Purdy finds game-manager label ‘funny,’ hopes to one day earn respect originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy does not concern himself with any outside noise, but does find one critique frequently lofted his way rather amusing. The 49ers’ second-year quarterback has been labeled a “game-manager” throughout his MVP-caliber 2023 NFL campaign, despite putting together a season-and-a-half’s worth …

Auburn’s recruitment of the 2025 class has been going particularly well. It hit a bump on Saturday when Thomas County Central High School (Ga.) and four-star safety Kendarius Riddick unexpectedly flipped his commitment. The No. 7 ranked safety according to On3 industry ranking committed to the UCF Knights and former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn after having been committed to …

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick took out a full-page newspaper ad on Sunday to thank Boston fans for their support during his time on the New England sideline. “For 24 years, I was blessed to feel your passion and your power,” said the ad, which ran in Sunday’s Boston Globe and includes an image of Belichick overlooking a large crowd. …

Jaylon Johnson: ‘Mind’s definitely on the money’ heading into free agency per report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Jaylon Johnson made it clear at the end of the 2023 season that he wanted to stick with the Bears even though he played out the last year of his rookie contract. After a career-year however, it doesn’t sound like Johnson …

When examining my picks for offensive players who could break out in 2024, I spoke about Colorado football’s offense taking a step forward in 2023. On the other side of the ball, the Buffs’ defense looked eerily similar to 2022 and must now take a big jump forward in 2024 for the team to be competitive. The Buffaloes’ defense struggled …

Legendary quarterback performances has become synonymous with the Super Bowl, almost as much as commercials, food and the halftime shows.  Almost annually, a quarterback has a performance in the big game that become the stuff of legend. Last year, for example, both Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts recorded performances that were among the best by a quarterback in Super Bowl …

The Kansas City Chiefs are playing in their second straight Super Bowl, and fourth one in five years. They claimed their sixth consecutive AFC title game after a road win over the Baltimore Ravens. It marked Patrick Mahomes’ second road playoff game aside from past Super Bowl appearances. They previously beat the Bills in Buffalo in the divisional round. The Chiefs ended …

Unrestricted free agent forward Jesse Puljujarvi signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins that spans through the 2024-25 season, the team announced Sunday. The deal carries an average annual value of $800,000 for Puljujarvi, who signed a professional tryout with Pittsburgh on Dec. 10 after undergoing double hip surgery in the offseason. Puljujarvi, 25, fared well during 13 games with …

As reported, Ohio State football hosted 2025 cornerback Na’eem Offord on a visit this weekend. The whole family made the trip to Columbus and it went well. So well, that Offord committed to the Buckeyes on Sunday morning, giving them a second 5-star cornerback in the class. The Alabama native stands 6-foot, 1-inch, and weighs 180-pounds, and is ranked as …

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York anxiously awaits his team’s rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, while one of his former coaches, Jim Harbaugh, is embarking on his second NFL head-coaching stint.  This time around, it comes with the Los Angeles Chargers and after winning the National Championship at his alma mater, Michigan. Despite their partnership …

The Giants interviewed Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator job, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. The interview took place last week in Mobile, where Jones served as the National team’s defensive coordinator at the Senior Bowl. He just completed his third season with the Vikings and his seventh season overall in the NFL. Jones spent …

The Oklahoma Sooners are building something special in their 2025 recruiting class so far. There is still a long way to go before Early Signing Day but if the Sooners can continue this momentum, they could have a special class on their hands. Saturday, the Sooners received a prediction from On3’s Texas insider Justin Wells for five-star safety Jonah Williams, …

As soon as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy takes his first snap in Super Bowl LVIII, he will make history as the third-youngest quarterback to start in a Super Bowl.  Purdy, who will be 24 years and 46 days old, is hoping to become the second-youngest starting quarterback to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy. To do so, he’ll have to best a Kansas …

Getty Images Taylor Swift has been a staple of the 2023 NFL season ever since the start of her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. A regular at Chiefs games, the Grammy-winning singer recently took the field after K.C.’s AFC championship to celebrate Kelce’s latest victory, and now plenty expect Swift to attend Super Bowl LVIII in Las …

After another successful weekend hosting a plethora of 2025 and 2026 prospects, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s influence on the program has clearly taken shape as the new regime looks to create lasting relationships to build toward the future. One of said weekend visitors, 2025 4-star running back Deondrae Riden, has been on the Aggies’ radar for quite some …