Aaron Rodgers said last week that the Green Bay Packers will always have his heart as he departed from the franchise after 18 years for New York. But now a member of the Jets, the 39-year-old quarterback is sure loving life these days with his new team and city. In fact, it appears he hasn’t stopped smiling since. The former …
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2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 1 KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Going into the 2023 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Leading off this effort is one of …
Read More »Inside Giants’ NFL Draft: How New York filled three key needs by being aggresive
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The Giants went into the NFL Draft with three obvious needs: A top receiver and starters at cornerback and at center. There was no mystery about their intentions. The entire league knew what they wanted to find. So imagine how surprised Giants general manager Joe Schoen might have been if someone had told him before …
Read More »What picks do the Browns own in the 2024 NFL draft?
The 2023 NFL draft has come to a close as the Cleveland Browns utilized seven picks to add tremendous value to their roster every step of the way despite lacking both a first and second round selection. Looking ahead to the 2024 NFL draft, however, what selections do the Browns currently hold? It remains a fluid situation to this point …
Read More »LSU coach Brian Kelly tosses shade at Alabama while speaking to Tigers fans: ‘I love beating Alabama’
LSU coach Brian Kelly finally got over the hump against Nick Saban and Alabama during Kelly’s debut season with the Tigers in 2022. LSU’s 32-31 overtime win against the Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last November marked Kelly’s first triumph against Saban in three attempts, and it’s an experience he still relishes. Speaking to LSU supporters …
Read More »Did Cowboys close the gap on Eagles this offseason? | SPEAK
The Dallas Cowboys have been busy this offseason, signing Stephon Gilmore and trading for WR Brandin Cooks. They also drafted former Michigan DT Mazi Smith with the 26th pick. However, their NFC East division rival Philadelphia Eagles have also been busy. They drafted Georgia DE Jalen Carter, along with many of his fellow teammates. They also acquired D’Andre Swift during …
Read More »Joey Porter Jr. gets fatherly advice after first-round NFL draft snub
At the end of the day, Joey Porter Jr. probably feels ecstatic to be suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers after the Steelers used the 32nd overall pick to select the Penn State cornerback in the 2023 NFL draft. In most years, being the 32nd pick would mean you are a first-round selection, but the Miami Dolphins were without a …
Read More »Remaining transfer portal needs, scholarship count for Oregon Ducks
Welcome to the Ducks Wire transfer portal hub. Whether you’re looking for information about players to transfer out, players who have transferred in, or where Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks might look to add a few more players going forward before the 2023 season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got scholarship counts, an explainer on how many scholarships are …
Read More »Nick says Eagles should NOT be Super Bowl favorites based on 2023 NFL Draft | What’s Wright?
The Philadelphia Eagles arguably had the highest-ranked 2023 NFL Draft with the selections of Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith and other Georgia Bulldogs. Some fans and experts are going as far as ruling Philly as automatic Super Bowl favorites with Howie Roseman’s drafting skills. However, Nick Wright is not sold on this year’s class nor the reigning Super Bowl runner-ups as …
Read More »9 things to know about new Bills RB Latavius Murray
Here are nine things to know about new Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray, who signed a one-year deal with the team: Local-ish boy (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) A 10-year NFL vet, Murray has rushed for 6,252 yards in his career, averaging 4.2 yards per carry, with 57 total touchdowns. He’s played for the Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, New …
Read More »4-star RB Taylor Tatum names top schools
Four-star running back prospect Taylor Tatum has named his top seven schools. The class of 2024 running back considers Georgia, Texas A&M, Michigan, Texas, Ohio State, USC, and Oklahoma to be his top schools. Taylor Tatum visited Georgia on April 1. The four-star additionally checked out USC and Ohio State this spring. Tatum is a three-sport athlete. He plays football, …
Read More »Ranking NFL’s top undrafted free agents: Spotlight on wide receivers and an electric running back
The 2023 NFL Draft is complete, and the crazy undrafted free-agent period is all but officially finished (see where all of the prospects ended up, here.) What that means is — it’s time for undrafted free agent rankings. By now, everyone knows a handful of UDFAs ultimately make names for themselves. Let’s rank this year’s class of UDFAs by talent, …
Read More »NFL Draft: Seahawks’ Pete Carroll explains picking two RBs despite Kenneth Walker III dominating as a rookie
While the running back position as a whole continues to become more devalued by the year across the NFL, that certainly isn’t the case with head coach Pete Carroll and his Seattle Seahawks. Even though the Seahawks drafted Kenneth Walker in Round 2 in 2022, and he then went on to lead all rookies in carries (228), rushing yards (1,050) …
Read More »Eagles, Seahawks among Colin Cowherd’s top 10 NFC teams after 2023 draft
The 2023 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday, which means fans should have a good idea what their team is going to look like ahead of OTAs and training camp later this spring and summer. With coaching hires, free agency and the draft all set, Colin Cowherd ranked the top 10 NFC teams on Tuesday’s airing of “The Herd.” Cowherd noted …
Read More »Two Colorado transfers land at Power Five schools
While the bulk of Colorado’s outgoing transfers have struggled to receive big-time college offers, a pair of former Buffs are remaining in the Power Five with Jake Wiley committing to UCLA and Aubrey Smith landing at Houston, which is set for its inaugural Big 12 season. Smith had a standout spring, but the freshman linebacker entered the portal on April …
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