Eric Williams NFC West Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. — Fired last December after an embarrassing loss to his new team, Tom Telesco needed to find ways to occupy his time after 11 seasons as general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers. So, he helped coach defensive backs for his son Nick’s high school team at Corona del Mar. And usually …
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Pats veteran gives strong endorsement of rookie QB Drake Maye
Pats veteran gives strong endorsement of rookie QB Drake Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye has had his ups and downs early in Patriots training camp. But his teammates see plenty of potential in New England’s first-round pick. The rookie quarterback struggled at times during the Patriots’ first padded practice Monday and appeared to underwhelm again Tuesday …
Read More »Dak Prescott blasts Cowboys fans: ‘Be fans or don’t’
Dak Prescott blasts Cowboys fans: ‘Be fans or don’t’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Every season, NFL fans of 31 teams are disappointed in how the season ended, because it didn’t end with a parade. Cowboys fans are no exception. But their team’s quarterback delivered some tough love this week at training camp. Dak Prescott was asked for his …
Read More »Dak Prescott blasts Cowboys fans: ‘Be fans or don’t be fans’
Dak Prescott blasts Cowboys fans: ‘Be fans or don’t be fans’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Every season, NFL fans of 31 teams are disappointed in how the season ended, because it didn’t end with a parade. Cowboys fans are no exception. But their team’s quarterback delivered some tough love this week at training camp. Dak Prescott was asked …
Read More »John Cominsky carted off at Lions practice with knee injury
The Lions may be without a veteran piece of their defensive line for a while. Defensive end John Cominsky had to be carted off the field after being injured in Tuesday’s training camp practice. The team says that Cominsky is being evaluated for a right knee injury. Cominsky appeared in 19 games and made 14 starts, including all three playoff …
Read More »Giants Training Camp Quick Hits: What Greg Van Roten signing means for Evan Neal, Daniel Jones struggles
A few takeaways from Giants practice on Tuesday … – Greg Van Roten signed. He watched practice from the sideline. He’s coming off the best season of his career with the Raiders. He finished with a ProFootballFocus grade of 75.3, including the ninth-best pass blocking efficiency among guards. I don’t think the Giants sign Van Roten, or Van Roten agrees …
Read More »Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze deliver two-minute magic
Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze deliver two-minute magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams’ NFL learning experience continued Tuesday at Halas Hall during the Bears’ third padded practice of training camp. The No. 1 overall pick was efficient and in control during a crisp 7-on-7 period, including a deep touchdown pass …
Read More »Eagles training camp observations: The pads are finally popping
Eagles training camp observations: The pads are finally popping originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia And on the fifth day, there were pads. The Eagles’ ramp up period is over and on Tuesday they had their first fully padded practice of the summer. It was also their longest practice so far in training camp, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes. …
Read More »How kickoffs will look different in 2024 and other rule changes coming to the NFL
The NFL will have a new look this year when it comes to kickoffs. Owners voted this spring to overhaul the kickoff, hoping to revive a play that had little action last season after most kicks resulted in no returns while still prioritizing player safety. Owners also approved other rule changes, including banning the use of the “swivel hip-drop” tackle …
Read More »Caleb Williams, Bears’ starters won’t play in Hall of Fame game
All of us anticipating Caleb Williams’ NFL on-field debut will have to wait a little longer. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Tuesday that Williams and the other Bears starters will not play in the Hall of Fame game on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET against the Houston Texans in Canton, Ohio. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will start …
Read More »2024 College Football, NFL odds: Early futures bets to make; Michigan, Texans
Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst As the calendar turns to August and football season inches closer, bettors start poking their heads out like characters in a Whac-A-Mole machine. Hell, I smile just thinking about betting pigskin again. Teams’ results a season ago combine with offseason narratives to shape win totals and future markets, and you can often find decent …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Where consensus rankings go wrong at QB for 2024
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. This embedded content is not available in your region. Quarterbacks I like more than consensus Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts …
Read More »Jameson Williams feels different, expects to be a big part of the Lions’ offense
In his first two NFL seasons, wide receiver Jameson Williams has shown flashes of the talent that made the Lions trade up in the draft to get him. But Williams’ overall production — 25 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns — is nowhere near what is expected of a 12th overall pick through two years. Williams says this offseason …
Read More »MarShawn Lloyd set for his first practice of Packers camp
Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd is ready to get on the field. Lloyd has been sidelined by a hip injury since the start of training camp, but head coach Matt LaFleur said at a Tuesday press conference that the fourth-round pick is set to do individual drills. Lloyd ran 116 times for 820 yards and nine touchdowns while at …
Read More »Steelers release Josiah Scott, sign two players
Defensive back Josiah Scott’s bid to make the Steelers came to an end on Tuesday. The team announced that they have released Scott off of their 90-man roster. They also cut wide receiver Marquez Callaway while signing cornerback Kyler McMichael and tight end Matt Sokol. Scott signed with the Steelers in January after his practice squad contract with the Eagles …
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