The NFL offseason means it’s time for some teams to face big decisions regarding their respective quarterbacks. The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa will reportedly discuss a contract extension heading into the final year of his rookie contract, while the Green Bay Packers face a similar dilemma after a breakout first season as a starting quarterback from Jordan Love. But …
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Bears insider gives insight into potential Justin Fields trade asking price
Bears insider gives insight into potential Justin Fields trade asking price originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The best option for the New England Patriots in their search for a franchise quarterback is selecting one with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They are guaranteed to get one of the top-tier quarterback prospects in this year’s class …
Read More »Top in-state quarterback and Penn State target is nearing decision
Penn State already has one quarterback committed in the class of 2025 with three-star Bekkem Kritza shutting down his recruitment for now, but they still want to add another one. They have heavily been recruiting top in-state quarterback Matt Zollers for a while, and after it looked like he might be a relatively easy one to land, his recruitment went …
Read More »Chris Jones rumors: Chiefs hoping to retain star DT on new contract before free agency
One of the top items on the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason to-do list has to do with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who’s among the best players at his position and looking for a new deal. Earlier in February, the Chiefs made the decision to pick up an option in his contract, which both pays Jones the $4.25 million he …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Top EDGE prospect accomplishes combine feat only matched once in the past 20 years
Getty Images Demeioun “Chop” Robinson is lighting up the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The first day of athletic testing got under way Thursday, and Robinson stole the show. After measuring at 6-foot-2 and 7/8 inches and weighing in at 254 pounds, Robinson went out and blazed through the 40-yard dash in a preposterous 4.48 seconds. (The initial time came …
Read More »Steelers GM has ‘full faith’ in QB Kenny Pickett despite struggles last season
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan still has complete confidence in quarterback Kenny Pickett in spite of the young signal-caller’s struggles last season. “I have full faith in Kenny,” Khan said at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, per ESPN. “He’s shown us some good things, and obviously there were some issues with the offense. “I’m excited about the …
Read More »Sources: SEC, Big Ten would hold rights to first-round byes in new proposed CFP format
What the College Football Playoff would’ve looked like last season in a 14-team format. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) INDIANAPOLIS — A day after news emerged of a proposed new model to an expanded College Football Playoff, many questions linger, perhaps none more important than the seeding and bye structure of the 14-team field. Champions of the SEC and Big Ten would …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Caleb Williams believed to be first invitee to decline medical exams, still attend combine
INDIANAPOLIS – Caleb Williams, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, is attending the NFL Combine without doing medical examinations with teams, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. One league source believes Williams is the first combine invitee to attend the event after declining the medical exams, which are typically considered to be one of the most essential …
Read More »NFL’s reportedly tested first-down tracking technology that could replace chain crews
The NFL has reportedly tested optical technology to track first downs in multiple games including at February’s Super Bowl. If approved and implemented, the technology would replace the long outdated and oft-criticized system of sideline chain crews that invites human error and guesswork into high-stakes first-down measurements. This is according to multiple reports from the NFL scouting combine on Thursday …
Read More »Eagles’ biggest draft needs as the NFL Combine gets underway
The Eagles are set for wholesale changes. GM Howie Roseman retools the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start. The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce’s decision on his future, 36, who reportedly told his teammates he is retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles but may now be having a change …
Read More »Ranking NFL Draft’s top 20 QB prospects since 2000: Where does Caleb Williams land?
The NFL is a quarterback-driven league with top QB prospects frequently determining the direction of the draft. A top prospect with “franchise” talent and potential can entice team builders to trade away significant assets to land a star at the game’s most important position. Since I started my career as a scout in 2000, I have evaluated plenty of star …
Read More »49ers have formal meeting with Kentucky DB Phillips at combine
49ers have formal meeting with Kentucky DB Phillips at combine originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — After experiencing a season-long need at nickel back in 2023, the 49ers can be expected to address that spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. The 49ers are looking to find someone who can cover the slot, and they have their eye …
Read More »New Pac-12 commissioner discusses what’s next for two-team league: ‘Rebuilding mode’
As the new person in charge of the Pac-12 Conference, commissioner Teresa Gould reports for her first day on the job Friday with a clear sense of what she must do next. Her once-proud league will shrink from 12 to only two members later this year — Washington State and Oregon State. But then what? What exactly is her mission …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine top performers tracker: Braden Fiske, Chop Robinson shine
The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is here, and the next wave of pro hopefuls are ready to prove they belong at the next level. The best way to do that is to show up and show out in front of the league’s decision-makers, scouts and coaches in what is one of the last chances these young players will get to …
Read More »Justin Fields trade rumors: These three NFL teams have already shown interest in a possible deal for Bears QB
One of the biggest questions of the NFL offseason revolves around the Chicago Bears and whether they’re going to trade away Justin Fields. During the NFL Combine this week, Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn’t tip his hand on what’s going to happen, but he did say that the team would like to make a decision soon. “I would love …
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