Taking a closer look at Eagles’ WR3 competition in 2024 training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia We’re getting close to Eagles training camp 2024 so we’re taking a look at some notable camp competitions. This year, we’ll start off with the third wide receiver position. The Eagles have one of the best pairs of starting receivers in the …
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Big 12 Football Media Days marks start of new era for Arizona State
LAS VEGAS — Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham had to leave his wife Bri in Colorado where the family was vacationing before another hectic football season gets underway. The reason for the detour was Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, which started Tuesday and will continue on Wednesday. It was the first formal event in …
Read More »After disappointing end to 2023, Sweat still important in 2024
After disappointing end to 2023, Sweat still important in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we’ll be counting down the top 25 most important Eagles for the 2024 season. 25. Brandon Graham24. Nakobe Dean23. Milton Williams22. Jake Elliott21. Nolan Smith20. Cooper DeJean19. Reed Blankenship18. Tyler Steen17. Devin White16. Quinyon …
Read More »Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy with questionable defense of RB Ollie Gordon II DUI
Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy is standing by star running back Ollie Gordon II, who was arrested on June 30 for an alleged DUI. Oklahoma State authorities observed Gordon swerving out of his lane twice and driving 82 mph in a 65 mph zone. He refused a field sobriety test and was arrested on complaints of DUI under 21 …
Read More »Carson Wentz: I’ll find any way I can to help Patrick Mahomes
Carson Wentz fully moved into his backup era when he signed with the Rams last year and he’ll be the No. 2 behind another Super Bowl winner this season. Wentz signed with the Chiefs earlier this year, which puts him on a team looking for a third straight title with the league’s best quarterback at the helm. Given that status, …
Read More »Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy clarifies controversial defense of RB Ollie Gordon II’s DUI arrest
LAS VEGAS — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy made — and later clarified — a controversial statement in defense of star running back Ollie Gordon II during Big 12 Media Days on Tuesday. Gordon was arrested on June 30 in Tulsa on suspicion of DUI on Sunday, but will not miss game time for the incident, according to Gundy. Gundy claimed …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 18 Atlanta Falcons had quite an interesting offseason
Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. Jaguars | 18. Falcons | 17. Colts All first-round picks in the NFL Draft are somewhat …
Read More »Big 12 commissioner appears to throw shade at ACC a month before college football season
Which conference truly is the best in college sports – with a narrowed focus on football? It’d be easy to say the SEC, based on the success of Alabama and Georgia alone, but an SEC school hasn’t won the CFP National Championship in two seasons. Is it the Big 10, with Michigan beating Washington in the National Championship on New …
Read More »John Abraham, Donald Penn disagree on whether the 2012 Buccaneers were told to try to injure Falcons players
Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. Former Falcons pass rusher John Abraham, while reflecting on his career during an appearance last week on The Water Boyz Show, made an explosive allegation about the 2012 Buccaneers. Abraham claimed that, in the final game of the regular season, Bucs tackle Donald Penn gave him a warning. “[Penn] was like, ‘Hey …
Read More »Justin Jefferson says he’s ‘not mad’ at Kirk Cousins for leaving Vikings for Falcons
For the first time in his NFL career, Justin Jefferson’s starting quarterback will not be Kirk Cousins. Cousins, the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback who helped Jefferson become one of NFL’s best wide receivers during their four years together with the Minnesota Vikings, left to sign a four-year contract worth up to $180 million with the Atlanta Falcons when NFL free …
Read More »Wild hot takes are flying on USC and Lincoln Riley before 2024 football season begins
Lincoln Riley arrived in Los Angeles with extremely high expectations at USC after replacing Clay Helton in 2021. Riley did a great job in 2022, winning 11 games despite being hamstrung by Alex Grinch’s defense. In 2023, Riley’s decision to retain Grinch bit him. USC lost five of its final six games in the regular season despite being led by …
Read More »Joe Burrow on T.J. Watt: There’s no other defensive lineman that I have to treat like a DB
Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is undeniably one of the league’s best edge defenders. But he also presents a distinctive challenge to quarterbacks when it comes to the pass game. Entering his eighth season, Watt has seven career interceptions — two of which have come off of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. In an interview with the Pardon My Take podcast, …
Read More »On3 says Notre Dame still is college football blue blood – for now
There’s no question Notre Dame is one of the biggest brands in college football. But how much longer can its retain that status? It’s a question worth asking as its last national championship gets further and further away. Andy Staples of On3 revealed the programs he believes to be the blue bloods in college football. Notre Dame made the cut …
Read More »2024 Indianapolis Colts Fantasy Preview
2023 Stats (Rank) Points per game: 23.3 (10th) Total yards per game: 336.8 (15th) Plays per game: 64.4 (11th) Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 36.2 (15th) Drop back EPA per play: 0.03 (18th) Rush attempts per game: 28.2 (10th) Rush EPA per play: -0.11 (16th) Coaching Staff Second-year head coach Shane Steichen brought significant improvement to the Colts in …
Read More »Kyle Whittingham is as ‘excited’ as ever heading into 20th season, but offers a hint about when he might be done
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham speaks during the Big 12 football media days in Las Vegas, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. | Lucas Peltier, Associated Press As expected, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham didn’t put an exact timeline on his retirement when asked about it at Big 12 media days, but he did offer a possible hint. Whittingham’s first-ever appearance at …
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