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Caleb Williams’ unexpected youth football nickname takes after a classic comedy movie originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Did you know USC, and possibly Bears, quarterback Caleb Williams used to be a linebacker in youth football? The Athletic’s Dane Brugler in his 1,400+ word “The Beast 2024 NFL Draft Guide,” shared Williams’ admirable nickname in youth football — “Bobby Boucher” …

Getty Images The New York Jets know who their starting quarterback is: Although he’s working his way back from an Achilles tear, Aaron Rodgers will be under center so long as he is healthy. They also know who the backup is: They signed Tyrod Taylor away from their MetLife Stadium co-tenants, the New York Giants. But they probably don’t know …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter There’s more quarterback talent than ever before in the NFL, particularly in the AFC. And no other division in the league has more upside at the position than the AFC South. The Texans, Jaguars, Colts and Titans all have young, rising quarterbacks under age 25. So it’s paramount that the franchises not only build around …

How 49ers, other teams deal with misinformation as draft approaches originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area This is the time of year in which all the happenings around the NFL are going on behind the scenes. Teams have mostly put their free-agent activity on hold as all the attention shifts toward the upcoming NFL Draft. There is a lot …

I’ve gotten to the point of draft season where I’m scouring the internet for any human being with around a 40-inch vertical or who can run close to 4.50 in the 40-yard dash to get a scouting report done on said human being. And that means, we’re getting ever so close to the 2024 NFL Draft being here. By the …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterApr 10, 2024, 01:06 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Hobey Baker Award finalist and University of North Dakota forward Jackson Blake signed his entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, the club announced Wednesday. Blake’s contract will start this season. He’ll make $775,000 at the NHL level while earning $832,500 at …

This offseason, we saw nine players receive the franchise tag from their teams. Seven of them have already signed new deals, whether with their previous team (Justin Madubuike, Jaylon Johnson, Michael Pittman, Kyle Dugger, Josh Allen) or a new one via trade (Brian Burns, L’Jarius Sneed). The only two left on the market are Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who …

USATSI Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears later this month, as he is viewed as the No. 1 quarterback available. The Washington D.C. kid was the No. 2 quarterback in his recruiting class, per 247Sports, and the No. 1 overall transfer prospect when he decided to leave Oklahoma in …

Quarterback Russell Wilson is set for a fresh start with Pittsburgh after a tumultuous pair of seasons with Denver. In an interview with Okla Jones of Essence released on Wednesday, Wilson noted just how excited he is to begin the next chapter of his career with the Steelers, especially considering who their head coach is. “To play 13 years in …

With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here’s a look at the top 10 offensive linemen. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top RBs ⊥ Top WRs ⊥ Top TEs] Some of Fashanu’s unevenness can be attributed to injury (he was wearing a knee sleeve in …

Getty Images The matchup for the NFL’s first-ever South American showdown is finally set: The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, the league announced Wednesday. The Eagles had already been slated for the Sept. 6 game, a Friday night affair coming one day after the 2024 season opener, and now the Packers are locked in as …

USATSI Former Baltimore Ravens star Terrell Suggs was arrested Tuesday in Arizona, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office announced, and the longtime NFL standout faces charges of assault and offense against public order. Suggs, 41, made an initial court appearance early Wednesday over allegations of instigating a road-rage incident in Scottsdale, according to 3TV (Arizona’s Family). The judge reportedly ordered a …

The Carolina Panthers’ 2023 campaign was a disaster on multiple fronts. Head coach Frank Reich was fired after a 1-10 start, while the quarterback Carolina traded up to No. 1 overall, Bryce Young, became just the second No. 1 overall pick to finish last in yards per attempt (5.5) and passer rating (73.7). It didn’t help that the quarterback selected right …

With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here’s a look at the top 10 wide receivers. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top RBs ⊥ Top TEs ⊥ Top OL] 1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State I’ll just keep repeating what I ended my piece on …

The Philadelphia Eagles will be joined by another iconic team for the NFL’s first game ever in Brazil. The Green Bay Packers will take on the Eagles in São Paolo, Brazil, in Week 1, the league announced Friday. It was previously announced that the Eagles would be the home team for the league’s first-ever Brazil game. News emerged in recent …