Chiefs’ Mahomes sharp in Friday practice before Super Bowl 58 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area By Peter King, NBC Sports HENDERSON, Nev. — The AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, in a fast-paced and spirited 66-minute session Friday, worked on red-zone, short-yardage and goal-line plays in the fourth and final full practice preparing for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday …
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Social media reacts to Chip Kelly leaving UCLA for Ohio State
Social media was abuzz Friday when news broke that Chip Kelly was expected to step down as head coach at UCLA to become offensive coordinator at Ohio State. The move by Kelly is the latest to cause more than a few heads to turn. Just over a week ago, Jeff Hafley surprised many when he stepped down as head coach …
Read More »George Kittle, Arik Armstead practice fully Friday, have no injury designation
The 49ers have only one player with an injury designation on their practice report. Defensive tackle Kalia Davis (ankle) is questionable despite full practices all week. Tight end George Kittle (toe) and defensive tackle Arik Armstead (knee/foot) were full participants in Friday’s practice, the first time this week they have fully participated. Neither has an injury designation. Both players were …
Read More »Bill O’Brien leaves Ohio State football for head coaching job at Boston College
Bill O’Brien is leaving Ohio State only three weeks after he was hired as the Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He was announced Friday as the next coach at Boston College, replacing Jeff Hafley who left to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator last week. O’Brien, a 54-year-old native of Massachusetts who was the offensive coordinator with the …
Read More »Trent Williams says he’ll play at least a couple more years
San Francisco left tackle Trent Williams is 35 years old, and he’s done just about everything in the NFL except earn a Super Bowl ring. So if the 49ers win on Sunday, could Williams see that as the perfect way to end his career? No. Williams says he’s definitely playing in 2024. And 2025 as well. And perhaps beyond that. …
Read More »Colorado promotes Pat Shurmur to offensive coordinator: Assistant took over play-calling duties in 2023 season
USATSI Pat Shurmur has been named Colorado’s full-time offensive coordinator, the school announced Thursday. The move comes after Deion Sanders handed Shurmur play-calling duties for the Buffaloes over the final four games of the 2023 season as first-year coach Deion Sanders sought an offensive spark. Shurmur, 58, is a veteran of the NFL coaching ranks who joined Sanders’ staff as …
Read More »Greg Olsen’s favorite memory of playing with Cam Newton
Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon is joined by sportscaster and former NFL tight end Greg Olsen on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVIII. Greg joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Fireball Whiskey. Video Transcript [OPENING MUSIC] MATT HARMON: All right, excited to be joined now by Greg Olsen. Greg, what’s going on? GREG OLSEN: How are you? Yeah, appreciate you having …
Read More »Report: Seahawks to hire Ryan Grubb as offensive coordinator
The Seahawks are hiring University of Washington assistant coach Ryan Grubb as their new offensive coordinator, Curtis Crabtree of FOX 13 reports. Grubb, 47, spent the past two seasons as the Huskies’ offensive coordinator under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Washington, though, passed over Grubb in its search for a replacement for DeBoer, and Grubb followed DeBoer to Alabama as the …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024 predictions: San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs – who will win & why?
Super Bowl 58: San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Date: Sunday, 11 February Start: 23:30 GMT (15:30 PST) BBC coverage: Listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow live text on the BBC Sport website and app We have a superb Super Bowl 58 match-up with the San Francisco 49ers facing the …
Read More »Social media reacts: Former All-Pac-12 TE transfers to Georgia
Graduate transfer tight end Benjamin Yurosek has announced that he is transferring to the Georgia Bulldogs. Yurosek, who has over 100 career receptions and 1,000 career receiving yards, started his college football career at Stanford before transferring to Georgia. Yurosek is ranked as the No. 6 transfer tight end in the country and the No. 101 transfer recruit. The former …
Read More »Could a Trevor Lawrence, Tee Higgins reunion happen in Jacksonville?
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by the Jaguars QB on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVIII to discuss Sam Hartman’s hair, playing overseas, recruiting Tee Higgins to Jacksonville, and so much more. Trevor Lawrence joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Gatorade. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] JASON FITZ: Hanging out with Trevor Lawrence, joining us on behalf of Gatorade. We …
Read More »Boston College hires Bill O’Brien: Eagles poach Ohio State offensive coordinator to replace Jeff Hafley
Boston College has hired Bill O’Brien as its next coach, the university announced Friday. O’Brien replaces Jeff Hafley, who abruptly left his post after four seasons to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator. O’Brien was named the new offensive coordinator at Ohio State in mid-January, but the Boston native now sets his sights on Chestnut Hill to fill an …
Read More »Joe Montana’s and Joe Burrow’s advice to Brock Purdy for his first Super Bowl
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by the pair of Super Bowl quarterbacks at Super Bowl LVIII to give their perspective for what it’s like playing in a Super Bowl for the first time. Joe and Joe joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Guinness. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] JASON FITZ: Hanging out with Joe Montana, Joe Burrow, on behalf of …
Read More »Deion Sanders adds NFL heft to coaching staff at Colorado
Head coach Deion Sanders has been making his grand plan clear at Colorado: He wants to build a launching pad to the NFL for his players. And now he has the coaching staff to show for it. On Friday, Sanders formally announced the changes he’s made to his football staff for his second season in Boulder, including with his top …
Read More »Falcons owner denies Belichick was offered HC job and asked for full control
Falcons owner denies Belichick was offered HC job and asked for full control originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Atlanta Falcons hired Raheem Morris to fill their head coach vacancy last month, but not before interviewing former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. Many were stunned by the organization hiring Morris over one of the most winningest coaches …
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