Mayo had conversation with Bourne as Aiyuk trade rumors heat up originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the San Francisco 49ers is one of the most compelling storylines in the NFL right now, and the New England Patriots are right in the middle of the action. The Patriots, along with the Cleveland Browns, have the framework …
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Matt Eberflus gets QB advice from legendary coach in new ‘Hard Knocks’ teaser
Matt Eberflus gets QB advice from legendary coach in new ‘Hard Knocks’ teaser originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The NFL released a sneak peek of Tuesday’s “Hard Knocks” season premiere by publishing a short video of Bears head coach Matt Eberflus chatting with legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban. In the clip, Saban shares his thoughts …
Read More »Giants Training Camp Quick Hits: Daniel Jones’ controlled aggression; Malik Nabers is absurd
EAST RUTHERFORD – A few thoughts from the Giants’ second joint practice with the Lions … – Malik Nabers is absurd. I covered the NFL since 2014 and — among the players I’ve covered — I’ve never once seen a rookie make such a seamless transition. That includes Odell Beckham Jr., who missed the majority of his first summer with …
Read More »Jerod Mayo: I learned from Bill Belichick don’t talk about players on other teams
On Monday night, reporting emerged out of the Bay Area that both the Browns and Patriots had the framework of a deal in place for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. In his Tuesday press conference, New England head coach Jerod Mayo wanted to cut off any potential questions about the San Francisco wideout in his opening statement. “I know what all …
Read More »The biggest storyline of Aaron Rodgers’ summer? That he’s not the story.
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider You know what type of summer this summer is? An Olympic summer? Sure. A darn hot summer, depending on where you are? A sweaty “yes.” A busy soccer summer? Definitely. But you know what it isn’t — and this is the most surprising thing of all — as the NFL prepares to consume our thoughts …
Read More »49ers passing game coach explains Purdy’s training camp interceptions
49ers passing game coach explains Purdy’s training camp interceptions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s high number of interceptions during training camp a year ago were irrelevant at the time and even less so when the 2023 NFL regular season began. And here we are, back to where things stood a year ago. Only …
Read More »SEE IT: Malik Nabers throws punches during fight at Giants-Lions practice
The Giants practiced with the Detroit Lions for the second straight day on Tuesday, and for the second straight day, fisticuffs broke out. After a few different scuffles broke out on Monday, on Tuesday it was Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers and Lions safety Kerby Joseph who went at it. After an incomplete pass to Nabers in the end zone, …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Breaking down key ADP risers and fallers in Week 1 of NFL preseason
The fantasy football hype over Jayden Daniels has been real. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Week 1 of preseason is here and we are inching closer and closer to peak draft season! With training camp news, preseason games, injury updates and off-field drama, players’ ADPs are constantly changing. Knowing the latest trends in ADP can make the difference between snagging …
Read More »Fantasy Football: 5 of the most underrated QBs in drafts this season
With so many players to choose from in drafts and so many to rank, some underrated gems are bound to fall through the cracks. But here, fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri wants to help you make sure you don’t miss the players possessing great value, and those with potentially league-winning upside. First up, the quarterbacks. The No. 1 overall pick …
Read More »49ers’ trade talks involving Brandon Aiyuk with Patriots, Browns heating up
The possibility of Brandon Aiyuk getting traded has seemingly increased, and the ball might be in the wide receiver’s court. After failing to come to terms on an extension with the star wide receiver this offseason and in the opening weeks of training camp, the 49ers have multiple trades lined up involving Aiyuk, according to multiple reports. The 49ers have …
Read More »Mayo reveals Patriots’ QB plan for preseason opener vs. Panthers
Mayo reveals Patriots’ QB plan for preseason opener vs. Panthers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots fans hoping to see Drake Maye in live NFL action for the first time won’t have to wait much longer. The rookie quarterback will play in the Patriots’ preseason opener Thursday against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium, head coach Jerod …
Read More »Fantasy Football Rankings: RBs one analyst likes less than consensus
ECR stands for “Expert Consensus Ranking,” which means the average rankings of the fantasy football industry and is typically similar to ADP (which differs from site-to-site). This ongoing positional series will highlight some big differences between ECR and my own ranks. [Quarterbacks I like more | Running backs I like more ] Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles ECR: RB6 vs. My …
Read More »The Drake Maye Report: Sacks pile up for rookie QB on physical Day 10
The Drake Maye Report: Sacks pile up for rookie QB on physical Day 10 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Monday was the most physical practice of the summer for the Patriots. They wore full pads in heat that reached up over 90 degrees. They tackled to the ground at times. They spent a period executing goal situations …
Read More »As Kirk Cousins rehabs, Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. gets preseason spotlight
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The compartmentalization of the excitement surrounding Falcons quarterbacks is simple enough: Kirk Cousins is the quarterback of the present, and rookie Michael Penix Jr. is, for an as-yet-undetermined time, the quarterback of the future. Don’t let the next three weeks confuse that, as Cousins sits out the preseason schedule while he continues to recover from …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Top RB sleepers, breakout draft picks at running back for 2024
There was no wrong approach to the running back position in terms of fantasy football draft strategy last season. Every popular method of roster construction had a path to success. Here’s a quick look at the average draft positions in 2023 of the game’s most valuable running backs: If you won a fantasy title last year, one (or more) of …
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