The Jets defensive unit has undoubtedly been the team’s strength over the past two seasons, so it’s not all that surprising to hear that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has drawn interest from other teams around the league. According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, there was mutual interest between the San Francisco 49ers and Ulbrich in the 47-year-old becoming the …
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Lincoln Riley evaluation of USC secondary coach Doug Belk sums up USC football’s new approach
When Lincoln Riley talked to USC football reporters and beat writers a few weeks ago, he said something about new USC secondary coach Doug Belk which is worth noting. Riley specifically said about Belk that “He does a great job of being able to relate to guys but holding them accountable in areas that are very important.” USC’s previous defensive …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Ranking best free agent crops from every team; Ravens, Chiefs have loaded class
Free agency is the most exciting time of the NFL offseason, as teams around the league get into a spending frenzy in hopes of improving their roster for a Super Bowl run over the coming season. This year’s free agent class has plenty of talent to be had, especially with the increased salary cap in play. This year’s free agent …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine sleepers who shined: These 10 had awesome workouts, but are they actually good prospects?
What a show the prospects put on at the 2024 NFL Combine. We have a new record-holder in the most marquee event, the 40-yard dash, (Xavier Worthy). We witnessed a 340-pound offensive linemen have a 9-foot-3 in broad jump (Amarius Mims), and watched Texas Tech safety Tyler Owens nearly tie Byron Jones’ record-12-foot-3 broad jump, which was previously deemed as untouchable. The …
Read More »Ohio State football: What to watch during spring practices
The Ohio State football team will be embarking on another spring practice season beginning on Tuesday, March 5, and as with every spring, Ohio State football has questions entering the fall. Some of those will get answered, some of them might, and some won’t. What we will get to see isn’t going to be all we see during the fall, …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Quinyon Mitchell, Dallas Turner among biggest winners and losers
The NFL Combine ended with the offensive linemen and specialists on the field Sunday. Reflecting back on the week in Indianapolis, here are some of the biggest winners and losers as it relates to their 2024 NFL Draft fate: Winners OT Troy Fautanu, Washington Fautanu played left tackle for the Huskies but some project him as an interior player at …
Read More »Laiatu Latu 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Giants’ potential target
With the Giants holding seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, including the sixth overall selection, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: UCLA edge defender Laiatu Latu… By The Numbers – Height: 6-foot-5– Weight: 259 pounds– 40-Yard Dash: 4.64– Vertical: 32 inches– Bench: DNP– Broad Jump: 9-foot-8– 2023 Stats (12 games played): 49 tackles, …
Read More »No. 1 defensive lineman in 2025 class includes LSU in top 12
The No. 1 defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list of schools down to a short list of 12 schools. Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers made the cut as one of the final 12. LSU joins Georgia, Clemson, Colorado, South Carolina, Louisville, USC, Miami, Oregon, Florida, Duke and Alabama in the final 12. Elijah Griffin …
Read More »Mike Evans avoids free agency, remains with Buccaneers on two-year deal worth $52 million, per agent
Getty Images Five-time Pro Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was arguably going to be the most coveted free agent at his position. However, the five-time Pro Bowler decided to stay home after agreeing to a two-year deal, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The deal is worth $52 million, including $35 million guaranteed, Evans’ …
Read More »Full 7-round Ravens 2024 NFL mock draft post- scouting combine
The Ravens are heading into an uncertain offseason with an MVP quarterback, a shrinking Super Bowl window, and six of the top free agents in the NFL. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh will head to Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and start the journey of retooling a roster that is in flux and set …
Read More »NFL free agency: Every NFL team’s best, worst free-agent signing; Nick Foles makes list twice
Formerly a dry period for the NFL, springtime has become one of the most exciting periods on the league calendar. Free agency, which began in the early 1990s, has blossomed into a two-week stream of big signings and team-altering acquisitions. And when the dust begins to settle, NFL fans turn their attention to the draft and the subsequent signing of …
Read More »Bucs keep WR Mike Evans with two-year, $52 million contract
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter TAMPA — The Bucs have a surprise resolution ahead of NFL free agency, working out a deal to keep Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans in Tampa. Evans, 30, was prepared to hit free agency for the first time in his 10-year career next week, but the Bucs were able to agree to terms Monday on …
Read More »Report: Caleb Williams to visit Bears after USC’s March 20 Pro Day
Quarterback Caleb Williams expects to be the first overall pick in the draft and he’s reportedly set up a visit with the team that owns that selection. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that the Bears plan to bring Williams to Chicago for a visit after USC’s March 20 Pro Day. Per the report, the original plan was for Williams to …
Read More »USC football roster decisions questioned by NFL pundits and scouts
If you have been paying close attention to the NFL combine and the analysis and chatter from NFL teams and scouts, you might have noticed that a few USC football prospects might change positions in the pros. For instance, several NFL teams are interested in working out USC safety Calen Bullock at cornerback. NFL draft analysts are also saying that …
Read More »Jason Kelce decision: Eagles’ legend to announce future at press conference Monday
Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — Jason Kelce has made a decision on his NFL future, as the six-time All-Pro center has called a press conference Monday, scheduled at the NovaCare Complex at 1 p.m. Kelce is expected to announce his plans for 2024 and address other things. The Philadelphia Eagles center was selected as a First-Team All-Pro for the sixth time in his …
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