USC quarterback Caleb Williams wowed the college football scene over the past three years. As for what’s to come in the NFL, Williams reminded people at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine Friday that he tends to “rewrite history.” Williams won’t take part in any drills at the combine but will do so at USC’s pro day, which is March 20. …
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Read More »Howie Roseman explains where Eagles went wrong with Nolan Smith
Howie Roseman explains where Eagles went wrong with Nolan Smith originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Why draft Nolan Smith in the first round and then not play him? Good question. And a question with no valid answer. Smith, the 30th pick in last year’s draft, had a promising training camp, then disappeared once the season began. He never played more …
Read More »Where are great NFL QBs picked? Analyzing 54 years of history by draft position
As the NFL Draft nears, teams are approaching a lottery of sorts. While every organization’s front office and coaching staff will spend countless hours evaluating prospects, there is an element of unpredictability to every pick. That’s especially true at quarterback. While we all love an underdog story, the later a QB is drafted, the less likely that athlete will accomplish …
Read More »Baker Mayfield free agency: Landing spots, projected contract for Buccaneers quarterback
This offseason, free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield will have the opportunity to switch teams for the fourth time in three years, but it’s possible he may have found a home with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former No. 1 overall pick put up career numbers across the board in 2023, completing 64.3% of his passes for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns …
Read More »Lawyer for Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill slams ‘baseless’ accusation of WR purposely breaking woman’s leg
Tyreek Hill faces a civil lawsuit that alleges the Miami Dolphins star broke a woman’s leg during a football drill last summer. But Hill’s lawyer, Julius B. Collins, has dismissed the allegations as “baseless,” per ESPN, countering that the accuser is trying to “generate bad publicity” for the wide receiver in an effort to have medical bills covered. Social medial influencer …
Read More »NFL Draft: Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry won’t work out at combine due to injury
Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry is among the premier defensive backs in the 2024 NFL Draft, but his stock may have just taken a hit. While McKinstry was being examined at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, doctors found a Jones fracture in his right foot, NFL Network reported on Friday. He won’t work out at the combine but will do so …
Read More »Patriots 2024 roster reset: Time to target a tight end in NFL Draft?
Patriots 2024 roster reset: Time to target a tight end in NFL Draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: With the beginning of NFL free agency looming on March 13, our Patriots Insider Tom E. Curran is resetting each Patriots position by assessing their 2023 performance, laying out their 2024 contract status and ranking their offseason priority on …
Read More »Kool-Aid McKinstry has a Jones fracture in right foot, won’t work out at Combine
One of the top cornerback prospects in this year’s draft class won’t be working out at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that former Alabama corner Kool-Aid McKinstry’s medical check this week showed that he has a Jones fracture in his right foot. McKinstry will not be doing on-field work at the Combine as a …
Read More »2024 NFL QB matchmaker: Kirk Cousins to Falcons, Jacoby Brissett to Vikings, 17 other logical veteran moves
The 2024 NFL offseason is underway, but in many ways, free agency won’t truly kick into high gear until the first quarterback domino falls. There is no shortage of big names who could be moved, either via new contracts or blockbuster trades. But how should the quarterback market play out? Which player-and-team matches make sense for both sides? Here, we’re …
Read More »Tyreek Hill’s lawyer calls lawsuit claiming Dolphins WR broke model’s leg during football drill ‘baseless’
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 04: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins and AFC runs with the ball during the first half of the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Tyreek Hill’s lawyer denied allegations that the Miami Dolphins wide receiver broke a social media …
Read More »NHL trade grades: Lyubushkin a boost for the Maple Leafs
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 1, 2024, 08:10 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Another day closer to the March 8 NHL trade deadline. Another right-handed defenseman who’s off the board. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Ilya Lyubushkin, who played part of the 2021-22 season with the club, from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-team …
Read More »Players that Bear watching: UCLA Edge Laiatu Latu
Players that Bear watching: UCLA Edge Laiatu Latu originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Whether or not Laiatu Latu is selected in the top half of the first round, his evolving football career is already marked with triumph and success A serious neck injury in 2020 prompted a medical retirement from football. After a two-season hiatus, Latu changed schools (Washington …
Read More »Drake Maye landing spots: Ranking 5 best NFL fits for QB prospect, with No. 1 suitor currently outside top 10
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye possess all the qualities any NFL team would desire in a pocket passer prospect. Maye has the stature (6-foot-four, 229 pounds), the arm talent, and the athleticism to make almost any throw, whether that’s a deep ball from the pocket or on the run. His collegiate production is a result of these traits as he …
Read More »Jerod Mayo: I kind of misspoke when I said we’ll “burn some cash” this offseason
In an interview shortly after he was hired as the Patriots head coach in January, Jerod Mayo referenced the team having a lot of cap space in 2024 by saying that they will “burn some cash” in order to upgrade the talent on the roster. Mayo’s comments came before the NFL set a higher salary cap than anyone expected for …
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