The Tennessee Titans underwent some significant changes this offseason. They parted ways with multiple longtime roster stalwarts, such as Derrick Henry, and they also replaced Mike Vrabel as their head coach with former Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. Callahan brought in his father, legendary offensive line coach Bill Callahan, to be the team’s line coach. He also hired former Jacksonville …
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Alabama’s biggest spring transfer portal need revealed
The Spring transfer portal window will soon open for all college football programs, and some teams are expected to be very active participants. The Alabama Crimson Tide roster has plenty of strengths, but head coach Kalen DeBoer should pay close attention to the defensive secondary. Alabama is a program to watch when the portal opens. As players come and go …
Read More »NFL Draft primer: Seahawks’ defense will be a focus under Mike Macdonald, but don’t forget the o-line
2023 record: 9-8, missed playoffs Draft picks per round 1st round: No. 163rd round: No. 81 (from Saints)4th round: No. 102 (from Commanders)4th round: No. 1186th round: No. 179 (from Commanders)6th round: No. 1927th round: No. 235 (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs Offensive lineLinebackerSafetyDefensive line Seattle needs help at multiple positions on the offensive line, and it may dip into …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Why Iowa’s Cooper DeJean could lead a renaissance at CB
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean, one of the most talented athletes in the 2024 NFL Draft, would provide playmaking ability and swagger for the San Francisco 49ers as they look to return to the Super Bowl. That’s if he’s still available when they pick at No. 31 overall — the team’s first opportunity to select on …
Read More »Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti keeping same format he used at JMU for spring game
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football announced additional details for next week’s spring game on Thursday afternoon. It’s the program’s first spring exhibition since 2019. The Hoosiers will host an exhibition at Memorial Stadium that will air live on the Big Ten Network at 8 p.m. Matt Schumacker, Rhett Lewis and Pay Boylan will be calling the game for the network. It will …
Read More »Lions QB Jared Goff says Detroit media tends to ‘relish in negativity at times’
Lions quarterback Jared Goff would prefer if the Detroit media focused on the team’s present successes rather than bask in the shortcomings of the organization’s past. “I probably need to drop it pretty soon here because I’m hopefully gonna be in Detroit for a long time, but I have this thing with our local media where they almost like relish …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says there are ‘multiple’ quarterbacks we’re ‘in love with’
Getty Images Ever since Kirk Cousins left in free agency for a monster deal with the Atlanta Falcons, it’s been a strong assumption the Minnesota Vikings will target a quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft. The drumbeat of that suspicion got even louder when the Vikings recently traded up from the second round to land another first-round pick in a …
Read More »Tennessee football spring game: News, time, players to watch for 2024 Orange & White Game from SEC insiders
Tennessee football fans will get an early look at the Vols’ roster with the 2024 Orange & White Game on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Head coach Josh Heupel is heading into his fourth year with the program and is looking to build on a 27-12 record through his first three seasons. The Vols play their spring game annually at …
Read More »Browns restructure Nick Chubb’s contract as he rehabs from season-ending injury
The Cleveland Browns have restructured star running back Nick Chubb’s contract as he continues to rehab after a season-ending knee injury in 2023, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. Chubb was entering his final year under contract after signing a three-year, $36.6 million deal in 2021. The 28-year-old Chubb agreed to take a salary …
Read More »NFL Draft primer: Texans can continue push into contention by addressing these key areas
2023 record: 10-7, won AFC South, lost in divisional round Draft picks per round 2nd round: No. 42 (from Vikings)2nd round: No. 593rd round, No. 86 (from Eagles)4th round: No. 123 (from Browns)4th round: No. 1276th round: No. 188 (from Raiders)6th round: No. 189 (from Bills)7th round: No. 238 (from Saints)7th round: No. 247 (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) Top needs Offensive …
Read More »Brian Kelly expalins the structure for LSU’s 2024 spring game
LSU football will put on the uniforms and take to Tiger Stadium on Saturday, but it will look different than you’re regular football game. Over the years, we’ve seen coaches get creative, structuring spring games in different ways, whether it be with personnel or adjusted scoring systems. Brian Kelly explained what LSU’s spring game will look like, saying it will …
Read More »Packers equipment manager Gordon “Red” Batty retires after 50 years working in football
Gordon “Red” Batty, who has spent half a century working in pro football equipment management, is retiring. Batty has spent the last 30 years as the Packers’ equipment manager, and the team announced today that he is calling it a career. “On behalf of the Packers, I want to thank Red for all of his hard work and dedication to …
Read More »Does Ohio State or Georgia face more pressure in 2024 season after falling short of expectations?
Two teams stand above the rest of college football entering the 2024 season with a strong case to rank No. 1 in the preseason polls. Both Ohio State and Georgia play spring games on Saturday with major focus on their programs. Georgia’s quest for a three-peat fell short in last season’s SEC Championship Game, but the Bulldogs exorcised those demons …
Read More »O.J. Simpson dies: Why NFL legend never got removed from Pro Football Hall of Fame despite his legal troubles
O.J. Simpson died on Wednesday at the age of 76 and although he leaves behind a complicated legacy, he will always be a Pro Football Hall of Famer. The former Bills running back was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985 and he was never removed from the Hall, despite facing some serious legal issues after his …
Read More »With the First Pick: Jets add weapon for Aaron Rodgers in mock draft, plus Vikings meet with top QB prospect
Hello, friends. As long as I do this NFL Draft newsletter through April, I will always begin with that Jim Nantz lede on the first round of The Masters. But you’re here for football, not golf, so let’s get to it. We’re kind of in a waiting game now, aren’t we? Below, in the news section, I have featured an …
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