During his illustrious, sure-to-be Hall-of-Fame career, Tom Brady became known not just for his strong arm or his pinpoint accuracy or his resolve under pressure or his ability to get the ball out quickly, but also for his total control of the entire offense. Brady could get to the line of scrimmage, immediately identify what defense the opponent was in, …
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Lawrence’s reported $275M Jaguars extension sets stage for Purdy
Lawrence’s reported $275M Jaguars extension sets stage for Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jacksonville is locking down its franchise quarterback, and that likely is good news for 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy. The Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence agreed to a five-year, $275 million extension, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport first reported Thursday, citing sources. 🚨 🚨 🚨 The #Jaguars …
Read More »Which NHL teams have never won a Stanley Cup?
The Florida Panthers are inching closer to their first Stanley Cup victory. They’re currently leading the 2024 Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers. Which other NHL teams have never taken home a Stanley Cup? Check out the full list below. Buffalo Sabres Total NHL playoff appearances: 29 Vancouver Canucks Total NHL playoff appearances: 29 San Jose Sharks Total …
Read More »Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars agree to five-year, $275 million extension: Reports
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars agree to five-year, $275 million extension: Reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jacksonville is locking down its franchise quarterback. The Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence on Thursday reportedly agreed to a five-year, $275 million extension, according to multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network was first to the news. Lawrence reportedly will get $200 million guaranteed, …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence is the latest $50M per year QB. Will he live up to it?
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Big money came to Trevor Lawrence because he was next on the list of top quarterbacks to be paid. Last offseason was for the likes of Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. This offseason has been for Lawrence and Jared Goff. Next on the list are Dak Prescott, Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan …
Read More »49ers’ Purdy to train with Bears top pick Williams this offseason
49ers’ Purdy to train with Bears top pick Williams this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After being selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has an opportunity to learn a thing or two from 2022’s Mr. Irrelevant — Brock Purdy. During an interview on 670 The Score’s “Parker and Spiegel” …
Read More »NFL QBs next in line to get paid: Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, Packers’ Jordan Love among next in line for new deals
The Jacksonville Jaguars made quarterback Trevor Lawrence the highest-paid player in NFL history (along with Joe Burrow) with a five-year extension averaging $55 million per year. Lawrence joins the Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff in receiving massive paydays recently, but they likely aren’t the last big-name quarterbacks to land lucrative deals ahead of the 2024 NFL season, with several others primed …
Read More »Justin Herbert takes learning new Chargers offense in stride, praises Jim Harbaugh
Justin Herbert having to learn a new playbook and working with a different offensive coordinator in college and the NFL has become a familiar routine. Herbert, along with many Los Angeles Chargers fans, are hoping that the new regime of coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman will be around for awhile. As the Chargers wrapped up their offseason …
Read More »Kittle details how tight end position has evolved over time
Kittle details how tight end position has evolved over time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The tight end position is a vital cog in the modern NFL offense, but that wasn’t always the case before superstars like George Kittle burst on the scene. While there were a handful of all-time talents to play the position, never has the …
Read More »NFL’s top 10 highest-paid QBs of 2024: Trevor Lawrence new No. 1; comparing records, playoff results
Trevor Lawrence just became a much richer man Thursday after the Jacksonville Jaguars inked their quarterback to a massive contract extension. Lawrence agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract that includes $200 million fully guaranteed. This deal now has him as tied for the title of highest paid quarterback in the NFL in terms of average per year ($55 million) with Bengals …
Read More »Trevor Lawrence extension: Jaguars make star QB highest-paid player in NFL history with 5-year, $275M contract
Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence have reached an agreement on a five-year, $275 million deal, making him tied with Joe Burrow for the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history, CBS Sports Senior NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed. Lawrence becomes the fourth quarterback to make $200 million fully guaranteed in a contract, joining Deshaun Watson (who received $230 million …
Read More »Saints’ Alvin Kamara misses final minicamp practice due to contract dispute
The New Orleans Saints held their final practice of minicamp Thursday, but running back Alvin Kamara wasn’t on the field. Kamara was at the team facility but skipped the practice session due to a contract dispute with the team, according to NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reportedly spoke to Kamara’s agent, who confirmed that his client’s contract situation …
Read More »Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence agree to five-year extension worth up to $275 million
The Jacksonville Jaguars and quarterback Trevor Lawrence have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth up to $275 million with $200 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to FOX Sports’ Ben Arthur. NFL Media first reported the extension. Lawrence is now tied with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the highest contract average annual value — $55 million per year — …
Read More »Bears sign punt/kick returner DeAndre Carter: Report
Bears sign punt/kick returner DeAndre Carter: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are signing punt/kick return specialist DeAndre Carter, Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reported on Thursday. With the NFL’s new kickoff rules in place, it appears GM Ryan Poles is gearing up for the Bears’ attack after opposing touchdowns. From 11 kick returns in 2023, Carter averaged …
Read More »RB Alvin Kamara leaves Saints minicamp due to reported contract issues
Whether New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara will take part in the opening of training camp late next month was cast into doubt as minicamp wrapped up on Thursday. Kamara, who practiced on Tuesday and Wednesday, and spoke optimistically about New Orleans’ new offense, walked out of Saints headquarters and drove off right before the last practice of …
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