We’ve finally made it to the Shuffle Up series for the new fantasy football draft season. The dollar values you’ll see below are unscientific in nature but reflect how I see the clusters of talent at the tight end position. Use these tiers however you like. Positional Shuffle Ups: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends Have …
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Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 27 Sam Foltz
(Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) Only 27 days remain until the beginning of Nebraska’s 2024 season, brining a a somber day to the Cornhuskers Wire countdown to kickoff. Today’s countdown to kickoff is in memory of former Huskers punter Sam Foltz. The Greeley, Nebraska native was a three-year starter for the Huskers (2013-2015). He was named the Big Ten’s top …
Read More »Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receiver Tiers
We’re working our way through the Shuffle Up series for the new fantasy football draft season. The dollar values you’ll see below are unscientific in nature but reflect how I see the clusters of talent at the wide receiver position. Use these tiers however you like. Positional Shuffle Ups: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends Have …
Read More »Billy Napier says freshman QB DJ Lagway is ‘getting better’
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball during fall football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Florida freshman quarterback [autotag]DJ Lagway[/autotag] has only been with the program since January, but [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] is already noticing some development from the former five-star recruit. “Just …
Read More »Florida OL target gets different look at program to close summer
. First Academy offensive lineman [autotag]Chancellor Barclay[/autotag] has been to Gainesville several times over the past year, but his most recent trip to the University of Florida for the Grill in the ‘Ville cookout was different from his previous visits. He compared it to a Junior Day while speaking with Swamp247 recently. At Junior Days, the primary objective is to …
Read More »Greg McElroy names what “would keep me up at night if I were Kirby Smart”
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Greg McElroy attends the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy has two major concerns for the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of the 2024 college football season. McElroy, who is an ESPN college football analyst, highlighted his top …
Read More »Josh Jacobs is recovering from a minor groin issue
The Packers conducted their annual Family Night practice on Saturday. Newcomer Josh Jacobs didn’t participate in 11-on-11 drills during the open session. Via Zach Kruse of USA Today, Jacobs is recovering from a minor groin issue. He’s expected to return to practice without limitations on Tuesday. The Packers signed Jacobs as a free agent in March, moving on from former …
Read More »Auburn punter Oscar Chapman named to Ray Guy preseason watch list
Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers punter Oscar Chapman (91) kicks the ball during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Postseason award watchlists are beginning to drop, and one Auburn player has made the cut. [autotag]Oscar Chapman[/autotag] has been named to the Ray Guy Award preseason …
Read More »How ‘baller’ Lenoir is making presence felt in 49ers training camp
How ‘baller’ Lenoir is making presence felt in 49ers training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers have an abundance of superstar players, but one name that continues to outshine most of them in training camp is fourth-year cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. Lenoir was mostly a rotational corner for the first season-plus of his career …
Read More »Get to know the quarterbacks competing to be Vanderbilt football’s starter, including Diego Pavia
Diego Pavia began his Sunday media session by complimenting the player standing next to him — offensive lineman Steven Hubbard. “Most importantly, the O-line looks really good right now,” he said, before talking about his own performance. That’s one indicator of Pavia’s leadership skills for which the New Mexico State transfer is lauded. Right now, there are still four quarterbacks …
Read More »49ers camp takeaways: Purdy works on key skill after solid practice
49ers camp takeaways: Purdy works on key skill after solid practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers closed out their third block of training camp practices Sunday with a shorter, pad-less session. Deebo Samuel was out of uniform for his first veteran rest day of training camp, while Christian McCaffrey suited up and participated …
Read More »ESPN adds former ACC head coach to 2024 college football broadcast team
Boston College Head Coach Steve Addazio, left, Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney and former Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden before the game at Memorial Stadium with Boston College in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, October 26, 2019. Clemson Pregame Bc ESPN announced in a press release this weekend that former head coach Steve Addazio will join the network as a …
Read More »Report: X-rays negative for Xavier Legette, MRI still to come
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette left practice with a lower leg injury on Sunday and head coach Dave Canales said that the first-round pick would be evaluated by medical personnel to determine the extent of the injury. Some results of that evaluation are reportedly in. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that X-rays of Legette’s leg were negative. Rapoport adds …
Read More »NCAA appears to confirm that Connor Stalions was on the sidelines in Michigan State football vs. Central Michigan game
Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline beside off-field analyst Connor Stalions, right, during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Dan Murphy and Pete Thamel of ESPN just put out a new report about the Michigan sign-stealing controversy involving Connor Stalions, and it’s a big …
Read More »Jon Gruden working with Chiefs’ coaches at training camp
Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden is on the Chiefs’ practice field today. Gruden is wearing Chiefs gear and working alongside head coach Andy Reid and several Chiefs assistants, according to reporters on the scene. Gruden and Reid have known each other for decades, having both worked on the Packers’ offensive staff from 1992 to 1994. Gruden was head coach …
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