What Iowa State corner Tampa learned about Purdy in college originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — T.J. Tampa was a two-way Florida high school standout before accepting an offer to play collegiately at Iowa State. But rather than catching passes from Brock Purdy in his first two seasons of college, Tampa was moved exclusively to cornerback upon …
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Georgia’s Brock Bowers ready to make his case as NFL’s next great tight end?
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter INDIANAPOLIS — Brock Bowers has been here before, with arguably even more on the line. As the Georgia tight end walked into Lucas Oil Stadium, where the NFL Combine’s on-field testing is taking place this week, he couldn’t help but think back to January 2022 and the national championship game against Alabama, when he caught …
Read More »Report: 49ers among six NFL teams looking to push trade deadline back
Report: 49ers among six NFL teams looking to push trade deadline back originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers historically have been one of the more active teams leading up to the annual NFL trade deadline, and have made big moves to set themselves up for deep playoff runs year in and year out. Now San Francisco joins …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Steelers sign Kirk Cousins and Raiders add Russell Wilson, creating fascinating Round 1
USC • Jr •… Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-steelers-sign-kirk-cousins-and-raiders-add-russell-wilson-creating-fascinating-round-1/ Author : Chris Trapasso Publish date : 2024-02-29 19:57:56 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Report sheds light on Patriots’ quarterback plan in NFL Draft, free agency
Report sheds light on Patriots’ quarterback plan in NFL Draft, free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need to make a change at quarterback following a disastrous 2023 season that saw them sink to the bottom of the AFC standings with a 4-13 record. Neither Mac Jones nor Bailey Zappe represent a good short- or …
Read More »Which QB might Patriots take at No. 3? They might have to take what they get
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The New England Patriots are in the hole. You know, like in baseball. But also, they might be in a hole when it comes to team-building, too. They’re third in the draft — and so they’ll spend the next few months trying to figure out what will happen first and second. It’s a foregone conclusion …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Draft prospect says he doesn’t ‘believe in space’ and ‘other planets’
USATSI If a career in the NFL doesn’t plan out, Tyler Owens probably won’t be pursuing a career in space exploration. The Texas Tech defensive back said during the NFL Combine that he doesn’t believe in space and “other planets.” As far as the earth being flat, Owens doesn’t necessarily agree, but he isn’t ruling that conspiracy theory out, either. …
Read More »Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe, Sabres’ Don Granato fined $25K by NHL
Feb 29, 2024, 01:50 PM ET Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe and Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato were each fined $25,000 by the NHL on Thursday for “unprofessional conduct directed at the officials.” Both incidents occurred during their teams’ respective games Tuesday night. Keefe argued with referee Garrett Rank and received a game misconduct with 2:14 remaining in the …
Read More »This offensive position is Patriots’ No. 1 free agent priority, per report
This offensive position is Patriots’ No. 1 free agent priority, per report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have money to spend in NFL free agency next month, and the team’s plan of attack is beginning to emerge. The Athletic’s Jeff Howe and Chad Graff reported Thursday that the Patriots’ “top priorities in free agency, according …
Read More »DE Chop Robinson, WR Roman Wilson lead prospects to watch in combine drills
Arguably the most important stage in the NFL Draft process is here. After a few days of chit-chat at the combine, prospects will finally start competing in drills on Thursday. Defensive players take center stage on the first two days of workouts in Indianapolis while offensive players will get their turn on Saturday and Sunday. In an appearance on the …
Read More »These three teams drew huge complaints in latest NFLPA survey, plus why QBs don’t throw at combine
Welcome to the Leap Day edition of the Pick Six newsletter and happy Feb. 29! It’s my favorite day of the year and I’m starting to think I need a new favorite day, because this day only happens once every four years. As soon as I’m done writing the newsletter, I’m going to go throw myself a Leap Day party, …
Read More »Commanders get blindsided by FedEx with company deciding to pull out of $205 million stadium naming deal
For the first time since 1999, the Washington Commanders won’t be playing at FedEx Field. Well, they’ll be playing at FedEx Field, it just won’t be called FedEx Field after the company surprisingly decided to pull of out its naming rights deal with the team. FedEx agreed to a $205 million naming rights deal with Washington back in 1999 and …
Read More »After Lions’ breakthrough season, it’s time to go all in toward a championship push
For the Detroit Lions, 2024 has already been a year of unfamiliar, if not unchartered territory. Their first division crown in three decades. Two playoffs victories — the franchise had previously won just one since 1957. A second-half lead in the NFC championship game. Chants of “Jared Goff” replacing laments of the “Same Old Lions” echoing across the state of …
Read More »Five potential Cowboys picks to track at the NFL Draft Combine
David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider NFL Draft Combine week always strikes me as being a bit backward. The draft cycle is now fully in swing, signified by this year’s top talent meeting with teams and working out in Indianapolis. Prospects who were relative unknowns last week will be coveted by fanbases all over the league, at every level of the …
Read More »Jets believe Mecole Hardman leaked game plans to opponents out of spite, per report
USATSI Mecole Hardman hasn’t been a New York Jet for months, but the wide receiver’s 2023 trade-deadline departure remains a sour spot for those in New Jersey. Days after Hardman criticized the team’s leadership and admitted he was “checked out” before a reunion with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jets sources both public and anonymous have alleged Hardman leaked several of …
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