Report: 49ers’ latest contract offer to Aiyuk is in $26M range originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The standoff between the 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues, and a resolution doesn’t appear imminent. As long as both parties remain as far apart in contract extension negotiations as they appear to be. Just how far apart are they? …
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Titans WR Tyler Boyd feels Will Levis ‘did too much’ in rookie year: He can ‘rely more on his playmakers’ now
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis had an up-and-down rookie season. His began his career with an electric four-touchdown performance against the Atlanta Falcons, but then threw just four touchdowns and four interceptions across his final eight starts. He had two games with a passer rating over 130, and three with a rating under 70. Levis took an astronomical 28 sacks …
Read More »Keenan Allen’s Justin Herbert experience will be vital for Caleb Williams, Bears
Keenan Allen’s Justin Herbert experience will be vital for Caleb Williams, Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Keenan Allen has been around the block in the NFL. The veteran wide receiver, who is entering his 12th season, started his career catching passes from surefire Hall of Famer Philip Rivers before becoming the favored target of …
Read More »One thing to watch for every NFL team hosting 2024 mandatory minicamp: Browns, Steelers QB reps are key
Most NFL teams are back on the field this week for the continuation and completion of spring workouts. Some have already wrapped up mandatory minicamp and are sending off players for the summer with a final round of organized team activities (OTAs). Twenty-two different clubs, however, are only now kicking off their mandatory sessions, which run through this week. Here’s …
Read More »Tyler Boyd: Will Levis tried to do too much last year, can rely on his playmakers this year
Wide receiver Tyler Boyd has been familiarizing himself with the Titans over the last few weeks and some of his observations have been about quarterback Will Levis. Levis took over as the starting quarterback during his rookie season and he had his ups and downs on the field while also dealing with injuries. That’s left some questions about whether he’s …
Read More »Caleb Williams not concerned about lack of rookie contract with Bears
Caleb Williams not concerned about lack of rookie contract with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams will enter the final week of the Bears’ offseason program without a rookie contract, but that’s not weighing on the No. 1 overall pick’s mind. The rookie quarterback does not have an NFLPA-certified agent but does have …
Read More »In addition to “hundreds” or former teammates, Tom Brady event will have “surprise guests”
On Wednesday, the Patriots will add quarterback Tom Brady to the team’s Hall of Fame. And there will be more people present than the “hundreds” of teammates who are expected to attend. Last week, team owner Robert Kraft said that the there will be “some real outstanding, surprise guests” at the event, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Kraft also expressed …
Read More »Chiefs’ Rashee Rice said he’ll ‘mature’ following alleged incidents
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is looking to “move forward” and “mature” following a rough offseason. Speaking with reporters at a youth football camp, Rice made his first comments since a pair of recent incidents, including his arrest in April for an alleged aggravated assault. He also was later a suspect for an alleged assault at a Dallas …
Read More »The case for Anthony Richardson as fantasy football QB1
Anthony Richardson typically goes as the QB5 or QB6 in drafts, but he’s my top-ranked fantasy quarterback entering 2024. This embedded content is not available in your region. Fantasy points per dropback is one of the best future indicators, and Richardson just recorded the most FP/DB since Lamar Jackson’s historic 2019 season. Richardson averaged 29.2 fantasy points per four quarters …
Read More »Best move by each NFC team in offseason: Bears, Giants score big with offseason trades; Eagles make key hire
The NFC appeared to be the San Francisco 49ers invitational last season, yet the champions of the conference were challenged in the postseason by the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. While the 49ers were just a play away from winning a Super Bowl, their path toward repeating in the conference will be tougher in 2024. The Lions have their …
Read More »Second-year NFL players primed for breakout seasons in 2024: Broncos’ Marvin Mims, Lions’ Jack Campbell, more
If an NFL player doesn’t show something by Year 2, there’s a problem, and we can, in almost every case, accept said player will not become a star at the professional level. Patience wears thin by then because, nowadays, stars typically emerge in their second season, if they didn’t already do so in Year 1. These are the second-year pros primed …
Read More »Celtics lead NBA Finals 2-0; Alcaraz, Swiatek win French Open
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Read More »Bucs rookie receiver Kameron Johnson attempting jump from Div. II to NFL
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Kameron Johnson has only had about six weeks and a dozen or so practices with the Bucs, but the undrafted rookie receiver’s favorite moments are when he makes a catch or a move in the open field and someone walks up a minute later. “People start asking: ‘Where are you from? Where’d you go to …
Read More »One under-the-radar player from each AFC team who could shine in 2024: Tyjae Spears, Nick Bolton make cut
Every year, we are introduced to new NFL stars. Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams took the football world by storm in 2023, while Montez Sweat led two different teams in sacks. The Dallas Cowboys introduced us to a couple of stars as well, in cornerback DaRon Bland, who recorded the most pick sixes in a …
Read More »Meet the ‘Old Guys Without a Stanley Cup’ of the 2024 Final
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SUNRISE, Fla. — Kyle Okposo doesn’t see himself as “the old guy without a Stanley Cup.” Even if everyone else does. “I don’t look at myself like I’m Joe Pavelski or all of these other guys that have been around for a long time. I …
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