When the trio has all been healthy, the Bengals have been among the league’s elite units. During the three seasons they have played together, Chase has 268 …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh: Justin Herbert’s conditioning test was an eye opener, he crushed it
New Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made clear that he considers strength and conditioning a top priority for his team. And he says leadership on that front is coming from the franchise quarterback. Justin Herbert did such a great job on the Chargers’ conditioning test that Harbaugh said Herbert’s athletic profile looks more like a tight end or edge …
Read More »Michigan football getting an early jump, offers 2028 in-state QB
It’s not quite the same as it was when Michigan football offered then eighth-grade quarterback Dante Moore, but it’s somewhat close. The Wolverines already had extended an offer to a 2028 quarterback in Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy signal caller Jayden Wade, who is starting to blow up even at such an early stage. But the maize and blue have now …
Read More »Officially a holdout situation with Haason Reddick and Jets
Officially a holdout situation with Haason Reddick and Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia After skipping the voluntary portion of the Jets’ offseason program, Haason Reddick did not show up to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday morning. This is officially a holdout now. Sources: Haason Reddick, whom the #Jets acquired via trade with the #Eagles to fortify their pass rush, …
Read More »Auburn football recruiting lands commitment from 2025 defensive athlete Bryce Deas
AUBURN — Auburn football recruiting has landed its third commitment in the last five days. Three-star defensive athlete Bryce Deas announced Tuesday, through Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, his pledge to the Tigers. Listed at 6-foot-1.5, 210 pounds, Deas is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 597 overall player in the Class of 2025 and the No. 16 …
Read More »Falcons’ Raheem Morris on team’s plans for star RB: ‘Get the ball to Bijan [Robinson] as much as possible’
Getty Images When the Atlanta Falcons made former Texas running back Bijan Robinson the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, it seemed likely that they were going to make him a foundational piece of their offense. Otherwise, why pick him there? Alas, that’s not really what happened. Robinson split carries nearly equally with Tyler Allgeier, out-carrying him …
Read More »Why Hall of Fame WR Calvin Johnson says his single-season receiving record is ‘bound to fall at some point’
It’s now been 11 seasons since then-Detroit Lions wide receiver and now-Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson set the single-season record for receiving yards. The man they call “Megatron” racked up an outrageous 1,964 yards during the 2012 campaign, which was his second consecutive season leading the league in receiving. In the years since then, three different wideouts have come within …
Read More »Tom Brady’s uniform pants from final NFL game sell at auction for $89,100
Getty Images A pair of uniform pants Tom Brady wore in his final NFL game was sold for $89,100 at an auction over the weekend, according to Grey Flannel Auctions. The legendary quarterback wore the pewter-colored pants when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 16, 2023, in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. The Cowboys …
Read More »Oklahoma football start windows, kickoff times announced for 2024 SEC games
NORMAN — The remaining television windows for OU football’s inaugural SEC slate were announced Tuesday, along with the kickoff time for the Sooners’ non-conference matchup with Maine in November. The 1:30 p.m. start time for the contest against the Black Bears was set to honor the 100th season at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The kickoff time was the …
Read More »Amari Cooper is not at Browns minicamp
The Browns kicked off their mandatory minicamp without a key offensive player on Tuesday. Reporters at the team’s practice noted that wide receiver Amari Cooper is not in attendance. Cooper will be subject to fines if his absence is unexcused and head coach Kevin Stefanski is scheduled to speak to reporters later on Tuesday. Cooper is in the final year …
Read More »South Carolina football start windows, kickoff times announced for 2024 SEC games
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football is inching closer to the start of the 2024 season and on Tuesday, more game information was released. According to the SEC, start windows were announced for all SEC matchups for the 2024 season. Each game was assigned one of the windows prior to the season. Exact start times and network designations will be announced …
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