One of many questions about the Patriots in their first season without head coach Bill Belichick is what their offense is going to look like once they hit the field in the fall. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson has one suggestion for new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. He’d like to be the go-to back in all phases of the offense …
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Who’s out and who’s in for the Panthers’ 2024 coaching staff
The Carolina Panthers put the bow on their new coaching staff this afternoon. As announced on Thursday, the team has hired five new coaches and retained 13 more. Per the official release, the moves have now rounded out the sideline staff for the upcoming season. So, what did the turnover ultimately look like in the end? Here are the coaching …
Read More »Nick Wright reacts to Chiefs parade shooting in his hometown of Kansas City
Nick Wright and the “First Things First” crew were on location in downtown Kansas City at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade, at the end of which one person was killed and more than 20 others injured in a shooting. Police said the shooting Wednesday stemmed from a dispute between parade-goers and have arrested three suspects, two of which …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: J.J. McCarthy lands with NFC playoff team; Eagles, Cowboys prioritize protecting QBs
USC • Jr •… Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-j-j-mccarthy-lands-with-nfc-playoff-team-eagles-cowboys-prioritize-protecting-qbs/ Author : Garrett Podell Publish date : 2024-02-15 22:47:50 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Crystal ball projects Penn State to land first WR in class of 2025
Wide receiver continues to be the topic of discussion this offseason for Penn State as winter workouts have gotten underway and recruiting efforts start ramping up even further. The Nittany Lions have put together a solid class of 2025 so far, currently holding 11 commits. That seemingly could change soon as 247Sports’ National Recruiting Coordinator, Brian Dohn, has put in …
Read More »Sabres G Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen out with lower-body injury
Feb 15, 2024, 06:14 PM ET Buffalo Sabres starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss at least one game with a lower-body injury, the team announced before its home game against the Florida Panthers on Thursday. The Sabres listed Luukkonen as day to day without revealing the nature of the injury or when he was hurt. Luukkonen is coming off a …
Read More »2024 NFL offseason: Key dates and events including draft, free agency and more
With the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in our rearview mirror, attention turns toward the NFL offseason. Here’s every key date you need to know. 2024 NFL offseason key dates and events Feb. 20: Franchise tag window opens Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, NFL teams can use their franchise or transition tags …
Read More »Vikings face tough offseason decisions, but the one with Justin Jefferson is easy
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter “I want to break the bank and I want to be a part of an organization that wants me, and to really give me what I deserve.” That was Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who is due for a potentially market-setting contract this offseason. Jefferson already has an Offensive Player of the Year award …
Read More »Expanded College Football Playoff should adopt ‘5+7’ model to incentivize regular season, add quality matchups
After years of debates and multiple rounds of voting, the College Football Playoff finally approved a new, expanded 12-team format for the 2024 season. And for about eight months, the future of the sport’s postseason seemed to stabilize. Then, last summer, the Pac-12 as we knew imploded. The Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC all swooped in and picked at …
Read More »Bears release ex-Pro Bowlers Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair; team’s longest-tenured position players now gone
USATSI Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson have spent their entire NFL career with the Chicago Bears. Both players will be looking for new teams in 2024, as the Bears announced Thursday that they released Whitehair and Jackson. Since Whiteheir and Jackson were released now, both are free to sign with any team prior to the start of free agency in March. Jackson, …
Read More »Kliff Kingsbury dodges question about Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams is expected to be a top pick in the 2024 NFL draft. The Commanders, who draft second, need a quarterback. Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury coached Williams at USC last season. Kingsbury did a deft job of avoiding a question about Williams during his introductory news conference Thursday. “He’s a great kid. There’s no doubt,” Kingsbury said, via …
Read More »‘Hail Yes!’ 5 biggest Michigan football stories since Sherrone Moore took over
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: [email protected] On this episode: Just when you thought things may die down after a crazy national championship season, the Michigan football program began its reboot under Sherrone Moore. Tony and Rainer open the show by ranking the five biggest stories for Michigan football …
Read More »Chiefs’ Trey Smith comforted scared young fan during parade shooting by giving them his WWE title belt
Getty Images In the midst of the chaos in Kansas City on Wednesday, Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith did what he could to help calm a young boy. Smith shared his WWE replica championship belt with a young boy as they took shelter during a mass shooting in the closing moments of the team’s Super Bowl parade. As shots rang out …
Read More »LSU RB Trey Holly suspended after arrest on felony attempted murder, weapon charges in connection to shooting
USATSI LSU running back Trey Holly was arrested Thursday on three felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder, according to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office in Farmerville, Louisiana. Holly turned himself in and was booked at the Union Parish Detention Center. He is being held on a $512,000 bond. LSU has suspended Holly indefinitely from all team activities, a school spokesperson told …
Read More »Bears waive former All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson, offensive lineman Cody Whitehair
The Chicago Bears waived former All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair on Thursday. A fourth-round draft by Chicago in 2017, Jackson had 15 interceptions and returned three for touchdowns in seven seasons. He also ran back three fumble recoveries for scores. Jackson was All-Pro in 2018 when he had six interceptions and returned two for TDs. He …
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