The NFC West has some very talented wide receivers. Some could have had better seasons in 2022. But we continue our look at the NFC West entering this season and, as we have for a few summers, rank the players and the position groups. Next up are the individual wide receivers. Previous NFC West rankings: Starting quarterbacks Backup quarterbacks Running …
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Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing allegations
Just two days after placing Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald on a two-week suspension, Northwestern University has officially parted ways with its longtime head coach. Fitzgerald was placed on a two-week suspension following an internal investigation into alleged hazing within the football program. After Fitzgerald was placed on suspension, a student newspaper report by The Daily Northwestern provided more details …
Read More »Jim Irsay admits ‘it’s going to be tough’ for Anthony Richardson initially, but Colts rookie QB ‘has to play’
The Colts haven’t officially named their Week 1 starting quarterback, but it’s only a matter of time before the organization hands over the keys to No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson. The rookie quarterback was billed during the pre-draft process as a prospect with tremendous upside, but may be best served as someone who needs to sit for a period …
Read More »Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald: Wildcats coach out amid hazing scandal, other accusations
Northwestern has fired coach Pat Fitzgerald days after details surfaced alleging graphic instances of hazing within the program, sources confirm to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. Fitzgerald’s departure comes three days after he was initially suspended without pay for two weeks. However, university administrators opted to revisit his status with the program after two former players provided details of the hazing, …
Read More »Recent ESPN ranking has Matthew Judon among NFL’s best edge rushers
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon has been an absolute force ever since he joined the team in the 2021 season. His stellar seasons were reflected in a recent ranking of the NFL’s best edge rushers from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Judon was ranked eighth on the list. He has recorded 28 sacks in two seasons with New England. That is …
Read More »Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern part ways: reports say
Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern part ways: reports say originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Northwestern University has reportedly parted ways with football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid the continuing fallout from an investigation into hazing at the school, according to multiple reports. Matt Fortuna of the Athletic reported Monday that the two sides had parted ways after nearly two decades: Pete Thamel …
Read More »Cameron Jordan takes issue with ‘edge rusher’ focus overlooking top DE’s
Hardly anyone took as much issue with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN’s edge rusher rankings as New Orleans Saints defender Cameron Jordan. But it wasn’t necessarily just Fowler’s selections and placements within the list that upset Jordan; Fowler surveyed NFL executives, coaches, scouts and players to create ESPN’s top-10 rankings for 11 separate positions. One of the positions among these was …
Read More »2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 64 Hunter Nouzad
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. Next up is a look at one …
Read More »PFT’s top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 10: Doug Pederson
Another slow-time day, another slow-time list. As explained earlier on Monday, we’ve decided to rank the top 10 head coaches in the NFL. In order to ensure I don’t lose interest and stop, we’re starting at No. 10 and working our way up. At No. 10 is Jaguars coach Doug Pederson. It was a close between Pederson, who has a …
Read More »Georgia RB commit Chauncey Bowens accepts All-American Bowl invite
Four-star Georgia Bulldogs running back commitment Chauncey Bowens plans to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl on NBC. Chauncey Bowens plays high school football for The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Florida. The elite running back recruit is the country’s No. 11 ranked running back in the class of 2024, per 247Sports. Bowens is ranked as the No. 122 …
Read More »Why one of the Eagles’ longest non-scoring plays in history fills Pro Bowler Landon Dickerson with dread
Every player in the National Football League remembers their “Welcome to the NFL” moment as a rookie. It’s when their initial exposure to professional football resulted in a moment they would like to forget. Unfortunately for Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl offensive guard Landon Dickerson, he has to relive what was the first play of his NFL career on a regular …
Read More »Bears rookie WR already learning from D.J. Moore: ‘He’s everything advertised and more’
The Chicago Bears found themselves with the No. 1 overall pick at the end of the regular season but ended up shipping that selection away to Carolina for a treasure trove of assets. One of the key pieces that Chicago acquired while sending the No. 1 overall pick to the Panthers was veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore, who is now …
Read More »The Arizona Republic’s Top 10 defensive linemen for the 2023 high school football season
This first layer of defense has been as good as it’s ever been in Arizona high school football. Make sure to keep your radar up for these incredible pass rushers and run stoppers during the 2023 season. They’re ready to rock and roll. The Arizona Republic continues its series breaking down the top 10 at each position. Let’s go. Top …
Read More »New Orleans Saints hiring Jets’ Zach Stuart as director of analytics
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. The New Orleans Saints are hiring the former New York Jets coordinator of football analytics in Zach Stuart as the team’s new director of analytics, as was first reported by Seth Walder of ESPN. Stuart had been with the Jets since 2020. Before …
Read More »Warriors get commitment from speedy Bishop Gorman RB
Jul. 10—The speed limit has increased for the football pipeline between Las Vegas and Manoa. The speed limit has increased for the football pipeline between Las Vegas and Manoa. DeVon Rice, a speedy back from Bishop Gorman High, has accepted a 2024 scholarship from the University of Hawaii football team. “Big pickup for Hawaii, ” Bishop Gorman offensive coordinator Craig …
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