Justin Fields actually has a supporting cast. A year after actively avoiding legitimate offensive upgrades, Bears management prioritized more short-yardage toughness with RB D’Onta Foreman and TE Robert Tonyan, better protection with OT Darnell Wright and OG Nate Davis, and most importantly a No. 1 pass catcher in D.J. Moore. Their young quarterback still needs to prove he can excel as …

O3’s Jesse Simonton revealed his post-spring top 25 college football rankings on Monday. Expectations are high surrounding Texas football in Steve Sarkisian’s third year with the program. The returning production, incoming players and consistency with the coaching staff has many tabbing Texas as the favorite to win the Big 12. The Longhorns still need to prove themselves on the field, …

Getty Images Tom Brady may finally be retired from the NFL, this time “for good.” But that doesn’t mean he’s done with the league. Less than two weeks after ESPN reported the longtime quarterback had entered “deep discussions” to become a limited partner of the Raiders, Brady and team owner Mark Davis have agreed to a deal that’ll make the …

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The National Football League draft is coming to Wisconsin. The league awarded Green Bay the 2025 draft during NFL meetings Monday in Minneapolis. It’s the culmination of years of effort by the Packers and Discover Green Bay, the local tourism bureau. The Packers estimate 240,000 people will attend the draft in Green Bay, generating a $94 …

If you’ve followed our coverage at Buffaloes Wire this offseason, you know that Colorado has been bolstering its roster through a deluge of additions through the transfer portal. Add an intriguing defensive end from the FCS to that last Khairi Manns, who proved productive at Maine with 108 tackles and 8.5 sacks in 26 games, committed to the Buffs on …

The NFL recently announced its full 272-game schedule for the 2023 season, starting the countdown for the kickoff of another race to the Lombardi Trophy. All 32 teams still have OTAs and training camp to sort through position battles, but for the most part, we’ve got a good sense of how clubs have changed — for better or worse — since the …

Every major item of the 2023 NFL offseason has now been checked off: free agency, the draft, and schedule release. Everyone has a fairly clear view of what their favorite team will look like entering the 2023 season, barring a few roster cuts and veteran pick-ups in August just before another year begins. All that’s left for the football world …

Ben Roethlisberger admitted he had mixed feelings about what would happen with his old team following his retirement at the end of the 2021 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback shared with Kenny Pickett on his podcast, “Footbalin with Ben Roethlisberger,” that he didn’t want him to succeed right away in his rookie season.  “I’ll be completely honest, I’ll be super …

Oklahoma’s linebacker room would be a strength if you rated the position groups in Norman right now. There’s talent, youth, a mix of veteran leadership, and depth. As the Sooners count down the days to summer practice, Oklahoma will see two of their three linebacker signees from the class of 2023 join them on campus for the first time. The …

“Thursday Night Football” will probably have more compelling games on its schedule next season after owners approved a modified proposal that will allow Thursday night games to be flexed between Weeks 13-17, according to NFL Media. Only two flexes are allowed all season, and 28 days notice is required. The change was approved by a vote of 24-8, per ESPN. …

Just one week before Memorial Day, there isn’t a lot going on before the end of the month. The one thing that happened on Monday was the beginning of phase three of Organized Team Activities. What can we get from these practices? What is Tyler most looking forward to seeing? As it often does, the debate about who the best …

The quarterback position in college football holds immense significance, and the University of Georgia has witnessed its fair share of talented signal-callers. Recently, ESPN unveiled its ranking of the top-75 college football quarterbacks of the 2000s, presenting an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of several Georgia players who made the list. Notably, the rankings included Stetson Bennett, Aaron Murray, …

The NFL draft will be coming to Green Bay in 2025. The league announced the 2025 draft’s location on Monday during its spring meetings. The draft and related activities will take place inside and around Lambeau Field and Titletown, the collection of shops and restaurants surrounding the stadium. Next year’s draft will take place from April 25-27 in Detroit. After …

Most NFL rosters will undergo only minor tweaks from now until the start of the 2023 season. But sometimes it’s the minor tweaks that prove to be major, with spring and summer additions bolstering key areas of depth for contenders large and small. With that in mind, which top remaining free agents could still draw interest before Week 1? And, …

Since 2010, few teams in college football have a better road record than the Wisconsin Badgers. Over the past 13 seasons, nobody has been better on the road than Ohio State. The class of the Big Ten prevails over Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia, and other power schools in terms of road record since 2010. The Buckeyes have won over 84% over …