When last we heard about a potential resolution of the pending tampering cases against the Falcons and Eagles, the word was that a final decision come during draft week. Right away, the NFL said it won’t. Now, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports this: “A resolution in the alleged free agent tampering cases of the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles is …
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Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: Malik Nabers brings new level of explosion to wide receivers group
Heading into the 2024 season, the Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to bounce back into the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the wide receiver position… Projected depth chart Starters: Malik Nabers, …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: Can Garrett Wilson become a Pro Bowler with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the wide receiver position… Projected depth chart Starter: …
Read More »In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Seeing John Ross in a new light
In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Seeing John Ross in a new light originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Why getting a chance to meet John Ross was so meaningful, encouraging signs from Cooper DeJean and the curious connection between the University of the Arts and the Eagles. We’re all over the place with this week’s Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations. …
Read More »NFL owners will always prioritize profit over player development
Lions coach Dan Campbell made a great point about the inevitable push for more regular-season games, and fewer preseason games. It’s a great point that will fall on deaf ears, as it relates to the ears that matter. Yes, having only two preseason games (and 18 regular-season games) will hurt player development. No, the owners do not care. The owners …
Read More »D’Andre Swift: Bears a “great situation to walk into”
The Bears didn’t hesitate when it came to addressing their running back position in free agency. They moved quickly to add D’Andre Swift in March and landed him with a three-year, $24 million contract. Head coach Matt Eberflus said this week that they focused on Swift because they wanted a player “to be a weapon in the deep part of …
Read More »Deuce Vaughn getting WR reps at Cowboys practice
The Cowboys’ lack of activity at wide receiver in free agency drew a lot of attention this offseason, but there is one notable new face working with the group at their organized team activities. Reporters at practice this week noted that running back Deuce Vaughn was taking reps with the team’s wideouts. Vaughn was working out of the slot and …
Read More »Everybody loves Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, long-suffering Oiler
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 2, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — Leon Draisaitl is a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins fan. “He’s so valuable, right? In every facet of the game. He touches every part of it,” the Edmonton Oilers star said of his longtime teammate. “Have you guys ever seen him make a mistake? I really …
Read More »Chicago Bears are ready to embrace ‘Hard Knocks’ cameras this summer
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears already figured to have plenty of eyes on them. There’ll be a few more cameras now, too. The Bears are ready to welcome the “Hard Knocks” film crew this summer after HBO and the NFL picked the founding franchise to be featured on the training camp documentary for the first time. “It …
Read More »Donte Jackson says his hitting makes him perfect for the Steelers and the AFC North
After six years with the Panthers, cornerback Donte Jackson was traded to the Steelers in March. And he says he’s in the right place. “When I first got traded here, basically what they said, ‘Get ready to go match, get ready to go follow guys, get ready to go and do what we know you do well,'” Jackson said, via …
Read More »New York Rangers’ ‘special’ season comes to unexpected end
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 2, 2024, 01:06 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. SUNRISE, Fla. — The New York Rangers didn’t see this end coming. They were the Presidents’ Trophy winners on the strength of a 114-point regular season. They breezed by the Washington Capitals, and defeated the Carolina Hurricanes handily to reach an …
Read More »Lenoir savagely claps back at former 49ers WR Snead
Lenoir savagely claps back at former 49ers WR Snead originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir didn’t mince any words when talking about former 49ers wide receiver Willie Snead IV. Snead recently made a string of comments on social media that appeared to shade San Francisco, while also adding he wished to return to the AFC North …
Read More »How the Florida Panthers got back to Stanley Cup Final
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 1, 2024, 11:10 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The New York Rangers spoke at length about delivering their “best game” to avoid elimination in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Florida Panthers let their on-ice play do the talking. The Panthers weathered an early push by the …
Read More »Florida Panthers win 2nd straight Eastern Conference title
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots, Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko scored, and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year after beating the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night. The Panthers — who lost the final to Vegas last year — won the Eastern Conference Final in six games. …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Caleb Williams opens as Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite
The major NFL offseason activity is in the books, and bettors are already diving into wagering on next season’s awards. One spot in particular that is seeing some action is the market for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. As projected, Caleb Williams was drafted first by the Chicago Bears, and the quarterback out of USC is now the favorite …
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