The NFL Combine may be dominating the football world this week, but before the players being measured and tested this week have a chance to get drafted, the league’s 32 teams will go through the free agency process, trying to round their rosters into appropriate shape so that they can draft the best players possible rather than merely to fill …
Read More »NFL News
2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams explains unprecedented decision to forgo medical examinations at combine
USATSI Caleb Williams, widely predicted to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is also believed to be the first prospect to ever attend the NFL Combine without partaking in medical examinations. But the USC product downplayed the decision Friday, telling reporters any team that hosts him for a private predraft visit will have the opportunity to …
Read More »As stars like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Caleb Williams pull plug on NFL combine drills, the league grapples with ‘the opt-out generation’
INDIANAPOLIS — At some point this week, NFL Network’s commercial touting the combine became a cyclical reminder of the league’s changing landscape with elite college players. Interspersed between televised 40-yard dashes and on-field drills — and running during ad breaks on the network day and night — it showcased Los Angeles Rams breakout rookie receiver Puka Nacua narrating the combine’s …
Read More »Caleb Williams on the chances of not getting picked No. 1 in 2024 NFL Draft: ‘It’s not a thought in my mind’
USC quarterback Caleb Williams is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, though it’s not certain yet. There are other quarterbacks on the board, including LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye, who could challenge his spot atop the draft. While fans and media are perfecting mock drafts and mulling over …
Read More »49ers get ripped for Super Bowl performance by candidate for team’s vacant defensive coordinator job
If Dave Merritt ends up getting hired as the new defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, things could get slightly awkward during his first few days on the job. Merritt is one of at least four candidates who has interviewed for the job so far, but it’s safe to say that he’s the only candidate who has publicly ripped …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine results: Tight end measurements and 40-yard dash times for NFL Draft prospects
Getty Images A host of tight end prospects are hoping to improve their draft stock with strong performances at the 2024 NFL Combine. Brock Bowers is among the tight end prospects taking part in measurements and drills from Indianapolis. The former Georgia Bulldog is the only tight end who is currently in the top-50 of CBS Sports’ draft prospects. Bowers …
Read More »2024 NFL Scouting Combine top viral moments: Alabama CB Terrion Arnold’s message to mom
The 2024 NFL Scouting combine is here, and not only does it mean that the next generation of NFL stars are showing off their skills in on-field drills, they are also getting to meet the vast NFL media for the first time. That has led to some very notable quotes and interactions out of Indianapolis over the last few days, …
Read More »Report: Patriots could pursue Flacco as bridge starter to mentor rookie QB
Report: Patriots could pursue Flacco as bridge starter to mentor rookie QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots could reportedly be in the mix for 39-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco this offseason, long time Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported on Thursday. After a great comeback season with the Browns, filling in as …
Read More »Ranking Patriots’ 2024 QB options: Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye among top avenues in team’s potential plans
The New England Patriots will be deep in the weeds of the quarterback market this offseason as part of this new post-Bill Belichick world that is spinning in Foxborough. The club is reportedly set to move on from their Week 1 starter from this past season in Mac Jones, further fueling what is expected to be a continuation of this …
Read More »Jerry Jones elaborates on his vow to go “all-in” this year
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently said that he plans to go “all-in” this offseason, in an effort to improve his team. Given the various cap challenges the Cowboys face, the meaning of his “all-in” vow was not clear. During his annual Scouting Combine tour-bus media session with reporters covering the team, Jerry offered a largely meaningless response. “Your definition of …
Read More »Buccaneers WR Mike Evans to explore free agency for first time in ten-year career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers long-time receiver Mike Evans is reportedly planning to hit the free-agent market this offseason, according to a report from The Athletic on Friday. Evans has spent the entirety of his ten-year NFL career in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are still in discussions with Evans, but the 30-year-old has expressed interest in exploring his options with other teams, …
Read More »Mike Evans plans to hit free agency: Star WR in talks with Bucs, but wants to explore options, per report
USATSI Mike Evans has long said he wants to finish his career in Tampa, and while they may still happen, the veteran wideout will explore his other options. Evans plans to test the market for the first time in his career, according to The Athletic. Evans and the Buccaneers are in talks, per the report, but Evans — a soon-to-be …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine takeaways, grades for top DB prospects, plus other winners and losers
Day 2 of on-field drills at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis first saw defensive backs demonstrating their athletic chops inside Lucas Oil Stadium. A handful of prospects elevated their stock with strong performances, while others had disappointing efforts that could move them down boards across the league. Here are some of the winners and losers from Friday’s on-field drills in Indianapolis, …
Read More »Former Alabama football players thank retired coach Nick Saban for helping them reach NFL combine
Some Alabama players saw the signs of Nick Saban’s impending departure from college football long before his January retirement announcement. Others were every bit as surprised as the general public. Still, the Crimson Tide players attending this week’s NFL annual scouting combine shared one sentiment: Without Saban’s mentorship, they might not be here — preparing for a pro career. “It …
Read More »NFL combine scouts survey: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. top their positions — but only unanimous pick is another
INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, with players meeting with team representatives for the first time in order to start sorting through potential fits. A great way to figure out what prospects are highly thought of going into the draft is simply by asking folks who they like. Yahoo Sports asked eight NFL scouts at the combine to …
Read More »